The latest news, community stories, and articles from Colorado's Western Slope.
Over 7,770 animals died on Colorado highways in 2025, with the Western Slope accounting for 68 percent of the total. Highway 133 and Interstate 70 remain high-risk corridors for drivers.
Justyne Terry becomes Colorado's first official graduate of the new paid teacher apprenticeship model, landing in a Gypsum third-grade classroom to help solve the region's critical teacher shortage.
Gov. Jared Polis signs House Bill 1340, establishing that cities removing irrigation water from farmland must cover revegetation costs, a move aimed at protecting land near Swink from erosion and dust.
Analysis of the 2026 Colorado General Assembly session reveals that internal Democratic feuds killed key bills on data centers, immigration enforcement, and price gouging, leaving the regulatory status quo unchanged for local taxpayers.
Silver Plume spent nearly $1.4 million to secure 650 acres of mining claims, providing over three acres of protected land per resident and safeguarding winter bighorn sheep habitat.
Record-low snowpack and early water rights usage force closures at Spinney Mountain and Jackson Lake while Cherry Creek faces severe boating restrictions, leaving Lake Dillon and other reservoirs struggling for summer recreation.
The article argues that Colorado's caucus system is undemocratic and favors activists over general voters, advocating for a simpler primary election to ensure the winner truly reflects the people's will.
Snowmass Town Council unanimously approved a $1 million contribution to help Cavern Springs residents buy out the park owner, securing affordable housing for the local workforce.
Aspen High seniors parade through elementary and middle school hallways for the March of the Graduates, led by outgoing Principal Sarah Strassburger ahead of the Class of 2026 graduation.
The Steamboat Springs Planning Commission voted 3-2 to approve the Latigo mixed-use development at 12th and Yarpa, sending the proposal to the City Council for final decision.
RFTA launches The Flyer, a year-round bus service connecting Brush Creek Park and Ride to Maroon and Castle Creeks, funded by oil and gas fees to reduce congestion and parking demand.
Governor Jared Polis grants clemency to former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters, sparking cross-party debate over election integrity and the fairness of her nine-year sentence.
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