The Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge continuing to go above and beyond in its efforts to cut train pollution in downtown Durango


A federal investigation dropping charges of alleged corruption against New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson

Obama’s EPA coming to the rescue of local lungs and asking the Four Corners Power Plant and Navajo Generating Station to reduce their nitrous oxide emissions

Red McCombs scrambling to keep the Village at Wolf Creek alive with suggestions of a land exchange with the Forest Service

Smoke from California and Utah fires mixing with a high pressure system and bringing heavy haze into the region

New Belgium Brewing’s Tour de Fat giving Durango a pass next week, largely because of downtown venue issues

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