Weather forecasters are calling for above-average temperatures and low levels of humidity this week and early next week in Southwest Colorado. They offered one bit of hope for moisture later this...

KSUT Public Radio has about three months to finish raising money for its three-phase capital campaign, which will include a new studio with improved programming and an endowment fund. KSUT must...

The small ways people can reduce water use in their day-to-day lives can be especially important during a drought. Education about water conservation is important in both rainy years and dry years,...

Outdoor recreational opportunities are becoming somewhat limited as a result of poor air quality and public land closures in Southwest Colorado. The U.S. Forest Service on Tuesday closed the San...

Fort Lewis College is raising private funds to purchase a river rafting company, which would be used by faculty and students for academic and recreational trips. If the deal goes through, the...

Being evacuated and having to find a place to live can be emotionally and logistically difficult. But doing it with pets can be even more challenging. Residents who are evacuated don’t want to be...

When wildfire is bearing down on a home, insurance might not be the first thing people think about. But taking a moment to inventory and document your possessions can pay off in the long run. When...

Walker Stapleton, a Republican running for governor, hopes to draw on his eight years of experience as Colorado’s treasurer to improve state’s economy. The candidate hopes the state will be filled...

Thunderstorms are expected to roll through Southwest Colorado this week and into the weekend, according to the National Weather Service. There is 30 to 50 percent chance of thunderstorms Wednesday,...

Drought conditions are affecting many aspects of human life in Southwest Colorado, but they’re also impacting wildlife across the region. Some animals, such as birds, do not need to drink much...

On a Monday night in May 1902, Silverton’s Chinese residents were chased out of town, in an event the newspaper called a “murderous attack.” They were forced out of town and made to walk south...