When Old Man Winter comes a knockin’ at your door, it’s best to embrace the crusty old feller with a hot drink and a positive mental attitude. Whether you like it or not, he’ll be setting up shop and won’t be leaving any time soon. And with any luck, there’ll be a decent snowpack to show for it. Here’s a candid look at the first signs of what we hope will shape up to be a long, healthy visit.
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- Forest Bello lays down a warm blanket of straw over the Environmental Center’s demonstration garden at Fort Lewis College.
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- A snowmobile catches some early morning rays at Durango Mountain Resort.
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- Feathery hoar frost grows on a willow branch near Cascade.
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- The sole chairlift at Ski Hesperus awaits...
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