Parks

Local News

Judge approves Animas River Trail crossing over railroad tracks

Residents said proposed junction in north Durango would be unsafe

May 29, 2019

Local News

Oxbow Park and Preserve closed because of flooding

Construction, concern for public safety contribute to closure

May 2, 2019

Local News

Wildlife closures end later than planned around Durango

to reopen Wednesday after two-week extension

April 30, 2019

Local News

Durango brings parks to life as spring arrives

maintenance crews de-winterize hundreds of acres

April 30, 2019

Local News

What’s to come for Durango parks and rec?

releases document outlining priorities for next five years

March 27, 2019

Local News

City: Condemnation never threatened to build Animas River Trail north

Outdoors Colorado questions project after resident raised concerns

March 11, 2019

Nation & World

National parks rush to repair damage after shutdown

Rangers brace for another possible shutdown

February 1, 2019

Local News

Lake Nighthorse revenue, visitation fall short in 2018

of Durango optimistic second season will be stronger

January 8, 2019

Local News

Durango parks and rec supporters come out in force

Advocates scoff at reallocating funds to other priorities

January 4, 2019

Local News

Chapman Hill, a local treasure

In-town ski slope is convenient – and cheap, too

December 28, 2018

Local News

Chapman Hill opens to sledders this weekend

can rent a tube from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday

December 7, 2018

Local News

Construction begins on upgrades at Durango’s skate park

Advocates raised $9,000 to help pay for $126,600 in improvements

October 15, 2018

Action Line

Confusion dogs law enforcement at wildlife area

Seeking legal opinion from humor columnist is like asking a tourist for the best restaurant in town. Not that cluelessness…

August 27, 2018

Local News

Advisory board backs $5.7 million redesign of Santa Rita Park

park, trail projects could be delayed

August 9, 2018

Local News

Plans for Durango Mesa Park receive nod of approval

‘You all have an incredible opportunity’

July 31, 2018

Local News

Durango will soon take comments on e-bikes

One-year trial allows electronic cycles on paved trails

July 10, 2018

Local News

Cortez City Council hires designer for south side park

Process for old M-CHS site includes public meetings

June 14, 2018

Local News

Cortez City Council to vote on new park design services in Tuesday meeting

will replace old Montezuma-Cortez High School

June 8, 2018

Local News

Fishing spots available for Colorado’s free fishing weekend

“Your fishin’ is our mission,” said John Alves, senior aquatic biologist for Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s Southwest Region, in a…

May 30, 2018

Local News

At Buckley Park, the grass isn’t green on the other side

areas, exposed plastic rings are result of constant use

May 23, 2018

Local News

Man wanted in Colorado for reportedly harassing a moose

Colorado Parks and Wildlife is asking the public for help identifying this man, pictured on social media standing within a…

May 8, 2018

Local News

Volunteers pitch in to improve Cortez’s Geer trail network

expands park by purchasing 50 acres

May 5, 2018

Local News

Cortez firefighters extinguish blaze on new station’s roof

one hurt; skylights destroyed, and roof is damaged

May 4, 2018

Local News

Annika Lewis reflects on U.N. meeting about status of women

M-CHS student calls for more diversity in school, church

April 27, 2018