The Colorado State Senate killing three Republican measures that would have reversed the state’s clean-energy policies and renewable energy mandate


The EPA finally taking the local airshed seriously and requesting an even larger reduction in emissions at the Four Corners Power Plant

La Niña showing Southwest Colorado her soft side this weekend with abundant snow forecasted for the San Juans

Wildcat Mining’s plan to expand its La Plata Canyon mining operations from 10 to 264 acres in spite of countless legal infractions and environmental transgressions

Forecasts that Obama’s new budget will lead to a record deficit of $1.65 trillion and the likelihood of high interest rates, inflation and stagnant economic growth

Oil companies embracing hydraulic fracturing, the long-standing practice of injecting a chemical stew into rock formations to open up natural gas deposits

In this week's issue...

December 18, 2025
Let it snow

Although ski areas across the West have taken a hit, there’s still hope 

December 18, 2025
Look, but don't take

Lessons in pottery theft – and remorse – from SW Colorado

December 11, 2025
Big plans

Whole Foods, 270 apartments could be coming to Durango Mall parcel