Dolores River Anglers

Nine sections of streams in the Dolores River Basin are being considered for designation as outstanding waters by the Colorado Water Quality Control Commission.

Courtesy Dolores River Anglers

Water sampling is done to determine water quality levels of creeks in the Dolores River Basin being considered for an outstanding water designation by Colorado.

Duncan Rose/Dolores River Anglers

In 2020, Taylor Creek in the Dolores River Basin dried up because of ongoing drought in the region.

Durango Herald file

The historic Rochester Hotel has sold for nearly $3 million to a business group led by Silverton Mayor Shane Fuhrman, according to county records.

Durango Herald file

The historic Rochester Hotel has sold for nearly $3 million to a business group led by Silverton Mayor Shane Fuhrman, according to county records.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife

Colorado Youth Corps will improve campsites along the Alpine Loop Scenic Byway this summer.

The Journal file

A pontoon boat docks at McPhee boat ramp in this file photo.

Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file

Passengers boarding Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge trains to Silverton are overburdening County Road 200, and trash left behind is luring bears to the residential neighborhoods, say residents of Rockwood Estates and Rockwood Village.

Courtesy of Bayfield High School cheer parents

The Bayfield High School cheer team placed second at state championships March 26.