The La Plata County commissioners joining the Durango City Council and formally opposing the creation of the Desert Rock Power Plant


Fire crews eliminating threats to southwest La Plata County homes and families and successfully     containing the Bear Fire

Durango Whitewater slalom boaters dominating the Junior Olympics last week in Golden

Rafts and tubes carrying glass bottles which eventually find their way onto the banks and bottom of the Animas River or unwary boaters’ feet

The rash of loud, lewd and obnoxious drunks waking up entire neighborhoods on their 2 a.m. walks home from the bars

Doping and performance-enhancing drugs making this year’s Tour de France less attractive than “Three’s Company” reruns

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