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Will monsoons be enough to beat drought on the Western Slope?

Summer rain is off to a sputtering start in parts of the state, but western Colorado needs it most

DATE: Jul 25, 2025 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Hickenlooper’s Western Slope tour reveals growing frustration over Trump’s public lands policy

‘It’s going to be battle’ he told local officials in Eagle County as he encouraged stronger and unified opposition

DATE: Apr 18, 2025 | CATEGORY: Regional News

The Western Slope just asked for federal climate dollars to buy crucial water rights. Trump wants to roll back the funding

A $99 million plan to buy and permanently preserve some of the oldest water rights in Colorado is inching closer to securing all of its funding. But President-elect Donald Trump’s promise to...

DATE: Nov 23, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Upper Pine fire, eight other departments receive $1.3M to address recruiting woes

Rising cost of living, limited economic opportunities in rural Colorado contributing to struggles

DATE: Oct 29, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Teenager identified as human remains found in freezer near Grand Junction

Investigators have identified the person whose head and hands were found in a freezer left behind by the previous occupants of a home near Grand Junction. The Mesa County Sheriff’s Office id...

DATE: Oct 12, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Police kill armed suspect at Glenwood Springs mall

One suspect is dead after an officer-involved shooting at a popular, open-air mall on the Western Slope. The Glenwood Springs Police Department said two officers were on patrol at the Glenwo...

DATE: Sep 3, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

No time can mean the best time

Time in rodeo and life is what you make of it

DATE: Jul 21, 2024 | CATEGORY: Sports

To spread word of free tuition and boost low-income enrollment, one university goes on Western Slope high school tour

In Colorado, fewer than half of high school graduates go on to college, well below the national average. In recent years, universities across the state have stepped up efforts to change that...

DATE: Apr 28, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Postal Service floats idea of driving Western Slope mail to Denver and back before delivery

Angry customers, including county clerks, mayors and city managers, say proposal to modernize Grand Junction processing and save money spells trouble

DATE: Feb 24, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Santa Claus just may be a cowboy

Here on Christmas Eve, I write this column for all of the little cowpokes out there who have been good all year, awaiting the magic of Santa Claus. Nothing says Christmas like jingle bell-c...

DATE: Dec 24, 2023 | CATEGORY: Sports

A new area code is coming to northern and western Colorado in 2026

Goodbye 970. Hello 748. The Colorado Public Utilities Commission said Monday that, starting in 2026, residents requesting new phone line services in northern and western Colorado will be ass...

DATE: Dec 20, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

From the Continental Divide to Utah, or somewhere else? Where is the Western Slope in Colorado?

Have you ever skied at Steamboat Springs? Have you walked up that tangle of a trail to the jewel-tone waters of Hanging Lake? Have you cheered in the stands of the sheepdog trials in Meeker?...

DATE: Nov 28, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Photos: Elkhorn Fire on Sunday

Photos: Animus on the AnimasBoxing in Durango took place on beautiful summer day on July 5

Boxing in Durango took place on beautiful summer day on July 5

Photos: Archers take aimPurgatory Resort hosts the Total Archery Challenge

Purgatory Resort hosts the Total Archery Challenge

Photos: A rockin’ good timeThe 71st annual Four Corners Gem and Mineral Show

The 71st annual Four Corners Gem and Mineral Show

Photos: Durango gets ‘Wet and Wild’

Photos: Thousands take to the streets for ‘No Kings’ march and rally in Durango

Photos: Navajo Trail OpenFriday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Friday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Photos: Durango Fire Protection District opens Station 2

Photos: Hundreds gather to honor fallen Bloomfield Police officer Timothy OntiverosA solemn procession stretched for blocks Monday morning along West Apache Street in Farmington – a display of unity, grief and honor for Bloomfield Police Officer Timothy Ontiveros, 32.About 7 a.m., a large contingent of law enforcement, motorcyclists, friends and grieving family prepared to embark on the motorcade to the 9 a.m. service at the Bloomfield High School football stadium to celebrate the life of the officer.

A solemn procession stretched for blocks Monday morning along West Apache Street in Farmington – a d...

Will monsoons be enough to beat drought on the Western Slope?

Hickenlooper’s Western Slope tour reveals growing frustration over Trump’s public lands policy

The Western Slope just asked for federal climate dollars to buy crucial water rights. Trump wants to roll back the funding

Upper Pine fire, eight other departments receive $1.3M to address recruiting woes

Teenager identified as human remains found in freezer near Grand Junction

Police kill armed suspect at Glenwood Springs mall

No time can mean the best time

To spread word of free tuition and boost low-income enrollment, one university goes on Western Slope high school tour

Postal Service floats idea of driving Western Slope mail to Denver and back before delivery

Santa Claus just may be a cowboy

A new area code is coming to northern and western Colorado in 2026

From the Continental Divide to Utah, or somewhere else? Where is the Western Slope in Colorado?

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