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Grand Junction chairlift maker is busier than ever

Boom a sign that ski resorts are doing well and expect trend to continue

DATE: Jan 2, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Epic crowds collide with labor shortages at ski areas

A record number of pass holders arrive at Vail Resorts, but a critical labor shortage and quarantined workers has delayed terrain openings and cut services

DATE: Dec 31, 2021 | CATEGORY: Sports

Recent storms help Southwest Colorado resorts open terrain

After receiving 31 inches, Purgatory now has 98 trails open to ride

DATE: Dec 28, 2021 | CATEGORY: Sports

Judge ends ‘Village at Wolf Creek’ land exchange

Legal battle looms over road that would access 300 acres owned by proposed developers

DATE: Dec 16, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Ski season starts Friday at Hesperus Ski Area

Recent storms have allowed ski hill west of Durango to open

DATE: Dec 16, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Ron LeMaster, beloved ski coach, killed in collision at Eldora Mountain Resort

72-year-old was skiing Tuesday when he collided with a snowboarder

DATE: Dec 2, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Snow may not be piling up at Colorado ski resorts this season, but anxiety sure is

Coronavirus is still a worry, but now ski hill operators must wrestle with too few workers and not enough places to house the ones they’ve hired

DATE: Nov 19, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Purgatory Resort announces opening date, with a caveat – there must be snow

Resort doubled its snowmaking capacity, but warm temperatures have been a challenge

DATE: Nov 12, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photo: Gear galore at the Hesperus Ski Patrol Ski Swap

DATE: Nov 5, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

U.S. Forest Service signals approval for Purgatory Resort expansion

Ski area wants to install a new quad lift, provide more beginner trails

DATE: Nov 3, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado ski resorts are in an uphill battle for workers amid the historic labor shortage

‘Help wanted’ ads outnumber ‘for rent’ listings in communities enduring housing, worker shortages

DATE: Oct 20, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado ski resort offers a $49+ chance to skip the lift line, triggering a skier backlash

U.S. senator calls on Powdr to kill the program

DATE: Oct 15, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

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.