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How Fruita, Moab became mountain-biking meccas

DATE: Jul 25, 2013 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

June was sweet for Sweet Elite

Durango mountain bikers ride state, globe

DATE: Jul 18, 2013 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Outdoors Briefs

Seniors Outdoors announces activities Seniors Outdoors will host these activities: A moderate, 5-mile hike with 600 feet elevation gain on the Melanie High Line Trail w...

DATE: Jul 18, 2013 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

National forest trails in poor shape, report says

GRANTS PASS, Ore. – Shane Krogen has no trouble finding retirees willing to spend a week in the wilderness grubbing out rocks and swinging a pick or shovel to bring a hiking trail back up to...

DATE: Jul 18, 2013 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Volunteering for the Hardrock

Deadheads who are into physical fitness

DATE: Jul 18, 2013 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Outdoors Briefs

Mancos State Park announces events Mancos State Park will host these activities: The “Dove of the Desert Concert Choir” from Glendale, Ariz., will perform popular music...

DATE: Jul 11, 2013 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Trail by Eastern Oregon river a gem

GRANITE, Ore. (AP) – If you relish the poetic silence of the forest primeval, the North Fork John Day trail might disappoint, and perhaps even annoy, you. There’s plenty of forest...

DATE: Jul 11, 2013 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Move your downward dog to the nearest hiking trail

VAIL (AP) – If hiking is truly about the journey, Steve Tsilimoss is taking each step in the right direction. The new Hiking Yoga program he’s introduced to the Vail Valley this summer bring...

DATE: Jul 11, 2013 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Durango 4x4 team secures series title in Cortez

Drivers Jason Kaminsky and Richard Jenkins and the Durango-based Four Corners 4x4 racing team secured the Dirt Riot Endurance Mountain Series title with a decisive victory in last weekend’s ...

DATE: Jul 11, 2013 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

One wheel, many mountains

Municycling gains popularity

DATE: Jul 11, 2013 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Mountain bikers install cattle guards to keep peace

ASPEN (AP) – Mountain bikers are trying to show they can coexist with cows on the Crown. The Mid Valley Trails Committee recently teamed with the Roaring Fork Mountain Bike Associ...

DATE: Jul 11, 2013 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

New bicycle tour to roll through Durango

109 West aims to bring service to San Juan cycling

DATE: Jul 11, 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.

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