Tourism / Recreation - The Durango Herald

Polls closed, public awaits election results

Locals make their push for two City Council seats and a tax measure

DATE: Apr 7, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Sales tax will help fund parks and rec maintenance

The public came out in force to support a half-cent sales tax reauthorization to fund parks and recreation maintenance and new construction projects. The question passed with 69 ...

DATE: Apr 6, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

A failure to launch

But recent agreement lays out plan to concentrate recreation on east side of Lake Nighthorse and allow access to shoreline

DATE: Apr 3, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

When it comes to tourism, always keep Momma happy

Trends appear because change is a constant, and tourism has its share. What follows is a snippet of the most prevalent trends in vacation research, planning and booking. The numbe...

DATE: Mar 31, 2015 | CATEGORY: A Take on Tourism

Sand Canyon your destination? Don’t park here

Leaving car on road to bring $100 fine

DATE: Mar 2, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Vision set for Big Thompson recreation

City, county splitting costs

DATE: Feb 21, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Lake Nighthorse construction likely this summer

Construction on some facilities at Lake Nighthorse could start this summer, after the Ute tribes expressed support for recreation. The letters of support will allow the Bureau of ...

DATE: Feb 9, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Tourism: Whose job is it anyway?

First off, Happy New Year from the Durango Area Tourism Office! And thanks to The Durango Herald, which will be running 12 columns on tourism in 2015. When it comes to attracting ...

DATE: Jan 6, 2015 | CATEGORY: A Take on Tourism

Durango buys 113 acres of open space

Durango closes on 113 acres in Horse Gulch

DATE: Dec 24, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Forest plan would re-route motorized users

Rico-West Dolores proposal would close trails, open others

DATE: Dec 21, 2014 | CATEGORY: Good Earth

City takes comment on trail closures

A few days remain if you have something to say about the possible permanent closure of certain trails in Dalla Mountain Park, Horse Gulch and Overend Park. Some of the trails may ...

DATE: Dec 16, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

DATO seeking board member

The Durango Area Tourism Office is seeking applications from residents within the special-event planning sector to fill an open seat on its board of directors, according to a Durango Busines...

DATE: Dec 3, 2014 | 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.