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Glenwood Springs Post Independent2h

Drought hits ‘exceptional’ levels on Western Slope near wildfires as forecasters remain ‘optimistic’ about long-term outlook in Colorado

Drought conditions in Colorado continued to worsen this week with the latest U.S. Drought Monitor report detailing ...
Colorado Public Radio19h

Smoke from fires on the Western Slope is producing dangerous air quality across much of the state

While the smoke is worst along the Western Slope where the fires are burning, levels are also fluctuating on the Front Range.
KKCO 11 News on MSN4h

Dry weather conditions impact the Western Slope

On August 14, drought conditions in the Western Slope were at an exceptional drought level. Across the Western Slope, smoke ...
KREX Grand Junction on MSN13h

Governor Polis visits the Western Slope

Gov. Jared Polis made three stops on the Western Slope on Thursday. The first one was to Talbott farms, where Polis picked ...
The Durango Herald9h

Smoke from fires on Western Slope is producing dangerous air quality across much of the state

Air quality alerts are in place again for the entire Western Slope as firefighters battle more than 20 fires. The Colorado ...

Flight data paints wild picture as aerial firefighting operations target Western Slope

Firefighting aircraft battle multiple wildfires in western Colorado, with 41 planes and helicopters deployed to protect over ...
Steamboat Pilot & Today2d

Fewer people are moving to Colorado in 2025 — but some Western Slope counties are bucking the trend

New data shows Colorado’s allure for newcomers is weakening, with net migration down more than 50% since 2015. Some counties ...
The Durango Herald9h

Gov. Polis declares statewide disaster emergency due to critical fire weather conditions, fires burning across Western Slope

As yet another large wildfire grows on the Western Slope, Gov. Jared Polis has declared a disaster emergency statewide and ...