The latest news, community stories, and articles from Colorado's Western Slope.
Record-breaking March heat and rising El Niño risks threaten the Colorado River Basin, with Lake Powell levels dropping and snowpack at historic lows, potentially leading to a new record low flow by 2026.
Moffat County High School students and a live orchestra prepare to bring Cole Porter's Anything Goes to the Craig stage under director Juliann Matheson.
Record-breaking March heat accelerated snowmelt, causing the Colorado River to deliver just 1.4 million acre-feet to Lake Powell, leaving it at 23% capacity and triggering federal management decisions for 40 million people.
Historically dry winter and record-low snowpack create a challenging runoff season for Northwest Colorado, threatening water supplies for agriculture and municipalities along the Yampa River.
The National Forest Foundation’s Ski Conservation Fund is directing over $100,000 to the Rocky Mountain Youth Corps for White River National Forest trail and building restoration, leveraging voluntary donations from major Summit and Eagle County resorts.
Yampa Valley's 13-site solar corridor has generated $1.34 million in operational savings, keeping utility rates stable for Craig and Hayden residents through reduced energy costs at key facilities.
Moffat County Public Health orders residents to immediately check for specific black, battery-powered smoke and carbon monoxide detectors that may fail to alarm, outlining steps to mark, photograph, and refund units via Amazon.
Record-breaking warm and dry March conditions have caused the Upper Colorado River Basin's snowpack to peak at its lowest level in history, exacerbating water stress for Lake Powell and local agriculture as El Niño risks rise.
Jim Yoast, a beloved Peach Valley native and 32-year CDOT snow plow operator, died at 83. He is survived by his wife Sharon and leaves behind a legacy of grooming Flat Tops trails and clearing roads in the Glenwood Springs corridor.
Yampa Valley public facilities have saved over $1.34 million in electricity costs through commercial-scale solar arrays, demonstrating how green energy stabilizes utility rates for taxpayers.
Sam Calahan reports that Yampa Valley snowpack is tracking worse than historic lows, threatening agriculture with an early, short-lived runoff season.
The Aspen Times breaks down the Arts and Entertainment Agenda for April 18-26, comparing ticket prices for the Basalt Spring Musical, Aspen’s Locals Night, and the Aspen Mountain Closing Party.
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