Tourism / Recreation - The Durango Herald

Scenic highways help Colorado make Top 10 list

Colorado prides itself on being a great destination for visitors year-round. A The study evaluated the 50 states based on driving and lodging costs, road conditions and safety, and fun and...

DATE: Jun 20, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: Santa Rita Park playground reopens

DATE: Jun 14, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Santa Rita playground opens Tuesday

Design inspired by Durango High School students

DATE: Jun 12, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Experienced hands pass on river-running knowledge

They come from all over, and for all different reasons. Recent graduates from Flagstaff looking for summer work. A family who just scored a permit to raft the Grand Canyon and wan...

DATE: Jun 1, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Silverton’s Grand Imperial restored to opulence

1882 hotel required millions to remodel

DATE: May 7, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Sports fields at Fort Lewis to get first tryout this weekend

Smith Sports Complex to open for soccer tournament then close for more repairs

DATE: May 6, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Smithsonian selects Mancos as a ‘best small town’

Smithsonian Magazine lists Top 20 towns to visit near national parks

DATE: Apr 30, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Smithsonian selects Mancos as a ‘best small town’

Town included with 20 others near national parks

DATE: Apr 26, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Delayed sports complex in Durango faces another setback

Fields may not be ready for May soccer shootout

DATE: Apr 2, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

New mayor in love with Dolores

Longtime local Santiago Lopez will be the new mayor of Dolores beginning in April. He is uncontested in the election. Lopez has served two stints as a board member, once in the late 1990s an...

DATE: Mar 29, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

The Durango Dozen: Hook, line and sinker

To attract a fish, you need a lure. But to catch a fish, you need a hook. And suffice it to say the lone fisherman has a much better chance of catching his limit when the lake is teaming wit...

DATE: Mar 15, 2016 | CATEGORY: A Take on Tourism

Forecast calls for rafting on Dolores River

Whitewater a 50-50 proposition

DATE: Mar 14, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

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.