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...

June 4, 2026
Tougher on trash

As human-bear conflicts rise, new state law targets ‘knowingly’ allowing attractants

June 4, 2026
Redefining the business of art

Colorado’s new A Corp model helps creatives retain control while attracting investment
 

May 28, 2026
Quick 'n' Dirty

Help for the Demon Bridge, Highway 550 N closure, and fire mitigation falls off