John Salazar’s San Juan Mountains Wilderness Bill striking a perfect balance and moving pristine lands toward permanent protection


New Durango High School football coach Greg Wyatt leading the Demons to an 8-0 undefeated season  

Rock bottom prices for natural gas prompting electric utilities all over the county to make the switch from coal to coal-bed methane

Hunting season’s return leading to yet another illegally slain lynx in the mountains around Silverton

October marking yet another deadliest month for U.S. soldiers in Afghanistan in a futile war with no end or hope in sight

Evidence that tens of thousands of Americans cheated in order to take advantage of the $8,000 first-time home buyer tax credit

In this week's issue...

September 11, 2025
Back on top

After harrowing flying accident, local highliner steps back out with renewed mission
 

September 11, 2025
New order

Rule change for Land and Water Conservation Fund raises alarms

September 4, 2025
Armed with knowledge

Local community organizers work to ensure immigrant neighbors know their rights