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Durangoan Steve Ilg wins the Leadville Loppet Durango yoga teacher and personal fitness trainer Steve Ilg added a win to his winter season by taking the victory in the 12th annual...

DATE: Mar 5, 2015 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

A pair of Oregon waterfalls offer splendid show

ALLEGANY, Ore. (AP) – Tell someone from the Willamette Valley that you’re headed to Golden and Silver Falls State Park, and there’s a good chance you’ll get a blank stare in response. ...

DATE: Mar 5, 2015 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Thirsty 13 Half Marathon about to grow

The Thirsty 13 Half Marathon is not resting on its laurels. Coming up on its second season, the race has a new sponsor: First National Bank of Durango. Also, it nearly is doubling...

DATE: Mar 3, 2015 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Apply now, state Parks and Wildlife suggests

Big-game deadline approaches April 7

DATE: Feb 25, 2015 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

It’s peak time for planning

For some summer adventures, reservations now a grand idea

DATE: Feb 25, 2015 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

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San Juan Valley Trail to host sanctioned rides The San Juan Valley Trail Riders will hold sanctioned trail rides April 18-19 and again May 9-10 in northern New Mexico. ...

DATE: Feb 25, 2015 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

GOCO unveils draft of strategic 5-year plan

Public has until March 3 to comment

DATE: Feb 23, 2015 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Skijoring now going to the dogs

Winter sport is not just for horses anymore

DATE: Feb 19, 2015 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

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Seniors Outdoors announces activities Seniors Outdoors will offer these activities: The Wednesday Wanderers will walk the Animas River Trail at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday. No ...

DATE: Feb 19, 2015 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Snowshoeing offers solitude, if snow is around

BEND, Ore. (AP) – First of all, I must admit that I have never snowshoed simply for the sake of snowshoeing. Until earlier this month, my only snowshoeing experience was as a mean...

DATE: Feb 19, 2015 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

A royal view

In any season, Castle Rock a spectacular spot

DATE: Feb 19, 2015 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Going ‘Wild’ on your first long hike?

NEW YORK – A big, bad pair of hiking boots and the bloody hurt they inflicted on Cheryl Strayed’s feet were co-stars in her book Wild, as they were for Reese Witherspoon in the popular movie...

DATE: Feb 12, 2015 | 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.