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...

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