Outdoor recreation

Kids adventure outing to be held at Denny Lake

Gabi Morey discusses leaves and sticks at Denny Lake.Sam Green/Cortez Journal The theme will be habitat and wildlife. Kids will…

June 30, 2017

Regional News

Study: Outdoor recreation industry generates billions for Colorado

Industry supports 229,000 jobs and $9.7 billion in wages

June 27, 2017

Regional News

Montezuma County, BLM discuss public access south of Summit Lake

Recreation area hemmed in by subdivisions

June 8, 2017

Sports

Cortez to install new steps on Conquistador Golf Course

golf advisory board plans course improvements

June 1, 2017

Editorials

Public Lands Day: A great day to be outside, enjoy and get informed about a threat to public lands

du1-i-syn These lands and the waters that flow through them define the landscape and the people who live here, as…

May 20, 2017

Local News

Durango events to celebrate inaugural Colorado Public Lands Day

Volunteer work, guided hikes, party on tap

May 18, 2017

Local News

Volunteers clear new Geer Park trail access in Cortez

Volunteers clear entrance near Mildred Road

May 9, 2017

Local News

Dolores River whitewater release is flowing strong

rising; 45 boating days are forecast

April 21, 2017

Local News

Alpacka Rafts moves to downtown Mancos

Brewery plans to move into Alpacka’s old spot

March 26, 2017

Local News

Cortez Parks Department approves tobacco-free policy

Proposal now goes to City Council

March 20, 2017

Local News

Whitewater construction on Animas River faces uncertain timeline

weather could aid project

March 17, 2017

Local News

Purgatory Resort extends season, opens new transfer lift

Weather Service: Next week could bring snow

March 14, 2017

Local News

Geer Park Trail Series of races starts soon

Park Trail Series starts March 11

March 3, 2017

Local News

Coloradans take Utah’s lesson on public lands to heart

loses biannual outdoor trade shows with $45M impact

February 17, 2017

Local News

Rico hires Kari Distefano as new town manager

Central sewer, recreation are priorities

February 13, 2017

Regional News

Outdoor Retailer show to consider moving out of Utah

The lucrative Outdoor Retailer trade show is again considering moving from Salt Lake City. Show organizers announced Monday they will…

February 6, 2017

Local News

Mancos to Cortez trails plan depends on easements

Initial outreach positive as preliminary routes for Paths to Mesa Verde unveiled

February 5, 2017

Local News

Cortez Parks and Recreation considers smoke-free zones

to ask about tobacco use in parks

January 27, 2017

Local News

Interactive map of Colorado’s trail system in testing stages

Gov. Hickenlooper hopeful it will boost $34 billion outdoor recreation industry

January 22, 2017

Local News

City signs lease for Lake Nighthorse

must annex area

January 3, 2017

Local News

Cortez capital projects to be completed in 2017

improvements, street repairs continue

December 29, 2016

Local News

Most public commenters wanted motorboat-free Lake Nighthorse

report allows motors – with restrictions

December 20, 2016

Local News

Washington approves boundaries for a gas well leasing plan for Montezuma, La Plata counties

dramatically reduced after public comment

December 19, 2016

Local News

Winter construction planned at Whitewater Park

bird study shows lower numbers

December 12, 2016