Indications that the cap on the spewing BP well has finally managed to stem the flow of oil into the Gulf after several torturous weeks


Durango riders walloping the competition at last weekend’s U.S. Mountain Bike Nationals in SolVista. bringin home 15 championship medals

Visible signs of progress and hope on the Florida Road construction project

Ticket hoarding of La Plata County Fair Demolition Derby tickets at sales outlets on Wednesday and blatant plans by some to scalp what they don’t use

The continued nightly lighting of backyard fireworks displays despite that July 4th is long over

Irresponsible pet owners who allow their dogs to run amok on the river trail, causing bodily and personal harm to others

In this week's issue...

May 14, 2026
The quad squad

Adult skate nights, DJs and a passionate crew fuel local roller skating renaissance
 

May 14, 2026
Recharging the EV market

High gas prices, revamped incentives aimed at rural drivers may help accelerate sales 

May 14, 2026
Just how bad was it?

Warm temps, weak snowpack drive second-largest skier drop in industry history