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Workouts get a little safer at Durango recreation center

The Durango Community Recreation Center installed about 40 new workout stations while they were closed for annual maintenance last week. Today was the first day the new weight mac...

DATE: Sep 15, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Rec board funds bike-park designs

The Durango Parks and Recreation Advisory Board unanimously voted to fund the first planning phase of a potential Chapman Hill Bike Park. The board appropriated $30,000 for the pl...

DATE: Sep 10, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Brand-spankin’ new parking lot, trailhead open at Horse Gulch

An 18-space parking lot for recreationists accessing Horse Gulch at the end of east Third Street is ready for cars. A new trailhead also has been completed. Other improvements inc...

DATE: Sep 8, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

A ban on arch swinging?

SALT LAKE CITY – Federal officials have proposed a two-year ban on rope-swinging from iconic Utah arches and other high-flying activities at two popular landmarks that have led to deaths and...

DATE: Aug 25, 2014 | CATEGORY: Regional News

A boost for Lake Nighthorse?

Organization hears locals’ lottery-spending suggestions

DATE: Aug 6, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Tourism office to be led by Kunkel

Has had extensive experience at ski resorts

DATE: Aug 1, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Web page urges Lake Nighthorse protest

A Facebook page is promoting a protest at Lake Nighthorse Saturday, but it’s unclear who is behind the page and if people will show up. The page said the goal of “Occupy Nighthors...

DATE: Jul 3, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cool commerce

Rising river rapids ring registers

DATE: Jun 30, 2014 | CATEGORY: Business

Public hearing tonight on river access

Durango’s Parks and Recreation Advisory Board could vote tonight on the preferred concepts for four city river access points. There’s one preferred option for river design concep...

DATE: Jun 11, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

More police patrols should curb boorish antics on Main Avenue

When entering town, signs declare a 25 mph speed limit and affirm the noise ordinance is enforced. Then there is a sign encouraging you to visit family-friendly historic Main Avenue. But, th...

DATE: Jun 7, 2014 | CATEGORY: Action Line

Battle for the paddle

Homeslice Pizza claimed first place in Wednesday’s 13th annual Battle of the Animas rafting competition. The race, hosted by Mild to Wild Rafting & Jeep Trail Tours, is a friendly competit...

DATE: May 28, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Public meeting planned on Lake Nighthorse

The Bureau of Reclamation plans to hold a public meeting June 18 to update residents on progress toward opening Lake Nighthorse for recreational use. A news release from Ed Warner...

DATE: May 22, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

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