The much-awaited and triumphant return of winter, bringing more than a foot of snow to the mountains, with more in the forecast
ednesday’s rejection by President Obama of the Keystone pipeline project, a 1,700-mile pipeline that would take carbon emissions in the wrong direction and could contaminate the extensive Ogallala aquifer
 


The happy news of a safe recovery of a 66-year-old snowshoer, who spent two days on Mount Rainier and burned his own money to stay alive
The untimely and tragic deaths in Telluride over the weekend of a beloved local personality and of a revered climbing legend
The apparent short-term memory loss of winter-driving skills by some local drivers, who caused accidents on local roadways, including a four-car pile-up on Highway 550 near Tamarron on Monday
 

 

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