Colorado 3rd Congressional District
DeGette to host Cortez forum on wilderness bill
Event set for Monday at City Hall, crowd expected
Outdoor Recreation
Dolores
Dolores votes to fund new playground
Bidding to begin for contractor; plan is for spring construction
Should Durango Parks and Recreation offer eGaming?
Draft master plan pitches idea for large-scale, competitive video gaming
Archaeology
Public access to ruins-rich public land discussed
Protecting relics and ruins is a priority
Advertising
La Plata County serves as backdrop for ‘short film’
Great Outdoors Colorado introduces ‘Wilder’
Construction and property
Dock, pavilion and other improvements planned for Lake Nighthorse
Shoreline upgrades will provide seating, fishing pier
Children
Dolores looks to the long term when planning new playground
Grants and town reserves are funding options
Briefs
San Juan Mountains Association to host teen backpacking trip
San Juan Mountains Association will host a teen backpacking trip for ages 13 to 17 from Aug. 7 to Aug. 9 through the Burro Fire burn area. Teens will learn…
Colorado state government
New neighborhood park west of Durango misses mark
Subdivision amenities built with Great Outdoors Colorado funds
Local News
Reservoir operators confident in conditions
With strong snowpack, waterways will meet all obligations this year
Local News
Additions to Whitewater Park draw concern, criticism from boaters
Rafting companies say city created an unnatural hazard
Local News
BLM proposes 30 miles of new mountain bike trails in Silverton
Public can comment on plan until July 5
Outdoors
Trails plan aims to put Silverton on map for mountain biking
Proposed system calls for 30 miles of new routes; seen as economic boon
Local News
Oxbow Park and Preserve closed because of flooding
Construction, concern for public safety contribute to closure
Local News
BLM proposes new trails, parking in Montezuma County
Mud Springs, Aqueduct, Chutes and Ladders would be improved
Local News
BLM proposes trail changes across 100,000 acres in Southwest Colorado
Plan is open for public comment
Local News
Dolores looks to bolster recreation economy
Ideas flow at workshop, including legalizing OHV use in town
Local News
Cost estimates for Paths to Mesa Verde released
Eight-mile section from Mancos exceeds $10 million; grants will be sought
Local News
Dolores Outfitters named Business of the Year
Promotion of outdoor recreation fuels local economy