May 29, 2026 | Look West Newsletter
A proposed management change for the Maroon Bells Scenic Area, located in the White River National Forest outside Aspen, Colorado, is putting public access to the popular hiking destination in jeopardy, particularly for less affluent visitors. Earlier this month,... 
May 27, 2026 | Westwise Blog
Higher fees could turn one of Colorado’s most visited public lands into a place only some people can afford The Maroon Bells Scenic Area, located outside Aspen, Colorado, is one of the most photographed mountain landscapes in North America and an iconic symbol of the... 
Feb 2, 2026 | Look West Newsletter
The owners of Craig Unit 1, a Colorado coal-fired plant, formally objected to the Trump administration’s plans to keep the plant open in a 38-page petition to the U.S. Department of Energy last Thursday. Tri-State Generation and Platte River Power Authority... 
Oct 28, 2025 | Look West Newsletter
Colorado has long lagged behind other Western states when it comes to protecting public stream access for recreation. After decades of lawsuits and legal opinions, the Colorado Sun reports that recreation advocates are working towards a legislative solution that could... 
Jul 14, 2025 | Look West Newsletter
Two rapidly growing wildfires near the Grand Canyon’s North Rim are currently burning uncontained. The fires prompted the closure and evacuation of the North Rim and destroyed the historic Grand Canyon Lodge, among other structures. The Grand Canyon Lodge was...