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World-renowned climber rescued from Yosemite’s El Capitan

YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, Calif. – A world-renowned speed climber was rescued from Yosemite National Park’s El Capitan by helicopter Friday after spending a chilly night on top of the famous r...

DATE: May 4, 2018 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Adaptive softball program needing volunteers

The Dream Leagueâ€™s coed adaptive slow-pitch softball program is seeking volunteers to assist players with running, fielding and coaching this summer. The program is for disabled...

DATE: May 4, 2018 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Youth soccer registration opens June 1

Registration for Durango Youth Soccer Associationâ€™s 2017-18 season will be open from June 1 through July 1. Those who register after July 1 will be placed on a team if spots are...

DATE: May 4, 2018 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Youth soccer tryouts to be held in May

Durango Youth Soccer Association assemble ability-based teams for U13-14 boys and U13-14 girls. Tryouts, also called identification trainings, will be held May 21 and May 23 for b...

DATE: May 4, 2018 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Phil’s World serves up new entree – the Poquito Burrito

Hearty new trail at Phil’s fuels appetite for cycling

DATE: May 4, 2018 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Bayfield youth volleyball camps scheduled

Youth volleyball camps with Tom Hilbert, the Colorado State University volleyball head coach, will be held in June at Bayfield High School, 800 County Road 501: June 4-5: 9th-1...

DATE: May 4, 2018 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Seniors Outdoors schedules activities

Seniors Outdoors will offer the following activities: Saturday, 8:30 a.m.: hike Haflin Creek Trail; call or email Wayne Bedor at 769-6548, 764-4089 or waynebedor@yahoo.com. ...

DATE: Apr 27, 2018 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Alaska games mimic hunting tasks, like sneaking up on a seal

JUNEAU, Alaska – To most spectators, the term “Olympics” means world-class swimming competitions, downhill skiing or the 100-meter dash. But near the Arctic Circle, a different ty...

DATE: Apr 25, 2018 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Women’s golf opening night to be April 30

An opening night event for Hillcrest Women’s Golf Association will be held at 5 p.m. April 30 at Hillcrest Golf Club, 2300 Rim Drive. Attendees will learn about the organization a...

DATE: Apr 20, 2018 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Carvers to hold Fall Blaze registration Sunday

The Fall Blaze bicycle tour registration party will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday at Carver Brewing Co., 1022 Main Ave. The event will feature free food, drinks and giveaways. ...

DATE: Apr 20, 2018 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Drop-in tennis offered through spring

The Durango Community Tennis Association holds drop-in tennis at 9 a.m. Saturdays at Durango High School, 2390 Main Ave., and at 4 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at Needham Elementary School, 2...

DATE: Apr 20, 2018 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Fire damages lodge at Idaho’s famed Sun Valley ski resort

KETCHUM, Idaho – A raging fire at a base lodge at Idaho’s famed Sun Valley Resort ski area heavily damaged the building just days after the ski season ended, officials said Thursday. ...

DATE: Apr 19, 2018 | 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.