It’s difficult to stand out among creative small batch ice creams without evoking the two names synonymous with zany-flavored pints, or the onslaught of copycats that Ben and Jerry inspired. However, ...

March is here, and that means it’s crossover time in the local sports world. The weather in La Plata County makes it hard to believe, but there are still winter sports going on. On the high school sch...

Denver never stops seeking more water for its burgeoning population. But Durango is taking a wait-and-see approach. You might call this unusual because Durango has access to a backup supply. In 2011, ...

Durango residents concerned with the conduct of federal immigration officers are taking matters into their own hands through a democratic process called a citizen’s initiative. Proponents of a No Secr...

I recently saw Troupe 1096’s production of “The Laramie Project: Ten Years Later” at Durango High School. I encourage everyone to go see it – and to hold its heaviness and its beauty in both your gut ...

The American Revolution didn’t end with the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776 – that is when the fight began. It ended in 1793, eight years later. To prevent “misconstruction ...

Durango is home to more than 12,000 trees – nearly one for every two residents. Whether that’s the right varieties, in the right amounts, in the right places is a question worth asking. This year’s th...

There is something striking – and sobering – about celebrating Peace Corps Week while, just this past Friday night, President Trump launched a war with Iran. On March 1, 1961, President John F. Kenned...