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...

June 4, 2026
Tougher on trash

As human-bear conflicts rise, new state law targets ‘knowingly’ allowing attractants

June 4, 2026
Redefining the business of art

Colorado’s new A Corp model helps creatives retain control while attracting investment
 

May 28, 2026
Quick 'n' Dirty

Help for the Demon Bridge, Highway 550 N closure, and fire mitigation falls off