Breaking news and updates from the Western Slope
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Pitkin County Commissioners unanimously overturn the Planning and Zoning Commission's ruling, clearing the way for the aging Aspen/Pitkin County Airport modernization project despite concerns over growth and aesthetics.
Aspen High School's boys lacrosse team finishes its Class 4A season with an 8-3 loss to Lutheran in the quarterfinals, while the baseball team prepares for regional play.
Colorado Parks and Wildlife launches aggressive weekly zebra mussel sampling from Granby to the Utah border in 2026, partnering with River Corps to monitor established infestations and educate the public.
Pitkin and Eagle counties finalize a funding mechanism for the 4,251-acre Three Meadows Ranch, establishing a 50/50 split for maintenance and fencing repairs to protect wildlife corridors.
Aspen's City Council voted 4-1 to implement Stage 3 water restrictions, banning outdoor fountains and limiting residential watering days to cut demand by 15% to 25% through higher rates for heavy users.
Developer Stephane De Baets formally submits the Sketch Plan for the Ritz-Carlton project targeting the Viewline, Conference Center, and Wildwood Lodge, promising modernized infrastructure and increased workforce housing.
Anne Marie Mozrall leads a team using kayaks and nets to collect primary data on microplastic types and sources in Denver's South Platte River, aiming to establish a scalable workflow for global urban waterways.
Steamboat Springs and Ski Corp. move closer to a tentative agreement on paid parking mitigation, including free local parking at Haymaker and shuttle coverage, to prevent traffic spillover into residential neighborhoods.
The Colorado Crane Conservation Coalition monitors a single sandhill crane egg in Hayden as rising Yampa River waters threaten the nest, awaiting the moment Eleanor and Franklin’s chick hatches.
The Roaring Fork Rams' historic Class 4A lacrosse season ends with a heartbreaking 10-9 loss to the Cheyenne Mountain Red-Tailed Hawks in the quarterfinals at Carbondale Middle School.
Vice President JD Vance announces a $1.3 billion Medicaid funding deferral to California, citing suspected inefficiencies in home care spending, while Governor Newsom disputes the claims as necessary efficiency.
A coalition of 70 Western groups, including Grand and Routt counties, is demanding $2 billion from Congress to fund near-term drought mitigation and prevent the Colorado River system from collapsing.
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