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Julia Caulfield

  • Mining has been an economic driver in Southwest Colorado since the late 1800s. But when a local mine and power plant closed in 2017, a number of communities were forced to reimagine. KOTO’s Julia Caulfield has more on the region’s effort to create a new economic future. This story is part of a collaborative reporting project with Rocky Mountain Community Radio looking at fossil fuel transitions in the West.
  • Federal law enforcement arrested a Telluride man over the weekend for his alleged involvement in the January 6th Insurrection at the US Capitol. KOTO’s Julia Caulfield has more.
  • Southwest Colorado went from summer to winter in the blink of an eye. But the draw of a powder day also means avalanche danger. The Colorado Avalanche Information Center issued an avalanche warning for the region on Friday. KOTO's Julia Caulfield talked with CAIC Director Ethan Greene about current conditions.
  • Supply chain issues are impacting the availability and prices of goods around the world. And winter sports equipment is no exception. KOTO's Matt Hoisch looks at how buyers and retailers in Telluride, CO are feeling the gear crunch, and he talks with Nick Sargent, President of the trade group Snowsports Industries America, about the gear shortage's widespread causes and how long it could take to resolve them.
  • Telluride's Valley Floor sits just west of Town. The protected open space is home to a gang of elk that use the land as calving and wintering grounds. Over the weekend a hunter killed an elk on property adjacent to the Valley Floor, stirring up outrage from some local residents. KOTO's Julia Caulfield has more.
  • Telluride’s Free Box sits at the heart of town. A collection of cubbies allows residents and visitors alike to discard of old belongings and find new treasures. After closing due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Free Box recently reopened. KOTO’s Julia Caulfield was there and brings this report.