The latest news, community stories, and articles from Colorado's Western Slope.
Ski & Snowboard Club Vail claims 82% of the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Association's 2026-27 alpine nominations, highlighting the dominance of local talent like Shiffrin and Vonn.
A Canyon Spirit train derailed after colliding with a hot asphalt tanker truck near Mile Pond Road in Rifle, closing Highway 6 for over seven hours and stranding 310 passengers.
Boulder County resident Michelle Webb transforms Longmont into a punk hub by hosting sold-out shows at Summit Tacos, connecting a fragmented local music community.
Aspen's water supply is critically low due to the warmest winter in 131 years, leaving the Leonard Thomas Reservoir with only 8-12 hours of storage during peak demand. Officials urge residents to cut outdoor irrigation to balance municipal needs with ecological health.
Surfer Girl frontman Carter Reeves promises to bring the beach to the mountains when his band performs at Belly Up Aspen on April 24, promoting their upcoming album Midnight.
A comprehensive guide to Aspen’s Easter weekend, featuring the 52nd annual Sunrise Service on Aspen Mountain, free egg hunts at the Rec Center, and the exclusive Little Nell celebration.
Vail native and University of Colorado alumnus Jacob Dilling retires after a 26-year competitive skiing career, concluding with a 25th-place finish at the U.S. Alpine National Championships.
A new study reveals that low winter snowpack directly leads to higher-severity wildfires in Western Colorado by drying out forests earlier, threatening ecosystems and communities like Paonia.
Bev Deming, the Genesee matriarch who helped build the family's Western Slope legacy, died March 10, 2026, in Maui at 91. Remembered for her 67-year marriage to Bob and her role as the glue of a large, close-knit family.
The White House released a $1.5 trillion military budget for 2027, marking a 44 percent jump for the Pentagon, while implementing a 10 percent across-the-board cut to non-defense programs like agriculture and housing to prioritize national security.
Colorado has officially recorded its worst snowpack year on record, driven by a historic March heatwave that melted snow faster than ever before, leaving 18 sites with zero snow-water equivalent.
The Gambit's Executive Chef Kevin Erving claims victory at Taste of Vail with a creative fried plantain basket stuffed with chili-braised short rib, beating out high-style contenders like Matt Good's shumai.
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