The long-awaited approval of the health-care overhaul and the promise of improved access to affordable health care for the middle and lower classes, small businesses and 32 million uninsured Americans


Colorado Gov. Bill Ritter signing the highest renewable-energy mandate in the Rocky Mountains – a 30 percent requirement for utilities – into law on Monday

The Fort Lewis College women’s basketball team playing to the top of the nation and earning a berth in the Final Four as of press time

Colorado Attorney General John Suthers joining the multi-state, sour grapes lawsuit challenging the recently enacted health-care bill.

Paid commercial advertising for items like laundry detergent and diamonds landing on Durango’s silver screens in place of previews.

Colorado legislators dealing K-12 schools a blow with a $260 million cut that opponents are arguing is unconstitutional

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