Tourism / Recreation

Local News

National parks cut back on free days

needed for backlogged maintenance

December 17, 2017

Local News

Lake Nighthorse gets OK for annexation, zoning

skeptical about cost and revenue projections

October 24, 2017

Southwest Life

Proposed drilling near Hovenweep criticized for potential harm to views, night sky

development could threaten dark-sky status

October 8, 2017

Local News

E-bike trial begins on Animas River Trail

Bill “Beatle” Abshagen rides his pedal-assisted bike near his home. The city will allow e-bikes on the Animas River Trail…

September 19, 2017

Local News

Oxbow Park construction could start in 2018

and Rec board approves budget recommendations

September 13, 2017

Local News

Mesa Verde faces $65.7 million in backlogged maintenance

Rocky Mountain National Park has higher costs in Colorado

September 7, 2017

Local News

Durango Rally in Four Corners ensures bikers have reason to come

motorcycle shop owner shifts into high gear to put event together

August 23, 2017

Business

Glide Durango puts a spin on historical tours

Personal transporters offer a novel ride around town

June 18, 2017

Editorials

Public Lands Day: A great day to be outside, enjoy and get informed about a threat to public lands

du1-i-syn These lands and the waters that flow through them define the landscape and the people who live here, as…

May 20, 2017

A Take on Tourism

Local museums thrive on tourism

According to the American Alliance of Museums, one-third of Americans say they have visited an art museum, a history museum,…

May 19, 2017

Business

Colorado Welcome Center in Cortez stops displaying some marijuana ads

tourism policies on pot advertising under review

May 12, 2017

Local News

Durango Tourism Office expects a bright summer

urged to accept tourists

May 5, 2017

Local News

Residents sound off about e-bikes on Durango area trails

Community seems split on one-year trial

April 14, 2017

Local News

Silverton to vote in April on in-town ATV rules

to choose among options to ban, open up or adjust existing rules

February 28, 2017

Local News

Durango gymnastics building opens

spends $2.1 million on new building

January 31, 2017

Local News

Skiers, boarders say Ski Hesperus offers an affordable, convenient option

Thursday brought a cloudless sky and sunshine to the slopes, where dozens of locals said the same thing about the…

December 30, 2016

Southwest Life

An audio tour of the Trail of the Ancients is coming in 2017

will fund podcasts about regional landmarks

December 21, 2016

Local News

Montezuma County agrees to adopt historic Bedrock bridge

Classic truss span could be used for recreation trail

November 29, 2016

Business

Santa Rita Visitor Center may become self-serve

treatment construction will guide decision to staff center

November 15, 2016

Talk about Town

Durango’s big on charm

Durango was named the most charming town in Colorado by a travel writer for Only in Your State because of…

October 31, 2016

Local News

Train ridership up 4 percent this year

Marketing, word-of-mouth and positive tourism drive numbers

October 27, 2016

Local News

Animas Valley Balloon Rally launches this weekend

Hot-air balloons to fill the skies starting Friday

October 11, 2016

Local News

Tourism boosts La Plata County economy in July

decline still a drag on coffers

October 9, 2016

Local News

5 scenic spots to soak in fall’s colors

Juan Mountains Association suggests some drives and hikes

September 12, 2016