The long-awaited opening of the Durango Nordic Center on Dec. 21.


Durango’s Todd and Troy Wells scoring the cover of Velonews for their national cyclocross championships

The passage of the Winter Solstice and the steady return of daylight

The Durango City Council airing its dirty laundry in front of the public eye

Efforts to sneak drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge through as a rider on must-pass legislation

The foolish crusade to replace “Happy Holidays” with “Merry Christmas”

In this week's issue...

December 18, 2025
Let it snow

Although ski areas across the West have taken a hit, there’s still hope 

December 18, 2025
Look, but don't take

Lessons in pottery theft – and remorse – from SW Colorado

December 11, 2025
Big plans

Whole Foods, 270 apartments could be coming to Durango Mall parcel