The City of Durango securing some additional space for Chapman Hill to satisfy current and future growth at the in-town recreational compound
Continued monsoons giving local reservoirs and residents a break from the garden hose
 
NOAA recent ocean mission, which removed 50 metric tons of marine debris from the South Pacific, which posed a threat to sea animals as well as the rest of the ecosystem

Saying goodbye to Durango’s unofficial poet laureate and longtime voice of local arts and entertainment for the Durango Herald, Charlie Langdon
 


The U.S. Senate filibuster that blocked debate of the DISCLOSE Act, a proposal that would bring transparency to secretive political organizations created in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court’s Citizens United decision
 
The biggest drought since 1956 gripping the U.S., with 55 percent of the country in a moderate to extreme drought, according to data from NOAA
 

In this week's issue...

June 4, 2026
Tougher on trash

As human-bear conflicts rise, new state law targets ‘knowingly’ allowing attractants

June 4, 2026
Redefining the business of art

Colorado’s new A Corp model helps creatives retain control while attracting investment
 

May 28, 2026
Quick 'n' Dirty

Help for the Demon Bridge, Highway 550 N closure, and fire mitigation falls off