The week’s move by the EPA to enact pollution standards for new power plants, helping to curb carbon emissions for America’s dirtiest industry, which ironically enough has not been subject to carbon limits up until now
Krogers and Safeway supermarket chains announcing plans to do away with meat products containing the dreaded pink slime
Signs that the stalled San Juan Wilderness Act is again making headway in helping to preserve more than 60,000 acres of scenic land and habitat in Southwest Colorado
An unusually dry, hot and dusty March leading to record-breaking temperatures across the state and decimating the San Juan snowpack to a mere 69 percent of average
 

The Navajo Nations’ recently announced plans to developone of the last untouched parts of the Grand Canyon, the East Rim, with a 27-mile paved road, a resort and aerial tram
 
An early start to wildfire season with the 7-square mile Lower North Fork Fire, near Conifer, which has already claimed 23 homes and two lives
 

 

In this week's issue...

December 18, 2025
Let it snow

Although ski areas across the West have taken a hit, there’s still hope 

December 18, 2025
Look, but don't take

Lessons in pottery theft – and remorse – from SW Colorado

December 11, 2025
Big plans

Whole Foods, 270 apartments could be coming to Durango Mall parcel