The Iron Horse Bicycle Classic once again turning over U.S. Hwy. 550 exclusively to bicycles for a few hours this Saturday


La Plata Electric Association voting to lower the cost of green power by 75 percent and spread local renewable energy use

The City of Durango and Carvers installing Durango’s first official “on-street” bike parking this week

Wildfire season returning to the region with the 3,000-acre Beaver Fire burning in nearby San Miguel County

Evidence that the national housing slump is far from over and that a “double-dip” in sales volume and prices could be around the bend

High winds and dust storms continuing to hammer the San Juan Mountains and erase what little snowpack remains in the region

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