A busy and bustling Iron Horse Weekend, bringing an influx of visitors to town and boosting propects for a good summer season

The safe return of a lost trail runner after a harrowing and cold night spent on Missionary Ridge

The City of Los Angeles enacting a ban on single-use plastic bags at supermarkets, making it the largest city to do so
 

The start of what could be an active fire season, with fires breaking out near Pagosa and Gateway, and larger fires burning unchecked in Arizona and New Mexico
 

Radioactive tuna found off the coast of California, proving the aftereffects of Fukushima continue to be felt halfway across the globe

 
Drought and ongoing war contributing to another devastating famine in Africa, with 1 million children younger than 5 facing starvation
 

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