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...

June 4, 2026
Tougher on trash

As human-bear conflicts rise, new state law targets ‘knowingly’ allowing attractants

June 4, 2026
Redefining the business of art

Colorado’s new A Corp model helps creatives retain control while attracting investment
 

May 28, 2026
Quick 'n' Dirty

Help for the Demon Bridge, Highway 550 N closure, and fire mitigation falls off