A cooperative, local effort securing more than $1 million to enhance alternative energy in Durango and La Plata County


U.S. Reps. John Salazar and Diana DeGette attempting to regulate the chemical stew used in natural gas drilling

Durango Natural Foods introducing an alternative transportation incentive program, the “Car Free Card”  

Falling energy prices and lower costs at the pump threatening stall progress on the conservation and alternative energy fronts

Dirt bikes and motorized recreation making more frequent (and illegal) appearances inside the Durango Mountain Park

The widely heralded national Bike Commuter Tax Benefit offering only $20 a month to those who pedal to work

In this week's issue...

May 15, 2025
End of the trail

Despite tariff pause, Colorado bike company can’t hang on through supply chain chaos

May 8, 2025
Shared pain

Dismal trend highlights need to cut usage in Upper Basin, too

April 24, 2025
A tale of two bills

Nuclear gets all the hype, but optimizing infrastructure will have bigger impact