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Bayfield to build accesible park next to library

The Pine River Public Library will partner with the town of Bayfield to build an accessible outdoor park on library…

April 4, 2017

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Six bighorns captured and tagged with GPS collars

Wildlife researchers want to learn bighorn movements

March 22, 2017

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Cortez Parks Department approves tobacco-free policy

Proposal now goes to City Council

March 20, 2017

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Conflicts between bears and humans likely to increase

Locking up trash keeps bears away, study shows

March 16, 2017

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BMX track, bicycle park lead ideas for improved Cundiff Park

The city of Durango plans to design improvements to Cundiff Park this year. The park near the Animas River is…

March 5, 2017

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Durango City Council reviews organic park proposals

show healthy soil with both organic and synthetic treatments

February 28, 2017

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Cortez Parks and Recreation looks for new board members

director seeks possible replacement for Brad Waltman

February 17, 2017

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City may buy open space near Greenmount

could sell 10 acres for $440,000

February 13, 2017

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Durango to replace Parks and Rec shop

plans to break ground on new building this spring

January 14, 2017

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Cortez capital projects to be completed in 2017

improvements, street repairs continue

December 29, 2016

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Christmas Tree Recycling available at Santa Rita Park

Christmas tree recycling is available until Jan. 31, 2017, at Santa Rita Park, 149 South Camino del Rio. There will…

December 25, 2016

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Durango City Council delays decision on organic parks

program gets fully funded

November 7, 2016

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Safety at heart of organic park debate

York City uses Durango as organic-management model

November 3, 2016

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Durango City Council hears compromise on organic parks

5 parks would remain natural

November 1, 2016

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Residents defend organic treatments at parks

Backers of chemical-free parks OK with a few more weeds

October 17, 2016

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Durango Council split on future of organic parks

There are eight parks managed without herbicides, but weeds are spreading through these parks like a cancer, Parks and Recreation…

October 14, 2016

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City Council OKs purchase of new snow-storage site

$374,000 parcel could also be a trailhead

September 21, 2016

Business

Tennessee-based company buys Freenotes Harmony Park

PlayCore Holdings owns 17 other companies

September 20, 2016

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City revisiting ban on electronic bicycles

Residents raise safety concerns

September 19, 2016

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City might study recreation facility expansions

rink, fieldhouse and rec center needs would be examined

August 25, 2016

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Smith Sports Complex opens near Fort Lewis College

required a $5.5 million fix

August 17, 2016

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Construction to take over Santa Rita field

field will be closed for two years

August 17, 2016

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Animas River Trail may head north to Oxbow Park in 2017

del Rio pedestrian underpass idea could be revived

August 8, 2016

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Settlement will allow city of Durango to spruce up Memorial Park

Contractor did not properly seed turf

August 2, 2016