In The Grieving Landscape, author Heidi Hutner explores the history of Rocky Flats through personal experiences, community health concerns, and conversations with residents—including Rocky Flats Downwinders founder Tiffany Hansen. This 2020 essay documents the families and community advocates working to keep the history of Rocky Flats visible.

In 2016, Rocky Flats Downwinders gathered at the Colorado State Capitol to recognize National Downwinders Day. Looking back at the rally reveals an organization and a community beginning to find their public voice—and to ask that people living near nuclear weapons production facilities be included in America's Downwinder story.