In southwest Colorado, Mesa Verde National Park was established in 1906 by President Theodore Roosevelt to “preserve the works of man.” The “works of man” reference the 600 cliff dwellings of the ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... MESA VERDE NATIONAL PARK — The evening began simply enough, with a desert-red sun flaring brightly as it disappeared below the long horizon. Instead of ...

Travelers arriving at Mesa Verde on Wednesday morning learned that the federal shutdown had closed most of the park, leaving only the main road, overnight lodgings and a few trails accessible. As of ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... A Colorado company is on a mission to reimagine the country’s campgrounds and it’s starting by building tent- and trailer-friendly accommodations near the ...

Mesa Verde National Park in southwestern Colorado protects and preserves the cultural heritage of 26 tribes of Ancestral Pueblo people. Mesa Verde National Park’s history begins long before its ...

The iconic cliff dwellings aren't the only nighttime attractions at Mesa Verde National Park. Photo courtesy of Mesa Verde County The Local newsletter is your free, daily guide to life in Colorado.