The Mr. Smylie Bike Project providing environmentally friendly transportation to the less fortunate


A wet spring greening up La Plata County and San Juan Public Lands

An already bustling summer tourism season boosting local coffers and keeping downtown vibrant

Mounting evidence that Colorado’s energy boom is damaging other, longer-term segments of the state’s economy

The annual return of the Durango sidewalk and asphalt watering season  

A planned U.S. missile shield in Eastern Europe reigniting the Cold War and creating tension with Russia

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