Durango official weighs in after equestrian’s complaint about Boggy Draw cyclists official reminds recreators to be mindful of all users September 14, 2025
Section of Wilson Mesa Trail will be closed through November separate incidents of wires placed on the motorized trail in Sam Miguel County triggered a temporary closure that began July… August 3, 2024
A ‘Million Dollar’ guided trek in the San Juan Mountains summer marks the second year of hut-to-hut-to-hut backcountry trekking trips led by the San Juan Mountain Guides July 23, 2024
Dolores High School student hikes Colorado Trail in 21 days Bridger Beyhan nearly 23 miles per day July 12, 2024
Hiker who fell on Snowdon Peak south of Silverton identified confirmed as 25-year-old conservation corps member from Tennessee July 8, 2024
Hiker dies after falling off cliff at Snowdon Peak on Fourth of July Officials say man stepped on loose rock July 7, 2024
Search efforts called off after failing to locate 79-year-old hiker Mission status has been changed to search and recovery September 12, 2023
Closed Colorado 14ers reopen with QR code waivers Property owner warns ‘this is not a true solution’ July 27, 2023
An ‘impossible decision’: Public search concludes for missing hiker Volunteers met daily and combed over 12,000 acres in the La Plata Mountains July 11, 2023
Colorado Fourteeners see record decline in visitors, new report shows advocate wonders if this is a ‘canary in the coal mine’ moment for state’s recreation economy July 3, 2023
Mama bear charges hiker on Durango trail Colorado Parks and Wildlife urges outdoor enthusiasts to stay alert, be prepared for wildlife encounters June 29, 2023
Search for missing hiker in La Plata Mountains carries on with community help says search teams believe Ian O’Brien is no longer in La Plata Canyon June 28, 2023
Search underway for missing hiker in La Plata Mountains OBrien, 28, went missing Saturday afternoon after climbing Hesperus Peak June 26, 2023
There’s a crappy situation in Colorado’s backcountry: too many pooping hikers Outdoor recreation groups hope handing out waste-disposal kits will cut down on the problem piling up on Colorado’s public lands December 14, 2022
BLM and Canyons of Ancients National Monument offer guided hiking tours is to educate public on wilderness study areas; stargazing event also will take place for autumn equinox August 31, 2022
Authorities identify Colorado man who fell to death in Chicago Basin Plata County Search and Rescue spent parts of Monday and Tuesday recovering victim’s body August 16, 2022
Search and rescue data shows dangerous patterns incidents in Sangre de Cristo Mountains are clustered together August 5, 2022
Snake season returns to Southwest Colorado Here’s what to do when you see them on the trail or in your backyard July 7, 2022
Grant money seeks to boost workforce development in outdoor industry office promotes job creation, infrastructure development July 1, 2022
New Aqueduct Trail system opens May 1 near Mancos miles of nonmotorized ready to ride, hike; 8 miles planned for construction this year April 18, 2022
Trail building begins on BLM parcel near Mancos Aqueduct project will feature 12 miles of non-motorized trails 2 miles from town October 5, 2021
When people die in Colorado’s outdoors, sometimes friends are the ones to find them of skilled friends have found their fallen comrades in the backcountry October 4, 2021
BLM builds parking lot for new access to public lands Montezuma County and BLM found solution to open up isolated Summit Ridge parcel August 27, 2021
Navajo Nation considers rails-to-trails project Recreation trail would replace rail line between closed coal mine and power plant August 12, 2021
