The snow gods smiling on Purgatory last Friday, delivering 11 inches of fresh snow and making it the gold medal powder winner for the day
Durango Winter Sports Foundation and Second Ave. Sports for coming together to make a free and fun day of skiing at Chapman last Monday
More signs of recovery for the local real estate market in 2012, with sales activity showing an uptick over 2011’s rock-bottom levels 

The recent record-breaking cold temperatures, wreaking havoc on cars, water pipes and outdoor activities throughout southwest Colorado
 

Last Saturday’s heart-wrenching double-overtime loss by the Denver Broncos, leaving Broncos maniacs everywhere dejected and crying in their orange beers
 
Insurance giant AIG filing a lawsuit against the federal government over its financial bail out, claiming the interest rate on the payback is too high