Community Stories

A three-person team in Glenwood Springs uses a hotline and Facebook to document 198 confirmed ICE arrests across western Colorado since January 2025, providing real-time data to the Latino community.

Join the Xerces Society for the Western Colorado Bumble Bee Atlas. Learn how to help survey pollinators at the May 29 training workshop.

Mikaela Shiffrin joins Liz Lemley and Meg Gustafson at The Westin Riverfront Resort in Avon for the 'Local Legends: Edge of Resilience' panel, arguing that feeling isolated, not pressure, is the true enemy of elite athletes.

Nine Eagle Valley High School seniors, including the Blair twins and star athletes Nathan Leeper and Keaden Lake, signed letters of intent on May 6, committing to universities across the U.S. for the 2025 season.

Seven Battle Mountain athletes signed letters of intent to play college sports, showcasing the school's strong community support and coaching infrastructure.

Craig City Council recognizes traveling nurse Lauren Hill and gym staff for their rapid response and successful CPR rescue of John Martinez at Rise Up Fitness Center.

Thirty volunteers in Durango monitor bus stops and driveways to track known ICE vehicles, protecting local families from surprise detentions in La Plata County.

Colorado Mountain College highlights WWII veteran Harry Gianneschi’s humble service through a shadow box display, aiming to restore deep civic engagement and gratitude in students across the Western Slope.

The Glenwood Springs Elks Lodge 2286 steps in to save the Memorial Day ceremony at Rosebud Cemetery, revitalizing the tradition with help from local Boy Scouts and community leaders.

A great horned owl trapped in a concrete mixer in Kanab, Utah, was saved through a rare 'imping' feather surgery at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, allowing it to regain its silent flight and return to the wild.

Aspen High seniors parade through elementary and middle school hallways for the March of the Graduates, led by outgoing Principal Sarah Strassburger ahead of the Class of 2026 graduation.

LIFT-UP launches a mobile pantry at the Aspen Ranger Station on Thursdays to help working residents access fresh food without leaving their jobs.