Breaking news and updates from the Western Slope
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The Colorado Contractors Association moves forward with Initiative 175 despite a legislative deadline, risking a $264 million hole in the state budget to fund road projects through gas tax relief.
High-tech robots and cameras trigger a leadership exodus in Paonia as residents and officials clash over surveillance, leading to the resignation of the town administrator and public works director.
New Colorado state rules taking effect in September mandate dignity and rights for foster youth, banning physical punishment and ensuring LGBTQ+ identity recognition.
Six homicides in ten days signal a return to the 'Summer of Violence' seen in 1993, raising questions about whether federal funding will reach the streets of Montbello or get stuck in bureaucracy.
The Yampa River Fund pivots from large-scale flow releases to distribute $160,000 across six specific projects, including wetland restoration, infrastructure upgrades, and beaver coexistence in Steamboat Springs.
Vail's West Lionshead redevelopment project faces scrutiny as officials admit key metrics for housing and parking remain undefined, leaving the future of the base area in limbo.
Glenwood Springs City Council unanimously approves a $2.4 million, ten-year bundled Axon contract to replace Motorola cameras and integrate drones and AI reporting tools.
UCHealth's Dr. Michelle Barron breaks down West Nile virus symptoms, from mild fever to severe neurological issues, and outlines key prevention steps for locals.
Private prison giant GEO Group filed a lawsuit in Colorado to halt House Bill 1276, arguing state health and safety inspections of the Aurora immigrant detention center exceed state authority and interfere with federal contracts.
Two inmates, Charles Gates and Michael Fisher, died at the Bent County Correctional Facility, prompting a temporary statewide visitation ban and a CDOC investigation into the causes.
Scott Bottoms, Victor Marx, and Barbara Kirkmeyer compete for the GOP nomination with distinct plans to address the urban-rural budget divide and improve Western Slope infrastructure.
City Wildlife Coordinator Lara Xaiz confirms 17 moose sightings in Aspen this summer, urging hikers on Maroon Creek and in North Star Preserve to keep dogs leashed and maintain safe distances from aggressive mothers.
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