Outdoors

Cycling

Farmington Area Single Track teaches youths and adults the thrills of mountain biking

offers mountain bike lessons for all ages, skill levels

May 30, 2023 • David Edward Albright — Herald Staff Writer

Fishing

Sometimes ya just gotta laugh

Fishing, and failing, in Belize

May 5, 2023 • Don Oliver — Staff reporter

Alpine skiing

MCP acquires Lee Canyon Ski Resort near Las Vegas

southwest’s largest resort management company expands its regional presence

April 14, 2023 • Herald Staff Report

Headlines

Iron Horse Bicycle Classic announces MTB race details

lap nods to 2001 World Cup race

April 8, 2023 • Herald Staff Report

Fishing

Staying safe and dry

on fishing after a record snow pack

March 31, 2023 • Don Oliver — Staff reporter

Farmington

Roost the Ridges Enduro beats the weather

draws local, regional riders

March 21, 2023 • DelSheree Gladden — Tri-City Record staff writer

Alpine skiing

How the Colorado Avalanche Information Center investigates fatal slides

forecasters and snow scientists compile detailed accounts of every fatal avalanche

March 18, 2023 • Jason Blevins — The Colorado Sun

Aztec

Aztec receives $39,999 for outdoor spaces master plan

Trails, recreation facilities and open space development to follow

March 16, 2023 • David Edward Albright — Herald Staff Writer

Farmington

Brookside Skatepark to be reworked or rebuilt

skateboarding icon envisions new skatepark as best idea

March 15, 2023 • David Edward Albright — Herald Staff Writer

Aztec

Farmington Police Department donates bikes

donated to bicycle maintenance class

March 1, 2023 • Delsheree Gladden — Tri-City Record staff writer

Outdoor recreation

A billionaire and the BLM brokered a Colorado land swap. Not everyone is cheering.

watchdog group Colorado Wild Public Lands wants more transparency, plans to oppose the Blue Valley Ranch deal

February 25, 2023 • Tracy Ross — The Colorado Sun

Alpine skiing

Silverton Mountain plans a second chair at the frills-free ski hill

expert-only steep skiing mecca hopes a new lift will add fuel to town’s growing winter economy

February 10, 2023 • Jason Blevins — The Colorado Sun

Fishing

200 and counting

Looking back on 200 columns I feel sure it’s hard for you to imagine a columnist being without words. Yet,…

February 4, 2023 • Don Oliver — Staff reporter

Fishing

Tie one on

advice to begin tying flies

January 6, 2023 • Don Oliver — Staff reporter

Alpine skiing

Snow blesses skiers in Southwest Colorado

Hesperus could start spinning its lift next week

December 31, 2022 • Cody Olivas — Tri-City Record

Colorado

Wolf reintroduction could be a chance to support endangered subspecies

Proponents say Colorado Parks and Wildlife plans should consider Mexican gray wolves

December 9, 2022 • Elizabeth Miller — The Colorado Sun

Fishing

Gifts that don’t cost money

So, instead of getting out-of-sorts with all the buying hype for a religious event, I’m going to approach the season…

December 3, 2022 • Don Oliver — Staff reporter

Alpine skiing

After injury, Sewell switches to ski biking

provides way for adaptive athletes to continue riding

November 26, 2022 • Cody Olivas — Tri-City Record

14er

Colorado board votes to change name of 14er

14,265 foot mountain’s current name honors the disgraced former Gov. John Evans

November 19, 2022 • Tatiana Flowers — Colorado Sun

ColoradoSun.com

4WD chairs designed to get people with disabilities deep into the Colorado forest

Track-chair program in Staunton State Park gives users a rare opportunity to experience the wilderness. Now the state park wants…

November 18, 2022 • Dan England — The Colorado Sun

Sports

As momentum to rename Mount Evans builds, relatives ask his contributions be considered

Descendants of John Evans speak up while acknowledging his role in massacre

November 15, 2022 • Jason Blevins — The Colorado Sun

ColoradoSun.com

Telluride mourns Hilaree Nelson, its ‘Athena in Gore-Tex’

died last month on a Himalayan expedition after triggering an avalanche on Mount Manaslu

October 22, 2022 • Rob Story — The Colorado Sun

ColoradoSun.com

Two runners have gone missing in Southwest Colorado, leading to push for more education

Fitness is not enough to stay safe in remote areas where risks are amplified

October 22, 2022 • Jason Blevins — The Colorado Sun

Headlines

Famed extreme skier from Telluride gets traditional Nepalese funeral

Hilaree Nelson disappeared on Sept. 26

October 5, 2022 • Binaj Gurubacharya — The Associated Press