The latest news, community stories, and articles from Colorado's Western Slope.
Analysis of the Post Independent's most-read stories, featuring the fatal traffic stop of Shawn Krause in Glenwood Springs, the Canyon Spirit and tanker truck collision in Rifle, and the economic impact of winter snowpack in the Roaring Fork Valley.
Colorado lawmakers rejected a bill requiring data centers to pay for their power usage, leaving the industry with loose regulatory oversight despite concerns over grid strain and water use.
Craig pastor Parrish Terry sentenced to three years probation for choking his juvenile son, with court records confirming the assault was more than just play fighting.
An Aspen life coach explains how recognizing unconscious patterns, like those seen on the RFTA bus, is key to breaking bad habits. The article connects this self-awareness to the upcoming Taurus new moon and Mercury alignment.
Former Vail Councilman Greg Moffet stands trial for felony theft and embezzlement, accused of taking nearly $63,000 from a Tiga Advertising escrow account, as jurors weigh whether the missing funds constitute criminal theft or a civil debt dispute.
Gov. Jared Polis activates Colorado’s Drought Task Force to address record-breaking heat and low snowpack, targeting infrastructure and water security for Western Slope communities.
Colorado’s ski death toll remained steady at 13 in the 2025-26 season despite reduced skier traffic, driven by thin snow, tree collisions, and increased heart attacks among older skiers.
A new Colorado Health Institute survey reveals that 37.7 percent of residents have already experienced health issues like respiratory problems and mental strain directly linked to climate change, highlighting an urgent need for better public health communication.
Denver Water unanimously votes to impose a $45 surcharge on non-conserber residents and a $52 penalty for suburbanites due to historic low snowpack and Stage 1 drought restrictions.
Strings Music Festival unveils its Season 39 roster for Steamboat Springs, featuring 18 Grammy winners including Herbie Hancock and Cat Power, alongside new standing-only shows and community programming.
The 2026 Aspen Psychedelic Symposium returns to the Wheeler Opera House June 6-7, featuring experts from MAPS and the Aspen Psychedelic Resource Center discussing policy, healing, and holistic medicine.
The No. 4-seeded Aspen boys lacrosse team defeated No. 13 Ponderosa 12-5 to advance to the Class 4A state quarterfinals, where they will host Lutheran.
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