Extend your stay in beautiful Durango!

Make those fossil fuels work for you.



There is lots of fun stuff to do while you're in Durango.  Why not extend your stay and make the most of your trip?  These businesses have helped to support the 2008 COSBA Natural Building Conference. 
Below are a few housing and hotel/motel options provided for your convenience. We're told there is a big bicycle race the weekend of June 14-15, so make your reservations as early as possible!







Mountain Waters Rafting makes it easy and FUN! We have taken more people down the Animas River in Durango than any other outfitter. Come ride with us and see why! Moms love our experienced rafting guides. 25 years of satisfied customers! 90% of our guests report their Durango raft trip was the highlight of their family vacation.

  • We cater to first-time rafters
  • Our experienced guides provide all you need
  • Our 25-year record is unmatched in the area
  • 8 trips daily to fit all schedules and budgets
  • We're AAA approved and rafting is all we do, so you know we do it well!
  • RENT OUR WILDERNESS CAMP
  • Call us at 800-585-8243 or Book Your Trip Online Today!



Updated June 10, 2008



Adobe Inn  $85 range
2178 Main Ave.
Durango, tel 970-247-2743
Several rooms available.  Book online for better prices.




Comfort Inn
Several rooms available
$160.99 plus tax.  Be sure to mention COSBA for this rate.
2930 Main Ave.
970-259-5373.





offers two mineral-rich therapeutic hot pools for relaxation and rejuvenation, and a heated 50-meter Olympic swimming pool for family fun. Trimble Hot Springs also offers upscale lodging, so visit their site.
Tell them COSBA sent you.


Durango East KOA Kampground
Durango KOA provides a panoramic view of the jagged San Juan Mountains. At an elevation of 7,000 feet, this pinon-shaded campground atop a mesa makes for comfortably cool summer nights.  Tell Carol or Jay you're here for the COSBA Conference, and they'll give you a 10% discount.

Durango Travelodge
2970 Main Avenue
Durango, tel: 970-247-1741
Two rooms available on conference weekend as of
May 20, 2008.  $84.55 plus tax

Simple, no-frills lodging is available at Fort Lewis College domitories and apartments from $15 per person per night to $70/person/night.   COSBA must pay a deposit in advance and as soon as possible, so please inform us of your interest in this opportunity.  There are five rooming opportunities left!

Please contact John right away to get this ball rolling!