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Construction continues at Whitewater Park The city of Durango announces that the construction of the in-stream features at the Whitewater Park is scheduled to continue until April...

DATE: Mar 27, 2014 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Nepal to try to ease congestion on Everest

KATMANDU, Nepal – Nepal plans to minimize the congestion of climbers near the 8,850-meter (29,035-foot) summit of Mount Everest, which gets clogged with scores of climbers during the short w...

DATE: Mar 27, 2014 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Washington angler helps out state with wildlife laws

Retired jet pilot gets plenty of time on the streams, too

DATE: Mar 20, 2014 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

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Registration open for run, bike event Registration is open for the 20th annual Pueblo to Pueblo Run/Bike event April 26 in Cortez. This year’s event features a half-mar...

DATE: Mar 20, 2014 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Animas lunker

DATE: Mar 20, 2014 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Bike ride comes early in northern Arizona

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) – Bare winters in Flagstaff can be endured – providing you are willing to change equipment. That was my motto on a recent Saturday as I switched out skis for...

DATE: Mar 20, 2014 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Cycling’s SUVs

Cargo bikes the new minivan for cycling families

DATE: Mar 20, 2014 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Outdoors Briefs

Free turkey hunting workshop being offered A free turkey hunting workshop will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Durango Community Recreation Center, 2700 Main Ave. ...

DATE: Mar 12, 2014 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Fresh sport, familiar winner

Durango’s Ned Overend figures out how to fat bike the best

DATE: Mar 12, 2014 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Nordic racers place high at Junior Nationals

Peterson, Sigurslid post All-American finishes

DATE: Mar 12, 2014 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Big-game hunting structure up for debate

Parks and Wildlife working on plan for 2015-19

DATE: Mar 5, 2014 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Winter getaway in Washington

Ski or snowshoe to cozy hut near Mount Rainier

DATE: Mar 5, 2014 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Photos: Thousands take to the streets for ‘No Kings’ march and rally in Durango

Photos: Navajo Trail OpenFriday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Friday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Photos: Durango Fire Protection District opens Station 2

Photos: Hundreds gather to honor fallen Bloomfield Police officer Timothy OntiverosA solemn procession stretched for blocks Monday morning along West Apache Street in Farmington – a display of unity, grief and honor for Bloomfield Police Officer Timothy Ontiveros, 32.About 7 a.m., a large contingent of law enforcement, motorcyclists, friends and grieving family prepared to embark on the motorcade to the 9 a.m. service at the Bloomfield High School football stadium to celebrate the life of the officer.

A solemn procession stretched for blocks Monday morning along West Apache Street in Farmington – a d...

Photos: IHBC Subaru Mountain Bike RaceCobe Freeburn, Sofia Waite were victorious on Sunday

Cobe Freeburn, Sofia Waite were victorious on Sunday

Sidney Andrew easily won Iron Horse Bicycle Classic women’s pro road race

Photos: IHBC men’s pro road raceCobe Freeburn won Iron Horse Bicycle Classic men’s pro road race on Saturday

Cobe Freeburn won Iron Horse Bicycle Classic men’s pro road race on Saturday

Photos: IHBC citizens rideIron Horse Bicycle Classic citizens ride takes off to Silverton

Iron Horse Bicycle Classic citizens ride takes off to Silverton

Photos: DHS graduationDurango High School graduated 366 seniors on Friday evening

Durango High School graduated 366 seniors on Friday evening