Breaking news and updates from the Western Slope
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An analysis of Colorado's final legislative session highlights passed measures on affordable housing, insurance premiums, and transit financing, while noting rejected bills on vacant home taxes.
Facing federal funding cuts, KUNC, The Colorado Sound, and Rocky Mountain Public Media propose a strategic merger to pool resources and ensure sustainability while maintaining editorial autonomy.
Aspen City Council approved a $217,300 plan to install seven new electric vehicle charging stations at the Golf Club, Rec Center, and Red Brick Center, sparking debate over whether the expansion is necessary infrastructure or a subsidy.
Holy Cross Energy implements a $1 per kilowatt-hour demand charge for Pitkin County residents, penalizing peak evening usage to manage infrastructure costs and keep long-term rates lower.
Pitkin County approves $180,000 contract for jail behavioral health services, targeting substance abuse and mental health to reduce recidivism and improve inmate reintegration.
New CDOT data shows the Western Slope accounts for 68% of state roadkill, with Highway 133 between Paonia and Hotchkiss identified as a critical hotspot for wildlife-vehicle collisions.
Eagle Valley senior Jason Flaherty cleared 6 feet 5 inches to finish fourth at the state track and field championships, achieving the mark immediately after running a 4x800-meter relay leg.
Governor Jared Polis cuts former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters' sentence by half, releasing her June 1, sparking outrage from Democrats and Republicans alike over election authority.
Locals warn that Independence Pass is a blind spot for wildfire detection as the U.S. Forest Service faces budget cuts and thin staffing, leaving residents waiting for a critical Pano AI camera installation.
Pyro’s River Trail Run shifts from the Flat Tops to New Castle’s Grand River Park for Memorial Day, offering accessible river courses and supporting Air Force scholarships.
The newly rebranded Eagle River Coalition is coordinating with local agencies to combat unprecedented summer drought in Edwards through the Beyond Lawn program and strict water usage plans.
Avon Police Chief Greg Daly reports a 97% reduction in speeding and lower vendor costs since Dacra Tech cameras went live, issuing over 7,000 citations.
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