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For Rio, Paralympian Alana Nichols’ focus on kayak

Four Corners native seeks to add to medal count

DATE: Nov 27, 2014 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Outdoors Briefs

Agency reminds snowmobilers on safety Colorado Parks and Wildlife reminds snowmobilers to travel safely this winter and to review state regulations that apply to this activity. ...

DATE: Nov 27, 2014 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Skiing lesser-known mountains

So-called ‘satellite resorts’ measure up to popular ones

DATE: Nov 20, 2014 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Outdoors Briefs

Seniors Outdoors announces activities Seniors Outdoors will host these activities: The Downhill Ski Group is forming. Participants will meet other skiers and ski with ...

DATE: Nov 20, 2014 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Advances in fit, technology boost helmet use on ski slopes

BEND, Ore. (AP) – They come in nearly every color scheme imaginable, from camouflage to bright pink. Most skiers and snowboarders on the slopes are wearing them, and if you’re not, well, you...

DATE: Nov 20, 2014 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Mountain adventure, in the name of art

Durango photographer’s image comes with epic story

DATE: Nov 20, 2014 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Female deer hunter in the minority for sport

EVELETH, Minn. (AP) – Through the history of deer hunting, it’s been a general fact that most women aren’t deeply interested in the sport. It is largely been seen as a man’s game. ...

DATE: Nov 13, 2014 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Outdoors Brief

Seniors Outdoors announces walk The Seniors Outdoors Wednesday Wanderers will meet at 9:30 a.m. through the winter at Santa Rita Park to walk the Animas River Trail. ...

DATE: Nov 13, 2014 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Big snow, big risks

Program offers free avalanche awareness courses

DATE: Nov 13, 2014 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

These girls can rip

All-female ski movie aims to bust paradigm

DATE: Nov 13, 2014 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Vail Resorts introduces women ski programs

VAIL – Theresa Leonhart doesn’t ski. That sounds a little strange for someone who vacations in a ski town on a regular basis, but Leonhart, who lives in Maryland, said she comes t...

DATE: Nov 6, 2014 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Get on the bus

Camping road trip through Baja California brings winks from heaven

DATE: Nov 6, 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.