The May 9 return of the Durango Farmers Market boosting La Plata County agriculture and enhancing local menus


The reopening of schools, decline of infections and gradual end to the swine flu mania gripping the U.S.

Record attendance at the year’s Electronics Recycling Day, keeping heavy metals and toxins out of the local landfill

LPEA’s attempt to steer the local dialogue on the American Clean Energy & Security Act away from clean energy and toward cheap electricity

A private facility near Salt Lake City voluntarily accepting millions of cubic feet of radioactive waste that are often shipped through the Four Corners

Snowpack in the San Juan Mountains dwindling to 60 percent of average, and Durango facing the possibility of another drought summer

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