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Lake Nighthorse shortens hours for lack of seasonal staff

Popular recreational area will close at 6 p.m. beginning Monday

DATE: Aug 20, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

As hikers flock to Colorado 14ers, trail-building crews work to rescue the alpine tundra

Colorado Fourteeners Initiative has worked on 35 of the state’s 58 mountains higher than 14,000 feet, fixing ‘social trails’ created by climbers taking the most direct route to the summit

DATE: Aug 9, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Drawn by outdoor rec, online firm opens first ‘outpost’ in Durango

Outdoorsy’s downtown shop seeks to increase brand awareness for its RV, camper, trailer rental website

DATE: Aug 8, 2021 | CATEGORY: Business

Wildflower season offers scenic hikes

Wildflowers are blooming in the San Juan Mountains and are thriving from all the rain. Here are three trails to view them. Horse Creek Trail: This trailhead is on Colorado Highway 145 b...

DATE: Aug 6, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

The mudslides that closed I-70 also muddied Hanging Lake’s crystal clear water

Hanging Lake’s pristine waters were spared from major damage last year when the Grizzly Creek fire engulfed the area surrounding the popular tourist destination, leaving only minor damage to...

DATE: Aug 6, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Man rescued from Mount Sneffels after injury from fall

Helicopter extraction took place at 13,700 feet

DATE: Aug 3, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Work begins on Mount Wilson approach trail

Three-year project will create single route toward summit of local fourteener

DATE: Jul 27, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Construction starts this week on 32nd Street underpass

Connection will link Animas River Trail with its northern extension to Oxbow Park

DATE: Jul 26, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Abandoned coal mine near Aspen has become a mountain biking park for the masses

Unusual public-private collaboration could serve as a model for restoring environmental danger zones

DATE: Jul 19, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Gear provided for fly fishing class

San Juan Angler fly fishing shop will host a free Fly Fishing 101 class from 10 to 11:30 a.m. July 24 at Pine River Library, 395 Bayfield Center Drive. Learn the basics of setting up a fly r...

DATE: Jul 16, 2021 | CATEGORY: Community

Scouts return from Philmont hike

Six scouts and two leaders from the local troop No. 538 recently completed a 60-mile, 12-day hike through the Sangre de Christo Mountains at Philmont Scout Ranch in Cimarron, New Mexico. Le...

DATE: Jul 16, 2021 | CATEGORY: Community

Durango parks and recreation director retires after 25 years

Cathy Metz oversaw some of city’s largest projects to date

DATE: Jul 6, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: Durango High School basketball teams lose to Montrose High School

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