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Man climbing Mount Princeton dies after 140-foot fall

BUENA VISTA – A man climbing Colorado’s Mount Princeton died after falling about 140 feet. The Chaffee County Sheriff’s Office says 31-year-old Matthew Wayne Lackey of Boulder was...

DATE: Apr 11, 2017 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Woman pinned by 1,500-pound boulder west of Denver

Numerous agencies involved in 2-hour rescue

DATE: Apr 6, 2017 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Honing the wild edge: Pautsky Point and Crader Ridge

Crader Ridge, Pautsky Point: two Horse Gulch splendors

DATE: Apr 1, 2017 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Montezuma County discusses local link to Montrose-Moab trail

Montezuma County is working with motorized trail groups to establish a local link to the Rimrocker Trail that connects Montrose with Moab. County public lands coordinator James D...

DATE: Mar 26, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Section of Rim Trail to close for irrigation work

Approximately 2,500 feet of the Rim Trail on the Fort Lewis College mesa will be closed from Tuesday to April 11 to accommodate site work and installation of irrigation infrastructure for th...

DATE: Mar 22, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

No clues for hiker missing since 2013

A hiker who went missing in Mesa Verde National Park more than 3½ years ago has still not been found, but the search continues. On June 9, 2013, Mitchell Dale Stehling, 51, disapp...

DATE: Mar 6, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Sabino Canyon, Sonoran waterscape

Five options for one spring break destination

DATE: Feb 23, 2017 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Animas River Trail construction on north extension to begin this summer

Speed limit, yield signs may be introduced

DATE: Feb 16, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mancos to Cortez trails plan depends on easements

Initial outreach positive as preliminary routes for Paths to Mesa Verde unveiled

DATE: Feb 5, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

The Inselberg cyclonic sand pit

Journey to the Cosmic Navel

DATE: Jan 26, 2017 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Interactive map of Colorado’s trail system in testing stages

Gov. Hickenlooper hopeful it will boost $34 billion outdoor recreation industry

DATE: Jan 22, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

BLM official supports development of new Mancos trails

Three parcels could host hikers, cyclists, horseback riders

DATE: Jan 16, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local 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.