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The article focuses on the research work of biologist Cristina Eisenberg and colleagues on gray wolves that are finding home in Colorado. They found scats on the area and believed in the presence of adult wolves in the area. They observed separate signs of wolf activity within the seven-month period of their research and they believed that, basing on their observations, the animals were not just passerby in the area. It notes that wild wolves do not live in Colorado but wolf sightings and the death of wolves suggest that the species have come to settle in the region because it offers both habitat and prey. Gray wolves that arrived in Colorado are considered endangered species and they are under the management of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

The article focuses on the photographs taken by Kasia Broussalian of the University of Colorado on the people along the Colorado River in Colorado. Inspired by an environmental policy class, Broussalian took pictures of some people who depend on the river for their living. Together with photographer Brian Frank and Jasmin Lopez, the team worked their way along the course through the area, knocking on doors, engaging in conversations, and following one lead to the next. They also explore the depths of the Hoover Dam with engineer Randy Donnanemma.

The article presents findings of Tom Painter, a researcher at the National Snow and Ice Data Center in Boulder, Colorado, related to snow and dust from the snow covered slopes of the San Juan Mountains in Colorado and New Mexico. In his previous researches, Painter found that if dust deposits in the mountains increase due to any reason, than the snowmelt will happen faster and will finish sooner, leading to a bigger and earlier peak flows in streams and rivers. While conducting his research on dust and snow, Painter observed that although to a casual observer the snow looks white, but on a closer inspection one would find that it is covered with streaks of red and pink dust. He further found that most dust in the San Juans comes from northern Arizona, and that there is a hint that things have changed in the past 100 to 150 years, with dust deposits appearing to have increased significantly. According to the researchers, if the dust events would continue to increase, then the mountain snow will melt earlier in the spring, and the summer droughts that may ensue could lead to more dust, further eroding the mountains' ability to store water.

An essay is presented on the speculation of a buried treasure, owned by George Crawford, under the asphalt parking lot in Grand Junction, Colorado. It explores the excavation conducted by David Bailey, director of the Western Investigations Team at the Museum of Western Colorado, in the parking lot which aims to address the myth concerning the hidden treasure. It also focuses on the failure of the investigation team to gather any trove.

Reports that chemical compounds found in Colorado's streams and groundwater pollute Western water, based on a study conducted by researchers of U.S. Geological Survey's Colorado office in January 2005. Pesticides and other chemical compounds found in streams and wells; Findings of studies of low levels of pharmaceuticals and personal care products; Effects of chemicals on the environment.

Provides information on the improvements and expansion of the Telluride regional airport in Colorado. Description of the airport; Precautionary measures on weight restrictions and runway; Role of the federal airport improvement program of the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration in the project.

Reports on the plan of biotechnology companies to introduce pharmaceutical crops in Colorado. Background on the production of genetically engineered food crops in the state; Information on pharmaceutical crops; Concerns over the environmental and health risks posed by biopharming.

Presents an article on working as a volunteer at a Catholic church in the town of Delta in Colorado. Challenges in the distribution of the matricula, a personal identification card, issued by the Mexican Foreign Ministry to Mexicans in the U.S.; Requirements in applying for the card; Benefits of the card to Mexicans in the country; Concerns of Colorado-based conservationists regarding the card.

Presents updates related to environmentalism in the Western States as of March 12, 2001. Overview of the book 'True Tales From Another Mexico,' by Sam Quinones; Pastoral letter about the Columbia River; Information on the Boulder Area Sustainability Information Network Web site.

Presents updates on environmental-related issues in the Western States as of March 12, 2001. Study on the population status of the Sonoran pronghorn antelope; Refusal to the proposed coal-burning cement plant in Pueblo, Colorado; Attitude of voters towards statewide growth-control initiatives.

Discusses the fire that struck the Mesa Verde National Park in Colorado on August 4, 2002. Details on the fire incident; Estimated acres worth of fire damage that Ute Mountain Ute Tribal Park, which borders the national park, sustained; Comments from Mesa Verde Superintendent Larry Weise about the park.