Public lands in Southwest Colorado could be up for sale budget bill puts recreational areas like Animas Mountain at stake June 18, 2025
Tourism forecast shows nationwide slump, but Durango experts remain optimistic Looking ahead to summer, local businesses project a minimal decline in customers May 10, 2025
Forensic audit to examine Visit Durango finances comes as revelations surface about board chairwoman’s past fraud June 10, 2024
Silverton residents reject push to allow OHVs in town Residents of the mountain town affirmed a decision made two years ago October 4, 2023
Custom bikes on display during Four Corners Motorcycle Rally Thousands of riders roll through Durango area September 2, 2023
Yurt operator at a Colorado state park disappeared with guests’ money revoked contract for Never Summer Nordic Yurts; company must remove 10 yurts and cabins by the end of June January 13, 2023
Silverton sees strong start to summer season the pandemic, the town and development groups make a push to reshape the local economy July 11, 2022
Heat dome set to scorch Southwest Colorado and dry weather will replace rains this weekend July 8, 2022
Public land agencies remove fire restrictions ahead of July 4 prompt San Juan National Forest, BLM to rescind Stage 1 measures July 1, 2022
Chimney Rock National Monument opens new visitor center Juan National Forest modernized facility to reflect cultural importance, adapt to growing visitation June 14, 2022
Durango railroad pauses operations amid fire danger weekend marked the first time this year trains have stopped running because of wildfire risk May 18, 2022
Forest Service prepares to welcome e-bikes Following national guidance, San Juan National Forest can allow the bikes for first time April 3, 2022
San Juan National Forest approves Purgatory’s Ice Creek project 45-acre expansion will add a new ski lift and beginner trails March 22, 2022
Hunting faces numerous challenges as Southwest Colorado grows for licenses, population growth are just two questions amid booming popularity March 3, 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
Lift maintenance at Purgatory Resort prompts vehicle shuttles for bike park Village Express waiting on parts from Europe June 16, 2021
RV is free after spending a week stuck on Lime Creek Road failed to negotiate a corner on narrow alpine road June 15, 2021
Ride the Rockies arrives in Cortez Cyclists and support crews will camp in Parque de Vida, shop in host towns June 14, 2021
Durango hosts youth BMX cyclists 200 riders participate in state BMX qualifier in Cundiff Park June 6, 2021
Iron Horse Bicycle Classic sees slow registration director blames COVID-19 fears, smaller event and people waiting for 50th anniversary May 21, 2021
Vanlife booms as housing costs climb, remote work catches on of Colorado companies report brisk sales May 18, 2021
Coronavirus flushed Colorado rafting in 2020 Rafting businesses endured a 21% decline in traffic last summer May 6, 2021
Colorado mountain towns rebound – and then some – from coronavirus Despite grim projections, many communities saw waves of in-state visitors April 8, 2021
D&SNG celebrates 40 years as tourist draw in Southwest Colorado Bradshaw saw a family-friendly attraction in railway’s future March 30, 2021
