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

In this week's issue...

January 25, 2024
Bagging it

State plastic bag ban is in full effect, but enforcement varies

January 26, 2024
Paper chase

The Sneer is back – and no we’re not talking about Billy Idol’s comeback tour.

January 11, 2024
High and dry

New state climate report projects continued warming, declining streamflows