Traffic sparse at Mesa Verde National Park after partial closure Federal shutdown limits access, but scenic drive still wows at Mesa Verde October 3, 2025
Cortez centers safety with updated Fourth of July plans emergencies cut short the fireworks last year, but the city says it will have additional safety resources this year June 27, 2025
Mancos in planning phase for new pickleball courts and other recreation updates Pickleball courts and sandpit volleyball courts were two of the most requested updates August 3, 2024
Cortez to rededicate two renovated city parks Another park will receive renovations this summer May 29, 2024
Camp Amache is now officially part of the National Park system The Camp Amache site near Granada in southeast Colorado. (Hart Van Denburg/CPR News)Hart Van Denburg/CPR News Almost two years after… February 16, 2024
A way to add 8,800 acres to Colorado State Parks without spending a dollar Wyoming plans to auction park land for at least $80 million, some call on the Colorado State Land Board to… December 9, 2023
Cortez puts Southside Park plans on hold; housing effort to continue will work with Colorado Housing and Finance Authority to figure out the next steps for housing on the 14-acre site October 31, 2023
Farmington City Council discusses major projects during work session Boundless Adventures and Gateway Park with pavilion will enhance Farmington landscape March 29, 2023
City to host skate park public input meeting city of Farmington seeks public input on a proposed redesign of Brookside Skatepark March 4, 2023
Staff shortage leads to neglect of trash cans in Cortez city parks blames staff shortages, time spend removing snow February 27, 2023
Lake Nighthorse visitation down in 2022, upgrades in the works Recreation area had 88,447 seasonal visitors as of Oct. 28 October 31, 2022
Durango’s urban forest takes work and planning; sometimes it produces a surprise Chestnut trees found near town thrills city arborist August 5, 2022
Coloradans will be charged $29 for a state parks pass when registering cars Residents can opt out of the Keep Colorado Wild Pass March 11, 2022
Mancos seeks public input on parks, trails of public forums Tuesday; survey also open February 10, 2022
Beavers force removal of trees along Durango’s Animas River Trail and Recreation cut down three cottonwoods at risk of falling January 25, 2022
Colorado Parks and Wildlife hosts New Year’s Day hiking program Ridgway State Park to hold hikes and other activities December 27, 2021
Durango says pickleball is too loud for outdoor tennis courts is looking for other spaces where residents can play November 30, 2021
School district donates land to city of Farmington, possibly for an ‘all-abilities park’ would be the first fully inclusive and adapted playground in San Juan County August 27, 2021
Looking for a park? Farmington has 50 of them are small and tucked away in neighborhoods, others are ‘landmarks’ April 21, 2021
Trespassers cause headache for neighbors along Oxbow Park and Preserve Residents grow frustrated with people partying, ignoring closure signs May 15, 2020
New Dolores playground not deterred by virus delays, but construction set for June and July March 31, 2020
Redrafted rules could change mountain lion hunting in Colorado and Wildlife has seen an increase in sightings March 3, 2020
New orchard takes root in Dolores Heritage apple trees will produce 700 bushels annually January 6, 2020
