Breaking news and updates from the Western Slope
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Colorado Parks and Wildlife transitions its K-9 unit from experimental to official status, using dogs like Samson to prevent black bear conflicts and reduce euthanasia rates.
Aspen Snowmass becomes the first Colorado ski area to use Snow Secure insulation mats, hoarding millions of gallons of snow to reduce winter snowmaking needs and adapt to climate change.
Steamboat City Council voted 4-1 to approve Collin Kelley’s revised Yampa Street mixed-use project, but Councilor Amy Dickson’s dissent highlights ongoing concerns about local zoning code and building mass.
Republicans Brent Baker and Dan Loya debate their strategies for combating fentanyl and crime in the Garfield County Sheriff’s office during a forum at Rifle’s Ute Theater.
The Trump administration targets Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel and key regime figures with asset freezes and an energy blockade, escalating pressure on Havana's economic collapse.
Governor Jared Polis appoints Dr. Peter Maguire, Rebecca Niemiec, and Johnny Le Coq to the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission, prioritizing professional expertise over political activism.
Former national security adviser John Bolton accepts a $2.25 million fine to plead guilty to retaining classified notes, avoiding prison time in a deal that resolves charges stemming from his memoir.
Congressional candidate Manny Rutinel shifts from bold progressive promises to pragmatic stances, reversing positions on fracking, student debt, and single-payer healthcare as he prepares for the November election.
The Colorado Court of Appeals reverses the criminal negligence convictions of Jeremy Cooper and Peter Cichuniec, ordering new trials because jury instructions incorrectly defined negligence instead of professional standards.
Gov. Jared Polis replaces rejected CPW nominees with local experts like Dr. Peter Maguire and Rebecca Niemiec, signaling a shift toward stable, technical wildlife management for Colorado.
City staff confirm a hard cap of 400 to 500 new housing units on Steamboat Springs' west side due to water redundancy limits at the Fish Creek treatment plant.
Peter Knobel’s Solaris Group faces legal battles from two holdout owners over the Evergreen Lodge conversion next to Vail Health, challenging the CCIOA law despite 88.3% approval.
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