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...

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