A busy and bustling Iron Horse Weekend, bringing an influx of visitors to town and boosting propects for a good summer season

The safe return of a lost trail runner after a harrowing and cold night spent on Missionary Ridge

The City of Los Angeles enacting a ban on single-use plastic bags at supermarkets, making it the largest city to do so
 

The start of what could be an active fire season, with fires breaking out near Pagosa and Gateway, and larger fires burning unchecked in Arizona and New Mexico
 

Radioactive tuna found off the coast of California, proving the aftereffects of Fukushima continue to be felt halfway across the globe

 
Drought and ongoing war contributing to another devastating famine in Africa, with 1 million children younger than 5 facing starvation
 

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