Purgatory

Local News

Purgatory Ski Patrol comes to an agreement over wages

patrol union representatives say both entities bargained in good faith

December 27, 2022

Local News

Power outage in Purgatory metro area affects 1,400 homes

area lifts were shut down for several hours.

December 16, 2022

Local News

The Nugget Mountain Bar reopens outdoor deck

Establishment adds Quonset hut to patio after having liquor license approved

December 13, 2022

Local News

The good, the bad, the chilly of Monday’s snowstorm

treacherous driving conditions and freezing temperatures, skiers head to the slopes; classes canceled for area schools

December 13, 2022

Local News

You still can’t travel uphill at Purgatory Resort: People want to know why

A petition that circulated two years ago to change the policy has resulted in little to no action

December 9, 2022

Local News

Weekend winter storms predicted to bring minimal snow

Purgatory Resort plans to open beginner terrain regardless of snowfall amounts

December 1, 2022

Local News

Fort Lewis College students evaluate effectiveness of ski signs through class survey

with Respect Project aims to see how resorts can better market their messaging

November 21, 2022

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Snow lovers flock to Purgatory Resort on opening day

‘Now that everyone wants to share a chair it’s kind of nice’

November 19, 2022

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Purgatory Resort opens Saturday with top-to-midway skiing

mountain invested $1.25 million in snowmaking upgrades

November 16, 2022

Local News

Purgatory Metro District’s 2.5% sales tax increase is too close to call

A $600,000 increase would help pay for road repairs and snow removal The Purgatory Metropolitan District asked residents to increase…

November 9, 2022

Local News

Purgatory Resort medical clinic opening in mid-December

Durango Urgent Care will fill the void left after Centura Health shut down its operation in April

November 4, 2022

Local News

Purgatory Resort suing Forest Service in water rights dispute

Conservation of cutthroat trout lies at core of the conflict

November 3, 2022

Sports

Dougherty wins dual slalom

gravity teams have strong showings at nationals

October 18, 2022

Sports

Aggeler scores title two on short-track; FLC grabs silvers

Skyhawks reach podium in dual slalom

October 16, 2022

Sports

Willamette Pass joins Purgatory’s orbit

Mountain Capital Partners welcomes first Pacific Northwest resort

October 4, 2022

Local News

Centura Health closes urgent care center at Purgatory Resort

Durango EMS crews anticipate increased call volume this winter

September 30, 2022

Local News

Purgatory Resort bike patrol votes to unionize

Patrollers seek year-round status for better pay, benefits and worker retention

September 23, 2022

Local News

Nugget Mountain Bar near Purgatory Resort changes ownership

La Plata County establishment welcomes new faces amid permit disputes

August 19, 2022

Sports

Asa Vermette dominates Downhill Rockies

15-year old claims pro title on World Cup

August 16, 2022

Sports

Purgatory announces weekend ops beginning Sunday

Music, biking and events to continue into October

August 12, 2022

Local News

Purgatory ski patrol to begin wage negotiations with resort after unionizing

Patrollers advocate for livable pay, better gear stipends

August 2, 2022

Local News

Durango employers get creative to combat labor shortages

Purgatory Resort has fewer staff members; city trying to keep up with park maintenance

June 27, 2022

Local News

Possible ethics violations stopped sheriff’s deputy ski patrol at Purgatory Resort

Plata County canceled program over gift clause in Colorado Amendment 41

April 8, 2022

Outdoors

Purgatory Resort welcomes young pup to ski patrol

Ember, an 8-week-old black Lab, begins avalanche search and rescue dog training

April 6, 2022