The Environmental Protection Agency proposing new pollution standards that could dramatically improve the local airshed


The San Juan Trailriders getting in and cutting out deadfall on the Colorado Trail, Hermosa Creek, Jones Creek, Dutch Creek, Pinkerton-Flagstaff and other local trails

The Department of Energy awarding $98.4 million for the clean-up of 16 million tons of radioactive tailings north of Moab

Unusually high amounts of crime, theft and violence hammering the Durango area during recent weeks

Businesses and workers all over town that are already displaying crotchety behavior and a general lack of customer service

The ongoing hot and dry spell with no foreseeable rain in the forecast

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