The City of Durango and Colorado Departments of Transportation working together on a new crosswalk to allow pedestrians a safe and less-harrowing passage across Camino del Rio

Passage of the women’s prevention health package that will include free birth control, the most commonly prescribed drug for women

Congress agreeing to a debt deal, avoiding an ugly default and shaking up already wary world financial markets

News that another radiation leak has been discovered at the tsunami-damaged Fukishima nuclear plant in Japan

Reports this week that consumer spending was down in June, fueling fears that the country is headed for a double-dip recession



The debt crisis being far from over, with the creation of a “Super Congress” to  slash another $1.2 trillion from the budget
 

 

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