It’s been nearly a year and a half since President Donald Trump gutted the Bears Ears National Monument, one of the richest – if not the richest – concentration of archaeological sites in the country.
Local CPW and the BLM lands are officially open for your riding, running and hiking pleasure. On May 1, wildlife officials lifted the ban that was in place on certain public lands in order to protect wintering herds.
William Shakespeare wrote 37 plays and five volumes of poetry in his short 52 years. But was the so-called Bard of Avon really responsible for all that work?
This winter has wreaked havoc on more than our lower backs. The San Juan National Forest reports that heavy snow, in addition to wildfires, dead and dying trees, and debris flows over the last year have taken a toll on popular recreation areas.
Speaking of out-exercising, the Death Ride returns to the scenic San Juans on June 8-10. And it’s a good thing the scenery is good – the ride covers 235 miles over three days with 17,000 feet of elevation gain over five mountain passes.
Booklovers near and far can breathe a sigh of relief. Durango’s beloved independent purveyor of reading materials, Maria’s Bookshop, will not become a trinket shop, bank or mortgage broker.
