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Vallecito Nordic Trails to host Demo Days Demo Days will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday at Vallecito Nordic Trails. Participants will be able to try new gear...

DATE: Jan 8, 2015 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

A poetic look at the Druid Arch

Druid Arch is a spectacular hike any time of the year

DATE: Jan 8, 2015 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Here’s to ‘next 25 years’ of Trails 2000

To honor its first quarter-century, Trails 2000 has issued a celebratory booklet that talks about its achievements and the people who were involved. The booklet is available for $...

DATE: Jan 5, 2015 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

River permit party to be held in Dolores

A local river permit party will take place from 6 to 10 p.m. Jan. 16 at the Dolores Community Center. The event is sponsored by the Dolores River Boating Advocates, a group that ...

DATE: Dec 25, 2014 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

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Nordic Center opens to the public The Nordic Center at Purgatory is open to the public from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. every day. The center is based out of a trailer in the pa...

DATE: Dec 25, 2014 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

They’re hiking 100 miles to honor Rocky Mountain park

ESTES PARK (AP) – In celebration of 100 years of trails and recreation, Rocky Mountain National Park officials are encouraging people to enjoy – maybe not 100, but quite a lot – of activitie...

DATE: Dec 25, 2014 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Tools of the trade

Mixed climbing event coming to Durango; here’s a primer

DATE: Dec 25, 2014 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Can FishBrain tell you when to cast?

STOCKHOLM – The sport of fishing may be about to experience its biggest revolution since the 1920s, thanks to an app developed by Swedish startup FishBrain. Relying on the average...

DATE: Dec 25, 2014 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

ATVs for those with limited mobility

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) – Brice Crawford, who grew up on a farm near O’Neill, Neb., watched relatives with limited mobility struggle to get around the rough terrain. Crawford’s grandfa...

DATE: Dec 18, 2014 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Vail leaders looking toward future

Town doesn’t want to rest on laurels

DATE: Dec 18, 2014 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

‘Echoes’: A life as wildlife officer

Retiree started his career in Cortez

DATE: Dec 18, 2014 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Outdoors Briefs

Durangoan wins biathlon at Wolf Creek Steve Ilg of Durango won a biathlon race Sunday at Alberta Park at the Wolf Creek Ski Area. The event was hosted by the Pagosa Nor...

DATE: Dec 18, 2014 | 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.

A solemn procession stretched for blocks Monday morning along West Apache Street in Farmington – a d...

Photos: IHBC Subaru Mountain Bike RaceCobe Freeburn, Sofia Waite were victorious on Sunday

Cobe Freeburn, Sofia Waite were victorious on Sunday

Sidney Andrew easily won Iron Horse Bicycle Classic women’s pro road race

Photos: IHBC men’s pro road raceCobe Freeburn won Iron Horse Bicycle Classic men’s pro road race on Saturday

Cobe Freeburn won Iron Horse Bicycle Classic men’s pro road race on Saturday

Photos: IHBC citizens rideIron Horse Bicycle Classic citizens ride takes off to Silverton

Iron Horse Bicycle Classic citizens ride takes off to Silverton

Photos: DHS graduationDurango High School graduated 366 seniors on Friday evening

Durango High School graduated 366 seniors on Friday evening