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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

Grand Canyon’s phantom corridors

Grand Canyon’s winter classic

DATE: Dec 1, 2016 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Trail-use restrictions in effect Dec. 1

Annual seasonal trail-use restrictions for the new McPhee Overlook Trail (FS Trail No. 155) will go into effect on Thursday to protect critical winter habitat for deer and elk. Th...

DATE: Nov 24, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Parts of Crestview Trail closed for maintenance

Portions of Crestview Trail between the bottom of Ned’s Hill and Montview Parkway Trailhead will be closed Tuesday and Wednesday for maintenance. For more information, contact Sar...

DATE: Nov 10, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Stone Mountain, watery way

Within a dayâ€™s drive of Durango is a solitary dome of sunny, colorful sandstone: Yellow Rock. Neo-acrylic splashes, swirls and snakes of color surpass the normal confines of nature. ...

DATE: Nov 3, 2016 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Hiker rescued from Smelter Mountain

Man was stuck but unharmed

DATE: Oct 1, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Little Cone a sweet, unknown hike near Telluride

An unknown hike with immaculate fall views

DATE: Sep 29, 2016 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Colorado lawyer who grew up with asthma bikes, climbs 105 peaks

Barlow finds his golden moment

DATE: Sep 22, 2016 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Golden Horn a siren spire above Ice Lake Basin

Balance atop the spire of Golden Horn, a peak as alluring as its name. When first seen from Lower Ice Lake Basin, the earth pillar looks foreboding, impossible. It is not. Strong...

DATE: Sep 15, 2016 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Attempts to rescue lost llamas fail in Weminuche Wilderness

Efforts to capture two pack llamas that have been stranded for a month in the Weminuche Wilderness have so far been unsuccessful. The llamas, Dawson and Chai, accompanied two wome...

DATE: Sep 13, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Handies Peak: The Hardrock high point

San Juan views aplenty atop close fourteener

DATE: Aug 25, 2016 | 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.