In this week's issue...

September 21, 2018

The other 99 percent

When Chuck Collins, an heir to the Oscar Mayer fortune, was 26, he gave it all away. Half a million dollars to be exact.

September 20, 2018

Putting down roots

The first – and last – thing you notice are the smiles. Not because it’s recess, but because the students are happy to be in the classroom.

September 19, 2018

Help is hard to find

The signs are scattered along Main Avenue in downtown Durango, calling out for “Help Wanted” or “Now Hiring” – and those are just the few advertising in the front window. Businesses across La Plata County are looking to hire, but these days it’s not easy finding any takers.