The much-awaited and triumphant return of winter, bringing more than a foot of snow to the mountains, with more in the forecast

ednesday’s rejection by President Obama of the Keystone pipeline project, a 1,700-mile pipeline that would take carbon emissions in the wrong direction and could contaminate the extensive Ogallala aquifer
 


The happy news of a safe recovery of a 66-year-old snowshoer, who spent two days on Mount Rainier and burned his own money to stay alive


The untimely and tragic deaths in Telluride over the weekend of a beloved local personality and of a revered climbing legend

The apparent short-term memory loss of winter-driving skills by some local drivers, who caused accidents on local roadways, including a four-car pile-up on Highway 550 near Tamarron on Monday

 

 

In this week's issue...

June 4, 2026
Tougher on trash

As human-bear conflicts rise, new state law targets ‘knowingly’ allowing attractants

June 4, 2026
Redefining the business of art

Colorado’s new A Corp model helps creatives retain control while attracting investment
 

May 28, 2026
Quick 'n' Dirty

Help for the Demon Bridge, Highway 550 N closure, and fire mitigation falls off