Durango Telegraph

The Durango Telegraph is a weekly independent newspaper located in Durango, Colorado. It started its journey on August 22, 2002, created as an alternative to the area's main daily newspaper. The publication is named after a well-known mountain bike trail in the area. The Telegraph covers a range of topics, including environmental issues, recreational activities, politics, arts, and entertainment news relevant to the Four Corners region of Southwestern Colorado. You can pick up a free copy of the paper every Thursday morning.

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Mad moms - Durango Telegraph

3 days ago | durangotelegraph.com | Sam Brasch |Missy Votel

The moose is loose, and don’t mess with her. This week, Colorado Parks and Wildlife issued a warning about potentially aggressive cow moose as they protect their young during calving season. The warning was issued in the wake of three recent attacks, which occurred in Park, Grand and Routt counties. Folks are advised to be extra vigilant near water with thick vegetation, where moose often hide their young and be forewarned: nothing pisses them off more than furry four-legged hiking companions.
A lethal blow - Durango Telegraph

3 days ago | durangotelegraph.com | Sam Brasch

Colorado wildlife officials killed a wolf in Pitkin County on Thursday night, marking the first time the state has resorted to lethal removal since it began reintroducing the species in late 2023. The decision came after nearby ranchers reported a string of wolf attacks around Memorial Day weekend. Those incidents left two calves dead and injured four additional cattle, leading livestock operators to call on Colorado Parks and Wildlife to shoot any wolves behind the incidents.
Blue Lakes blues

1 week ago | durangotelegraph.com | Missy Votel

We’ve likely all seen the Instagram posts of turquoise waters framed by towering spires and colorful wildflowers. And apparently so has everyone else, making the Blue Lakes area near Ouray – like many other picturesque high-alpine spots – a victim of its own well-publicized beauty. But if you want to see the shimmering waters for yourself this summer, you’ll have to wait.
Fare thee well - Durango Telegraph

1 week ago | durangotelegraph.com | Missy Votel

After May 31, Cathy Wakeman will be truckin’ on. The longtime owner of Animas Trading Co. – Durango’s mainstay for everything from festival wear and Grateful Dead memorabilia to cards, accessories and skivvies – is going down the road feeling, well, pretty good. “I’m so excited. But, it’s kind of crazy,” said Wakeman, 65, who has been involved in the store for 32 years.
Surf ... Pueblo?

1 week ago | durangotelegraph.com | Shanna Lewis

Surf’s up in Pueblo. That’s right, the southern Colorado town known more for its steel and chile production is the state’s latest entrant into the surf park craze. On Sat., May 24, whitewater enthusiasts of all kinds turned out to test the waves at a celebration for Pueblo’s new Water Works Park. Pueblo Water, the local utility, spent about $11 million to turn a dangerous old diversion dam on the Arkansas River into a family-friendly, all-levels recreation area.
Just a quickie - Durango Telegraph

2 weeks ago | durangotelegraph.com | Missy Votel

Got a short attention span or like a wide variety when you go to the theatre? You’re in luck. Durango’s 15th annual “10 Minute Play Festival” takes place May 30 – June 1 at the Durango Arts Center featuring seven 10-minute plays starring 17 local actors. The plays were hand-picked by the Durango Arts Repertory Theatre, which is also putting on the production.
Added bonus - Durango Telegraph

2 weeks ago | durangotelegraph.com | Missy Votel

It just got easier for low-income residents to afford healthy local food. Beginning May 24, the Durango Farmers Market will be the newest participant in Colorado’s SNAP Produce Bonus program. The program allows people who receive SNAP benefits and have a Colorado EBT card to receive up to $60 a month in dollar-for-dollar reimbursements for fresh fruit and veggies bought at the market. The funds will be directly added back onto EBT cards, and no sign up is necessary.
On the rocks - Durango Telegraph

2 weeks ago | durangotelegraph.com | Missy Votel

If you come upon a painted rock on your travels around Durango next week, don’t be so quick to dismiss it. It could be part of the City of Durango’s 3rd annual Scavenger Hunt. The hunt, which places five brightly painted rocks in various locations around the city, takes place Mon., May 26 - Fri., May 30. The city will post clues to the rocks’ whereabouts each day at 8 a.m. on its Facebook, Instagram and Nextdoor pages.
High and dry - Durango Telegraph

2 weeks ago | durangotelegraph.com | Missy Votel

With the unofficial start of summer this weekend, Durango residents are being asked to help conserve water with the hottest, driest months of the year ahead. This winter’s below-average snowpack combined with rapid melting have local leaders concerned about regional water availability. As a result, the City of Durango sent out a notice this week asking residents to be “mindful” of water use this summer.
End of the trail

3 weeks ago | durangotelegraph.com | Andrea Dukakis

It’s not hard to figure out what inspires Steve Kaczmarek, who founded Borealis Fat Bikes in Colorado Springs 12 years ago. Just consider the names of a few of his bikes: Kaczmarek’s first bike was “The Yampa.” There’s “The Crestone,” and the e-bike is “The Keystone.” “Everything we do has a Colorado theme,” Kaczmarek said. “All of our bikes have the Colorado flag on them. We just have great fun being from Colorado.” Fat bikes took off right around the time Kaczmarek started the company.