Tourism / Recreation

The future of public lands and gateway communities

Vanessa Mazaldu1-i-syn As we prepare to celebrate our state’s first Public Lands Day on Saturday, it’s clear that gateway communities…

May 18, 2017

Tourism office promotes crafted beverages

outlook bright for Durango

May 5, 2017

President’s travel ban is discouraging far more tourists than terrorists

In 2015, Mesa Verde National Park received almost 550,000 visitors. The second week in August is usually the busiest week…

April 27, 2017

Broncos will visit Cortez on April 21

Cheerleaders, mascot, players on Salute to Fans tour

April 10, 2017

Local libraries partner with Colorado parks pass program

Libraries in Montezuma County provide a parks pass and a backpack containing park information, educational activities and binoculars.Colorado Parks and…

April 4, 2017

Main Street Cortez goes live with street cam

After a few days of technical glitches, the live video is now available to stream. It offers a view of…

April 4, 2017

Dynamics of pot make it unlikely fodder for marketing

Kelsey Boyd, with Good Earth Meds, of Pagosa Springs, measures out marijuana to place into the industry standard green containers…

March 6, 2017

Silverton to vote in April on ATV rules

Options to ban, open up, or adjust existing rules

March 1, 2017

Dolores chamber reaches out to ‘tri-city’ businesses

Partnering with other towns benefits region, director says

January 25, 2017

Skiers, boarders say Ski Hesperus offers an affordable, convenient option

Thursday brought a cloudless sky and sunshine to the slopes, where dozens of locals said the same thing about the…

December 30, 2016

Mesa Verde Country gets grant for podcast tour guides

will fund an audio driving tour of landmarks

December 14, 2016

Montezuma County agrees to adopt historic Bedrock bridge

Classic truss span could be used for recreation trail

November 29, 2016

Cortez Parks and Rec debates making center tobacco-free

and Recreation board debate potential nonsmoking policy

November 18, 2016

Forest visitor center serves a world of travelers

Historic San Juan visitor center provides a haven for tourists, adventurers and beasts

August 2, 2016

Study: Marijuana has less impact on tourism than thought

Colorado survey walks back earlier findings that revealed huge impact

July 21, 2016

Living

Scenic highways help Colorado make Top 10 list

Colorado was ranked eighth in the nation for summer road trips, in part because of our skyways. And two are…

June 22, 2016

Local News

Mesa Verde plans limited sunrise tours at Balcony House

The tour is limited to 25 people, and tickets are available only at www.recreation.gov, for $15 per person. The meeting…

May 3, 2016

Local News

OHV bill in Colorado appears headed for approval

Senate committee latest to back bill allowing OHVs on roads

March 10, 2016

Business

Economic outlook for La Plata County relatively stable

King Mine’s economic impact may be small, but natural gas raises questions

December 28, 2015

Local News

Economic outlook for La Plata County relatively stable

downplays impact of Gold King spill, but highlights natural gas uncertainties

December 9, 2015

Business

Golden years

Purgatory Resort an economic driver that changed a community

November 30, 2015

Business

Incoming state tourism director, Cathy Ritter, keenly aware of being positive

Promoting rural Colorado could help counter image of Gold King Mine spill

November 30, 2015

Business

Durango tourism industry faces challenges

2015 strong, but the future looks uncertain

November 23, 2015

More Sports

Bill would weigh economics of recreation

is to educate Congress on impact of industry

November 2, 2015