The latest news, community stories, and articles from Colorado's Western Slope.
World Cup champion Mikaela Shiffrin visited Copper Mountain to support ShareWinter's $1 million goal, helping remove financial barriers for girls from the elevateHER program in Chaffee County.
Former state legislator Ron Hanks challenges Rep. Jeff Hurd in the Colorado GOP primary, citing loyalty to Donald Trump and criticizing Hurd's tariff stance.
CDOT Executive Director Shoshona Lew warns that I-70 construction in the West Vail Pass will intensify starting April 20, with significant rock scaling and lane shifts causing expected delays for commuters.
Chef Collin Kelley submits plans for a 4,500-square-foot Forty West Mercantile at Steamboat Basecamp, aiming to break ground this summer and open by spring 2027 as a vertical integration hub for his restaurant empire.
Jim Finch, the Paralympic medalist who transformed Basalt into a hub for disabled athletes through Challenge Aspen, has died at age 72.
Mayor Don Gillespie argues that Glenwood Springs' downtown parking lots are wasted space, advocating for denser apartment buildings despite concerns over gridlock and the misuse of the $1.7 million accommodation tax.
Aspen High's boys lacrosse team secured a critical 9-8 victory over Battle Mountain, improving to 7-1 overall and perfect in league play, while the girls team fell 11-10 to Steamboat Springs.
A March heatwave triggered an early surge in the Eagle River, but water managers predict a lower, delayed peak for Avon this year, raising concerns about late-summer water supplies.
The Center for Biological Diversity has filed a lawsuit against Colorado, alleging the state failed to enforce the federal Clean Air Act regarding JBS's Greeley meatpacking plant, resulting in delayed air permits and unchecked pollutant emissions.
Northstar California executive Shaydar Edelmann is named the next chief operating officer of Vail Mountain, replacing retiring executive Beth Howard. The move brings over 25 years of ski industry experience from Heavenly and Park City to the Eagle County resort.
Senate Bill 141 introduces a voluntary $5 surcharge on vehicle registration to fund wildlife crossings across Colorado, shifting from mandatory fees to a consumer-choice model championed by House Speaker Julie McCluskie.
The Western Slope faces a water crisis; this article argues adopting Australia’s digital water trading model could replace the outdated 1922 Colorado River Compact with a flexible, market-driven system.
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