Katie Ogier
Katie Ogier
901 Main Avenue,
Durango, Colorado 81301
Office: 970-259-6680
Direct: 970-375-7030
Email: katie@durangomountainproperty.com
Durango was established after the Denver & Rio Grande Railroad built a depot just south of the bustling agricultural community of Animas City. The gold fever in 1874 resulted in the early mining settlement of Silverton, 50 miles north of what was to become Durango. The narrow gauge railroad would connect Silverton to the south. The first stake was driven in 1880, and Durango became a hub of transportation.
Although tourism drives the economy of Durango today, its colorful past includes agriculture and mining and smelting operations. The narrow gauge train tracks were built more than 120 years ago, and they still act as a pathway used by today's Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, which is an excursion train for tourists.
Durango at a glance:
-Founded in 1880 by the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad
-Average snowfall in Durango: 68 inches
-Population in Durango: 15,000
-Major Industries: Tourism and agriculture
-Largest employer in La Plata County: Southern Ute Indian Tribe
-Average days of sunshine: 300+
-Average Snowfall at Durango Mountain Resort: 260 inches
-14ers in this area: Sunlight Peak, Windom Peak, Mt. Eolus all located in the Weminuche Wilderness of the San Juan Mountains
-Most common fish in Animas River: Trout
-Camping: Over 900 camping sites within a 40-mile radius of Durango, closest is Junction Creek, 5 miles northwest of Durango.
-Acres that burned in Missionary Ridge Fire: 70,000 acres
-Animas River: The original name, Rio de las Animas Perdidas, translates to "the river of lost souls."
-Engineer Mountain: 12,975 feet
Katie Ogier, The Wells Group of Durango
I have lived in beautiful Durango since 1976. I received a degree in Business Administration from Fort Lewis College. I spent 10 years at Durango Mountain Resort, finishing my career there as Director of Sales and Marketing. My family of four is very active in the community and enjoys running, biking, hiking, and skiing.
The selling or purchase of a home can be one of the most important and emotional decisions you can make in a lifetime. I have been in the real estate industry since 1997. My years of experience, my ability to listen very well and the tools I have to help sell or purchase your home will get the results you are looking for. My commitment to you is that I will help you through the process to make the experience as positive and rewarding as possible.
