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On November 5, the voters of Pitkin County, Colorado, wisely chose to keep decision making regarding operations and development of Aspen-Pitkin County Airport/Sardy Field in the hands of county commissioners rather than subject to voter approval.

The Federal Aviation Administration has moved to dismiss a city of Boulder lawsuit that was sparked by debate over whether the city should close its municipal airport.

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Emily Griffith Technical College provides intensive support for refugees to help them enter or return to their former careers.

What initially began as complaints about airport noise suddenly has become a pitched battle over saving one of Boulder’s most valuable transportation, public safety, scientific research and economic vitality resources … all in pursuit of a red herring.

Brad Walker, a longtime pilot at Jefferson County, Colorado’s Rocky Mountain Municipal Airport (KBJC; also known as “Jeffco”), has actively challenged efforts by homeowners to sue the county over noise and lead pollution associated with the airport. Most recently, he filed a request under the Colorado Open Records Act (CORA) statute (similar to the federal Freedom of Information Act) to acquire a noise study commissioned by his hometown of Superior, Colorado, which abuts the airport property. His request had been denied, based on attorney-client privilege, but Walker recently acquired a copy of the report and shared it with AVweb.

Notwithstanding the lack of detectable lead in air and surface samples taken in three Colorado communities near Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport in 2023 (findings that came to light only after pilots obtained the reports via freedom of information requests), the legislature is now considering a nakedly anti-aviation bill that AOPA will vigorously oppose.

A series of studies commissioned by the town of Superior, Colorado, found virtually no evidence of airborne and surface lead contamination in three towns nearby Jefferson County’s Rocky Mountain Metro Airport (KBJC – also known as Jeffco Airport). But it took a Freedom of Information request to bring the test results to light. In all but one case, the levels found at the sites were too low to register. Air and surface swab samples were taken from indoor and outdoor locations in Superior, Louisville, and Lafayette, Colorado, between May and November last year.

Denver, Colo. – The Colorado Aviation Business Association (CABA) and Colorado Pilots Association (CPA) released the following statement welcoming the findings of no lead contamination in communities near Rocky Mountain Metro Airport, and reaffirming the commitment of the aviation industry to safely replace leaded aviation gas by 2030:

​We wish to inform you that the airport submitted the necessary paperwork and notice to the FAA for a CTAF frequency change from 122.8MHz to 122.7MHz back in September. Initially, we expected this change to be published and take effect on December 26, 2024 per our confirmation of submission. However, it has come to our attention that the FAA updated and published the new frequency in the October 31st chart publication.

We understand the impact this sudden change may have, especially during the current construction activity. Our goal was not to combine a frequency change with ongoing construction, and we are working diligently to notify all tenants, users, and relevant agencies to minimize any confusion.

Additionally, we are in the process of reprogramming some equipment to the new frequency. We appreciate your patience as we work to address this accelerated transition. For ongoing updates, please check our website, Facebook page, and automated weather reporting recording.