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Arkansas River outfitters report steady flow of customers, despite low flows on the river
2+ day, 17+ hour ago (728+ words) News News | May 17, 2026 Colorado rafting and angling guides are reporting a steady flow of customers, despite low stream flows, as the summer recreation season kicks off on the Arkansas River " one of the most popular whitewater destinations in the state....
From home insurance to vacancy taxes: Bills that passed " and failed " this legislative session that western Colorado should know about
2+ day, 11+ hour ago (162+ words) News News | May 16, 2026 Over 600 bills were introduced this year over the course of Colorado's 120-day legislative session, which ended on Wednesday, May 13." Here's a look at some of the measures that passed " and died " that mattered for western Colorado:" Are…...
Colorado schools roll out stricter cellphone bans ahead of state deadline
2+ day, 11+ hour ago (1138+ words) News News | May 15, 2026 From locked pouches to bell-to-bell bans, Colorado schools are cracking down on cellphone use in the classroom as districts prepare to comply with a new state law by July 1. House Bill 1135, also known as the Communication Devices…...
Coach V's Corner: Pyro's River Trail Run
4+ day, 14+ hour ago (307+ words) News News | May 15, 2026 "This event is a way for our family to keep Will's name alive by gathering with friends who knew him and others who never met him, telling stories and sharing laughs in his memory," Donna Du Bois…...
Glenwood Springs Historical Society archive: The young hunter at Hotel Colorado
3+ day, 16+ hour ago (123+ words) Ad Proof Adproof | May 15, 2026 Are you ready for a stable, rewarding career with a growing team? We are currently hiring motivated individuals for a" Golf Course Maintenance hiring full time seasonal greenskeeper position, no experience needed, must have a positive…...
Friday letters: Leadership, Holy Cross election, electric vehicles and more
3+ day, 15+ hour ago (522+ words) Opinion Opinion | May 15, 2026 A Graham Platner-type leader would represent grounded values instead of political performance. Someone willing to listen before lecturing. Someone who understands that fixing a fence, repairing a truck, or running cattle teaches accountability in ways no speechwriter…...
Writers on the Range: When snow runoff is low, so are our spirits
4+ day, 14+ hour ago (440+ words) Opinion Opinion | May 15, 2026 At this time of year in western Colorado, my friends and I watch rivers. We're eagerly anticipating a bruising spring runoff and the start of kayak season. When it arrives, many of us become obsessive, meeting daily…...
Feinsinger column: Other vegetables for optimal health
4+ day, 14+ hour ago (316+ words) Opinion Opinion | May 15, 2026 This is the third column in a series about Dr. Greger's Daily Dozen, foods we should eat every day for optimal health. Vegetables are so important that they comprise three of the Daily Dozen, and they should…...
How a paid teacher apprenticeship model is helping Western Slope classrooms reduce shortages
3+ day, 13+ hour ago (990+ words) News News | May 14, 2026 Following state efforts directed at getting more licensed teachers in Colorado classrooms, the state has officially graduated its first student from a new paid teacher apprenticeship model " and she's already helping to fill critical classroom needs on…...
Obituary: Michael Murphy
3+ day, 8+ hour ago (353+ words) Obituaries Obituaries | May 14, 2026 March 18, 1955 " April 30, 2026 It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Michael Davis Murphy, a beloved father, grandfather, and friend, who left this world peacefully on April 30, 2026, at the age of 71. Born on March 18, 1955, in…...