Outdoors At least 13 people died on Colorado ski slopes in 2025-26 13 fatalities were men, ages 25 to 74 May 11, 2026
Drought Southwest Colorado recreation industry can adapt during low-water years, panelists say highlights strategies to sustain rivers and outdoor tourism during drought March 28, 2026
American outdoor recreation economy tops $1.3 trillion, with Colorado again in top 10 states Bureau of Economic Analysis numbers show growing outdoor recreation sector as critical economic engine for rural America March 13, 2026
Photos: A fine day to canoe Trey Roberts goes over a water feature while canoeing the Animas River on a warm Friday afternoon in Durango. (Jerry… February 27, 2026
Photos/video: Silverton Skijoring Cassidy Berry, on Sweet William, pulls Hayden Burn down the Silverton Skijoring course while competing in the sport division on… February 15, 2026
Radio map could improve communication, safety for backcountry travelers Frequencies assigned to different zones being used in San Juan Mountains February 4, 2026
Montelores Coalition finishes public meetings on outdoor plan, seeks feedback input accepted until Dec. 31 December 23, 2025
Chapman Hill Ski Area opens with holiday hours Saturday Lessons start in January, private instruction will also be available December 20, 2025
Durango couple completes latest adventure to document America’s public lands Davis seeks human-powered adventure in the natural world November 30, 2025
Photos: Purgatory Resort opens for skiing Randy Reames, with Purgatory Resort, scans Justin West’s lift ticket during opening day on Friday. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)cca Owen Haines,… November 29, 2025
Colorado’s volunteer search and rescue teams to get funding boost Colorado Backcountry Search and Rescue Program fee will now be $1.25, up from 25 cents November 14, 2025
Durango official weighs in after equestrian’s complaint about Boggy Draw cyclists official reminds recreators to be mindful of all users September 14, 2025
Durango residents protest REI, urge shoppers to support local stores manager says co-op isn’t a one-stop shop; supports collaboration August 23, 2025
‘A once-in-a-lifetime situation’: Casey Brennan helped save man who fell 80 feet near Ice Lakes hiker literally gave shirt off his back to help fall victim July 15, 2025
Under a big tent: Runners find joy in the San Juan Mountains Athletes, Hardrock 100 community find shared meaning in rugged landscape July 11, 2025
Cortez secures contract to repair skatepark General Services director says conditions are hazardous July 9, 2025
Man rescued from Ice Lakes Trail after falling 80-100 feet responders used rope rescue, helicopter to bring hiker to safety July 2, 2025
A flicker in the marsh: Building community and learning about La Plata County’s fireflies Viewing party blends nature, conservation and outdoor play June 27, 2025
Public lands in Southwest Colorado could be up for sale budget bill puts recreational areas like Animas Mountain at stake June 18, 2025
Purgatory Resort announces 2025 summer operations Purgatory Resort kicks off summer on June 14 June 10, 2025
Lake Nighthorse has plenty of new improvements some ‘podcasting’ to catch some stocked trout June 1, 2025
Colorado senators reintroduce bill for Dolores River National Conservation Area Legislation aims to preserve ecological conditions while honoring existing water and land rights May 25, 2025
Some cyclists seek new thrills, others nostalgia, in Durango to Silverton Citizen Tour ‘This day is gorgeous. It’s so cool to see everyone riding’ in this year’s Iron Horse Bicycle Classic May 24, 2025