Durango becoming Colorado’s first “Green Power Community” because of its collective commitment to buy energy from renewable sources


La Plata County holding Wildcat Mining’s feet to the fire and causing the California company to temporarily withdraw its application to mine and mill in La Plata Canyon

Durango’s streets, roads and sidewalks finally melting out and returning to a semblance of navigability

Colorado Gov. Bill Ritter bending to pressure from Republicans and announcing this week that he will not seek a second term

Durangoans who cite the current cold temperatures and barely above-average snowfalls in an attempt to refute global warming

Colorado’s minimum wage actually dropping slightly in 2010, an unintended consequence of tying the wage to inflation

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