Author – The Durango Herald

Colorado public land managers turn to enforcement to deal with a crush of long-term campers

Forest Service and local officials struggle to protect natural resources from a growing wave of backcountry campers and explorers this summer

DATE: May 21, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Vanlife booms as housing costs climb, remote work catches on

Dozens of Colorado companies report brisk sales

DATE: May 21, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Modular homes get second look as Colorado faces lack of affordable homes

In mountain towns, where construction is already pricey, savings can reach 40%

DATE: May 19, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Snowboarders charged in backcountry avalanche settle criminal case

Boarders face probation and community service but won’t have to pay $168,000 in restitution

DATE: May 19, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Arapaho, Roosevelt national forest to require reservations

Some locations will become day-use only

DATE: May 7, 2021 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Investors behind Idaho Springs gondola say they’re victims of fraud

Mighty Argo Cable Car group promises $32 million project will be completed

DATE: May 7, 2021 | CATEGORY: Business

Ski patrollers at Breckenridge vote 43-42 to unionize

Increasing cost of living coupled with stagnant wages has buoyed efforts for unionization

DATE: May 7, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado’s accidental climate apostle charts warming world

Man has tracked weather data above Crested Butte for four decades

DATE: Feb 4, 2018 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Buying a mountain to realign a trail

Group utilizes unique plan to aid cash-strapped Forest Service

DATE: Nov 19, 2016 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Avalanche educators grapple with social media impact

Young people lack skills crucial to survival

DATE: Oct 15, 2016 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado lawyer who grew up with asthma bikes, climbs 105 peaks

Barlow finds his golden moment

DATE: Sep 22, 2016 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Fourteeners give Colorado significant economic boost

Mountains draw 260,000 hikers annually, boost spending in towns

DATE: Aug 8, 2016 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life