Breaking news and updates from the Western Slope
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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.
Pitkin County epidemiologist Carlyn Porter tracks rising bat rabies cases in the Glenwood Springs valley, warning locals that standard dog vaccines may not suffice and highlighting the urgent need for pet vaccination and bite reporting.
A roundup of Garfield County news featuring a sheriff forum in Rifle, contained fires in Glenwood Canyon, and local valedictorian Star Hernandez heading to MIT.
Data reveals that Colorado child welfare officials investigated only 8% of abuse reports from youth treatment centers between 2021 and 2026, with major facilities like Tennyson and Cleo Wallace screening out the vast majority of complaints.
Aspen One CEO Dave Tanner argues that the company's $1B investment and stable visitation prove the ski industry's viability, urging the community to partner on solving the local housing and transportation crunch.
Two first-time Republicans, a Fort Collins hairstylist and an Estes Park massage therapist, challenge incumbent Rep. Joe Neguse in Colorado’s 2nd District, banking on unaffiliated voters and affordability frustrations.
A mama bear and her cubs leveraged cracked windows to break into a car at Boreas Pass, stealing backpacks and highlighting the importance of secure vehicle storage near Breckenridge.
Colorado farmers explore swapping thirsty alfalfa for less-demanding crops like black-eyed peas to free up water for Front Range cities, but market stability remains the key hurdle.
Deanna Mayles and Ivan Sippy dominate the GoPro Mountain Games in Vail, securing short track and cross-country titles through superior altitude training and tactical racing.
Kari Saunders faces distribution charges after Western Colorado Drug Task Force intercepted calls revealing her active role in the Hunsberger meth supply chain.
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