Breaking news and updates from the Western Slope
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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.
Organizers confirm the 2026 Birds of Prey World Cup will feature a record seven races, including a new second women’s downhill, expanding the festival to two weekends and impacting local traffic and logistics.
Coach Levi Rozga leads the Eagle Valley Devils to a historic 17-3 record and their best showing in nearly two decades, rebuilding program culture and securing a spot in the postseason.
Forensic accountant Jim Olson details $100,000 in personal and business expenses charged to Tiga Advertising, illustrating the 'co-mingling funds' argument in Greg Moffet’s embezzlement trial in Vail.
Holy Cross Energy pushes members to vote for board seats as candidates Liz Qualman and Sarah Smith Hymes compete for the Northern District position.
Castle Rock's Hideaway Bar and Grill suffers a complete loss after a second fire destroys the building, leaving 21 employees without jobs and prompting a GoFundMe for living expenses.
Attorneys filed a notice of possible lawsuit against the city of Denver seeking over $10 million, alleging failed perimeter security led to Michael Mott’s death and injuries on a Frontier Airlines flight.
A new Colorado School of Mines study reveals that climate change is shifting the timing of Rio Grande runoff, creating significant conflicts between senior and junior water rights holders in Costilla County.
Ranchers on the Western Slope are switching from expensive physical towers to satellite-based virtual fencing to monitor cattle and spot wolf attacks in real time.
Pitkin County commissioners vote to pursue a special use permit for Maroon Bells operations to address a $300,000 annual deficit, signaling inevitable fee increases for visitors starting in 2027.
Parachute resident Reymundo Ruiz was arrested after speeding at 100 mph on I-70 with 508 grams of cocaine. The Western Colorado Drug Task Force tracked the distribution network, leading to charges for Ruiz and his wife.
Locals ask what happens to 911 calls as Pitkin County moves its dispatch center to El Jebel. The project seeks a $400,000 supplemental to cover inflationary pressures and infrastructure costs.
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