Bottoms Up

Since many of us have been complaining about the alarmingly dry and warm weather, (actually the warmest year in recorded history), we thought we’d fill the winter void with some tantalizing imagery from this exact week, two years prior. Now, it may be a bit disturbing to view folks frollicking about in a winter wonderland, but keep in mind, winter is a long season, and perhaps, just maybe, this could be you, in nothing more than a few short weeks...
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    Friends enjoy a hot drink after cross county skiing.
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    Blowing snow after a healthy mid-December dump.
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    Unbroken cords at the Nordic Center.
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    Skating beneath classic Durango vistas at the Hillcest Golf Course.
  • Day in the Life
    Shoveling the roof: everyone’s favorite snow day activity.

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