Early signs of El Niño’s return and a strong Southwest Colorado winter


Hunting outfitters and advocates stepping up to the plate and challenging rampant oil and gas development

Traffic and congestion mellowing through downtown Durango and returning to pre-summer levels

This week’s early freeze zapping local crops and short-changing area growers

The vandals who are ripping plants and flowers out of the barrels lining downtown Durango

Bush’s approval rating rebounding to 44 percent courtesy of falling gasoline prices

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