Tourism / Recreation

Local News

Durango train crew working to repair historic engine on loan

SP-18 broke down north of Durango earlier this month

April 24, 2019

Local News

After five years, Rocky Moss steps down from chamber

steps down; new logo revealed

April 2, 2019

Local News

City of Durango planning for strong second season at Lake Nighthorse

Visitation projected to double

April 1, 2019

Local News

Workers, tourists return to Mesa Verde National Park

Verde gives visitors a trip through a winter wonderland

February 10, 2019

High School Sports

Nearly half of the Nordic skiing trails at Vallecito Reservoir could remain closed this winter

agencies deadlocked about fee system

October 31, 2018

Local News

Agencies to close 25 abandoned mines on Alpine Loop

Project aims to keep people out, avoid injuries

September 29, 2018

Local News

Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad rolls again

Harper: ‘It has been the toughest summer you can imagine’

September 22, 2018

Survey helps define Dolores playground project

than 600 responded; 97 percent support project

August 22, 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

Business

Cortez Third Thursday market starts summer strong

Monthly event doubles its vendors, offers live music

June 22, 2018

Local News

Fishing spots available for Colorado’s free fishing weekend

‘Your fishin’ is our mission,’ CPW says

May 29, 2018

Local News

Utah BLM sells oil and gas leases near Hovenweep

managers fear impacts of noise, lighting and pollution

April 20, 2018

Local News

Tourism trends upward in Montezuma County tourism

Lodgers tax, visitation numbers rise in 2017

March 29, 2018

Local News

Motorcyclists push back; county objects to loss of trails

Proposal eliminates access to popular motorcycle trails

March 21, 2018

National parks cut back on free days

needed for backlogged maintenance, officials say

December 13, 2017

Local News

Cortez Recreation Center celebrates SilverSneakers week

A SilverSneakers exercise class warms up in 2010.The Journal file The weeklong celebration will recognize 25 years of SilverSneakers as…

October 10, 2017

Proposed Hovenweep drilling criticized for harm to views, night sky

Environmentalists: Views too valuable

October 2, 2017

The colors of Trout Lake

There's still time for a trip to see autumn's colorful show

October 2, 2017

Local News

Hurricane relief, recreational vehicles on Cortez council agenda

Tuesday’s meeting to include one public hearing

September 8, 2017

Labor Day weekend events set for Mancos State Park

Kayakers enjoy Jackson Lake at Mancos State Park in the this file photo.The Journal They plan to perform family-friendly music…

August 8, 2017

Maggie Goodell hired as Mancos Valley Chamber of Commerce administrator

Chiarizia retires after 2 years

July 26, 2017

Glide Durango puts spin on history tours

Personal transporters offer a novel ride around town

June 24, 2017

Conquistador Golf Course to get official guide

Advisory council approves city ad plan

June 22, 2017

Public Lands: Spring is a great time to get outside and informed about a threat to public lands

du1-i-syn These lands and the waters that flow through them define the landscape and the people who live here, as…

May 24, 2017