Tourism / Recreation

Chapman Hill

Chapman Hill Ice Rink ‘cannot be remedied,’ according to assessment

57-year-old historic tow ropes at ski area to be replaced

August 20, 2023 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Business (general)

Motel Durango aspires to be outdoor hub with hostel rooms

renovations planned for the inn owned by Mountain Capital Partners

May 20, 2023 • Tyler Brown — Herald Staff Writer

Outdoor recreation

Yurt operator at a Colorado state park disappeared with guests’ money

revoked contract for Never Summer Nordic Yurts; company must remove 10 yurts and cabins by the end of June

January 14, 2023 • Jason Blevins — The Colorado Sun

Award and prize

Visit Durango’s CitizenLab lauded at international tourism conference

engagement platform highlighted for its sustainability potential

October 27, 2022 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Local News

Columbine Ranger District invites comment on proposed ecological and recreation project

would involve work on a 7,100-acre area just north of Durango

October 12, 2022 • Reuben M. Schafir — Herald Staff Writer

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Silverton sees strong start to summer season

the pandemic, the town and development groups make a push to reshape the local economy

July 11, 2022 • Aedan Hannon — Herald Staff Writer

Archuleta County

Heat dome set to scorch Southwest Colorado

and dry weather will replace rains this weekend

July 8, 2022 • Aedan Hannon — Herald Staff Writer

Durango

Public land agencies remove fire restrictions ahead of July 4

prompt San Juan National Forest, BLM to rescind Stage 1 measures

July 1, 2022 • Aedan Hannon — Herald Staff Writer

Archaeology

Chimney Rock National Monument opens new visitor center

Juan National Forest modernized facility to reflect cultural importance, adapt to growing visitation

June 14, 2022 • Aedan Hannon — Herald Staff Writer

Durango

Warm and breezy weather expected for the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic

Forecasts show 58 degrees around Saturday’s start time with 5 to 10 mph winds up the Animas Valley

May 25, 2022 • Aedan Hannon — Herald Staff Writer

416 Fire

Durango railroad pauses operations amid fire danger

weekend marked the first time this year trains have stopped running because of wildfire risk

May 18, 2022 • Aedan Hannon — Herald Staff Writer

Environment

Forest Service prepares to welcome e-bikes

Following national guidance, San Juan National Forest can allow the bikes for first time

April 3, 2022 • Aedan Hannon — Herald Staff Writer

Colorado

Colorado parks are full and getting fuller. How will the state decide who gets in, and who gets hurt?

Everyone agrees the state’s open spaces are growing alarmingly crowded on popular days

March 28, 2022 • Michael Booth — The Colorado Sun

Alpine skiing

San Juan National Forest approves Purgatory’s Ice Creek project

45-acre expansion will add a new ski lift and beginner trails

March 22, 2022 • Aedan Hannon — Herald Staff Writer

Durango

Durango braces for high gas prices, but optimism remains

impacts are just beginning as the summer tourism season nears

March 12, 2022 • Aedan Hannon — Herald Staff Writer

Animal

Hunting faces numerous challenges as Southwest Colorado grows

for licenses, population growth are just two questions amid booming popularity

March 3, 2022 • Aedan Hannon — Herald Staff Writer

Environment

Fort Lewis College charts course for next generation of river stewards

programs tackle education, conservation through experiential learning

March 1, 2022 • Aedan Hannon — Herald Staff Writer

Culture (general)

Is Durango being snubbed by ‘best of’ lists? Are we good with that?

town makes a lot of top 10 and 100 lists, but what about those it doesn’t?

February 2, 2022 • Aedan Hannon — Herald Staff Writer

Animal

Beavers force removal of trees along Durango’s Animas River Trail

and Recreation cut down three cottonwoods at risk of falling

January 25, 2022 • Aedan Hannon — Herald Staff Writer

Colorado Parks and Wildlife

Trail closures give wildlife a critical winter refuge

deer struggle the most with rising pressure from recreation

December 19, 2021 • Aedan Hannon — Herald Staff Writer

Camping

Risk of human-caused wildfires a growing concern in San Juan Mountains

Colorado’s climate becomes warmer and drier, fires can spark easier and burn larger

November 28, 2021 • Grant Stringer — The Colorado Sun

Local News

La Plata County residents can weigh in on new tourism survey

Durango asks for feedback, ideas and opinions about moving forward

November 12, 2021 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Business (general)

Summer tourism winds down, but ‘shoulder seasons’ pick up in Durango

Businesses have a good season despite fewer visitors

September 13, 2021 • Nicholas A. Johnson — Herald Staff Writer

Business enterprises

Drawn by outdoor rec, online firm opens first ‘outpost’ in Durango

Outdoorsy’s downtown shop seeks to increase brand awareness for its RV, camper, trailer rental website

August 8, 2021 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer