The jet stream once again smiling upon Colorado, with the storm cycle bringing copious amounts of powder to the San Juans over the last several days


The EPA’s recent passage of more stringent standards for soot and other fine particulates, considered among the deadliest forms of air pollution
 

Swift reactions in the face of last week’s school shooting tragedy, with legislation addressing high-capacity magazines and mental health care as well as large retailers, including Dick’s Sporting Goods and Wal-Mart, stopping sales of certain high-caliber rifles


The annual return of winter driving amnesia, with overconfident drivers thinking four-wheel drive makes them immune to treacherous conditions
 

The slew of copycat threats and crimes in the wake of last week’s tragedy, including threats to “finish the job” at a church in Newtown, Conn., as well as a vague gun threat at Bayfield Schools

 
The sudden surge in gun hording in the aftermath of the Newtown Massacre putting even more deadly weapons into the hands of potentially dangerous or mentally unstable people
 

In this week's issue...

September 11, 2025
Back on top

After harrowing flying accident, local highliner steps back out with renewed mission
 

September 11, 2025
New order

Rule change for Land and Water Conservation Fund raises alarms

September 4, 2025
Armed with knowledge

Local community organizers work to ensure immigrant neighbors know their rights