Following an extremely warm, dry summer on the Western Slope, recent rainfall is beginning to chip away at the worst of Colorado’s drought conditions. In mid-August, “exceptional” drought conditions — ...

Rain showers will start Sunday across Colorado, including on the drought-stricken Western Slope, where multiple wildfires are burning on hundreds of square miles, and continue through at least midweek ...

Residents of Meeker, near where the fifth-largest wildfire in Colorado’s history has raged throughout August, woke up Friday to a cooler morning than they’ve felt in weeks. But smoke from the ...

Colorado’s collared gray wolves are primarily sticking to Western Slope watersheds, with some exploration toward the east. In the latest map from Colorado Parks and Wildlife — which shows the ...

Drought conditions are getting worse on Colorado’s Western Slope, increasing the risk of wildfires, even as several large fires are already burning, scorching thousands of acres and forcing ...

Colorado’s collared gray wolves are continuing to move across the Western Slope, including watersheds along the state’s western border with Utah. In the latest map from Colorado Parks and Wildlife — ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... A monsoonal weather system is expected to bring rain to Colorado’s drought-stricken Western Slope in the coming days, dampening wildfires that have charred ...

Part of what defines Colorado’s Western Slope is the expansive landscapes and regions where wildlife roam free, backcountry recreation opportunities abound, and cultural artifacts of the state’s ...