El Niño reintroducing himself to Southwest Colorado, dumping on Purgatory, opening Ski Hesperus for the first time in two years and returning Nordic track to Hillcrest


The Colorado Air Quality Control Commission cracking down on emissions from oil and gas well compressors

The recent opening of the new and improved skate park bringing Durango up with towns like Aztec and Montrose

Violence, harassment and general ugliness hitting the recent protest at the proposed site of the Desert Rock Power Plant

Drivers who don’t yield to pedestrians and cyclists in times of heavy snow and icy roads

Durango Police officers staking themselves out at Chapman Hill on Tuesday to bust people for sledding

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