Tourism / Recreation

Canyon of the Ancients National Monument

USA Today: When you visit Colorado, make sure to catch Durango

10-day road trip features extra Southwest adventures

February 14, 2021 • Herald Staff Report

Durango

City wants input on recreation at Lake Nighthorse

can everyone share the fun?

February 14, 2021 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

Alpine skiing

Silverton’s sixth town administrator in seven years resigns

Departure highlights divide in town, some residents say

February 6, 2021 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Arts (general)

Proposed Durango lodgers tax increase to make April ballot

Additional revenue would go toward tourism, transit and the arts

February 3, 2021 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

Arts (general)

Durango lodgers tax increase would fund marketing, transit and arts

sees rate increase as tool for economic diversity

January 29, 2021 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

Frontpage Lead

Durango-to-Purgatory Resort route a hotbed of activity

enforcement sees increase of DUIs, speeding during winter months on Hwy. 550

January 27, 2021 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Arts (general)

Time ticking on whether to ask voters for Durango lodgers tax increase

decades of debate, consensus seems close

January 23, 2021 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

Alpine skiing

Colorado appeals court upholds waivers, protecting ski areas

Language on back of passes release resorts from ‘any and all liability’

January 16, 2021 • JASON BLEVINS

Alpine skiing

Ski resorts navigate tricky world of COVID-19 protocols

Southwest Colorado destinations draw crowds while observing social-distancing guidelines

January 9, 2021 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Local News

Nordic skiing returns in full to Vallecito Reservoir

dispute settled, new fee structure in place

December 30, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Durango to invest in land stewardship, with help from state grant

need work after increased use this year

December 6, 2020 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

Durango city officials

Durango supportive of allowing e-bikes on natural surface trails

users express safety, enforcement concerns

December 3, 2020 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

Business

Outdoor recreation a mighty economic force

Colorado, it accounts for 3.1% of total economy

November 29, 2020 • JASON BLEVINS

Cathy Metz

Lake Nighthorse recreation season sees record visitation

Saturday was last day for public visits

November 14, 2020 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

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Business

Report: New Mexico’s outdoor economy growing faster than US

Officials with the state’s Outdoor Recreation Division pointed to updated figures released by the federal government’s Bureau of Economic Analysis.…

November 11, 2020 • The Associated Press

Farmington

New mountain bike trails added in San Juan County, N.M.

Project adds 8 miles of trails, rehabilitates other routes

November 8, 2020 • Seth Marvin-Vanderryn

Durango City Council

Should Durango increase lodgers tax to support winter economy?

Council considers 3% hike for April ballot

October 28, 2020 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

Local News

Mountain bike park, controversial dirt bike route approved in Silverton

seeks to put small town on map as biking destination

September 22, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Frontpage Lead

Drought may mute fall colors in Southwest Colorado

foresters say it should still be a good show

September 3, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Four Corners Motorcycle Rally cancels most downtown Durango events

Organizers had yet to submit proper COVID-19 self-certification form

September 2, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Four Corners Motorcycle Rally plans to ride despite pandemic

Organizers say event can be held safely, responsibly

September 1, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

COVID-19 pandemic forces Durango’s Snowdown 2021 to cancel

organizers say popular winter festival could not be held responsibly with virus

August 31, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Florida Mesa

19-space RV park receives unanimous approval from county commission

Project to be located off U.S. Highway 550, south of Durango

August 18, 2020 • Herald Staff Report

Bakers Bridge

Bakers Bridge, a rite of passage for many Durango youths, becomes restricted

Property owners list land for sale, clamp down on access amid vandalism

August 14, 2020 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer