Changes in the works following controversy over Western Colorado high school graduation regalia policy
While Grand Valley High School is set for updated guidelines, legislature to take up bill statewide.
Bereft of Boebert, 3rd Congressional District Republicans chart new path
Lauren Boebert’s decision to pivot to a new district for 2024 has shaken up the district’s race.
Cities across Colorado rush to counter rumors of supporting new immigrants
As the number of new immigrants arriving in Denver slows, fear and concern in other Colorado cities is picking up steam.
Citation needed: Is the world’s largest flat top mountain really located in Western Colorado?
“The Grand Mesa is still worth visiting regardless of how tall or how big or whatever. It’s still an amazing place.”
Documentary details skiing after a spinal cord injury and lessons found atop Jackson Hole
Trevor Kennison of Winter Park broke his back skiing at Vail Pass in 2014. He’s since gone on to become a prolific adaptive skier, tackling extreme tricks and terrain on a sit ski. The documentary, “Full Circle” follows his recovery and growth in the adaptive skiing world and how it overlaps with Barry Corbet, an early icon of disability advocacy. The film was directed by Josh Berman of Denver and is now streaming on Netflix.
Ouray police chief placed on leave amid sexual assault investigation involving stepson
The case drew statewide attention after copies of the Ouray County Plaindealer were stolen the day an issue detailing the allegations.
Gov. Jared Polis on passenger rail, tax cuts and what wasn’t said at his State of the State address
Building transit-oriented communities was a big feature of the governor’s 2024 address.
Southern Ute experts talk repatriation efforts of remains housed in Gunnison museum
The Southern Ute is one of four tribes to respond to inquiries from Western Colorado University
Colorado ski exec on whether resorts would pay for a mountain train and worker housing, plus other industry issues
The CEO of Alterra Mountain Company discusses employee housing, climate change, diversifying the ski industry, transportation, and more.
Trouble in Durango City Council: Budget beefs, ethics complaints and a vote to publicly reprimand one of their own
Council will vote in January on whether to “reprimand and reproach” Councilor Olivier Bosmans
CDOT, local leaders hope safety emphasis can curb Glenwood Canyon closures
Extensive signage noting the prohibition of semis in the passing lane aimed at changing behavior.
What wolf killings in Wyoming might indicate about reintroduction in Colorado
A wolf pack that migrated into Northwest Colorado is now gone. Most of those Moffat County wolves were shot just across the Wyoming border. The killings prompted state and federal investigations. Mike Koshmrl, a reporter with the nonprofit news site WyoFile, got the details of those investigations through a Freedom of Information Act request.
Former Grand Junction nurse pleads guilty to assaulting 13 unconscious victims
Christopher Lambros was sentenced to 22 years in prison.
3 decades later, Western Colorado University is trying again to return looted remains to rightful home
New funding will help professors at the university connect with Tribal Nations to repatriate the remains of 25 individuals stored at the CT Hurst Museum in Gunnison
How Grand Junction organizers and officials came together to serve people experiencing homelessness
After the abrupt closure of Whitman Park, city leaders and advocates began talking about an alternative.
