La Plata County’s first legal civil union last week, paving the way for more same-sex couples to follow suit without fear of persecution
 

An unprecedented week of May rain, bringing welcome relief to parched yards and trails, and a bonus to the mountain snowpack

The San Juan National Forest taking steps to stem abuse and overuse in the Weminuche, Colorado’s largest contiguous span of wilderness
 

Earth Day 2013 coinciding with an unprecedented high of 400 ppm of CO2 in the atmosphere
 

The Animas Valley Mall parking lot shooting sparking fears of a gang war in Farmington
 

 
 
The death toll from Bangladesh’s garment factory collapse, the worst industrial disaster in the country’s history, topping 800

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