John and Ken Salazar taking strong stands against the Desert Rock Power Plant and securing additional time for public comment

Durango residents who are coughing up an extra $6 per month to take advantage of the city’s offer of bear proof trash cans
The combination of the end-of-summer and increasing numbers of bike commuters and mass transit riders steadily winding down high traffic season
The growth in accidents and resource damage associated with motorized recreation in the San Juan Mountains
Individuals and businesses taking “Ask the Diver” too seriously, as evidenced by a local watering hole recently banning a diver from entry
The slip-up by Qwest and Verizon sending much of the Durango area into a telecommunications blackout last Monday