The Rifle-based nonprofit serves over five counties and hundreds of animals on the Western Slope, despite funding losses. This story is part of our “On the Ground” radio series that highlights solutions to local and global issues from Roaring Fork and Colorado River valley organizations.

A new podcast from LOOKOUT Publications called “Hate State” looks at how Colorado became a testing ground for anti-LGBTQ policies starting in the 1990s, and how that legacy is reflected on this year’s ballot.

The Orchard Church plans to build staff homes on the lot where the bilingual, bicultural community garden sits. Now gardeners, the church and the town are searching for a place where the Good Seed can go next.

During this year’s open enrollment period, seniors in the Roaring Fork Valley are facing changes to their Medicare plans. They’re left with fewer, and more expensive, options.

Supporters say doulas could help bridge care gaps. They aren’t medically trained, but they provide emotional support and information before, during and after childbirth.

One ski area was already factoring in higher fuel costs because it started transitioning its fleet of groomers and vehicles to a lower-emission source.

A late spring frost and record dry conditions this summer have led to low natural food supply for bears, resulting in a large increase in human-bear conflict. Now, a wildlife rehab center is seeing more orphaned bear cubs than in previous years.

The University of Wyoming grew hefty, 9-inch-long carrots when it added coal char to the soil. Researchers say this could be another market for the declining coal industry.

The U.N.'s long-running peacekeeping mission for the disputed Western Sahara ceased operations Sunday after 35 years. Once ruled by Spain, it is claimed by both Morocco and the pro-independence Polisario Front.

U.S. Transportation Secretary Duffy says all nine people died aboard a business jet that crashed into a Florida neighborhood. The aircraft departed from Austin, Texas, and was headed to the Bahamas.

Sen. Chris Murphy is expected to fully recover from his stroke. The acronym BE FAST can help you remember the symptoms of stroke and what to do when it happens: Call 911 quickly.

Rep. Haley Stevens was scheduled to attend a unity event today with Abdul El-Sayed, who beat her in the Democratic primary. Instead, she endorsed his Republican opponent, Mike Rogers.