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Experts warn sell-off of public lands could be the goal behind downsizing

According to researchers, cuts and firings at federal agencies like U.S. Forest Service could help efforts to privatize some public lands

DATE: Mar 17, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Coalition of funders supports local newsrooms across U.S.

Press Forward funding can support infrastructure, operations and reporting for small-town newsrooms

DATE: Jan 23, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Producer Responsibility Program will increase recycling access in rural Colorado

In rural Colorado, recycling is limited by transportation and cost, but a new law calls for producers to fund recycling around the state

DATE: Nov 27, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

What’s best for the land? West End communities debate creation of a Dolores monument

Residents and environmental organizations try to find a common solution to preserving the wild and rugged landscape of the Dolores River

DATE: Sep 13, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Rural recreation-related businesses support one another through ‘Rural is Rad’

The Colorado group hopes to draw greater attention to small businesses based in rural parts of the state

DATE: Jul 27, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Olympics-themed Burro Fest draws a crowd to Mancos

More than 1,000 turn out for burros, arts, music and food

DATE: Jun 16, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: 2024 Burro Fest puts local arts, music and food on display

On Saturday, more than 1,000 people head to Mancos for burros

DATE: Jun 16, 2024 | CATEGORY: Gallery

Efforts aim to keep healthy school meals in rural Colorado free for all

A program that serves up free breakfast and lunch for all students faces budgetary calamity

DATE: Jun 6, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Rural Coloradans show support for abortion-rights amendment

Initiative 89, aiming to protect abortion rights in Colorado by including it in the state’s constitution, made it on the 2024 general election ballot

DATE: May 29, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

In a sustained drought, water solutions grant supports agricultural innovation

Funding from the LOR Foundation allows farmers to experiment with unique and heritage grains and seeds

DATE: May 29, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

A rare press, an art space, a small town where creativity thrives

In Mancos, a community art space illustrates the potential of rural communities as artistic and creative hubs

DATE: Mar 20, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

The ‘brain gain’ in rural America, and who is behind it

Rural spaces offer unique advantages that inspire many to return and bolster their communities

DATE: Mar 18, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News