Breaking news and updates from the Western Slope
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The National Park Service is closing trailered boat access at Blue Mesa Reservoir’s Lake Fork and Elk Creek ramps by late June due to dropping water levels, forcing marinas to relocate infrastructure to deeper water.
Sarah Jones defeats Lisa Rosintoski to secure the District 6 seat on the YVEA board, driving the cooperative's highest-ever voter turnout of 2,400+ ballots.
Colorado Parks and Wildlife reports a lone wolf crossed I-25, but data shows the state's small population of 32 wolves remains concentrated in northwest packs, causing specific financial hits for Rio Blanco ranchers.
Selby developers propose a 41% increase in outdoor seating for the Red Lion in Vail Village, balancing expanded patio space with fire truck access requirements.
Heavy rain dumped roughly 6 inches on Evergreen and Kittredge, washing out private bridges near Troublesome Gulch and leaving water marks up to 3 feet high on homes.
Six oil and gas operators in Colorado settle an $11 million penalty down to $2 million for falsifying toxic substance data at 344 Front Range drill sites.
Garfield County and the Middle Colorado Watershed Council are deploying soil moisture sensors to predict wildfire locations, moving beyond traditional methods to protect communities from megafires.
Colorado signs Senate Bill 3, becoming the first U.S. state to mandate automakers handle the repurposing and recycling of electric vehicle batteries, turning waste into critical mineral resources.
Pitkin County commissioners approve the schematic design for a new 90,000-square-foot Aspen airport terminal, targeting a 2027 construction season while managing costs by delaying additional gates.
Routt County's 2024 Unified Development Code explicitly prohibits data centers by default, protecting agricultural lands from industrial server farms despite federal pressure.
Aspen City Council unanimously approves a $60.6 million budget for the Armory Hall renovation, committing over $44 million in guaranteed maximum price to Shaw Construction.
Vail cancels its annual Independence Day fireworks display due to dry conditions and Stage 2 fire restrictions across Eagle County, while neighboring Gypsum adapts with permits to keep the shooting range open.
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