Outdoor recreation

Local News

BLM proposes trail changes across 100,000 acres in Southwest Colorado

is open for public comment

April 27, 2019

Local News

Dolores looks to bolster recreation economy

flow at workshop, including legalizing OHV use in town

April 10, 2019

Local News

Cost estimates for Paths to Mesa Verde released

Eight-mile section from Mancos exceeds $10 million; grants will be sought

April 3, 2019

Local News

Dolores Outfitters named Business of the Year

Promotion of outdoor recreation fuels local economy

April 1, 2019

Local News

BLM provides roundup of regional projects

Revived resources advisory council gets back to work

March 12, 2019

Local News

Upcoming river season bolstered by snow

party reveals boater subculture

February 25, 2019

Montezuma County recreation committee meets for first time

main projects discussed; challenges identified

February 5, 2019

Outdoors

Hunters and anglers flex their political muscles

the midterms, public land access issues helped several candidates nab governorships

January 11, 2019

Local News

Piñon Project offers free rentals of outdoor gear

Currently, organizations may reserve equipment

December 28, 2018

Local News

Jared Polis vows to defend Colorado lands, outdoor industry

Governor-elect says his commitment to protect public lands helped get votes

November 11, 2018

Local News

Lake Nighthorse to close for season

giveaways will be offered next 3 Fridays

October 31, 2018

Local News

Hickenlooper celebrates economic impact of outdoor recreation

Governor signs executive order to improve coordination of agencies

October 26, 2018

Local News

Learn about native plants at Carpenter Trail

plants in brochure identified along trails

October 22, 2018

Outdoors

Commentary: Does hunting keep us human?

New Machine Age, hunting helps us bear mortality as truth

October 2, 2018

Public lobs tough questions to county commissioner candidates

concerned about historical routes, taxes, economic growth

September 8, 2018

Local News

New forest trail rules start Oct. 1

Motorized access cut at Bear and Burnett Creek trails

September 6, 2018

Survey helps define Dolores playground project

than 600 responded; 97 percent support project

August 22, 2018

Paths to Mesa Verde meeting is Aug. 21

Meeting is at Mancos Town Hall

August 16, 2018

Local News

Trails damaged by 416 Fire won’t open until next summer

must assess flood, erosion and tree danger in burn area

August 15, 2018

Local News

Sattley one of four running for county commissioner

Unaffiliated candidate from Dolores says balanced budget is priority

August 13, 2018

Local News

Celebrate Colorado Day with free park admission on Aug. 6

Rylee Sanchez, 5, shows off her catch on the first day that the Jackson Gulch Reservoir shoreline reopened.Connor Henry/The Journal…

July 28, 2018

Local News

Rio Grande trout rescued from burned area in San Luis Valley

Colorado Parks and Wildlife biologists recently removed some Rio Grande cutthroat trout from a creek affected by the Spring Creek…

July 28, 2018

Local News

San Luis refuges open for elk hunting, but regulations apply

Elk hunting is allowed on three national wildlife refuges in the San Luis Valley.Colorado Division of Wildlife Baca National Wildlife…

July 28, 2018

Post-burn study begins for Burro Fire

flows, hazardous trees will be analyzed

July 25, 2018