Cold temperatures and a couple of dustings enabling Durango Mountain Resort to set a firm Dec. 10 opening date

The beginning of the endless free food and drink of holiday party season  
The Durango City Council delaying adoption of new standards for residential homes until late December
Another big storm for Front Range ski areas and nothing but clouds and dust for the Southwest
The Rolling Stones committing the ultimate sell-out and performing this year’s Superbowl Halftime Show
The Animas-La Plata project announcing yet another shortfall in construction funding