Peter Kray

As Vermont quickly returns to its welcoming and peaceful self, the community of Vermont – our state ethic of neighbor helping neighbor, friend or complete stranger – has shone through brighter than ever.

New Mexico's fast-moving Las Conchas fire has scorched 60,000 acres in just 48 hours. The town of Los Alamos has been evacuated, and the fire is burning at the ski hill.

For the second consecutive year, PEAKS Magazine has been named the Best Tourism Publication and Gold Winner for 2011 in the 8th Annual Magnum Opus Awards.