Tourism / Recreation

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Silverton enters uncharted territory with no D&SNG trains this summer

Mountain town draws thousands looking to recreate while social distancing

August 8, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Business Improvement District

What regions pose biggest COVID-19 threat to Southwest Colorado?

technology allows health officials to identify where visitors are coming from

July 28, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo

Local News

What can Congress do to support outdoor industry?

Act would simplify permitting process for activities on federal lands

July 26, 2020 • Jacob Wallace

Business Improvement District

La Plata County denies proposed campground, event space for motorcycle rally

Commissioners praise concept, but say gathering too much of a risk

July 21, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Holiday or vacation

RVs prove popular in Southwest Colorado for mid-pandemic vacationers

cancellations give way to growth in recreational vehicle industry

July 21, 2020 • Emily Hayes

Emergency incident

Texas woman crashes ATV, requires rescue outside Silverton

flown to Grand Junction hospital

July 16, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Survey asks residents how they feel about tourism impacts

Pandemic a chance to question what sustainable, responsible visitation looks like

July 8, 2020 • Emily Hayes

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

As coronavirus resurges, Durango tourism officials pull back outreach – and expectations

industry braces for difficult second half of year

July 7, 2020 • Jacob Wallace

Four Corners Motorcycle Rally

Four Corners Motorcycle Rally proposes campsite, activities southwest of Durango

Neighbors express concerns about motorcycle event

July 3, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Animas River

Washout cuts off Durango train from Silverton for eight to 16 weeks

Rainstorm damaged more than 40 feet of track

June 22, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

D&SNG receives green light to resume rides, with limited service

Railroad will offer trips from Rockwood to Cascade starting June 23

June 16, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

business and finance

D&SNG hopes to run at 50% capacity by end of month

Railroad officials say they’ve found a way to make limited bookings work

June 9, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Oscar’s Cafe sees stable future, brings comfort to community

‘Oscar’s has always survived,’ owner Paula Berg says

June 8, 2020 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Colorado reopens outdoor recreation, scenic trains and worship

Self-certification required in La Plata County

June 6, 2020 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

With arrival of Durango train, Silverton says it’s open to visitors

D&SNG makes symbolic trip through San Juan Mountains

May 29, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

‘Silent protest’ raises ruckus over river rafting shutdown

‘Time is of the essence,’ says owner. ‘The river’s dropping fast’

May 29, 2020 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer

Durango City Council

Durango plans e-bike trial at Twin Buttes

Pedal-assist bicycles allowed at end of June

May 23, 2020 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

Animas River

Temporary public access reopens at Durango’s Oxbow Park

access has been off limits for about a month for construction

May 22, 2020 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer