Breaking news and updates from the Western Slope
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The Trump administration's new USCIS directive requires many foreigners to leave the U.S. to apply for a green card, a shift that will significantly impact Vail's local workforce and their families.
The Vail Valley Foundation announces a new single-lap, 2,500-foot ascent for the 2026 adidas TERREX 20K Trail Run, replacing the traditional loop with a steeper climb to Mid-Vail for the GoPro Mountain Games.
Pitkin County begins enabling work for the Aspen Airport modernization this July, shifting Owl Creek Road 30 feet west to prepare for the critical 2027 airfield closure.
Snowmass Village hosts a wildfire resiliency event where Angie Davlyn outlines critical steps for home hardening, including roof upgrades, vegetation thinning, and evacuation planning.
Former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters criticizes Governor Jared Polis and the Democratic Party for her clemency, claiming a cover-up, while Attorney General Phil Weiser calls it a historic mistake.
AAA reports a 5% rise in travel for Memorial Day as the Western Slope prepares for heavy congestion on I-70, high gas prices, and increased wildfire risks due to dry conditions.
Tulsi Gabbard resigns as Director of National Intelligence to care for her husband, Aaron Dietz, who was recently diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer. The departure follows political friction over the Iran strike.
The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation released $40 million to the Colorado River District, bringing it within $1.5 million of securing historic Shoshone water rights from Xcel Energy to ensure reliable flows for the Western Slope.
Analysis of the week of May 14-20 reveals a diverging Western Slope market: Steamboat townhomes hit $1.075 million while Yampa flips show double-digit gains.
A modular house detached from a semi-truck and blocked both lanes of Highway 62 at mile marker 9 near Dallas Divide, causing significant delays for commuters heading west from Ridgway.
The Maroon Bells now charges a $5 fee for e-bikes as the Forest Service addresses a $300,000 annual deficit, with Pitkin County set to take over management in 2027.
Independence Pass opened Thursday at noon, May 21, shaving 30 minutes off the drive to Denver and signaling an early start to summer activities for Aspen locals and visitors.
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