Taxidermists Bring The Spoils Of Hunting Season Back To ‘Life’
Hunting is the busy season for bagging big game. It is also crunch time for taxidermists who are the experts in turning animal carcasses into trophies.
Mesa County Voters Approve First School Funding Increase In 13 Years
Voters approved ballot issues to build a new school, upgrade curriculum and technology, and add five days to the school year.
Lift Ticket Prices At Colorado’s Oldest Ski Hill Could Head For A Steep Drop-Off
Historic Howelsen Hill, a city-owned ski area in the heart of Steamboat Springs, needs upgrades and more skiers. The city may take a novel approach and drop lift tickets to $1.
Foodies Have A New Reason To Celebrate: All Hail Rocky Mountain Oysters
Denver Post food writer Allyson Reedy has created a new food holiday. Today is the first official Rocky Mountain Oyster Day.
A Speedy, Hungry Beetle Carries On The War Against Tamarisk, With Mixed Results
There’s new research on the tamarisk, an invasive shrub that clings stubbornly to the banks of southwestern waterways.
Colorado Wildfire Researchers Look To ‘Wetter’ Water, Night Flights To Better Snuff Out Fires
The Center of Excellence for Advanced Technology Aerial Firefighting feels a sense of urgency because of the record 8 million acres that have burned in the West this season.
Drawing Flesh On The Bones Of Prehistoric Creatures
Melody Brooke Safkin speaks with Colorado Matters. She teaches digital illustration at Colorado Mesa University and is currently the Artist in Residence at the Mesa County Library.
Sheep Have Always Come First For Lifelong Meeker Rancher Connie Theos
Connie Theos has been sheep ranching near Meeker for most of her 72 years. This year she was named Colorado Wool Grower of the Year.
Colorado Is The Latest State To Officially Regulate E-Bikes
Colorado has a new law regulating the mechanics of electric bikes, who can ride them, and how municipalities decide where they can be used.
An Ancient Search For Silver, And For Heavily Bearded Men
Spanish explorer Juan Rivera traveled through Western Colorado in 1765 looking for silver and a rumored tribe of bearded men. He found some silver, but not the hairy men. His explorations are chronicled in a new book by Montrose archaeologist Steven Baker.
Legendary Colorado Mountain Biker Pushing Uphill In International Role
Legendary mountain biker Dave Wiens is tackling trail issues on an international scale after taking over as director of the International Mountain Bicycling Association.
Reporter Traces Nucla From Utopian Dream To Afterthought Bitter About Nearby Telluride
Nucla is “the town under siege by liberals,” writes a reporter for The Guardian. She talks about her story, which is part of the news organization’s “Inequality Project.”
It’s Not Just History Anymore At The Ute Museum In Montrose
The Ute Indian Museum in Montrose recently reopened, adding a new focus on contemporary Ute life and accomplishments.
The Meal That Made A Food Critic Cry Happy Tears
A Denver Post food writer says her dinner at an isolated ranch in Western Colorado was the best she’s ever eaten.
10 Great Hikes To Explore Colorado’s Western Slope This Summer
Grand Junction outdoor writer Bill Haggerty details nearly 60 of the best hikes in a new hiking guidebook, including these favorites.
Coal Rolling Now Merits A Fine In Colorado
The Colorado Legislature overwhelmingly passed a bipartisan bill cracking down on when motorists spray excess exhaust on other cars, cyclists, or pedestrians.
