Tourism / Recreation

A ban on arch swinging?

The federal government is asking for people to weigh in on whether it should temporarily ban daredevil rope swinging and…

August 25, 2014

Local News

A boost for Lake Nighthorse?

Organization hears locals’ lottery-spending suggestions

August 6, 2014

Local News

Tourism office to be led by Kunkel

had extensive experience at ski resorts

August 1, 2014

Local News

Web page urges Lake Nighthorse protest

The page said the goal of “Occupy Nighthorse” is to have Lake Nighthorse open to recreational use by residents. It…

July 3, 2014

Business

Cool commerce

river rapids ring registers

June 30, 2014

Local News

Public hearing tonight on river access

There’s one preferred option for river design concepts for access at Santa Rita Park, 33rd Street and 29th Street. There…

June 11, 2014

Action Line

More police patrols should curb boorish antics on Main Avenue

Giant-sized trucks and loud motorcycles have some residents concerned about speeders and assaults on eardrums on Main Avenue.JERRY McBRIDE/Durango Herald…

June 7, 2014

Local News

Battle for the paddle

Taylor Ferraro, Herald Staff Writer

May 28, 2014

Local News

Public meeting planned on Lake Nighthorse

A news release from Ed Warner, Western Colorado area manager, said the agency believed it was near an agreement with…

May 22, 2014

Local News

Is Durango the ‘Best Town in America?’

We're in the running for Outside magazine's contest to pick the best place in America

May 20, 2014

Local News

Managing Oxbow raises ruckus

Alcohol, dogs and hours – all contentious topics

February 24, 2014

Local News

La Plata County considers suing Vallecito park

cited as unsafe to occupy

October 28, 2013

Local News

River runners rejoice

Devin Foley of Durango and a few friends at Santa Rita Park take advantage of higher water levels Thursday from…

September 11, 2013

Local News

Guiding the guides

Andrew Koheke, center, of Durango Rafting Co., trains new rafting guides Liz Schwab, left, and Shane Pavey during a run…

May 13, 2013

Local News

Parting of the waves

Ambitious project to get to the bottom of whitewater park

April 29, 2013