A recent report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control finding that a large percentage of meat sold in the U.S. contains antibiotic-resistant bacteria such as salmonella and E. coli



The majority of Durango city councilors supporting a fee to curb the use and abuse of plastic bags, most of which end up in landfills, choking oceans or adorning vegetation and roadsides
 

Four decades of supporting homegrown art of all varieties, with the Durango Arts Center celebrating its 40th anniversary

Renewable energy making huge gains in the U.S., with new solar electric capacity increasing 76 percent from 2011-12 and 100 percent of new generation in March 2013 coming from solar

Gun violence marring what was meant to be a peaceful 4/20 demonstration in Denver last weekend
 

The 2012-13 backcountry ski season going down as the deadliest – and longest – in years, with six people killed along the I-70 corridor last week
 

 
 
 

In this week's issue...

June 4, 2026
Tougher on trash

As human-bear conflicts rise, new state law targets ‘knowingly’ allowing attractants

June 4, 2026
Redefining the business of art

Colorado’s new A Corp model helps creatives retain control while attracting investment
 

May 28, 2026
Quick 'n' Dirty

Help for the Demon Bridge, Highway 550 N closure, and fire mitigation falls off