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...

May 14, 2026
The quad squad

Adult skate nights, DJs and a passionate crew fuel local roller skating renaissance
 

May 14, 2026
Recharging the EV market

High gas prices, revamped incentives aimed at rural drivers may help accelerate sales 

May 14, 2026
Just how bad was it?

Warm temps, weak snowpack drive second-largest skier drop in industry history