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‘We run towards problems, not away from them.’ As COVID-19 closes...

In early March, Dr. Jason Hogan realized what was about to happen: The new coronavirus had infiltrated his community, and it was going to...

Unwanted Horses Dumped on Public, Private Land

When horse slaughterhouses closed in the U.S. two years ago, it caused a glut of unwanted horses in the marketplace. High feed prices and...

New Study Measures Oil and Gas Impacts in NW Colorado

Northwest Colorado is teeming with activity from the oil and gas industry, but the boom has been adversely affecting roads, public services and housing...

Colorado’s Horses: In the Stable or on the Table?

Controversy rages with the slaughter of more than 31,000 unwanted horses this year. While Congress considers legal remedies, vets and livestock owners line up...

“Impeach Bush” Group Undaunted in Quest

The small number of President Bush impeachment supporters gathered in Glenwood Springs park may not have reflected the massive demonstrations in Washington DC on...

Western Slope Round-Up: Keeping Problems Contained

Poop Problem Puzzles Politicians Whither Did Waste Go? Doo-Doo Dump Down Delta Decries Councilmen Concerned about Crapper Caper No, we don't make these stories up. Just the headlines....