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Utah ski resorts giddy over Olympic bid, worried by DUI law

State hopes to build on record visitation

DATE: Nov 23, 2017 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Colorado ski season: Mountain coasters, Olympic fun and more

Are you ready for a roller coaster at a ski resort? New attractions in Colorado this season include mountain coasters at four Colorado ski resorts, along with new terrain and new ...

DATE: Nov 22, 2017 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Animas City Mountain’s full circle hike

It’s important to recognize seasonal closures

DATE: Nov 17, 2017 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Wolf Creek Ski Area to open with three lifts

Purgatory will open on Nov. 18

DATE: Nov 10, 2017 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

‘Reel Rock 12’ to arrive in Durango

“Reel Rock Tour 12,” an adventure film festival, will be held at 7 p.m. Nov. 13, at the Community Concert Hall, at Fort Lewis College, 1000 Rim Drive. The festival will feature ro...

DATE: Nov 3, 2017 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Seniors Outdoors to climb, hike

Seniors Outdoors will hold two activities on Wednesday: 8:30 a.m., climb Perins Peak and Twin Butte; contact Lynn Coburn at 247-0914 or harrisoncoburn@gmail.com. 9:30 a...

DATE: Nov 3, 2017 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Western governors want federal help in invasive mussel fight

BOISE, Idaho – Governors of 19 Western states are pressing the federal government to do more to prevent the spread of damage-causing invasive mussels from infected federally managed waterway...

DATE: Nov 3, 2017 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Trails 2000 gets approval from BLM to build two new trails

Smokejumper’s Trail, Sugar-Skyline trail connection approved

DATE: Nov 2, 2017 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Volunteers sought for East Animas trail-work day

Trails 2000, in partnership with American Alpine Club, will host a volunteer trail-work day from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 22 at the East Animas climbing area. Participants will meet in ...

DATE: Oct 20, 2017 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Kokanee salmon giveaway scheduled for Dolores

Colorado Parks and Wildlife will give away kokanee salmon at Joe Rowell Park in Dolores at 3 p.m., Oct. 19 and Oct. 26. Anyone wanting fish must hold a valid 2017 Colorado fishing license. ...

DATE: Oct 20, 2017 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Seniors Outdoors plans activities

Seniors Outdoors will offer the following activities: Monday: 9:30 a.m., bike ride for intermediate road cyclists, contact Bob Schuckart at 832-285-2373 or bschuck1@gmail.com. ...

DATE: Oct 20, 2017 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Dogs test positive for drugs in Alaska’s Iditarod

ANCHORAGE, Alaska – For the first time in the history of the world’s most famous sled dog race, several of the high-performance animals have tested positive for a prohibited drug. But race o...

DATE: Oct 18, 2017 | 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.