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Colorado boat sales boom as people use rivers to escape coronavirus

A chorus of watercraft retailers and manufacturers report record business

DATE: Jun 2, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

‘Silent protest’ raises ruckus over river rafting shutdown

‘Time is of the essence,’ says owner. ‘The river’s dropping fast’

DATE: May 28, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango plans e-bike trial at Twin Buttes

Pedal-assist bicycles allowed at end of June

DATE: May 23, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Temporary public access reopens at Durango’s Oxbow Park

River access has been off limits for about a month for construction

DATE: May 22, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Ouray Via Ferrata adds adrenaline to town’s already adventurous spirit

Memorial Day opening was four years in the works

DATE: May 15, 2020 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Lake Nighthorse, skate park among reopenings this week in Durango

Summer team sports leagues still on hold

DATE: May 11, 2020 | CATEGORY: Sports

Wolf Creek Ski Area’s hope for reopening dashed by governor’s order

Remote ski destination sought variance from safer-at-home rule

DATE: May 1, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Silverton eases coronavirus restrictions, but county remains closed to visitors

State health order says residents can’t travel more than 10 miles for recreation

DATE: Apr 29, 2020 | CATEGORY: Pine River Times news

Silverton eases coronavirus restrictions, but county remains closed to visitors

State health order says residents can’t travel more than 10 miles for recreation

DATE: Apr 29, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Vallecito reservoir managers aim to resolve contract disputes before summer season

Organizations are in delicate negotiations

DATE: Apr 10, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

New Dolores playground not deterred by virus

2 companies will install equipment for children at park in Dolores

DATE: Apr 3, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Skier evacuated by helicopter after avalanche near Rico

Slide occurred Tuesday morning on Telescope Mountain

DATE: Apr 1, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

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