Outdoor recreation

Local News

Temporary public access reopens at Durango’s Oxbow Park

access has been off limits for about a month for construction

May 22, 2020

Outdoors

Ouray Via Ferrata adds adrenaline to town’s already adventurous spirit

Memorial Day opening was four years in the works

May 16, 2020

Sports

Lake Nighthorse, skate park among reopenings this week in Durango

team sports leagues still on hold

May 11, 2020

Local News

Wolf Creek Ski Area’s hope for reopening dashed by governor’s order

ski destination sought variance from safer-at-home rule

May 1, 2020

Local News

Silverton eases coronavirus restrictions, but county remains closed to visitors

health order says residents can’t travel more than 10 miles for recreation

April 29, 2020

Local News

Vallecito reservoir managers aim to resolve contract disputes before summer season

Organizations are in delicate negotiations

April 10, 2020

Regional News

New Dolores playground not deterred by virus

2 companies will install equipment for children at park in Dolores

April 4, 2020

Local News

Skier evacuated by helicopter after avalanche near Rico

occurred Tuesday morning on Telescope Mountain

April 1, 2020

Local News

Southeast Utah reports first case of coronavirus, restricts nonresidents

prohibits nonresident camping and travel

March 28, 2020

Regional News

Dolores donates to town park, livestock training

Residents donate to playground, livestock training

March 10, 2020

New Mexico

New Mexico family ranch cultivates outdoor recreation business

75-acre farm offers fly-fishing, disc-golf course, art gallery

March 10, 2020

Regional News

Silverton to Dolores: Be wary of allowing OHVs on town streets

Economic bump might not be worth the trouble

March 4, 2020

Local News

Trump administration proposes eliminating funding for Land and Water Conservation Fund

Congress unlikely to support proposed budget cuts

February 26, 2020

Local News

Vallecito marina is closed during legal dispute among managers

disagree over who can make financial decisions

February 20, 2020

Southwest Life

Durango outdoor education nonprofits merge, plan to expand services

Durango Nature Studies, San Juan Mountain Association join forces, aim to serve more kids

February 13, 2020

Local News

Ax-throwing range could be coming to Durango

Ax throwing, an increasingly popular sport, may be coming to Durango. Pictured here is Kick Axe Throwing in Brooklyn.Associated Press…

February 10, 2020

New Mexico

Farmington to host statewide outdoor industry event

Conference will focus on how to grow outdoor economy

February 4, 2020

Local News

Improved Sand Canyon parking lot opens until construction resumes

will close when crews return to work in spring

January 13, 2020

Local News

A ‘soft opening’ could familiarize residents with Durango Mesa Park

Funding remains an obstacle for envisioned recreational mecca

January 10, 2020

Local News

Sage Hen trail dropped to protect golden eagle

for motorized route within buffer of nest

January 9, 2020

Local News

Farmington building connections to its riverside trails

the Waters trail expected to be completed spring 2020

November 8, 2019

Local News

BLM proposes new trails, parking lots and e-bike access

comment sought until Oct. 21 on transportation access analysis

October 16, 2019

Local News

Knots, knives and hatchets – not just for boys anymore

Scouts welcome young women to the troop

October 16, 2019

Local News

Public reviews San Juan National Forest’s trail plan

and Sage Hen slated for new routes

October 1, 2019