Tourism / Recreation

Local News

Custom bikes on display during Four Corners Motorcycle Rally

Thousands of riders roll through Durango area

September 2, 2023

Local News

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

Business

Motel Durango aspires to be outdoor hub with hostel rooms

renovations planned for the inn owned by Mountain Capital Partners

May 20, 2023

Sports

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

Local News

Visit Durango’s CitizenLab lauded at international tourism conference

engagement platform highlighted for its sustainability potential

October 27, 2022

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

Local News

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

Local News

Heat dome set to scorch Southwest Colorado

and dry weather will replace rains this weekend

July 8, 2022

Local News

Public land agencies remove fire restrictions ahead of July 4

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

July 1, 2022

Local News

Chimney Rock National Monument opens new visitor center

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

June 14, 2022

Local News

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

Local News

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

Local News

Forest Service prepares to welcome e-bikes

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

April 3, 2022

Regional News

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

Local News

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

Local News

Durango braces for high gas prices, but optimism remains

impacts are just beginning as the summer tourism season nears

March 12, 2022

Southwest Life

Hunting faces numerous challenges as Southwest Colorado grows

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

March 3, 2022

Southwest Life

Fort Lewis College charts course for next generation of river stewards

programs tackle education, conservation through experiential learning

March 1, 2022

Local News

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

Local News

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

and Recreation cut down three cottonwoods at risk of falling

January 25, 2022

Southwest Life

Trail closures give wildlife a critical winter refuge

deer struggle the most with rising pressure from recreation

December 19, 2021

Local News

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

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

Local News

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

Businesses have a good season despite fewer visitors

September 13, 2021