The arrest of four FLC students in connection with a rash of thievery around Durango and the recovery of thousands of dollars in stolen goods

The home stretch of the campaign season, signaling an end to the inundation of junk mail, robo calls, pollsters, mudslinging and over-analytical pundits

Duranog DEVO putting the hammer down last weekend at the North Fruita Desert Classic, with Durango High winning the race, Animas High claiming the Colorado High School League championship and Sarah Tescher being named coach of the year

The older woman who allegedly used young children as a decoy in stealing a $2,100 sculpture from a downtown art gallery
 

Yet another assault on women’s reproductive freedom, with a report of stricter anti-abortion laws in 41 states, including extended waiting periods, mandated “counseling” and requirements that doctors provide misleading and/or false statements

 
What appears to be another week in the NHL lockout stalemate, with players and the league refusing to even agree on a time to sit down at the negotiating table and flashbacks to the hockeyless season of 2004
 

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