The latest news, community stories, and articles from Colorado's Western Slope.
The clear-cutting of Gaard’s Gulch signals a major shift in Aspen’s landscape as the new Nell-Bell chairlift opens up exclusive terrain, transforming Ajax's base area from hidden niche to accessible destination.
Steamboat Rep. Meghan Lukens details how freezing the cost-of-living adjustment in the new School Finance Act protects 43 districts from sudden budget cuts, despite rising local expenses.
The Eagle River Water and Sanitation District introduces 'Water Watch,' a citizen-reporting system with $500 fines and remote flow restrictions to enforce outdoor watering rules during the drought.
The Class of 2026 graduates from Vail Mountain School at the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater, embracing a river theme as they transition from the delta of childhood to the ocean of adulthood.
Incumbent Diana DeGette faces progressive challengers Wanda James and Melat Kiros in Colorado's 1st Congressional District, as voters weigh experience against calls for systemic overhaul on healthcare, immigration, and housing.
Governor Jared Polis vetoed four bills, including HB 1418 which would have taxed in-game purchases, and restored $1.75 million in funding for after-school programs like the Boys and Girls Club.
The Morgridge Family Foundation contributes $200,000 toward the $2.2 million San Juan Landing project, a new Montrose housing development designed to help domestic violence victims and their pets find stable shelter.
Elevation Dance Studio owner Renee Fleischer celebrates 16 years with the 'Rhinestones & Rodeo' recital, featuring 187 dancers performing 37 numbers at the Steamboat Springs High School auditorium.
Colorado’s $10.2 billion School Finance Act secures a $449 per-pupil increase to $12,325 for 2026-27, though a frozen cost-of-living factor limits gains for some districts.
Nickolay Jogolev, 48, died unexpectedly at the 900th step of the Manitou Incline while hiking with his Cub Scout pack. His wife Coral shares the family's grief and awaits coroner confirmation for the sudden medical emergency.
Colorado State University studies reveal that flood irrigation in the Yampa Valley acts as a 'loan with interest,' returning 80% of diverted water to the river while filtering sediment and storing carbon.
Four candidates present their visions for Carbondale's District B seat during interviews, highlighting a philosophical split between student enthusiasm and strict accountability as the district awaits a permanent replacement.
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