This Week's Sign of the Downfall of Civilization


Attention slackers: It’s time to roll up those sleeves and get those hands dirty. Frito-Lay has announced a nationwide search for five new unusually shaped Cheetos to be added to its online Cheetos Museum. (Current inductees include a “chiraffe,” “cheese-sea horse” and orange lobster.) The five winners will be awarded $10,000 each, with the grand prize winner taking home an extra $50,000. Not bad for a day of couch surfing.

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