Breaking news and updates from the Western Slope
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Colorado House speaker Julie McCluskie secures $2.5 million for wolf management, prioritizing Western Slope concerns and rural community needs
A new Colorado law allows certain entities to bypass local zoning codes and build affordable housing, potentially impacting Western Slope towns like Grand Junction and Montrose
The Aspen City Council supports updating the Historic Preservation Design Guidelines to address energy efficiency and wildfire risk while preserving the town's historic character.
Nearly 2,000 ski and snowboard instructors have joined a lawsuit against Vail Resorts, alleging the company failed to properly compensate them for required job duties and expenses.
The Colorado Department of Transportation's $900 million Floyd Hill project is underway, bringing significant traffic impacts to Western Slope drivers this summer. Learn more about the construction and expected delays.
Media consolidation is leading to less local coverage and more corporate influence on the Western Slope, undermining the ability of news organizations to report freely and hold those in power accountable.
Xcel Energy's $1.7 billion Power Pathway transmission line will bypass the Western Slope, prioritizing state energy needs over local concerns and bringing renewable energy to the Front Range.
A proposed ban on commercial fur sales in Colorado has sparked a heated debate between conservationists and hunting communities, with the state's wildlife commission seeking public input before making a decision.
Families in Grand Junction and Montrose are suing Children's Hospital Colorado to reinstate gender-affirming care, suspended due to federal threats, in a case that tests state laws against federal power.
Colorado's $1.5 billion budget deficit will affect Western Slope communities, with a proposed new prison raising questions about prioritization and taxpayer costs.
Pitkin County has upgraded its osprey camera in Emma, offering clearer live footage of the nesting birds from March to October, promoting community and stewardship of local wildlife.
Colorado faces a perfect storm of wildfires, drought, and wildlife issues, prompting CDOT to divert $12 million to wildfire mitigation efforts along state highways.
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