Author – The Durango Herald

These young adults are shredding, pedaling, climbing – and fighting cancer

Thousands fighting life-threatening illnesses have benefited from First Descents programs in the past 20 years

DATE: Feb 23, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado appeals court revives river access, right-to-wade debate

Angler Roger Hill is suing a landowner over a right to wade in the Arkansas River, arguing that historic commerce on the river proves navigability, which requires public access

DATE: Feb 14, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Political, business trends threaten outdoor show's future

DENVER (AP) – The owner of a ski company leans against a wall of his skis, arranged just so to dazzle passersby. “What am I doing? I feel like I’m wasting my time,” said Ted Eynon, the owne...

DATE: Feb 5, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

As land, water prices increase, record number of Coloradans are pursuing conservation easements

New law offers landowners tax credits worth 90% the value of their property

DATE: Feb 3, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

An attempt to ban mountain lion hunting thrills animal activists, troubles hunters

In last decade, Colorado hunters have killed an average of 469 cougars per year

DATE: Jan 23, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Report reveals pipeline of stolen Colorado bikes ending up in Mexico

Owner of shop denies involvement in trafficking stolen bicycles

DATE: Jan 4, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

A new plan for Colorado’s Cuchara Mountain, but this time it’s not about skiing and condos

Florida entrepreneurs want to develop an adventure hub at long-dormant ski area

DATE: Jan 3, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Grand Junction chairlift maker is busier than ever

Boom a sign that ski resorts are doing well and expect trend to continue

DATE: Jan 2, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Epic crowds collide with labor shortages at ski areas

A record number of pass holders arrive at Vail Resorts, but a critical labor shortage and quarantined workers has delayed terrain openings and cut services

DATE: Dec 31, 2021 | CATEGORY: Sports

Colorado Gators started as a natural garbage disposal. Now it’s a tourist attraction

Jay Young’s San Luis Valley oasis offers tourists close-up encounters with gators, snakes, turtles and lizards

DATE: Dec 26, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Family of Colorado avalanche victim drops one lawsuit, targets maker of air bag

Peter Marshall was killed in a January 2019 avalanche while taking a class near Red Mountain Pass

DATE: Dec 21, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Geographic naming board agrees to scrape offensive name from Chaffee County gulch

Board recommends renaming derogatory Chinaman Gulch as Yan Sing Gulch, which translates to ‘resilience’ in Chinese

DATE: Dec 20, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News