A federal appeals court overturning a Bush administration rule barring states and local governments from requiring more air pollution monitoring

The Durango School District undertaking a $35,000 Safe Routes to School push to encourage walking and biking to class
The Durango Transit Center, a soon-to-be hub for public transit in La Plata County, breaking ground
Evidence that La Plata County could be the Environmental Protection Agency’s next air pollution non-attainment area
The controversial Roan Plateau drilling auction netting only $57 million for Colorado coffers, a mere 6 percent of what had been promised
The start of classes at Durango High School bringing 8 a.m. gridlock back to North Main Avenue