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...

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