Durango Mountain Resort snow crews working around the clock, despite unseasonably warm and dry conditions, to eke out an opening day this Friday 

A promising new genetic breakthrough that could bring an end to multiple sclerosis and other autoimmune diseases



The silver lining to the Hostess bankruptcy: The demise of its flagship Twinkie, arguably the most digusting item in its line of “baked goods”
 

More violent crime rearing its head in Durango, with last weekend’s stabbings and arrest of a man charged with sexual assault on children
 
 

Reports that the drought shows little signs of relinquishing its grip on the West, with reservoirs bracing for a dismal winter and record-low levels come sprin

 
The continued commercialism of the holidays, with Black Friday hedging into “Gray Thursday” territory
 

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