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Adventures on video

Skiers, climbers, cyclists catching helmet-cam craze

DATE: Dec 26, 2013 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Outdoors Briefs

Skate ski clinic to be held Saturday The Nordic Center at Purgatory will host a skate ski clinic for beginners at 1 p.m. Saturday. The cost of the clinic is $20 for N...

DATE: Dec 19, 2013 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Pedaling for HOPE

One man, two dogs and a bike continue riding the world to fight cancer

DATE: Dec 19, 2013 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Blind veteran takes aim at Paralympic biathlon

FRISCO (AP) – Ever since he was young, Steve Baskis wanted to serve in the military like his father and grandfather before him. But just eight months into his Army deployment in Iraq, in May...

DATE: Dec 19, 2013 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Nordic skiers poised to start season

Durango club numbers 65 with new programs

DATE: Dec 19, 2013 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

No slowing seniors

Retirees ski more than any other age group

DATE: Dec 12, 2013 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Outdoors Briefs

First Locals Benefit Day at DMR will be Sunday The first Locals Benefit Day at Purgatory at Durango Mountain Resort will take place Sunday, hosted by the Medicine Horse Center. ...

DATE: Dec 12, 2013 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Wildlife managers stay busy in winter

Inventory, tracking operations underway

DATE: Dec 12, 2013 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Outdoors Briefs

Nordic Center releases winter race schedule The Nordic Center at Purgatory announces the 2013-14 schedule for Nordic ski races plus a new Fat Bike category. The Coke ...

DATE: Dec 5, 2013 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Starting young

Focus on fun when teaching kids to ski

DATE: Dec 5, 2013 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Hike to Portland mansion relaxing, scenic

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – When I think of downtown Portland, hiking isn’t necessarily the first thing that comes to mind. The bike-friendly metropolis is best known for its array of d...

DATE: Dec 5, 2013 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Ski season starting strong in Utah

Improving economy, early-season snow raises resorts’ hopes

DATE: Nov 28, 2013 | 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.