Purgatory

Local News

Wildfire breaks out near Purgatory Resort

2 air tankers, more than 20 firefighters begin initial attack

October 7, 2020

Local News

Purgatory Resort wraps up ‘remarkable’ summer

area turns eye toward winter operations

October 3, 2020

Local News

Then and now: 6 months after Colorado issued stay-at-home order

officials say COVID-19 pandemic is ‘marathon, not a sprint’

September 26, 2020

Local News

September snow doesn’t faze Southwest Coloradans

storm warning in effect for Western Colorado

September 10, 2020

Local News

10 absolutely fun things to do in Southwest Colorado on Fourth of July

Holiday plans that keep you safe during pandemic, high fire danger

July 3, 2020

Business

Purgatory gears up for summer and COVID-19

will look a little different to protect against the bug

June 21, 2020

Local News

Purgatory Resort plans new lift, more ski terrain

Hermosa Creek water quality, lynx habitat are concerns

June 6, 2020

Local News

Purgatory Resort’s insurance company sues D&SNG for 416 Fire losses

Lawsuit arrives just before statute of limitations for claims expires

June 3, 2020

Youth Sports

Purgatory Ski Team alpine racers turn in series title in 2020

Under-10 racers go top-10 at regionals in Telluride

April 6, 2020

Youth Sports

Hening claims sportsmanship award at regional skiing championships

kept ski star out of super-G but not away from teammates

April 3, 2020

Local News

Purgatory Resort’s closure reverberates around Southwest Colorado

General manager says ski area is not in immediate peril

April 1, 2020

Sports

PLOEN: Beauty of an unknown final score

Every play, coaching instruction and bounce of a ball suddenly seems so fragile. It is absolute chaos in its unpredictability,…

March 28, 2020

Local News

Purgatory Resort says no skiing front side of mountain

tempting as it may be, conditions aren’t safe for hiking up, skiing down

March 23, 2020

Outdoors

Purgatory Resort extends closure, still hopes to open this season

uphill access at Purgatory during closure; Hesperus offering uphill

March 19, 2020

Local News

Governor extends closure of Colorado ski areas, orders schools closed

bars gatherings of 10 or more people

March 18, 2020

Sports

Polis closes ski areas in Colorado amid coronavirus outbreak

Telluride, Purgatory announce closures; Vail, Alterra close 49 resorts

March 14, 2020

Local News

Purgatory Resort to remain open amid coronavirus pandemic

areas across Colorado won’t shut down

March 12, 2020

Local News

Man falls from Purgatory lift

Identity of skier not released

February 25, 2020

Local News

People with disabilities find community in recreation

Adaptive Sports Association hits the slopes for the 22nd annual Dave Spencer Ski Classic

February 22, 2020

Local News

In outdoor meccas, medical helicopters save lives

Regular training sessions help first responders sharpen skills

February 21, 2020

Local News

Skier at Purgatory who died after hitting tree ID’d

Eastman, 70, of Dallas died on the mountain

February 16, 2020

Local News

Texas man hits tree, dies at Purgatory

70-year-old was wearing a helmet when he crashed, coroner says

February 16, 2020

Local News

Snowdown 2021 theme announced

Inaugural lighting of Ceremonial Cauldron/Barbecue Grill highlights Opening Ceremony

January 27, 2020

Arts and Entertainment

Winter Pride events take over Durango, Purgatory

Schedule includes skiing, shows, ice skating

January 23, 2020