Parks

Local News

Archery, disc golf and equestrian trails among plans for Durango Mesa Park

‘World-class’ bike facilities are just one piece of Ewing Mesa features

May 8, 2026

New Mexico

New Mexico will kick off 2026 with polar plunges and more

Parks announces outdoor activities at all 35 parks Jan. 1

December 26, 2025

Travel

International tourists face extra $100 fee to enter 11 popular U.S. National Parks

not Mesa Verde? It’s No. 41 on the list

December 5, 2025

Travel

Reconstructed road opens grand views at Theodore Roosevelt National Park in North Dakota

Scoria Point Overlook in Theodore Roosevelt National Park is seen Aug. 2, 2011, near Medora, North Dakota. (North Dakota Tourism…

November 29, 2025

Local News

Durango to bring animal control in-house to address off-leash dogs, bear encounters

cites slow response, cost concerns with Humane Society contract

October 17, 2025

Travel

At America’s national parks in the Trump era, the arc of history bends toward revisionism

Brianna Wheeler poses for a photo at Penisula Park in Portland, Ore., on Monday, Sept. 22, 2025. (Jenny Kane/Associated Press)…

October 12, 2025

Local News

Traffic sparse at Mesa Verde National Park after partial closure

Federal shutdown limits access, but scenic drive still wows at Mesa Verde

October 3, 2025

Local News

Rank Park in Durango tops city’s list of possible dog play areas

identified eight locations around town

September 16, 2025

Local News

Should the Durango Financial Advisory Board have a parks and recreation subcommittee?

want ‘a wide variety of expertise’ on volunteer commissions, councilor says

August 22, 2025

Local News

City promotes from within for next Durango Parks and Recreation director

McClain has served in assistant role since 2017

July 5, 2025

Sports

Race Across the West finishes in Durango with record-breaking time

Matthew Lefthand broke decade-old record time on June 12

June 19, 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

Local News

Road, trail construction underway for Durango Mesa Park

‘Endless’ opportunities include amphitheater with occupancy for 20,000

April 1, 2025

Local News

Durango voters to decide fate of 2005 sales tax

could also weigh in on three City Council seats

January 11, 2025

Local News

Bayfield residents desire new indoor swimming pool

Citizen Parks and Recreation Committee unveils survey findings

December 19, 2024

Local News

City of Durango, Mesa Park Foundation enter operations agreement

Connector trails, parking lots and infrastructure work slated for 2025

December 10, 2024

Local News

Change is in the air: Helicopter assists with ski tow, lighting upgrades at Chapman Hill

lifts promise to take skiers to the top, expand skiable acres

October 11, 2024

Local News

‘Walk and Roll’ events a casual way to engage Durango leaders

fields complaints about park benches, dangerous intersections and homelessness

October 2, 2024

Local News

Durango Parks and Recreation director says her leadership is all about lifting others up

Schmidt offers outdoor rec experience from public, private sectors

August 10, 2024

Local News

Durango makes pitch for sales tax renewal by touting past achievements in parks and rec

Reauthorization would help expedite long list of proposed improvements

July 21, 2024

Local News

During first year, Durango park rangers focus on safety, education

created positions to help monitor 100 miles of natural surface trails

July 12, 2024

Local News

Residents and visitors flock to Schneider Park for inaugural pickleball games

courts opened to the public Tuesday morning

June 18, 2024

Local News

Pickleball courts at Schneider Park in Durango scheduled to open Tuesday

‘Dinking, digging, and drop shots’ to come

June 15, 2024

Local News

Smith Sports Complex to remain closed through August

Restoration needed after July 2023 water line break shut off irrigation

June 11, 2024