Colorado native visiting all 59 national parks in 59 weeks

stresses exploration and conservation

Yellowstone incident has link to Mesa Verde

notorious men cited in local incident

Mesa Verde to host talk on change at Spruce Tree House

The presentation, scheduled for Friday, May 20 at the Chapin Mesa Museum, is based a detailed, multi-year architectural documentation project…

Mesa Verde plans limited sunrise tours at Balcony House

The tour is limited to 25 people, and tickets are available only at www.recreation.gov, for $15 per person. The meeting…

Hisatsinom presents talk on efforts to protect Chaco

The Hisatsinom Chapter of the Colorado Archaeology Society presents Paul Reed on Tuesday, May 3 at 7 p.m. at the…

Tourism at Mesa Verde posts sizable increase

than a half-million people visited the park in 2015

Study: Drought cracked Pueblos’ social fabric

corn harvests dwindled, Puebloans stopped believing their leaders, and their social fabric cracked

Mesa Verde grant funds Montezuma school field trips

The park received an $8,000 “Ticket To Ride” grant from the National Park Foundation that reimburses schools for costs for…

Spruce Tree House closure doesn’t deter visitors

Rockfall leads to indefinite closing of popular Mesa Verde attraction

Dark sky demonstration at Mesa Verde

Sean Duffy demonstrates the laser pointer he will use to help visitors at night programs at Mesa Verde National Park.…

Spruce Tree cliff dwelling shut down

SHAUN STANLEY/Durango Herald<br><br>A couple explore the Spruce Tree House ruins within Mesa Verde National Park in 2013. Officials said they…

Mesa Verde offers free winter ecology hike Feb. 27

The guided hike is free, but advance sign-up is requested. Children should be at least 7 years old to join…

Mesa Verde National Park accepting applications for bike-rental operation

The Journal<br><br>Hikers and bikers take advantage of a recent Mesa Verde Bike and Hike event in September. The National Park…

Dark sky demonstration at Mesa Verde

Sean Duffy demonstrates his laser pointer he will use to help visitors at night programs at Mesa Verde National Park.…

Paths to Mesa Verde makes governor’s priority list

Proposed trail would connect Cortez to Mancos

Nearly 9,000 call for protections to Mesa Verde’s horses

officials say their one option is to remove horses

Mesa Verde park staff reports a big luminaria night

We would also like to extend a thank you to the volunteers, Aramark Sports and Entertainment, City Market in Cortez,…

Mesa Verde starts process of removing horses, cattle

Animals damage sites, pose risk

Mesa Verde lights Cliff Palace

U.S. proposes removing ‘trespass livestock’ from Mesa Verde

“The National Park Service is proposing to remove trespass livestock, including but not limited to cattle and horses, from Mesa…

Outdoor hot spots draw visitors, cyclists on Black Friday

Spencer (standing) and Karina Branson of Fort Collins prepare to take a spin at Phil’s World instead of shopping on…

Yucca House expansion, access point delayed

Verde superintendent says it’s up to Congress

Cortez artist Cohoe featured at Rims to Ruins Show in Denver

Born in a canvas tent south of town in 1957 to traditional Navajo parents, Cohoe said knowing that he had…

Spruce Tree House closed after rockfall; study planned

limited at southside viewpoint