• 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

    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 [...]

  • 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

    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.