What Western Colorado Has To Say About Lauren Boebert’s Fiery Debut In The National Spotlight
The political newcomer, who has vowed to carry a gun while walking around in Washington, has long inspired excitement and anger. But since the deadly attack on the U.S. Capitol last week, she’s come under new scrutiny — especially from voters in her district.
Commentary: Nothing But Gratitude For The Centering Power Of Colorado’s Hiking Trails
In 2020, we all had our escapes.
As Coronavirus Pandemic Rages, Grand Junction Mutual Aid Steps In To Feed Neighbors
The grassroots organization Grand Junction Mutual Aid has been offering support to people in the community since March, when the economic effects of the pandemic started to hit Mesa County hard, and they have no intention of stopping.
Colorado Mesa University Graduation Goes On In Grand Junction … With Help From Private Jet
Graduation is something most students dream about for years, but due to the pandemic, countless colleges have had to cancel, postpone or move ceremonies online this year. But CMU took a different approach. It decided to let people attend graduation in person, so long as each of them had a recent COVID-19 test. That’s where the jet comes in.
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.
