Wildfire risk is rising on Colorado’s Western Slope as strong El Nino is expected to bring monsoon rain in ‘spurts’
The wildfire risk on Colorado’s Western Slope is rising and expected to remain elevated throughout most of the summer after a winter with a record-low snowpack and well-above average temperatures. AccuWeather Senior Forecaster Chad Merrill...
Roaring Fork school board hears update on comprehensive human sexuality curriculum
More than three years after the Roaring Fork School Board of Education adopted its comprehensive human sexuality curriculum, the topic remains a hot-button issue among parents and community members because of the intensity of the...
Colorado lawmakers vote to refer ballot question that would use TABOR refund money to fund K-12 schools
A question headed to the November ballot will ask Colorado residents to give up money from their Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights refunds in order to increase funding for K-12 schools, after lawmakers passed a bill...
Colorado River stakeholders ask Congress for $2 billion in emergency funds to address drought crisis
A coalition of organizations, tribes, utilities and governments from across the Colorado River basin is asking the federal government for at least $2 billion to address the near-term impacts of the escalating drought and water...
Garfield County commissioners award over $34,000 in discretionary grants and more in Monday meeting
Garfield County commissioners on Monday awarded over $34,000 in second-quarter discretionary grants to 10 local organizations, signed letters of support for improved Divide Creek Drainage irrigation infrastructure and more in their regular weekly meeting. Second...
The Bureau of Land Management kills 2-year-old conservation rule for public lands
The U.S. Department of the Interior has officially killed a two-year-old Bureau of Land Management rule that gave conservation the same priority as energy development, grazing, timber production, recreation and other uses on the federally...
Friday letters: Leadership, Holy Cross election, electric vehicles and more
Colorado needs grounded leadership Colorado does not need another polished politician who memorized talking points in a conference room. Colorado needs its own Graham Platner — someone who understands what hard work actually feels like...
‘Spirit of the Forest’ brings new life to Carbondale’s Art Around Town
The first sculpture of Carbondale’s 2026 Art Around Town Artwalk was installed Wednesday at the intersection of Fourth and Main streets, marking the beginning of over a dozen new installations scheduled for the next month. ...
Former Glenwood Springs school resource officer’s trial ends in mistrial
A former Glenwood Springs police officer facing felony and misdemeanor charges related to allegations of domestic violence, sexual assault and use of a stun gun had his jury trial end in a mistrial Thursday. Sean...
How a paid teacher apprenticeship model is helping Western Slope classrooms reduce shortages
Following state efforts directed at getting more licensed teachers in Colorado classrooms, the state has officially graduated its first student from a new paid teacher apprenticeship model — and she’s already helping to fill critical...
Roaring Fork girls lacrosse falls in quarterfinal heartbreaker
The best season in Roaring Fork Rams varsity girls lacrosse history came to a heartbreaking halt on Monday, as they fell 10-9 in their home quarterfinal matchup against the No. 6 Cheyenne Mountain Red-Tailed Hawks...
One lane of County Road 108 bridge reopened during emergency repair
Updated May 15, 11:30 a.m.: The weight restriction on the County Road 108 bridge is now less than 24,000 pounds, according to a Friday news release from Garfield County. Original Story: One lane of the...
Here’s what Colorado boaters, paddlers and hikers need to know as as summer recreation activities kick off in the mountains
As the weather warms, Coloradans and out-of-state visitors are getting outside to enjoy summer recreation activities such as hiking, camping, paddleboarding and kayaking. With more and more people getting outside, Colorado Parks and Wildlife is...