The latest news, community stories, and articles from Colorado's Western Slope.
Record-breaking Memorial Day travel is predicted for Colorado as historically low snowpack opens trails early and $5 gas prices keep drivers on the road, leading to severe I-70 congestion.
Diane Prather recalls the dusty, quiet rituals of the last day at Morapos Schoolhouse, from cleaning the teacherage to the disappointment of a snowbound picnic, highlighting the timeless human experience of ending the school year.
Colorado Rep. Meghan Lukens pushes House Bill 1135, requiring school districts to implement cellphone policies by July 2026, backed by Angela Duckworth's research showing physical distance from devices improves academic performance.
Boulder County planning director Dale Case rescinds the 2024 termination order for the CEMEX cement kiln in Lyons, citing undisclosed traffic data that claims no significant increase in truck volume on Colorado 66.
A three-person team in Glenwood Springs uses a hotline and Facebook to document 198 confirmed ICE arrests across western Colorado since January 2025, providing real-time data to the Latino community.
Retired military couple Robert and Laura Stanley leverage Goodwill’s FarmAble program to transform their Palisade apiary into a sustainable business, proving that federal support can help veterans achieve economic stability through agriculture.
The Colorado Democratic Party voted overwhelmingly to censure Gov. Jared Polis for shortening the prison sentence of former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters, barring him from featured roles at official functions.
Join the Xerces Society for the Western Colorado Bumble Bee Atlas. Learn how to help survey pollinators at the May 29 training workshop.
Aspen appoints Daniel Lawson, a former National Park Service public works director, to lead the town's infrastructure, parking, and transportation efforts, focusing on community engagement and managing seasonal congestion.
Snowmass Village halts its four Motorola license plate reader cameras due to uncertainty over data sharing and privacy controls, prioritizing careful policy development over immediate surveillance utility.
Aspen's new $14 million housing project adds only twelve units, costing roughly $1.16 million each, leaving service workers and teachers priced out of the town they keep running.
Eagle County Clerk Becky Close and Treasurer Teak Simonton express fury over Governor Jared Polis's decision to pardon former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters, questioning the impact on election integrity.
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