This Week's Sign of the Apocalypse


Seems USA Today got a little higher than expected on a map of the country that shares the paper’s name. In a story about pot being smuggled out of Colorado to other Western states, the accompanying infographic put the Colorado square in the Wyoming hole. Although the error was quickly spotted – and skewered on social media – and fixed, we’re not sure what’s worse: that mapmakers don’t know where Colorado is, or that a map to show everyone else where it is (or isn’t) was needed in the first place.

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