Outdoor recreation - The Durango Herald

Department of Wildlife hopes to make New Mexico Big Year for birding

Birders encouraged to track their sightings for 2026 contest

DATE: Jan 18, 2026 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Riverview RV Park in Aztec set to open this month

Overcoming drainage issues delays, the park will enhance outdoor recreation offerings

DATE: Jan 17, 2026 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Photos: Pickleball and sunshine in January

DATE: Jan 13, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

Beginnings

“Every new beginning comes from some other beginning’s end.”- “Closing Time” by Semisonic

DATE: Jan 4, 2026 | CATEGORY: Columnists

Chapman Hill Ski Area opens with holiday hours Saturday

Lessons start in January, private instruction will also be available

DATE: Dec 20, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

GOCO awards $165,000 for restoration, conservation projects in La Plata County

Durango, Bayfield and La Plata Open Space Conservancy among grant recipients

DATE: Dec 17, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: Snowmaking and construction at Chapman Hill

DATE: Dec 2, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Public land closures near Durango take effect

City, wildlife officials urge residents to respect closed areas, keep dogs on leashes

DATE: Dec 1, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango couple completes latest adventure to document America’s public lands

Brett Davis seeks human-powered adventure in the natural world

DATE: Nov 30, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: Purgatory Resort opens for skiing

DATE: Nov 28, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: Durango Turkey Trot

DATE: Nov 27, 2025 | CATEGORY: Gallery

Colorado’s volunteer search and rescue teams to get funding boost

Colorado Backcountry Search and Rescue Program fee will now be $1.25, up from 25 cents

DATE: Nov 14, 2025 | CATEGORY: Regional News

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Photos: Local girls high school wrestling at La Plata TriDurango girls wrestling went 2-0 to win Tri on Thursday night at Bayfield

Durango girls wrestling went 2-0 to win Tri on Thursday night at Bayfield

Photos: Fort Lewis College women’s and men’s basketball take on Westminster UniversityBoth Skyhawks teams were victorious on Saturday afternoon

Both Skyhawks teams were victorious on Saturday afternoon

Photos: An afternoon in 2004 with the late Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell as he works on Capitol HillDurango Herald Photo Editor Jerry McBride had the chance to spend an afternoon with the late Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell in 2004, photographing him during meetings and around the Capitol.

Durango Herald Photo Editor Jerry McBride had the chance to spend an afternoon with the late Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell in 2004, photographing him during meetings and around the Capitol.

Photos and video: ICE protests return to DurangoAbout a dozen protesters tried to block federal agents from leaving with a detainee on Thursday