Welcome rains putting a big damper, for now, on fire restrictions and extreme wildfire danger in Southwest Colorad  
 
Pope Francis publicly signaling openness to the idea of gay priests earlier this week

 
 
 
Sequestration fears having yet to materialize, with the U.S. economy growing a surprising 1.7 percent in the second quarter of 2013  

Frontier Airlines announcing they will cut winter and shoulder season flights to Durango, putting us once again at the mercy of United’s price gouging and bad service
 
 

The current state of nimbyism threatening the future of Oxbow Park and a much-needed alternative public river access

 
 
   
The recent unsolicited anti-abortion propaganda that found its way into every mailbox in Durango

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