The latest news, community stories, and articles from Colorado's Western Slope.
Congress uses the Congressional Review Act to strip mining protections from Utah's Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, raising stakes for 1.9 million acres of public land.
Craig launches its $14 million whitewater park on June 26, leveraging federal and state grants to fix a failing diversion dam and create a new recreation destination for the community.
Despite historic low water levels upstream, Craig's Yampa River remains navigable but slower. Experts warn visitors to adjust expectations, bring extra water, and prepare for a longer, slower float.
Snowmass Town Council advances a ban on commercial gas-powered leaf blowers, but business owners warn the $175,000 transition cost and fire mitigation concerns threaten local commerce.
Six AVSC seniors share their memories of laughter, deep snow, and camaraderie, highlighting how the Aspen Valley Ski and Snowboard Club builds character and connection beyond just winning medals.
BrightFlight Drones will launch a 500-drone spectacle above Vail’s Nature Valley Mountain Plaza on June 6, celebrating Colorado’s 150th, America’s 250th, and Vail’s 60th anniversies with a choreographed narrative.
The 66,000-acre Historic User Pool is critically low, forcing Grand Valley farmers to sacrifice irrigation rights to ensure domestic water supplies for upstream towns like Gypsum and Minturn.
Holy Cross Energy in Glenwood Springs achieves 100% clean power for its 45,000 members, shifting strategy to smaller projects and managed demand amid rising costs.
Analysis of the Colorado Attorney General Democratic primary, evaluating how candidates like Griswold and Dougherty prioritize national litigation against the Trump administration versus local consumer and housing enforcement.
Low water levels and early snowmelt leave the Fraser River nearly dry, threatening the livelihood of rafting outfitters like Downstream Adventures and hurting Winter Park Resort's winter quality.
Former Mesa County Sheriff Tina Peters immediately hit Steve Bannon’s podcast after her early release from federal prison, doubling down on election fraud claims and defiance rather than remorse, challenging Governor Jared Polis’s free speech justification.
Palisade’s peach harvest and the Tour de Vineyards drive the Western Slope’s high-value agricultural economy, distinguishing the region from Colorado’s broader farming landscape.
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