Satellite SOS signals from ‘PLBs’ have sent Colorado search-and-rescue officials to thrift stores, landfills and even a zoo. But most are false alarms.
Colorado search-and-rescue officials have been chasing satellite SOS signals around the state, sometimes tracking them to thrift stores, landfills and other bizarre locations. Personal locator beacons, often called PLBs, allow backcountry travelers to signal for...
A group of producers and elected officials is again asking Colorado Parks and Wildlife to hit pause on wolves
A group of 29 agricultural groups, hunting organizations and county commissioners is asking Colorado Parks and Wildlife not to release any more wolves until next winter. The entities submitted a citizen petition to the agency...
Coyote or gray wolf? How to tell the difference in the Roaring Fork Valley
As hunting season gets under way, Colorado Parks and Wildlife is warning those with coyote tags to be aware of the differences between coyotes and wolves.
Glenwood Springs teacher launches nonprofit to support children of educators
Glenwood Springs High School Spanish teacher Muriel Moore saw what she calls an “elephant in the room” when it comes to supporting educators. “Teachers are so valuable, and the community cares about them so much,”...
Monday letters: Questions of truth, cooperation, accountability and more
A question of truth and self-reflection Here is a question I have been asking myself as I watch the various news outlets: Are you ready to die for your beliefs? Maybe those ideas are such...
Colorado mountain town food banks, facing greater demand and fewer resources, brace for ‘perfect storm’ once SNAP cuts hit
In affluent Summit County, where vacation homes dot the landscape and visitors flock for world-class skiing and mountain town beauty, a local food bank is working harder than ever to feed families. Since August 2020, the...
Glenwood Springs City Council narrowly backs tolling plan for South Bridge
The Glenwood Springs City Council voted 4-3 on Sept. 4 to move forward with the South Bridge project including a toll, a decision that could shape how the long-debated route functions as both an emergency...
Wednesday letters: Reflections on Charlie Kirk, South Bridge, Hershey and community support
Reflections on the loss of Charlie Kirk We lost a patriot on Sept. 10. His name was Charlie Kirk, and he was assassinated. His organization is Turning Point USA. He was a man of unwavering...
Guest column: Processing grief together — turning tragedy into hope
The assassination of Charlie Kirk has left many of us stunned, heartbroken and angry. He was more than a commentator or organizer; he was a man who believed in the power of dialogue. He was...
14 miles of Bureau of Land Mangement travel routes opened in Garfield County
The Bureau of Land Management’s Grand Junction Field Office has opened 14 miles of travel routes in Garfield County, expanding access from administrative use only to all modes of travel, according to a news release....
Glenwood Springs approves $730,640 in fee coverage for Canyon Vista, delays larger grant
Glenwood Springs City Council voted 5-2 on Sept. 4 to allocate $730,640 from the 2C Workforce Housing Fund to cover city fees for the 80-unit Canyon Vista affordable housing project, while delaying a separate $785,000...
New brews in Silt’s local coffee shop, but not from the coffee bean
Wild Coffee Roasters is introducing new brews into their shop, but this time it’s not just coffee – liquor has now entered the establishment. “My original dream, when I was like 19, was to have...
First adult zebra mussels found in Colorado River as the invasive species continues to spread on Western Slope
The first adult zebra mussels have been found in the Colorado River near Grand Junction, following increased testing and detection of the invasive species in Colorado. Previously, Colorado Parks and Wildlife had only discovered veligers...
Garfield County enters into grant agreement with Federal Aviation Administration for airport improvement funding
Garfield County commissioners on Sept. 8 unanimously voted to enter into a grant agreement with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for funding for infrastructure improvements at the Rifle Garfield County Airport. Each year, airports are...
2002 Olympic torch relay remembered at Glenwood Hot Springs Resort
On Feb. 2, 2002, the Olympic flame skimmed across the steaming surface of the Glenwood Hot Springs Pool — the only time in the torch’s 45-state journey that the relay went aquatic. Now, more than...