Outdoor recreation

Photo: Duckie on the Animas River

Jilin Bai of Arcadia, California, paddles the Animas River on Tuesday as temperatures reach the 80s before the afternoon rains…

July 15, 2025

Local News

‘A once-in-a-lifetime situation’: Casey Brennan helped save man who fell 80 feet near Ice Lakes

hiker literally gave shirt off his back to help fall victim

July 15, 2025

Local News

Under a big tent: Runners find joy in the San Juan Mountains

Athletes, Hardrock 100 community find shared meaning in rugged landscape

July 11, 2025

Sports

Purgatory Resort welcomes nearly 5,000 visitors for Total Archery Challenge

expected to bring in $2.7 million in economic impact to La Plata County

July 8, 2025

Local News

Two Silverton locals are professional trail builders

Michael Crockett proprietor of Anthrocene Contracting is removing timber and creating trail stairs out of it. (Courtesy of Anthrocene Contracting…

July 8, 2025

Local News

Photo: Relaxing on the Animas

Rachael Gruen with her son, Evan Gruen, 4, and her dad, Ed McCoola, who floats with his grandson, Izzy Gruen,…

July 3, 2025

Local News

Man rescued from Ice Lakes Trail after falling 80-100 feet

responders used rope rescue, helicopter to bring hiker to safety

July 2, 2025

Local News

Stage 1 fire restrictions issued for much of Southwest Colorado

Agencies urge residents, visitors to refrain from certain activities

July 1, 2025

Local News

A flicker in the marsh: Building community and learning about La Plata County’s fireflies

Viewing party blends nature, conservation and outdoor play

June 27, 2025

Local News

Public lands in Southwest Colorado could be up for sale

budget bill puts recreational areas like Animas Mountain at stake

June 18, 2025

Local News

Photos: Setting sail

A steady breeze Thursday makes for fun sailing Thursday at Lake Nighthorse. Summer hours for the lake are 7 a.m.…

June 12, 2025

Sports

Purgatory Resort announces 2025 summer operations

Purgatory Resort kicks off summer on June 14

June 10, 2025

Outdoors

Colorado counties, towns step up to fund outdoor workers amid federal budget cuts

Eagle, Gunnison, Pitkin and Summit direct local tax dollars toward backcountry rangers

June 4, 2025

Sports

Lake Nighthorse has plenty of new improvements

some ‘podcasting’ to catch some stocked trout

June 1, 2025

Local News

Colorado senators reintroduce bill for Dolores River National Conservation Area

Legislation aims to preserve ecological conditions while honoring existing water and land rights

May 26, 2025

Local News

Some cyclists seek new thrills, others nostalgia, in Durango to Silverton Citizen Tour

‘This day is gorgeous. It’s so cool to see everyone riding’ in this year’s Iron Horse Bicycle Classic

May 24, 2025

Local News

Durango man climbs SkySteps eight times for 80th birthday

Winslow marks milestone with a fundraiser for nonprofits

May 16, 2025

Local News

Photos: Warm temps, high water makes for fun times on Animas River

A common merganser flies past a kayaker in the Durango Whitewater Park on Tuesday as flows topped out at 1,810…

May 13, 2025

Sports

My mom jeans are Wranglers; what’s your superpower?

you to all rodeo moms for all you do

May 11, 2025

Regional News

Snowboarder who fell from Keystone chairlift in December has died from his injuries

A witness said the man was adjusting his snowboard bindings; his mother disputes that

May 8, 2025

Sports

A Change-Up In Your Retrieve Can Make A Difference

cca My Friday fishing partner, Kim, and I decided that since spring was in the air, and the high mountain…

May 4, 2025

Sports

Prize money and moments

a pairing of horse and person can pay off

April 27, 2025

Outdoors

White House to reverse rule promoting conservation on BLM land

Lands Act put restoration on equal footing with ranching and drilling

April 21, 2025

Local News

Durango Mesa Park Foundation to convey 392 acres to city for park preservation

serves as open space that connects to BLM land

April 17, 2025