The departure of Karl Rove, George W.’s puppet-master, and the hope that some sinister White House policies will follow him


The Trails 2000 volunteers who have been working against the odds to shore up damage to singletrack from torrential rains

The Trust for Public Lands purchasing open space to keep public access to El Diente, Mt. Wilson and Wilson Peak, three of Colorado’s 14ers

The poachers who left a paralyzed elk for dead near Bondad, attracting a scavenging bear and necessitating euthanasia from the Division of Wildlife

An increasingly unstable stock market threatening to unhinge Durango’s tourist-based economy

Garbage-strewn alleys showing that people are continuing to ignore the mother of all bear seasons

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