Hundreds of locals, from all walks of life, turning out in full force for this week’s Bike to Work Day
 
 
 
Wednesday’s landmark Supreme Court ruling, 5-4, that the Defense of Marriage Act is unconstitutional, paving the way for equal rights for all Americans regardless of who they love
 
 
 
Obama making good on his promise to address the effects of human-caused climate change with a plan to curb emissions from power plants and boost renewable energy and efficiency standards
 
 

The West Fork Fires eclipsing the size of 2002’s Missionary Ridge Fire by more than 10,000 acres thus far
 
 

News from the International Energy Agency this week that the world’s energy-related carbon dioxide emissions rose 1.4 percent in 2012, to a record high of 31.6 billion tons
 

 
 
   
The nontriumphant return of Twinkies to store shelves, despite the fact that most Americans, even those with a nostalgic fondness for Hostess, could live just fine without them

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