Travel and commuting

Airlines are optimistic about a quick recovery ahead of Thanksgiving once the FAA ends flight cuts

An airplane descends to land at O'Hare International Airport in Chicago, Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)(AP Photo/Nam…

November 13, 2025

Nation & World

U.S. travelers scramble to adjust as airlines cut flights because of shutdown

A traveler moves in view of a control tower at Philadelphia International Airport in Philadelphia, Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025. (AP…

November 7, 2025

Religion

Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia becomes the world’s tallest church

The Sagrada Familia basilica, which became the world’s tallest church after a section of its central tower was lifted into…

November 2, 2025

Travel

China’s C919 jet faces turbulent skies as US-China trade tensions add to delays

A COMAC C919 flies during the first day of the Singapore Airshow in Singapore on Feb. 20, 2024. (Vincent Thian/Associated…

November 2, 2025

Travel

How mountaineer Jim Morrison made the first skiing descent of Everest’s most dangerous route

The North Face of Mount Everest glistens Sept. 18, 2024. (Savannah Cummins/National Geographic via AP) Below him plunged 9,000 feet…

November 2, 2025

Associated Press

The Grand Egyptian Museum showcasing 50,000 artifacts is finally opening

Tourists stand under the statue of Pharaoh Ramses II, at the Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza, Egypt, Friday, May 23,…

October 30, 2025

Travel

At America’s national parks in the Trump era, the arc of history bends toward revisionism

Brianna Wheeler poses for a photo at Penisula Park in Portland, Ore., on Monday, Sept. 22, 2025. (Jenny Kane/Associated Press)…

October 12, 2025

Travel

Southern right whales awe admirers in Patagonia

Population rebounding after animals were on the brink of extinction

October 11, 2025

Associated Press

Experts lead tours uncovering Mexico’s hidden ancient sites

Tourists raise their arms at the Great Basement in the Cuicuilco Archaeological Zone during a tour organized by the National…

October 9, 2025

Associated Press

Giant Northern California corn maze lets visitors enjoy getting lost

The corn maze at Cool Patch Pumpkins is photographed Monday, Sept. 29, 2025, in Dixon, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)(AP…

October 1, 2025

Local News

United Airlines to extend nonstop service to Houston at Durango-La Plata County Airport in 2026

flights to run daily for extra month next year, says city

October 1, 2025

Local News

City officials encourage residents to ditch the car for national Week Without Driving

Durango joins communities nationwide to promote alternative commutes

September 27, 2025

Local News

City of Durango looking for volunteers to gather data on bike, foot traffic

helps officials better understand sustainable transportation, improve safety and efficiency

September 11, 2025

Local News

Durango-La Plata County Airport unveils new expansion

Newly-built wing marks end of first phase of airport’s evolution

August 13, 2025

Local News

International travel to La Plata County drops in first half of 2025

Durango official says tourism may be entering a ‘new normal’

July 22, 2025

Local News

More Durango visitors booking hotels at last minute

may reflect economic caution – or a thrill of spontaneity

June 26, 2025

Local News

No dice for Durango fireworks: Blaze too likely, officials say

calls off Independence Day show amid windy, dry conditions

June 21, 2025

Sports

Local nurse practitioner completes 550-mile bikepacking journey in Scotland

Carrington completed Highland Trail 550 in late May

June 15, 2025

Local News

American Airlines to use larger planes to service Durango airport

128-seat Airbus A319 will make trips between DRO and Dallas-Fort Worth

June 12, 2025

Local News

Photos: 50 states in 50 days tour brings man through Durango

Warren Edwards, 50, receives a “CO” tattoo Tuesday in Durango from Raphael Harrison, owner of 550 Tattoo and Flash. Edwards…

May 7, 2025

Regional News

Colorado passes bill to help truckers, motorists chain up on mountain roads

Crashes led to multi-hour standstills last winter

May 6, 2025

Local News

Real ID enforcement starts at DRO, airports nationwide next month

to travelers remains unclear ahead of deadline for standardized identification

April 25, 2025

Gulliford's Travels

On the trail of vintage trailers

A vintage 1955 Spartan Royal Mansion Double Ender trailer built in Tulsa, owned by Robert and Jessica Kubik, won Best…

February 8, 2025

Travel

Collision of Two Empires Qorikancha and Sacsayhuamán

Inside the first wall of Sacsayhuamán's megalithic stone terraces. The construction displays the impeccable fitment that has allowed them to…

January 17, 2025