Hemp farming coming to SE Colorado, brightening economic hopes for the depressed area and hedging against a return of the Dust Bowl
 
 
 
Young Durango paddler Zach “Bug” Lokken taking third in last week’s U.S. Team Trials, earning a spot at the 2013 World Cup and paddling toward a possible 2016 Olympics  
 
The misguided and distracting effort to recall Rep. Mike McLachlan hopefully going away after failure to secure enough signatures for a vote
 
 

The Chapman Bike Park being bypassed by GOCO for the latest round of grants, putting local riders’ dreams on hold for a few more months at least
 
 

The massive tornadoes that ripped through American’s heartland, leaving an unspeakably tragic swath of death and destruction in their wake

 
 
   
The Obama Administration caving to industry pressure and releasing a watered-down version of 2012’s fracking rules

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