Breaking news and updates from the Western Slope
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The Denver-based Tennyson Center is shutting down its residential treatment wing for teens due to severe staffing shortages and injuries, leaving remaining students to find new facilities.
While fatal drug overdoses dropped 15.1% nationally, Colorado joins seven other states in seeing increases driven by a fentanyl and methamphetamine cocktail, signaling a distinct local crisis.
State Sen. Cathy Kipp withdrew the Large Load Data Centers bill after labor unions demanded aggressive incentives, causing the compromise to collapse despite strong voter support for regulation.
Sen. Dylan Roberts advances Senate Bill 35 to increase point penalties for speeding and passing on yellow lines, aiming to reduce fatalities in Grand County and across Colorado.
Basalt expands its free Basalt Connect rideshare service to Crown Mountain, Summit Vista, and Emma without added cost, improving access for seniors and reducing single-occupancy vehicles.
Aspen City Council unanimously approved a $558,681 design phase to replace the aging Smuggler Bridge, prioritizing a full swap over rehabilitation to improve evacuation routes and minimize traffic disruption.
Garfield County commissioners distribute $34,500 in discretionary grants to local organizations, funding Divide Creek infrastructure and community services while managing a tight budget.
The Supreme Court preserved access to mifepristone, allowing mail delivery and pharmacy pickup to continue while the underlying Louisiana lawsuit regarding the FDA's approval process plays out.
Altitude Realtors launches the free 'Resilient Ground' webinar series to help homeowners navigate record-low snowpack and severe drought through sessions on energy, insurance, and emergency preparedness.
The Eagle River Water & Sanitation District implements stricter five-tier water usage limits and surcharges amid record lows, urging homeowners to switch to drip irrigation and native plants.
Liz Qualman and Sarah Smith Hymes compete for the Northern District seat on the Holy Cross Energy board, urging members to vote online by June 9 to influence renewable energy and rate decisions.
A man scaled an eight-foot fence at Denver International Airport in 15 seconds, striking a Frontier Airlines jetliner and killing him, raising questions about the airport's 'perfect score' security rating.
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