Bottoms Up

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.
  • Day in the Life
    Forest Bello lays down a warm blanket of straw over the Environmental Center’s demonstration garden at Fort Lewis College.
  • Day in the Life
    A snowmobile catches some early morning rays at Durango Mountain Resort.
  • Day in the Life
    Feathery hoar frost grows on a willow branch near Cascade.
  • Day in the Life
    The sole chairlift at Ski Hesperus awaits...

In this week's issue...

January 25, 2024
Bagging it

State plastic bag ban is in full effect, but enforcement varies

January 26, 2024
Paper chase

The Sneer is back – and no we’re not talking about Billy Idol’s comeback tour.

January 11, 2024
High and dry

New state climate report projects continued warming, declining streamflows