The City of Durango and La Plata County launching battery recycling and keeping the toxic cylinders out of the landfill


Another large storm lining up to hit Southwest Colorado, adding to an already strong 2006-07 winter season

Coloradoans enjoying a higher minimum wage as Democrats push a much-needed national increase through Congress

The fact that the number of Colorado oil and gas drilling permits doubled between 2004 and 2006

George W. Bush proposing 20,000 new troops as his way of rethinking the strategy for the War in Iraq

The impending March 31 closure of Valley-Wide Health Systems,a leaving up to 12,000 local residents without health care

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