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| Signs of a rebounding local economy, with several new businesses opening downtown, a lively housing market and fewer “for rent” signs on Main |
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| The Colorado Legislature passing new standards for sex education in public schools that will open the door to teaching about homosexuality | |
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| State lawmakers putting their money where their mouth is in the wake of last summer’s deadly Aurora shooting with passage of HB1229, which requires background checks on all gun sales |
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| The ongoing problem of violence in Durango’s night scene, with reports of unprovoked attacks and jumpings after hours |
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A disturbingly early start to the state wildfire season, with Fort Collins’ Galena Fire, which burned more than 1,300 acres as of press time |
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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