• Federal Funding Confusion for Local Non-Profits

    March 24, 2025

    Eco-Action Partners and Sheep Mountain Alliance face uncertainty as an EPA funding freeze disrupts their federal grant. With little communication from the agency, the nonprofits are struggling to continue climate resilience work while seeking alternative funding.

  • Authors Explore a Modern American West

    March 24, 2025

    Discover A Watershed Moment: The American West in the Age of Limits, a new book exploring water scarcity, housing shortages, and community resilience in the evolving West.

  • Hurd Introduces Productive Public Lands Act

    March 20, 2025

    U.S. Rep. Jeff Hurd introduces the Productive Public Lands Act, targeting Biden-era land management plans in Colorado. Local officials warn the legislation threatens wildlife protections and decades of collaboration.

  • Brush Fire in Norwood Highlights Community Preparedness

    March 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.

  • Zombie Apocalypse Visits The West End

    March 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

    March 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 Speaks to San Miguel County

    March 7, 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

    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 [...]

  • Rico Secures Landmark Cleanup Deal to Address Mining Contamination

    November 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.