Flood of health care changes has Grand Junction free clinic fearing a wave of new patients
The Good Samaritan Clinic treats underserved residents in the Mesa County area.
Polis talks fires, housing and where Colorado stands on river negotiations with Western Slope audience
Colorado’s Governor fielded questions from residents in Grand Junction during a Colorado Matters event.
Tina Peters is not a bargaining chip and other takeaways from a live interview with Gov. Jared Polis
The governor fielded questions from Colorado Matters and Western Slopers during an audience event in Grand Junction.
What conservation easements mean for that perfect Palisade peach
The Colorado West Land Trust formed in the ‘80s to protect agricultural land in Western Colorado.
New documentary traverses Colorado River’s past, present and future
“The American Southwest” examines the rich biodiversity that relies on the Colorado River, as well as the cultures shaped by it. Director Ben Masters discusses the scope of the film and concerns for the future of the American West’s most critical water supply.
Mesa County Sheriff’s Deputy involved in ICE stop resigns
The Colorado Attorney General’s Office said sharing that information violated state law and filed a lawsuit against former deputy Alexander Zwinck.
Colorado reports another West Nile Virus-related death, this time in Montrose County
A man in his early 80s died after contracting the disease earlier this month.
Driver in Mesa County crash that killed 2 highway workers pleads guilty
Patrick Sneddon was driving a vehicle that hit two CDOT workers in September 2024.
As Lee Fire gets closer to communities, Rifle residents get updates from officials at meeting
The Lee Fire has grown to over 116,000 acres, making it the fifth largest in state history. It’s also close to Meeker.
Too vague to be constitutional? Mesa County goes to court over immigration stop
The lawsuit comes in response to the state’s actions against a Mesa County Sheriff’s deputy.
Colorado man pleads not guilty to choking local TV reporter, trial date set
After months of hearings, Patrick Egan is set to go on trial in January.
Former ambassador talks diplomatic rollback, international implications
Christopher Hill has served as US ambassador to five different countries.
Suit against deputy involved in ICE traffic stop sends ‘demoralizing message,’ says sheriff
The deputy involved was placed on three weeks unpaid leave as a part of the Mesa County Sheriff’s disciplinary action.
‘Asbestos’ trees? Not quite, but aspen groves show promise in fire mitigation
Colorado researchers examine aspen trees as a mitigating factor in wildfire spread.
Mediocre: Colorado receives C- grade for state infrastructure
Levees, roads and schools lag among infrastructure categories.
Colorado public media leaders react to funding cuts
Last week, Congress approved a rescission package clawing back funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
