Pitkin County Wants You To Visit — But Only If You’ve Recently Tested Negative For COVID-19
Pitkin will become the first Colorado county to require visitors to have tested negative 72 hours or less before their arrival.
A Colorado Spruce’s Journey To Becoming The US Capitol Christmas Tree
This year’s U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree came from the Western Slope of Colorado. Follow it along its journey.
Mesa County Goes From A Coronavirus Success Story To A Cautionary Tale
Mesa County became the first in Colorado to get permission from the state health department to reopen restaurants and gyms to more people, but the county is locking down the most it’s been since spring amid a growing number of COVID-19 cases.
The 2020 US Capitol Christmas Tree Came From Colorado. Before It Gets There, It’ll Tour The State First
The 55-foot-tall Engelmann spruce is from a remote part of western Colorado.
Mesa County Had One Of The Most Open Economies In Colorado. Then The New Coronavirus Wave Hit
Indoor gatherings are now capped at just 25 people, with outdoor gatherings maxing out at 75.
Tighter Restrictions Possible For Colorado Counties With Spiking COVID-19 Cases
Surges in coronavirus cases in both urban centers and rural communities threaten reopening.
Mesa County Schools, Initially Overwhelmed By Demand For Online Learning, Adds More Virtual Teachers
A month after schools opened, this shifting of teachers online is happening all across sprawling District 51, since twice as many families opted for virtual learning than school officials expected.
September Snow A ‘Blessing’ For Colorado Fire Crews, But The Wildfire Threat Isn’t Over
Hot and dry weather is expected to return soon, which could mean more wildfires in Colorado this year.
As The Flames Of Colorado’s Largest Wildfire Ever Die Down, The ‘Unglamorous’ Work Of Rebuilding Begins
The Pine Gulch fire has gotten much less intense. But crews have a lot of work to do to restore the landscape and prevent landslides.
Mesa County’s Largest School District Has Too Many Online Students, Not Enough Teachers
Online elementary teachers have nearly fifty students each to deal with. For middle and high school students, the numbers are in the hundreds. So the district is moving to reassign staff.
Pine Gulch Fire Is Now The Largest In Colorado History
As of Thursday night, the blaze burned 139,006 acres and was 77 percent contained. It has exceeded the acreage burned by the Hayman Fire in 2002.
Skiing Will Look Different In Colorado This Winter. Vail Resorts Now Has A Plan
The company plans to open Keystone Ski Resort first, and only pass holders can hit the mountain to start the season.
Locals Feel ‘Great Loss’ As The Grizzly Creek Fire Blisters Glenwood Canyon
The first licks of flame in the Grizzly Creek Fire grew in a matter of minutes as Kyle Jones floated down the Colorado River on Aug. 10.
With A Forecasted Shift In The Winds, Glenwood Springs Residents Are Caught Between Hope And Dread
The fire has cut off visitors right when the town needed them most.
As Glenwood Canyon Burns, Those Who Love It Watch In Sorrow
The Grizzly Creek fire has forced evacuations on both ends of Glenwood Canyon. And with crews facing tough terrain and tougher weather, there’s no timetable for when the fire might be contained.
