D&SNG receives green light to resume rides, with limited service Railroad will offer trips from Rockwood to Cascade starting June 23 June 16, 2020
Colorado reopens outdoor recreation, scenic trains and worship Self-certification required in La Plata County June 5, 2020
‘Silent protest’ raises ruckus over river rafting shutdown ‘Time is of the essence,’ says owner. ‘The river’s dropping fast’ May 29, 2020
Durango train visits Silverton, receives warm welcome D&SNG makes symbolic trip through San Juan Mountains May 28, 2020
Silverton cancels its famed Fourth of July celebration Decision falls in line with other Southwest Colorado communities May 16, 2020
San Juan County issues three tickets, back-to-back, to recreationists Sheriff says people not obeying state’s 10-mile travel ban May 12, 2020
Vallecito marina reopens after legal dispute reaches resolution management contract aims to fix former noncompliance May 7, 2020
BLM considers multiyear effort to mitigate for fire around Durango more severe wildfires in recent years, agency wants to protect communities April 16, 2020
Durango railroad purchases four diesel locomotives Engines pose less fire danger than coal-burning counterparts April 16, 2020
After nearly 60 years, the Henry Strater Theatre closes owner terminates lease at popular event space April 15, 2020
Silverton to Dolores: Be wary of allowing OHVs on town streets Economy gets a boost, impacts can hurt community March 3, 2020
Southwest Colorado tourism rebounds, but not for everyone year’s wet winter bolstered rafting companies, Purgatory Resort January 15, 2020
After two-year closure, Nordic skiing may return in full to Vallecito Reservoir Agencies working toward agreement that would require fee, officials say November 29, 2019
Cortez More scenic byways expected within a year Special thoroughfares touted for attracting tourists, economic development October 8, 2019
Emergency incident Almost two weeks later, woman swept away in stream remains missing Authorities hope to find body as waterways recede July 9, 2019
Dolores Dolores Chamber defends use of lodgers tax funding funding cuts go through, visitor center may close July 3, 2019
Cortez Ticks likely to thrive in cool, wet conditions Insects can cause disease, paralysis in rare cases June 27, 2019
Local News Conquistador Golf Course marketing expands Council wants Phil’s World viewed as a Cortez attraction June 12, 2019
Local News Mesa Verde National Park visitation down 8% in wake of fires, federal shutdown Above-average snowfall also hurt tourism this year June 11, 2019
Outdoors Trails plan aims to put Silverton on map for mountain biking Proposed system calls for 30 miles of new routes; seen as economic boon May 13, 2019
Local News BLM proposes trail changes across 100,000 acres in Southwest Colorado is open for public comment April 27, 2019
