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.
By Stina Sieg
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.
By Stina Sieg
‘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.
By Stina Sieg
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.
By Stina Sieg
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.
By Stina Sieg
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.
By Stina Sieg
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.
By Stina Sieg
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.
By Stina Sieg
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.
By Stina Sieg
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.
If It Wasn’t A Big Party Before (It Was), It Certainly Is Now: Carbondale Celebrates 50 Years Of Its Mountain Fest
A festival like no other returns after a very uncertain year.
By Stina Sieg
It’s Back: Olathe Sweet Corn Hits Shelves As Summer’s Harvest Beckons
For some in this small town on Colorado’s Western Slope, the corn harvest in Olathe is the official start of summer.
By Stina Sieg
In Grand Junction Visit, Deb Haaland Signals BLM HQ Decision Could Come Soon — But Not What It Will Be
Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland stressed how hard the 2019 decision to relocate the Bureau of Land Management’s top office was on employees
By Stina Sieg
Here’s Where You Can Still See July 4th Fireworks In Colorado’s Mountains And On The Western Slope
The high fire danger facing Colorado’s forests and the rest of the West could yet get in the way.
By Stina Sieg
Facing A Statewide Ban, Grand Junction’s Central High School Prepares To Retire Its Indigenous Mascot
A bill passed by the Colorado State Legislature earlier this month levies a $25,000 per month fine on schools that continue to use Native imagery or names.
By Stina Sieg