A solid Animas River paddling season in spite of last winter’s below average snowpack


The termination of the contract to purchase Ewing Mesa and at least another few months of a house-free Horse Gulch

A huge, unexpected influx of tourist dollars into downtown Durango

The addition of mini-McMansions on the banks of the Animas River

Yet another major uranium mine reopening in the Four Corners region and dozens of trucks hauling radioactive ore on area roads

People who leave their yard sale signs and boxes out long after the date has passed

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