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Mesa Verde to host ecology hike Feb. 4

Park Rangers will lead a free guided hike focused on winter ecology 9 a.m. Saturday at Mesa Verde National Park. Participants will meet at the Morefield Village parking lot, and s...

DATE: Feb 2, 2017 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Seniors Outdoors to host activities

Seniors Outdoors will host the following activities: Snowshoeing will be at 9 a.m. Saturday. Shovels are required and avalanche beacons may be required. For more information, c...

DATE: Feb 2, 2017 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Durango Nature Studies to host snowshoe workshop Feb. 4

There will be a snowshoe tracking workshop 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, Feb. 4 at Haviland Lake. Participants will meet in the Rapp Corral parking area and join Grace Gordon, program fa...

DATE: Feb 2, 2017 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Nordic Center to host ‘Langlauf’ event Feb. 11

Registration opens at 8 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 11 for “Langlauf,” the cross-country ski race event, at Durango Nordic Center, 1 Skier Place. Langlauf, German for cross-country skiing...

DATE: Feb 2, 2017 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Tips from Tex: Leg steering, the more effective option

Whether on skis or on a snowboard, there is a common misconception with a lot of riders that rotating the upper body is necessary to start a turn. This week’s tip will reference leg steering...

DATE: Feb 2, 2017 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

The Inselberg cyclonic sand pit

Journey to the Cosmic Navel

DATE: Jan 26, 2017 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

‘Critter Curiosity’ event to be held at Chris Park

San Juan Mountains Association will host “Critter Curiosity” 9:30-noon Saturday, Feb. 11 at Chris Park Participants will meet in the parking area at the entrance to Haviland Lake ...

DATE: Jan 26, 2017 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Learn about animal tracks at Morefield Campground

The public is invited to attend an informational session on animal tracks and signs 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Feb. 4 at Morefield Campground in Mesa Verde National Park. Partici...

DATE: Jan 26, 2017 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Seniors Outdoors to host activities

Seniors Outdoors will host the following activities: Snowshoeing will be at 9 a.m. Saturday. Shovels are required and avalanche beacons may be required. For more information, c...

DATE: Jan 26, 2017 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Snowshoe workshop at Haviland

Snowshoes workshop to be held at Haviland Durango Nature Studies will host a snowshoe workshop, “Glaciers Then and Now” 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, Jan. 21 at Haviland Lake. Participan...

DATE: Jan 19, 2017 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

‘Starry night’ snowshoe tour to Andrews Lake occuring Jan. 27

San Juan Mountains Association and San Juan National Forest will hold a “starry night” snowshoe tour to Andrews Lake from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 27 The event is free and open to...

DATE: Jan 12, 2017 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Seniors Outdoors to host upcoming events

Seniors Outdoors has announced the following activities: There will be a snowshoeing outing at 9 a.m. on Saturday. Shovels are required and avalanche beacons may be required. F...

DATE: Jan 12, 2017 | 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.