Breaking news and updates from the Western Slope
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Aspen businesswoman Dennison campaigns for Congress in Colorado’s 2nd District, focusing on reducing regulations, managing inflation, and promoting practical stewardship for local small businesses.
Gov. Jared Polis signed Senate Bill 155 into law, creating a $100 million grant program to help homeowners pay for hail-resistant roofs funded by a 0.5% insurance fee.
E-bike injuries in Colorado jumped 184 percent between 2024 and 2025, with Eagle County and the Western Slope seeing a crisis of young riders and lagging laws.
Douglas County officials propose a new ordinance to regulate high-powered electric dirt bikes and OHVs on public roads, requiring licenses and imposing fines up to $1,000 to prevent injuries and clarify usage rights.
Jena Griswold stays home from the University of Denver forum while rivals Hetal Doshi, Michael Dougherty, and David Seligman critique her absence as a lack of accountability for the Attorney General position.
Pitkin County commissioners approve an $18 million project to replace the failing wastewater system at Phillips Mobile Home Park, aiming to protect the Roaring Fork River and improve fire safety while adding affordable housing units.
Strong winds fueled the Willow Fire to 10 acres, destroying four apartments at the Rifle Creek complex and displacing residents to the Garfield County Fairgrounds.
Record-low snowpack and rapid melt-off create an unexpected early spring fishing boom in northwest Colorado, though biologists warn of long-term ecological risks like increased northern pike populations.
Eagle County faces a sharp rise in e-bike injuries, prompting local officials and health providers to launch the 'Own the Ride' education campaign while lawmakers address outdated regulations.
Craig City Council approved Resolution No. 20, limiting public comment to 90 seconds per speaker to ensure focused meetings. City Manager KC Hume cites efficiency, while dissenting council members Luke Tucker and Michelle Gottschall worry the strict limit silences resident voices.
Aspen secures a three-year agreement to host the Winter X Games at Buttermilk through the 2028-29 season, ensuring stability for the iconic event under new CEO Jeremy Bloom.
Record-breaking heat accelerates snowmelt in northwest Colorado, causing early fish spawning and low water levels that create prime fishing conditions but threaten summer reserves.
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