Hesperus – The Journal

Hesperus Ski Area to remain closed through 2024-25 season

Local hill will remain closed to uphill and downhill access

DATE: Mar 13, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Hesperus man arrested on suspicion of child sex assault

Paul Richardson accused of inappropriate contact involving two children

DATE: Feb 2, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado Parks and Wildlife carries out deer collaring with herd southwest of Durango

Data collection contributes to understanding of migration patterns, mitigating human-wildlife impacts

DATE: Jan 24, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mechanical issue involving Bighorn Chairlift shuts down Hesperus Ski Area for 2023-24 season

The chairlift’s gearbox failed, and a compatible replacement cannot be sourced, according to Purgatory spokeswoman Theresa Graven

DATE: Dec 27, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Hesperus solar developer committed, despite another hiccup

The application is considered ‘withdrawn’ by La Plata County following Oct. 29 deadline

DATE: Nov 4, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Hesperus, Marvel post offices still plagued by service issues

Mail delays have raised ire across the nation for years, and they continue in Southwest Colorado

DATE: Sep 22, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Marvel peafowl ruffle feathers

Owner of the birds has run afoul of her neighbors, who complain of noise, smell and trespass

DATE: Sep 15, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Body of missing hiker Ian O’Brien found

Two fishers encountered the body in a remote area of the West Mancos River in Echo Basin

DATE: Sep 8, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Search teams led by family continue searching for Ian O’Brien

O’Brien is not the first hiker to disappear in the area

DATE: Jul 1, 2023 | CATEGORY: Community

Hesperus, Chapman ski areas thrive after previous lackluster seasons

Hesperus reports a foot of new snow, with 2 feet on the way

DATE: Feb 23, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Celebrating 60 years of Hesperus skiing

Beloved ski hill, once a family enterprise, maintains its character

DATE: Feb 13, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Deficiencies found in Hesperus solar application

Primergy Solar confident its application will be accepted

DATE: Jan 19, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News