• Several firefighters tackle a brush fire near a fence and small building in Norwood, as smoke rises into the partly cloudy sky. Fire equipment and a hose are visible on the dry grass, highlighting community preparedness in action.

    Brush Fire in Norwood Highlights Community Preparedness

    marzo 18, 2025

    A controlled burn near Norwood, Colo., spread to nearly two acres on March 11, fueled by high winds. Fire Chief John Bockrath warns of increasing wildfire risks due to low moisture and advises caution with controlled burns.

  • Poster for West End play 10 Ways to Survive the Zombie Apocalypse featuring green zombie hands reaching in. Show dates: March 13-15. Ticket prices and more info at the bottom. Purple background sets the eerie scene.

    Zombie Apocalypse Visits The West End

    marzo 18, 2025

    Discover how N3's Theater's latest production, '10 Ways to Survive the Zombie Apocalypse,' brings humor and creativity to the West End community. Featuring local students and led by Brock Benson, this thrilling comedy explores unique survival tactics against zombies while showcasing the transformative power of theater.

  • Sign reading Uncompahgre National Forest beside a road, surrounded by vibrant autumn foliage. Evergreen trees and mountainous landscape are visible in the background under a clear blue sky.

    Local Forests Hit With Federal Layoffs

    marzo 12, 2025

    Forest Service Layoffs Leave Workers Reeling, Public Lands at Risk For Lanie Smith, there is nothing she would rather do than work on public lands. [...]

  • Representative Hurd, dressed in a dark suit, light shirt, and striped tie, sits before a blurred backdrop, facing the camera with a neutral expression—reflecting his focus on San Miguel County issues.

    Representative Hurd Speaks to San Miguel County

    7 de marzo de 2025

    Hurd Focuses on Local Issues, Economic Development in 3rd Congressional District

  • Aerial view of a deep canyon with green vegetation and a river running through it. The canyon has steep rocky walls, and the sky is clear and blue.

    Discussions over Dolores River Conservation Continue

    7 de marzo de 2025

    TELLURIDE, Colo. — For nearly two decades, elected officials, ranchers, and conservationists have debated how best to protect the Dolores River. That discussion continued over the past two weeks among Western Slope elected officials.

  • Un grupo de nueve personas sonríe bajo un toldo blanco, con bandejas de comida sobre una mesa. Llevan ropa informal y hay una niña entre ellos. El escenario parece ser una reunión social al aire libre.

    En medio del fuego, la comunidad de Nucla arde con fuerza

    28 de noviembre de 2024

    When the Bucktail Fire threatened western Colorado, it wasn’t just firefighters on the front lines. Volunteers in Nucla rose early, cooked hard, and showed how small towns show up big.

  • Aerial view of Rico, a small town nestled in a mountain valley, surrounded by vibrant autumn forests under a clear blue sky. Houses and roads are scattered among the trees, reflecting the areas history and ongoing mining contamination cleanup deal.

    Rico Secures Landmark Cleanup Deal to Address Mining Contamination

    noviembre 22, 2024

    The town of Rico, Colorado, has reached a settlement with Atlantic Richfield to fund a major cleanup of lead-contaminated soil from decades of mining. The voluntary agreement will support remediation efforts over the next four years, improving public health and environmental safety.