Reform of the hardrock mining industry that is 137 years overdue beginning to work its way through Washington, D.C.


The addition of a much-needed City of Durango trash can at the Horse Gulch trailhead

The return of a strong El Niño to Pacific Ocean waters offering prospects of a big 2009-10 winter in Southwest Colorado


Four-wheelers steadily destroying a large section of the Cascade Creek trail with no apparent response from the U.S. Forest Service

La Plata County Commissioners and Gov. Bill Ritter opting to not support legislation that would regulate the chemicals used in oil and gas drilling

The War in Afghanistan spiraling out of control with the U.S. troop death toll hitting its highest point in eight years

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