The start of the withdrawal of U.S. forces from cities and towns in Iraq and hope for an end to the war by 2011


The La Plata County Humane Society and Junior Girl Scout Troop 2991 giving away a ton of pet food to animals in need

The Obama Administration fast-tracking solar development in the West, including a San Luis Valley solar farm, which will provide power equivalent to 10 coal-fired plants  

John Salazar breaking with party lines and voting against the climate bill, claiming it would be too hard on the oil and gas industry

The rate of adult and childhood obesity climbing to obscene highs in virtually every state except Colorado

Western Slope residents who claim that a handful of new jobs at the proposed Paradox Valley uranium mill trumping public health concerns

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