‘Painful’ state budget cuts could reignite fight over TABOR as Colorado Democrats call for change to spending limit
It has been nearly two decades since Colorado voters last approved a major overhaul to the state’s unique tax system that limits government revenue and puts refunds back into their pockets. Now, as state lawmakers...
A coalition of northwest Colorado counties and agriculture groups want to stop the effort to put wolves back on the 2026 ballot
A grassroots coalition of northwest Colorado county commissioners and agriculture groups is asking the citizen initiative, Colorado Advocates for Smart Wolf Policy, to reconsider its effort to put wolves back on the ballot in 2026. ...
Autopsy reports show cruelty of killings, body disposal in Christopher Watts case
WELD COUNTY — Autopsy reports released Monday afternoon reveal in the greatest detail so far what, exactly, Christopher Watts pleaded guilty to, and why he’ll serve the rest of his life in prison. The reports...
The Colorado House just passed a major gun control bill. Here’s what Western Slope lawmakers said about their vote.
A bill that would require Coloradans to undergo additional vetting to buy certain semiautomatic firearms passed the House on Monday. It now heads back to the Senate for final approval before moving to Gov. Jared...
Luttrell Barn fundraiser to feature classical guitar performance
The Luttrell Barn Cultural Center Foundation will host a fundraiser event Sunday, March 30 complete with live music and food. Classical guitarist Kyle Rowland will give two performances at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. at the Luttrell...
Moffat County Extension: The price of eggs is for the birds
Avian Influenza, often referred to as HPAI (Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza), Avian Flu, or H5N1 Bird Flu, is a highly infectious viral disease that hit the United States in February of 2022 by migrating wild...
Will Colorado see drought conditions start to develop this spring?
As winter nears its end and Colorado’s mountains get hit with the latest March snowstorm, climatologists and forecasters are predicting that the spring will bring drier weather and, in turn, lead to drought developing or...
Overnight fire devastates Yampa Avenue home
A fire broke out overnight on Monday, March 17 at 1393 North Yampa Ave. in Craig, causing significant damage. The blaze partially burned through the home, garage, and a nearby trailer, and destroyed most of...
Sassquatch Party Rentals offers inflated levels of fun with Craig playland
Laughter and shouts of joy have started echoing from a formerly vacant business-space in the heart of Craig. Sassquatch Party Rentals has opened an inflatable playland at 538 Pershing St. in Craig. Owner Caleb Cagle...
Millions of dollars in new wildfire mitigation is yet another victim of Colorado’s budget cuts
Bills seeking to invest millions of dollars in wildfire mitigation this legislative session are being stripped of funding as Colorado lawmakers look to curb state spending. Legislators say it’s a painful reminder of the state’s...
Victory Motors celebrates 50th anniversary
Fifty years ago, a vital business in Craig was established with the founding of Victory Motors. What started in 1975 as a partnership between Tom and Dedra Maneotis and Ron and Jeannie Higgins, has since...