Residents also believed that a hotel-casino was no longer compatible with the area, as Durango Station would be built 1,500 feet from a new elementary school, and other nearby land was zoned for future homes.

[5][7][8][9] Residents of Summerlin had previously teamed up with the Culinary Workers Union to oppose the height of the Red Rock Resort, which had been proposed by the non-union Station Casinos.

[12][11] Despite opposition, the Clark County Commission approved the project in December 2004, but with its gaming space capped at 120,000 sq ft (11,000 m2).

[17][18] In March 2005, Station announced plans to accelerate development on the land, with intentions to open a Regal Cinemas movie theater on the site in 2006, ahead of the hotel-casino.

A first phase of construction would include a 201-room hotel tower, a casino, restaurants, a movie theater, and 190,000 sq ft (18,000 m2) of retail space, which would be developed and operated by a joint partner.

[26][27] In 2019, Station's parent company, Red Rock Resorts, noted the Durango site's visibility and access from the Las Vegas Beltway.

[31] On May 4, 2021, Red Rock confirmed that it would begin construction on the project in early 2022, noting that it would be built in the fastest-growing area of the Las Vegas Valley.

[38] Red Rock Resorts and Station Casinos hosted a ceremonial groundbreaking event on March 11, 2022,[2][39] following preparation work on the land.

[40] Durango was built on 50 acres along the east side of the property,[38] while the remainder was sold to a residential developer, which is expected to use the land for apartments.

[42] Durango opened on December 5, 2023,[43][44][45] two weeks later than originally scheduled; some areas of the resort were not ready in time to allow for proper staff training, prompting the delay.

[2][48] In a departure from most casinos, Durango includes windows that allow for natural light on the gaming floor,[49][50] which measures 83,178 sq ft (7,727.5 m2).

[38][51] The casino includes a 10,000 sq ft (930 m2) sportsbook,[52] which has indoor and outdoor areas,[53] and is accompanied by an adjacent sports lounge.

[60] Additional features include 20,000 sq ft (1,900 m2) of convention space, an event lawn, and 40 electric vehicle charging stations.

[38] Unlike other Station properties, Durango does not include a bowling alley or movie theater facility, although such features could be added in later construction phases.