Tourism / Recreation - The Durango Herald

Let’s stop to count our money

Sometimes Durango is named to a list it may not want to be on. That’s possibly the case with being named the 16th richest small town in America by Bloomberg Business. The publicat...

DATE: Aug 22, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

USA Today featuring Durango

Despite the recent closure of the Animas River, Durango is once again in the running for one of the top destinations in the country. Our town is competing against some big names, ...

DATE: Aug 19, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mesa Verde releases fall schedule

Fall season schedules at Mesa Verde National Park will begin Sept. 8, with additional schedule changes later in September and October. Highlights of changes for autumn include: Th...

DATE: Aug 19, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Rolling-stock heaven

DATE: Aug 16, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Retrieving Durango’s recreational reputation

After more than a week of news coverage around the world about the Gold King Mine spill into the Animas River, the Durango Area Tourism Office wants to help tourism-based businesses convince...

DATE: Aug 13, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Some shops already hurt by river pollution

Many more take wait-and-see approach

DATE: Aug 10, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

For this hiker, stunning vistas aren’t required

Blindness no impediment when Trevor Thomas and Tennille take to trails

DATE: Jul 30, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Managing the future of Hermosa Creek

Forest Service evaluating campsites, trails, habitat

DATE: Jul 24, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Injured hiker rescued from Mount Eolus

Medical helicopter dispatched Sunday afternoon

DATE: Jul 20, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango lodgers are getting organized

Group may back tax increase

DATE: Jul 5, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Southwest Colorado receives $200,000 for trails

Money set for motorized projects

DATE: Jul 3, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Celebrate our freedom downtown

There is no better place to be for the Fourth of July than in Durango. The Durango Business Improvement District has put together a full day of family-friendly events with something for ever...

DATE: Jun 30, 2015 | CATEGORY: What's Up Downtown

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.