The latest news, community stories, and articles from Colorado's Western Slope.
Rep. Meghan Lukens highlights the 2026 Legislative Session's $180.79 million education investment, delivering a $449 per-pupil increase that prioritizes Western Slope rural districts and stabilizes classroom budgets.
The Paradise Creek fire near Glenwood Springs shrinks from 20 to 10 acres as visibility improves, but the interstate remains closed in both directions due to steep terrain and heavy firefighting resources.
Rock Out in the Park returns to Alice Pleasant Park on June 13, featuring 10 bands and raising funds for Partners for Youth's School-Based Mentoring and Youth Action Council programs.
Snowmass Village Sustainability Coordinator Elyse Hottel presents a plan to spend $1 million on wildfire mitigation by summer 2026, focusing on common areas and expanding waste diversion programs.
Dr. Vonda Wright challenges the idea that aging is passive, teaching Aspen residents how to maintain musculoskeletal health and independence through mindset, movement, and nutrition.
Delta County guides residents on conserving water during droughts by reducing indoor waste and optimizing outdoor irrigation. The article highlights practical tips like fixing leaks, timing watering schedules, and using mulch to protect local agriculture and supplies.
The Colorado Contractors Association moves forward with Initiative 175 despite a legislative deadline, risking a $264 million hole in the state budget to fund road projects through gas tax relief.
High-tech robots and cameras trigger a leadership exodus in Paonia as residents and officials clash over surveillance, leading to the resignation of the town administrator and public works director.
A 17-year-old climber’s severe West Nile infection in Greenwood Village highlights how the virus is hitting Colorado harder than anywhere else, proving risk exists in suburban backyards, not just marshes.
New Colorado state rules taking effect in September mandate dignity and rights for foster youth, banning physical punishment and ensuring LGBTQ+ identity recognition.
Critique of Governor Jared Polis's focus on job readiness over literacy, highlighting the persistent 50% ceiling for Colorado third-graders reading at grade level and the need for foundational reading skills.
Six homicides in ten days signal a return to the 'Summer of Violence' seen in 1993, raising questions about whether federal funding will reach the streets of Montbello or get stuck in bureaucracy.
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