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

In this week's issue...

January 25, 2024
Bagging it

State plastic bag ban is in full effect, but enforcement varies

January 26, 2024
Paper chase

The Sneer is back – and no we’re not talking about Billy Idol’s comeback tour.

January 11, 2024
High and dry

New state climate report projects continued warming, declining streamflows