Parks

Southwest Life

With record use of Durango trails, maintenance needs pile up

seeks grant to address erosion, unauthorized paths and more

October 1, 2020

Local News

Durango opens its newest river access point at Oxbow Park

Recreators enjoy improved site, trail nearly complete

September 12, 2020

Local News

City of Durango moves to protect Buckley Park

Councilors, school district officials agree: It should remain open space

September 9, 2020

Local News

What’s next for Durango’s Buckley Park?

9-R may sell property, but may want to see green space protected

July 1, 2020

Local News

Trespassers cause headache for neighbors along Oxbow Park and Preserve

Residents grow frustrated with people partying, ignoring closure signs

May 15, 2020

Local News

What is Durango government doing during stay-at-home lull?

focused on economy, maintenance during slowdown

April 6, 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

Possibilities expand for Animas River Trail crossing at 32nd Street

Council plans to open bids for original proposal on March 24

March 3, 2020

Local News

Redrafted rules could change mountain lion hunting in Colorado

and Wildlife has seen an increase in sightings

February 28, 2020

Local News

Durango Mesa Park plan gets nod from City Council

Councilors voice support but don’t commit funding

February 11, 2020

Local News

Durango West 1 metro no longer being threatened with dissolution

Geotechnical survey planned for troubled park with collapsing tennis courts

February 9, 2020

Local News

Buckley Park, downtown Durango’s outdoor space, may go up for sale

District 9-R is exploring selling its administration campus

February 5, 2020

Local News

Durango City Council approves parks master plan

than $300 million in projects proposed for the next decade

January 22, 2020

Southwest Life

New orchard takes root in Dolores

Heritage apple trees will produce 700 bushels a year

January 19, 2020

Local News

What does climate change mean for Chapman Hill?

A warming world may give city officials pause about investing in ski area

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

City Council stalls on Parks and Rec Master Plan

Document with 10-year vision details more than $300 million in projects

October 2, 2019

Local News

Boyle Park weed treatment to stick with herbicides

Organic removal would require volunteers to help pull weeds

August 21, 2019

Local News

Durango skaters say upgrades a good tweak, but not quite rad

$151,000 project two years behind schedule

August 5, 2019

Local News

Durango’s population ebbs and flows, putting strain on resources

Traffic congestion Friday afternoon on north Main Avenue. As a regional hub, Durango’s population nearly doubles during the day compared…

August 3, 2019

Local News

Does Durango need more indoor recreation space?

Consultants suggest lack of resources; survey shows residents focused on outdoors

July 24, 2019

Local News

New park construction underway on north side of Mancos

Playground equipment arrived last week

July 16, 2019

Local News

City awards contract for new Cortez park

Design will create design for site of demolished high school

June 26, 2019

Local News

Hundreds call on Durango to honor commitment to organic parks

Management evolved over time to maintain turf, city says

June 21, 2019