The City of Durango exploring Zero Waste principles and going after $2 million in grant funding to upgrade the Recycling Center


Dene Kay Thomas, Fort Lewis’ new president, taking her post this week and bringing hopes for higher enrollment, better funding and improved education with her

The Durango City Council enacting a wildlife ordinance and putting teeth into the effort to improve local Bear Smarts

Extremely dry conditions forcing La Plata County to enact fire restrictions this week for areas south of U.S. Hwy 160

Well-intentioned but poorly informed Durangoans who have been piloting their motorized scooters down the Animas River Trail

American taxpayers getting dinged $441,961 in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds to build a fence around Lake Nighthorse

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