6 days ago · This Week's Sign of the Downfall Cover Your Nuts. Late last December, researchers from UC Davis published a study proving that Californian ground squirrels have started hunting and eating voles for the first time, which is forcing the reclassification of the formerly adorable squirrel from “granivorous” to “opportunistic omnivore.”

The Twilights draped in winter finery. In case you haven’t heard, Purg plans to open for a special early “bonus weekend” this Saturday and Sunday./

A pika peaks out from its hidey hole to see if it’s safe to come out after tourist season./ Photo by Andy High

Mano y mono. Local ripper keeps retro sport alive and proves one ski is all you need

6 days ago · The Independent Weekly Line on Durango and Beyond. Feb. 13, 2025 - Volume XXIV, No. 6. Home; News. Writers on the Range; The Pole; Top Stories

Jan 30, 2025 · Chugging away New owners roll up sleeves to spiff up iconic liquor store By Missy Votel 02/13/2025 The nuclear option Bill that would add nuclear toward state's clean energy goals picks up steam

02/13/2025 Chugging away By Missy Votel . New owners roll up sleeves to spiff up iconic liquor store . Read More 02/13/2025 The nuclear option By Allen Best / Big Pivots . Bill that would add nuclear toward state’s clean energy goals picks up steam

The San Juans feature a fresh dusting of snow after last weekend’s storms./ Photo by Alex Krebs

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04/04/2024 Ready to take flight By Missy Votel . Valkyrie Multisport Relay Race descends on Durango for second year. Read More 04/04/2024 Who turned out the lights?