Bottoms Up

Well, it’s safe to assume that we’ll be enjoying a white holiday this year. Wrapping up 2012 just wouldn’t seem right without a healthy blanket of snow. However you and yours choose to celebrate this much-celebrated season of giving, we hope you travel safe, laugh lots, eat plenty and thoroughly enjoy the company of friends and family. Here’s a gander at some lively, around town cheer..
  • Day in the Life
    Durango’s barbershoppers’ annual Christmas show drew a healthy crowd at the Main Mall on Tuesday evening.
  • Day in the Life
    Holiday lights shimmer from beneath freshly fallen snow.
  • Day in the Life
    A rather large Santa greets visitors to the “North Pole.”
  • Day in the Life
    The lights of Durango illuminate a nighttime sky.
  • Day in the Life
    The world famous Buckley Park holiday tree in full regalia.

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