Durangoans turning out in force for the Diapering Durango drive, which collected more than 8,500 diapers and 6,000 wipes for needy local parents and babies


The U.S. House passing the DREAM Act last week, which would give immigrant students a pathway to citizenship if it survives the Senate

The Navajo Nation receiving $14.5 million from a chemical company’s bankruptcy settlement to address contamination at dozens of uranium mine sites on the reservation

Colorado House Representative-elect J. Paul Brown, a known climate change skeptic, earning a berth on the House Health and Environment Committee

The Forest Service caving to developer Tom Chapman and closing public access to three of Telluride’s backcountry gates

The loss of Richard Holbrooke, Obama’s envoy to Afghanistan, America’s diplomatic heavyweight and a part-time resident of Southwest Colorado

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