‘I knew they were going to cause us trouble:’ Idaho rancher shares struggle with wolves ahead of Sierra Club Coexistence Works discussion
Glenn Elzinga, CEO and co-founder of Alderspring Ranch, knew life as a cattle rancher was going to change when he heard about the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s plan to reintroduce gray wolves to central...
Guest column: Counties don’t get to opt out of Colorado’s wolf recovery effort
Garfield County commissioners recently issued a letter complaining about the latest round of wolf releases in Colorado, and pressuring Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) to prevent releases of wolves in their county. The commissioners were...
CDOT finds source of ice formations in I-70 tunnel
As Colorado Department of Transportation officials were contemplating closing the westbound bore of the Eisenhower-Johnson Memorial Tunnel to investigate new ice formations, the source of the problem has been identified, making a closure obsolete. CDOT...
Like mother, like daughter: Carbondale artist displays work alongside daughter in art show
Art enthusiasts perusing Carbondale Arts’s 46th Annual Valley Visual Art Show might not notice the similarities between the goldfinch and raven displayed on the gallery’s left wall. Separated by an ethereal acrylic sunflower, the likeness...
Former Glenwood Springs anesthesiologist case continues as plea deal deadline approaches
Editor’s note: It is the Post Independent’s policy to not name those accused of sex crimes unless they are a person of public trust such as a teacher, counselor, pastor or other similar positions. The...
Colorado Parks and Wildlife girds against the threat of another, more dangerous, invasive aquatic species
Following the discovery of golden mussels in California, Colorado Parks and Wildlife is taking steps to prevent the invasive species from coming to the state. The state wildlife agency temporarily designated golden mussels as aquatic...
Monday letters: Debate fairness, Best Buddies make a difference, USAID funding and more
Ensure fairness in Glenwood Springs debates It’s time for the Glenwood Springs City Council to eliminate any signs of impropriety or conflicts of interest by changing who runs the local debates involving candidates for city...
Riverbend residents reflect on proposed Nutrient Farm development
Editor’s note: This is the third story of a series about the proposed Nutrient Farm development. The first story ran Wednesday, Jan.29. The second story ran Monday, Feb.3. Abbie Cheney and Mac Benning closed on...
How to get in contact with government officials and make your voice heard
During a time of national stress and tense debates, the importance of the citizens voice has never held more importance. With every passing day, the number of people sitting in the middle of the political...
Trump’s federal funding freeze continues to loom over Colorado lawmakers’ budget-cut decisions
Colorado lawmakers are in the dark about what comes next after a White House decision to freeze wide swaths of federal funding created a day of chaos last week. Legislators say the uncertainty around federal...
Friday letters: Auto tech facilities, standing up to Trump and feeling safe from gun violence
Automotive tech programs ‘take a village’ Well, it’s about time. CMC and RFSD are re-opening the Auto Tech program at what used to be the Career Center. I taught the program through the ’90 and...
Coal Ridge boys basketball cruises to eighth straight win
The Coal Ridge Titans varsity boys basketball team has been steamrolling through its 2024-25 schedule, and Delta was just another obstacle in the way Friday night. The Panthers and their cheer squad made the lengthy...
Coal Ridge three-sport athlete signs letter of intent with Hastings College
High School athletes hoping to reach the next level have the impossible task of trying to make their mark in four short, jam-packed years. Grayson Isenhart spotted the monumental task in front of him, and...