Colorado Rep. Lauren Boebert’s bill to strip gray wolves of Endangered Species Act protections heads to U.S. House
A bill to delist gray wolves from the federal Endangered Species Act is heading to the U.S. House of Representatives after clearing its first hurdle. The legislation — championed by Colorado Republican Rep. Lauren Boebert...
Factory Outdoor set to close its doors after nearly 50 years of serving the Roaring Fork Valley
Finding a Roaring Fork Valley native that hasn’t benefited from Factory Outdoor is like trying to turn left into their parking lot while headed south on Colorado Highway 82 — easier said than done. Factory...
Colorado will stop issuing new licenses for grocery stores to sell hard alcohol after governor reluctantly signs bill
Grocery and big-box stores in Colorado will no longer be able to apply for state licenses to sell hard alcohol under a bill signed Thursday, April 10, by Gov. Jared Polis. Senate Bill 33 is...
Friday Letters: Perspectives on nuclear energy, government workforce, local library leadership and more
The dangers of nuclear energy Clean nuclear is an oxymoron. Every part of the process is potentially deadly. Mining uranium involves stockpiling mounds of radioactive dirt. In the National Library of Medicine, the article Health...
CDOT expands text alerts for Interstate 70 Mountain Corridor
As a response to the popularity of the ongoing texting campaign for the I-70 Floyd Hill Project, which has reached nearly 15,000 subscribers, the Colorado Department of Transportation is expanding text alerts to cover two...
Garfield Clean Energy column: Be smart about smart meters and new time-of-use electricity rates
If you’re one of the 51% of Garfield County residents who get their electricity from Xcel Energy, you probably received an email recently with the subject line “Time of use is here.” I recommend that...
Michael Bennet launches campaign to be Colorado’s next governor
United States Sen. Michael Bennet, a third-term Democrat, announced his bid to be Colorado’s next governor on Friday, April 11, before a crowd of supporters in downtown Denver. “I am running for governor because I...
Pitkin County Commissioners deny liquor license expansion to Redstone wine store
A request for a new liquor license by Redstone's Boulevard Barrel was denied by the Pitkin County Commission in a 3-2 vote on Wednesday.
Court ruling opens door to 50,000 acres of federal land after nine-year fight
After nine years of litigation, a legal battle between Garfield County and The High Lonesome Ranch over public access to a county road crossing the ranch’s private property has concluded, opening up more than 50,000...
Alas poor Billy — or was it Larry?
The first time I told him about the domestic goat I’d seen hanging out on the bluffs above Colorado Highway 82, my son didn’t believe me. So I sent him a photo — not a...
Colorado education leaders say they won’t comply with Trump’s anti-DEI demands
The Colorado Department of Education has declined to comply with a Trump administration demand that threatens the elimination of federal funding for states failing to certify their removal of diversity, equity and inclusion programs. On...
Colorado governor signs into law major gun control bill targeting semi-automatic rifles, pistols
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis signed into law a major gun control bill on Thursday, the culmination of months of bitter legislative debate, 11th-hour concessions and pressure campaigns. Beginning in August 2026, Coloradans will need to...