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Each summer, the Four Bar S arena in Howard, Colorado, comes alive with riders of all ages. From kids on ponies to seasoned horsewomen in their seventies, the grassroots gymkhana series is more than a competition — it’s a legacy of community, family, and horsemanship.

Fire crews, meteorologists, and officials brief Rico residents on Stoner Mesa Fire status, protection measures, and evacuation readiness.

Researchers excavate Rock Springs’ historic Chinatown, uncovering artifacts from the 1885 massacre that killed 28 Chinese workers in Wyoming.

Bob Downs, a physician assistant from Lake City, Colorado, returned last month from his fifth medical mission to Ukraine. Downs has been volunteering in the war-torn country through the organization Global Care Force.

Montezuma County residents weigh in on regulating solar energy projects, debating land use, economic impact, and environmental concerns.

Cities across the West have been gathering data on extreme heat, but heat mapping looks a little different in rural areas like Moab, Utah, where outdoor recreation is the main economic driver.

Local rancher encourages other to reach out for mental health support during recent fire evacuations

After a school-board meeting at which more than a half-dozen anonymous letters were read aloud, Montezuma-Cortez School District Re-1 Superintendent Tom Burris says the board may need to consider adopting a policy about such letters.

Volunteer camp hosts like the Tuckers help keep Colorado parks running—offering directions, cleaning sites, and sharing joy with campers each summer.

Young performers and volunteers bring "Finding Nemo Jr." to life at Cortez’s Lamp Post Creative Learning Center in a colorful, community-driven production.