• 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

    March 12, 2025

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

  • 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

    March 7, 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.

  • A group of nine people stand smiling under a white canopy, with trays of food on a table in front of them. Theyre wearing casual clothing, and a young girl is among them. The setting appears to be outdoors in a social gathering.

    Amidst Fire, Community in Nucla Burns Bright

    November 28, 2024

    By Julia Caulfield West End community members serving food for wildland firefighters during the Bucktail Fire (Photo: Julia Caulfield/KOTO) The snow is flying, biting the [...]