Not every Colorado family teaches their children about Santa. For some, the holiday is a chance for something different
Some families decide to not invite Santa into their home for Christmas. For them, it’s the chance at a new tradition.
Mining company will pay $1.6 million in Gold King Mine spill lawsuit
Sunnyside Gold Corp. does not own the closed Gold King Mine near Silverton but did oversee the construction of barriers, known as bulkheads, below the mine.
A World War II vet is reunited with the bracelet — inscribed with his wife’s name — he lost during the war
It took a long time, a metal detector and diplomatic mail to reunite Joe Esquibel with the jewelry that was stolen while he was guarding a POW camp in then-Czechoslovakia in 1945.
Here’s how Mesa County hopes to get more young adults vaccinated against COVID-19
As Mesa County residents scroll through Instagram, local health officials hope to stop them in their tracks with colorful photos and four words: “This is your sign.”
Come with us on a journey through the Gunnison Tunnel, which delivers water to thousands on the Western Slope
Finished in 1909, the nearly six-mile-long tunnel is the lifeblood for people — and farms — around Montrose.
Amid a clerk controversy, Mesa County voters this election wondered: Should I even cast a ballot?
Tuesday’s election in Mesa County was notable for a few reasons: The county was voting on funding a new high school, there was a battle for the future of the school board, and the county’s clerk was barred from overseeing the election —partly due to her theories, and actions, around the Dominion voting machines.
Colorado’s new Teacher of the Year encourages kids to make a difference
Colorado’s new Teacher of the Year says she enjoys teaching in a small mountain town where she can help teenagers during their formative years. Autumn Rivera teaches sixth grade science at Glenwood Springs Middle School.
‘No place for the patient to go ’ — As a new COVID wave hits, hospitals struggle to find open beds
In counties with low COVID-19 vaccination rates, hospitalizations continue to climb, forcing doctors to delay medical care for patients hospitalized for other medical reasons.
Family of Wongel Estifanos files wrongful death lawsuit against Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park
The 6-year-old girl fell to her death on a ride after workers failed to notice that she was not wearing the seatbelts meant to restrain riders.
Older women experiencing homelessness in Grand Junction find a place of peace and progress
The Golden Girls program can house up to five women at a time, and they get six months in a spacious, comfortable apartment as they try to navigate a way into permanent housing.
Report: Glenwood Caverns Employees Failed To Secure A 6-Year-Old Girl’s Seatbelt Before She Died On A Ride
Amusement park employees improperly checked two seatbelts before starting the Haunted Mine Drop. The girl then fell 110 feet.
Go Dog Go: Sights And Sounds From The Meeker Classic Sheepdog Championship Trials
It all started in 1987 when Meeker was in need of an economic boost. Someone suggested a sheep dog trial could do the trick, so then-mayor Gus Halandras decided he’d figure out how to put one on, despite the fact he had no experience at all.
From Hotchkiss To Hayden — A Road Trip Down The Western Slope
How are farmers, ranchers and restaurateurs navigating climate change and the pandemic? CPR reporter Stina Sieg and Harrison Topp, fruit grower and membership director for Rocky Mountain Farmers Union, took a road trip down the Western Slope to find out.
A Road Trip Within A Road Trip, Visiting Western Slope Farmers, Ranchers and Restaurateurs
Farmers and ranchers are navigating a new world. Between the effects of the pandemic and a persistent drought, they’re dealing with constant uncertainty. CPR’s Stina Sieg is based on the Western Slope, where many folks make their living off the land. She hopped in a car along with farmer Harrison Topp, to find their stories.
Supporters Of Mesa Clerk Rally Saturday, Speaker Says Security Breach Did Occur
One of Saturday’s speakers told the crowd voting equipment hard drives were copied. But those in attendance said any laws broken by clerk Tina Peters were worth it to try to uncover the fraud they believe is occurring.
I-70’s Closure In Glenwood Canyon Mixes Pain And Hope. Some Towns Are Seeing A Boom In Business While Others Suffer
In Kremmling, there’s hope that a surge of new travelers coming through town because I-70’s closure will bring new business. In Glenwood Springs, businesses are seeing a significant downturn in visitors, but their own hope remains.
