Good news from Atmos as we head into winter that natural gas rates will not be increasing as in years past, but instead will take a slight dip

Hopeful signs of recovery in a British hospital for Pakistani girl Malala Yousufzai, who was brutally shot in the head by the Taliban for advocating for girls’ educational freedom

New signs of recovery in the U.S. housing market, with new home starts in September reaching their highest level since 2008


Drought continuing its grip on Southwest Colorado, with last week’s fizzled storm resulting in little moisture and several new fires near Missionary Ridge and Vallecito Reservoir reaching its lowest levels since 2003
 

The scourge of Western society continuing to skyrocket, with two-thirds of American adults now overweight or obese

 
The vandals who invaded the Elks Lodge over the weekend, doing thousands of dollars in damage while a charity ball was going on downstairs
 

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