Meet the photographer who took the image for Colorado’s new driver license
Colorado’s driver licenses – yes, they’re now officially called driver licenses – not driver’s – have a new look: The craggy outline of a mountain against a sunset-filled sky and in the foreground, a forest and hills. The image is based on a photo of Mount Sneffels on the Western Slope. The photographer is Matt Nuñez, of Lone Tree. The public chose his picture as part of a contest.
Two years on from first COVID-19 closures, Colorado ski areas hope things are finally returning to normal
On March 15, 2020, Colorado’s ski resorts shut down after an order from Gov. Jared Polis. Two years later, things may finally be returning to normal.
Big Colorado ski resorts dominate, but these small, city-owned ski areas keep up the tradition of skiing for all
For decades, these small ski areas — sometimes no bigger than a hill right in town — have been the place for locals to go and for skiing to stay accessible for all.
After much controversy, Mesa County’s largest school district has renegotiated a contract with its incoming superintendent
After a Douglas County school board fired its superintendent, some in Mesa County worried that their incoming superintendent was next. D51 officials say they were never going to fire any administrators, but they did renegotiate the new superintendent’s contract this week.
Lost for a month, a Western Slope dog is reunited with her owners in most unlikely way
Mia’s owners got in a car crash and Mia got lost outside Gypsum in Colorado’s mountains. How they all ended up back together is quite the story.
Colorado Olympian shares her love of biathlon and the special connection with her grandfather
When Joanne Reid competes in the Winter Olympics, she’ll be representing the U.S. in a sport that’s not center stage in America, but it’s become central to her life. Reid lives and trains in Grand Junction. She’s in China now, where the Olympic games get underway on Friday, February 4. She spoke with CPR’s Stina Sieg.
In Ouray, a world-famous festival draws thousands to climb chandeliers of ice
The tiny community of Ouray is home to the world-famous Ice Park just a short hike from downtown. And every January, it draws ice climbers from near and far for a three-day celebration of their sport.
Colorado wants to give out free KN95 masks at your local library. But maybe call ahead first to see if they have them
Many library systems found out about the state’s mask program at the same time the public did.
Thousands around Colorado march to remember Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s vision
After last year’s marade was canceled, thousands turned out to march in Denver and Grand Junction to remember Dr. King and his vision for a more perfect union.
Announcing her reelection run, Boebert envisions GOP-controlled Congress
“We don’t just need to take the House back in 2022, but we need to take the House back with fearless conservatives, strong Republicans, just like me.”
In Mesa County, if you’re stuck in a crevasse or lost in the snow, these are the people who help
The Mesa County Search and Rescue Ground Team typically goes on more than 60 missions a year, often responding to a 911 call made from the backcountry.
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.
