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...

May 11, 2023
Digs for dirt bags

New hostel offers hikers, skiers and other frugal fun hogs place to hang their hats

May 4, 2023
Saving the cemetery

Proposed apartments spur efforts to preserve historical burial grounds

May 4, 2023
Rico reprieve

Small mountain hamlet to remain resort-free, for now