Breaking news and updates from the Western Slope
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Battle Mountain's track and field team is thriving under the leadership of its senior athletes, including Gabe Dozois, Ruthie DeMino, and Sawyer Willis, who are making the most of their final season together.
The Western Slope of Colorado is experiencing a record early spring, with temperatures driving an unusually early budding of trees and flowers, and potential disruptions to ecosystems and water supply.
Routt County commissioners support a $2 million expansion of The Haven, a senior care facility in Northwest Colorado, to address the growing need for supportive housing and care for older adults.
The Yampa Valley Housing Authority has agreed to pay $143,000 to its departing executive director, Jason Peasley, as part of a mutual separation agreement. The move has raised questions about the organization's future and the impact on affordable housing in the area.
Colorado House speaker Julie McCluskie secures $2.5 million for wolf management, prioritizing Western Slope concerns and rural community needs
A new Colorado law allows certain entities to bypass local zoning codes and build affordable housing, potentially impacting Western Slope towns like Grand Junction and Montrose
The Aspen City Council supports updating the Historic Preservation Design Guidelines to address energy efficiency and wildfire risk while preserving the town's historic character.
Nearly 2,000 ski and snowboard instructors have joined a lawsuit against Vail Resorts, alleging the company failed to properly compensate them for required job duties and expenses.
The Colorado Department of Transportation's $900 million Floyd Hill project is underway, bringing significant traffic impacts to Western Slope drivers this summer. Learn more about the construction and expected delays.
Media consolidation is leading to less local coverage and more corporate influence on the Western Slope, undermining the ability of news organizations to report freely and hold those in power accountable.
Xcel Energy's $1.7 billion Power Pathway transmission line will bypass the Western Slope, prioritizing state energy needs over local concerns and bringing renewable energy to the Front Range.
A proposed ban on commercial fur sales in Colorado has sparked a heated debate between conservationists and hunting communities, with the state's wildlife commission seeking public input before making a decision.
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