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‘Starry night’ snowshoe tour to Andrews Lake occuring Jan. 27

San Juan Mountains Association and San Juan National Forest will hold a “starry night” snowshoe tour to Andrews Lake from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 27 The event is free and open to...

DATE: Jan 12, 2017 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Seniors Outdoors to host upcoming events

Seniors Outdoors has announced the following activities: There will be a snowshoeing outing at 9 a.m. on Saturday. Shovels are required and avalanche beacons may be required. F...

DATE: Jan 12, 2017 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Ski industry targeting millennials to keep coffers intact

Industry needs next generation’s participation

DATE: Jan 11, 2017 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Fly fisherman, conservationist Bud Lilly dies at 91

BOZEMAN, Mont. – Fly fishing legend, conservationist and catch-and-release pioneer Bud Lilly has died of congestive heart failure at a Montana care center. He was 91. Chris Lilly ...

DATE: Jan 6, 2017 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Death Valley: Land of eternal thirst

Death Valley’s Thimble Peak and Titus Canyon Road

DATE: Jan 5, 2017 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Upcoming Seniors Outdoors events

Seniors Outdoors has announced the following activities: There will be a snowshoeing outing at 9 a.m. on Saturday. Shovels are required and avalanche beacons may be required. F...

DATE: Jan 5, 2017 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

‘Vallecito Nordic Club Demo Days’ annual event to be Sunday, Jan. 8

Vallecito Nordic Club will host the annual “Vallecito Nordic Club Demo Days” event from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 8 at the Vallecito Nordic trailhead. The event is free and o...

DATE: Jan 5, 2017 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Nordic Center at Purgatory to hold skate-ski clinic Saturday, Jan. 7

The Nordic Center at Purgatory Resort will hold a skate-ski clinic at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 7. Classes are available for all ability levels. Sign-up cost is $25 for Nordic seas...

DATE: Jan 5, 2017 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Durango Nature Studies introduces new website

Durango Nature Studies announced their new website is now up and running. As the first replacement in 12 years, the new site is easer for users to navigate and find information to...

DATE: Dec 29, 2016 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Seniors Outdoors announces upcoming events

There will be a snowshoeing trip at 9 a.m. on Saturday. Shovels and avalanche beacons are required. Contact Clark Lagow at clagow@rmi.net to join. There will be downhill skiing at...

DATE: Dec 29, 2016 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

New community bike repair station helps Horse Gulch riders

A community bike repair station has been installed on the corner of Eighth Ave. and Third St. The station allows riders the tools necessary to perform basic bike repairs and maint...

DATE: Dec 15, 2016 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Burton unveils a new step-on snowboard binding

New Burton binding makes stepping on snowboard a snap

DATE: Dec 15, 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.