World Book Night putting 780 books into the hands of Durangoans, everywhere from the skate park to El Rancho to the county jail

The National Weather Service declaring an official end to the latest La Niña, bringing a ray of hope and relief to parts of Colorado and several southern states, which have endured two years of extreme drought
 

Signs pointing toward an FDA approval of the first AIDs prevention drug, which would safeguard against contracting HIV

Tuesday night’s death of Colorado’s Civil Unions bill in the House, when time ran out on the session due to stall tactics and a 2-hour late-night recess by Republicans in opposition
 

Newly (re)elected Russian President Vladimir Putin’s recent saber-rattling over U.S. missile defense systems in Europe harkening back to shades of the Cold War

 
The Ignacio School District dropping the ball on the background check for suspended High School Principal Gary Witherspoon, who was later found to have a lengthy criminal record
 

In this week's issue...

September 11, 2025
Back on top

After harrowing flying accident, local highliner steps back out with renewed mission
 

September 11, 2025
New order

Rule change for Land and Water Conservation Fund raises alarms

September 4, 2025
Armed with knowledge

Local community organizers work to ensure immigrant neighbors know their rights