Breaking news and updates from the Western Slope
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Colorado Parks and Wildlife is deploying genetically modified 'Trojan' male brook trout in Bobtail Creek to produce only male offspring, aiming for a targeted extinction of the invasive species and the return of native cutthroat trout.
A $4 million investment in Rocky Mountain National Park's Kawuneeche Valley aims to restore the wetland complex and secure water supply for Grand Lake by leveraging natural beaver engineering.
Cecily Decker secured her third consecutive Bighorn Gravel victory in Gypsum with a time of 5:32:14, finishing 10 minutes faster than last year and narrowing the gap to Life Time Grand Prix leader Sofia Gomez Villafane.
Aspen District 1 commissioner candidate Torre campaigns on an 'environment first' thesis, proposing controlled growth, a second bridge for the Entrance to Aspen, and airport limits to manage congestion and wildfire risks.
The Steamboat Springs City Council voted 7-0 to approve the rehabilitation of the historic Chief Theater on Lincoln Avenue, transforming the vacant building into a multi-use cultural hub with a restaurant and rooftop deck.
Trish O’Grady reflects on a seven-hour gridlock at the West Glenwood exit during the Paradise Creek Fire, highlighting the economic costs of the South Canyon bottleneck and potential solutions like connecting Devereux Road.
El Niño officially arrives in Colorado, replacing La Niña conditions. OpenSnow meteorologists warn of intensifying patterns that could bring significant rainfall to the Western Slope, affecting agriculture and local weather in towns like Paonia and Grand Junction.
CDOT announces six to nine mid-week traffic holds on Vail Pass in early July for construction work, ensuring the Fourth of July weekend remains clear for travelers.
Vail Recreation District replaces the Son of Middle Creek with the Eagle Enduro on Bellyache Road, introducing stricter timed stages and a dual adult-youth format for the AC/DC award.
Former Labour Deputy Leader Harriet Harman predicts Andy Burnham will succeed Keir Starmer as Prime Minister after Burnham's decisive Makerfield victory over Reform UK.
Rescuers recovered Bret Bachman-Goldstein's body on Mount Sneffels five hours after dispatch, highlighting the critical importance of leaving a trip plan for solo climbers in the San Juans.
Israel and Hezbollah agree to a fragile ceasefire on Friday, stabilizing the southern Lebanon front while supporting broader US-Iran negotiations that have reopened the Strait of Hormuz and restarted nuclear talks.
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