Tourism / Recreation

New Mexico seeks bigger slice of outdoor recreation economy

At a state park in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Democratic Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed legislation that creates a…

April 2, 2019

Local News

City of Durango planning for strong second season at Lake Nighthorse

Visitation projected to double

April 1, 2019

Southwest Life

BLM seeks volunteers to build Sand Canyon trail

will link to Sand Canyon

March 29, 2019

Local News

BLM seeks volunteers to build Sand Canyon trail

connector trail will link to Sand Canyon

March 27, 2019

Local News

What’s to come for Durango parks and rec?

releases document outlining priorities for next five years

March 27, 2019

Local News

Workers, tourists return to Mesa Verde

National park is a snowy landscape after long shutdown

February 9, 2019

The Tourism Effect

Positive change is on the horizon

A Colorado native, she graduated from the University of Colorado with a B.S. in Recreation. Her experience includes management and…

February 9, 2019

Local News

Barbara Noseworthy launches run for Durango City Council

Candidate plans to focus on housing, homelessness, climate change

January 14, 2019

Local News

Durango parks and rec supporters come out in force

Advocates scoff at reallocating funds to other priorities

January 4, 2019

Local News

Tourism official cries foul in city budget process

to reallocate money are not being followed, Lockwood says

November 27, 2018

Local News

Nearly half of the Nordic skiing trails at Vallecito Reservoir could remain closed this winter

agencies deadlocked about fee system

October 30, 2018

Local News

Agencies to close 25 abandoned mines on Alpine Loop

Project aims to keep people out, avoid injuries

September 29, 2018

Local News

Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad rolls again

Harper: ‘It has been the toughest summer you can imagine’

September 22, 2018

Local News

Survey helps define Dolores playground project

than 600 responded; 97 percent support project

August 22, 2018

Local News

Mesa Verde included on worldwide list of ‘breathtaking destinations’

Expedia travel website praises national park

June 6, 2018

Local News

Mesa Verde included on worldwide list of ‘breathtaking destinations’

website praises national park

June 5, 2018

Local News

Fishing spots available for Colorado’s free fishing weekend

“Your fishin’ is our mission,” said John Alves, senior aquatic biologist for Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s Southwest Region, in a…

May 30, 2018

Local News

Utah BLM sells oil and gas leases near Hovenweep

managers fear impacts of noise, lighting and pollution

April 24, 2018

Business

Tourism trends upward in Montezuma County

Lodgers tax, visitation numbers rise in 2017

April 5, 2018

Local News

Motorcyclists push back; Montezuma County objects to loss of trails

Proposal eliminates access to popular motorcycle trails

March 23, 2018

Local News

Cortez council signs lease agreement with Crow Canyon center

Archaeological group to move into Welcome Center retail area

February 19, 2018

Local News

Cortez council signs lease agreement with Crow Canyon center

Nonprofit will move into Colorado Welcome Center

February 16, 2018

Local News

New lifts at Chapman Hill envisioned by Durango Parks

Chairlift could replace rope tow

February 14, 2018

Local News

Mesa Verde National Park offers guided hike Feb. 21

staff to teach about winter adaptations

February 7, 2018