The latest news, community stories, and articles from Colorado's Western Slope.
Tony Milo and the Colorado Contractors Association are pushing Initiative 175 to enshrine road funding in the state constitution, prompting lawmakers to pass House Bill 1430 to offset the $700 million cost by cutting other services.
Colorado's labor force participation drops to its fourth-lowest level since 1976, driven by natural attrition and demographic shifts rather than mass layoffs, leaving a 3.9% unemployment rate.
The Pikes Peak Outdoor Recreation Alliance secured a $2.5 million state grant to launch the Outdoor Pikes Peak Initiative, leveraging the Land and Water Conservation Fund to expand trails and boost the regional tourism economy.
The Colorado governor Democratic primary between Michael Bennet and Phil Weiser has narrowed to a single issue: who is the tougher fighter against Donald Trump, with both candidates spending millions on ads focused on lawsuit counts.
Jim Markalunas, the former head of Aspen's Water Department and key figure in the town's hydro-electric history, has died at 95. This article details his life, from his Marine service to keeping the lights on during storms.
Snowmass Village transportation director breaks down the $2.25 million price tag for charging infrastructure and the logistical challenges of transitioning to an all-electric shuttle fleet.
The Taste of Vail celebrates its 35th year with a new boutique approach, prioritizing intimate connections between chefs, winemakers, and attendees over traditional broad-scale events.
Steamboat Springs' Cooper Puckett captures the U.S. Alpine slalom title in Vail, overcoming a season of near-misses to defeat rival Jett Seymour on enemy soil.
Endless Pawsibilities hosts a 'Paint Your Pet' fundraiser at The Art Base in Basalt on April 10. A $500 ticket supports training Duke of Highlands, a service dog for local deaf boy Otto.
Data shows forensic interviews at Brighter World jumped to 84 in 2025, signaling a more efficient child protection system in Routt County as the community prepares for April proclamations.
The Colorado Joint Budget Committee voted to contract with a private prison company to handle inmate overflow, choosing a $40 million annual operating cost over a $200 million state-owned facility.
The Joint Budget Committee addresses Colorado's $1.5 billion shortfall by implementing a 2% Medicaid reimbursement cut, capping Cover All Coloradans enrollment, and withholding $300 million in taxpayer refunds.
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