Purgatory opening the season with a powder day and cracking open extra terrain for local skiers


The City of Durango getting recreational water rights on the Animas River even though they are junior to upstream users

La Niña showing the Southwest her soft side with another big bump of moisture forecast for this weekend

The Farmington Electric Utility considering buying into the Desert Rock Power Plant as its best option for the future

Durango Mountain Resort just barely making the grade with the recent release of the Ski Area Environmental Scorecard

Last week’s tragic drowning at Trimble Hot Springs being picked up by the wire and broadcast as nationwide news

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