Local News Lottery funds cover Parks and Rec shop costs employees will work on construction to cut costs April 17, 2018
Local News Trails closed for winter reopen around Durango had been closed since Dec. 1 to protect winter habitat for wildlife April 16, 2018
Local News USS Mesa Verde crew members visit Mesa Verde National Park members tour cliff dwellings and meet tribal officials, ship sponsor April 5, 2018
Local News Durango starts planning for Ewing Mesa Projects would complement events center April 3, 2018
Local News New Dolores town manager has deep well of experience Colorado native managed towns, business ventures April 1, 2018
Local News Cortez receives grant to buy site of old Montezuma-Cortez High School Property to be used for a park and affordable housing March 24, 2018
Local News City of Cortez plans to expand bike trails and Recreation seeks landowner cooperation March 24, 2018
Local News Survey says: Residents willing to pay for park maintenance, trail expansion, land acquisition receives nearly 1,600 comments on master plan March 19, 2018
Local News New lifts at Chapman Hill envisioned by Durango Parks Chairlift could replace rope tow February 14, 2018
Local News Durango residents asked to weigh in on parks and recreation spending gauges support for parks, trails, open space and indoor amenities February 11, 2018
Local News Durango wants to hear from residents about how two parks should be redeveloped Rita, Cundiff will be reimagined February 1, 2018
Regional News Petition removes blue frame from Garden of the Gods The bright blue frame was installed into the rocks at High Point last week at Garden of the Gods Park… December 18, 2017
Local News Suffering soil may cause city to make changes to organic parks program of nitrogen puts turf in poor condition November 13, 2017
Local News Lake Nighthorse may open for recreation in 2018 Annexation by city, infrastructure work must be completed October 6, 2017
Local News Great Outdoors Colorado awards Durango $1.3 million for trail extension to extend Animas River Trail north in the works for a decade October 4, 2017
Local News E-bike trial begins on Animas River Trail Bill “Beatle” Abshagen rides his pedal-assisted bike near his home. The city will allow e-bikes on the Animas River Trail… September 19, 2017
Local News Oxbow Park construction could start in 2018 and Rec board approves budget recommendations September 13, 2017
Local News Cortez Diversity Day offers fun, positivity Performers, vendors hope to start annual tradition August 19, 2017
Sports Sand volleyball courts may be built in Schneider Park courts needed to replace Santa Rita playing space August 17, 2017
Local News Weed spraying scheduled in Durango Durango Herald file The city, which contracted with Tres Mesa for noxious weed abatement, promotes best management practices to ensure… June 19, 2017
Local News Canopy to provide shade at Durango rec center playground contribute bulk of money needed to pay for structure June 4, 2017
Local News Draft plan for e-bikes on trails gets adjustments vows increased police presence on River Trail May 15, 2017
Local News Durango parent petition focuses on Santa Rita Park safety Residents want fence, guard rail to keep kids safe April 25, 2017