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Living to tell
Living to tell
As avi deaths mount, revisiting one survivor's harrowing tale
By Stina Sieg / Colorado Public Radio
02/15/2024
A trail to somewhere
A trail to somewhere
Grassroots effort launched to build Durango-to-Hermosa trail
By Jonathan Romeo
02/15/2024
Turf wars
Turf wars
Bill limiting nonfunctional, non-native turf clears Colorado Senate
By Allen Best / Big Pivots
02/08/2024
Keeping watch on Kane Creek
Keeping watch on Kane Creek
Beloved Moab area slated for luxury resort and condos
By Jennaye Derge
02/08/2024
Paper chase
Paper chase
The Sneer is back – and no we're not talking about Billy Idol's comeback tour.
By Missy Votel
01/25/2024
Bagging it
Bagging it
State plastic bag ban is in full effect, but enforcement varies
By Paolo Zialcita / Colorado Public Radio
01/25/2024
High and dry
High and dry
New state climate report projects continued warming, declining streamflows
By Heather Sackett / Aspen Journalism
01/11/2024
Rest in peace
Rest in peace
What's with all the closed rest areas on Colorado highways?
By Nathaniel Minor / Colorado Public Radio
01/04/2024
Stalling out
Stalling out
What to make of LPEA's claim of Tri-State being 'sneaky and underhanded?'
By Allen Best / Big Pivots
01/04/2024
Quitters never win
Quitters never win
A cautionary tale of trying to kick the caffeine habit
By Jennaye Derge
12/28/2023
Scrubbing Kit Carson
Scrubbing Kit Carson
When it comes to removing controversial figure from place names, it's complicated 
By Allen Best / Big Pivots
12/28/2023
Sketches of Spain
Sketches of Spain
The Boathouse on Grand draws upon local, international influences
By Missy Votel
12/21/2023
Grapes of wrath?
Grapes of wrath?
Local liquor stores take a hit with wine sales but remain optimistic
By Missy Votel
12/14/2023
Making the rounds
Making the rounds
Looking for a way to leave your permanent mark on Durango? Now's your chance ...
By Missy Votel
12/07/2023
Pay to play
Pay to play
Pickleball, trails and ski hill top City's 2024 fun (and not so fun) budget
By Jonathan Romeo
12/07/2023
The green team
The green team
Program makes it easier for local businesses to become sustainable
By Kathleen O'Connor
11/30/2023
Worth the wait
Worth the wait
Ski season starts small, but experts hint at big finish
By Tracy Chamberlin
11/23/2023
The Eagle has landed
The Eagle has landed
'Weird. And funny' Groth stages final installment in Scout saga
By Missy Votel
11/23/2023
Not ready to break ground
Not ready to break ground
Early findings show promising results, yet mining in La Plata Canyon a way off
By Jonathan Romeo
11/16/2023
Over the moon
Over the moon
Teacher-turned-artist works with musical hero on new children's book
By Missy Votel
11/09/2023