The biggest tourism bump since the 2002 fires rolling into Durango for the Fourth of July


The La Plata Open Space Conservancy netting 1,375 acres of permanent open space in 2005

Visitors choosing to ride the trolley rather than driving their cars downtown

People who use Independence Day as an excuse for random acts of drunken destruction and violence

The loads of garbage and raft waste littering the banks of the Animas River

Yet another request from BP to double its number of La Plata County gas wells

In this week's issue...

September 11, 2025
Back on top

After harrowing flying accident, local highliner steps back out with renewed mission
 

September 11, 2025
New order

Rule change for Land and Water Conservation Fund raises alarms

September 4, 2025
Armed with knowledge

Local community organizers work to ensure immigrant neighbors know their rights