Thumbin' It

  • Irwin the kangaroo was on the lam again Monday morning in downtown Durango. Fortunately, officers corralled him before anything bad could happen. We would be lying if we said we weren't a little sad that we didn't get to see him.
  • After some touch-and-go weather this month, the forecast is looking clear, sunny and warm for this weekend's 54th annual Iron Horse Bicycle Classic. Ride like the wind!
  • So, in a complete reversal on evil carbs, researchers now say that rice, pasta and potatoes are actually good for you, given you refrigerate them for several hours before eating. Just wondering – does the same apply to beer?
  • Experts say Medicaid cuts proposed in Trump's "big, beautiful bill" would have devastating effects on the mental health system in La Plata County, where the suicide rate is 30% higher than the Colorado average, which is 36% higher than the national average. Sounds like a big, dumb bill.
  • Seems Durango is not immune to the ugly deportation saga playing out across the country, with ICE officials making a surprise raid at a local business last week and detaining five workers
  • It's barely Memorial Day, and officials are already sounding the alarm about conserving water this summer. So maybe skip watering the lawn a few days and partner up for a shower.