#western slope

Despite Wolves Largely Staying West of the Continental Divide, Livestock Producers in Counties Like Rio Blanco Continue to Report Significant Depredation Incidents, Leading Colorado Parks and Wildlife to Intervene.

The Multi-Year Effort to Acquire the Critical Shoshone Water Rights, Vital for Western Slope Communities, Has Moved to Colorado Water Court, with a Trial Date Set for 2028 If Mediation Efforts Fail.

Voters Heard From Candidates for U.s. House, Governor, and U.s. Senate on Saturday, Discussing Topics From Public Lands to Water Rights Ahead of the November Midterm Elections.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife Has Lifted Voluntary Closures on Parts of the Colorado, Fraser, and White Rivers Due to Improving Water Conditions, Though Some Regional Restrictions Remain in Place.

The State's New Voluntary Water-Saving Plan for the 2027 Water Year Was Conditionally Approved by the Colorado Water Conservation Board, but Local Farmers and Water Districts Express Wariness About Its Impact on Agriculture and Communities.

Mesa County Residents Should Prepare for Several Days of Scattered Rain and Cooler Temperatures, with Particular Awareness for Flash Flooding Near Local Waterways and Burn Scars.

Heavy Monsoon Rains Over Recent Wildfire Burn Scars Caused Multiple Road Closures Over the Weekend and Monday, Creating Hazardous Conditions and Significant Delays for Local Drivers.