Community Stories

Eagle Valley Library District coordinator Rocío García-Roa launches a new book club for the Hispanic community, building on years of service and the award-winning Bibliobús mobile library.

Garfield County Libraries transform into community hubs offering bilingual fitness, grief support, and workforce classes across Rifle, Glenwood Springs, and Carbondale.

La Greca Center introduces the 'elephant ears' method to help Western Slope parents manage child meltdowns by priming kids for transitions rather than demanding instant obedience.

Yampa Valley Pride returns to the Steamboat Springs courthouse lawn on June 13, featuring vendors, drag performances, and the Queer Futures Resource Center in a celebration of rural queer visibility.

Rock Out in the Park returns to Alice Pleasant Park on June 13, featuring 10 bands and raising funds for Partners for Youth's School-Based Mentoring and Youth Action Council programs.

The GoPro Mountain Games evolved from a niche competition into a chaotic, inclusive community festival in Vail, featuring the Short Dogs race, mud runs, and live music to boost local engagement and spending.

Barry Stout hosts the 22nd Devereux Polo Cup on June 14 at his historic New Castle ranch. The free, high-altitude event features Land Rover vs. Hotel Colorado, with all proceeds benefiting the town below.

Leeann Nicolais turns her grandson Zel's tragic death into action, helping pass state parole reforms to prevent future errors and keep dangerous offenders off the streets.

Artist Pat Milbery gifts Vail a 4-foot heart-shaped time capsule sculpture as part of the GoPro Mountain Games, inviting locals to design and drop wooden tokens into the collaborative art piece.

A secret Memorial Day birthday celebration for an 89-year-old man in an Orange County cul-de-sac highlights how long-time neighbors bridge political divides through shared meals and unconditional belonging.

Nick Wetterling bypassed the traditional application pile to secure an AI internship at his father's company, illustrating how networking is replacing standard hiring for teens as Colorado's summer job participation hits record lows.

Lorenzo Semple explores how the Aspen Saturday Market serves as a vital community sanctuary and agricultural hub, challenging the narrative that it is merely a curated tourist experience.