Glenwood Springs
Coverage of Glenwood Springs in the Nexus archive.
- Glenwood Springs turns to zoning to fight ICE
Residents in Glenwood Springs are pressuring local officials to use zoning, land-use rules, and other municipal powers in an attempt to block ICE operations. This effort is described as a longshot strategy that has achieved mixed results.
- Nearly $250,000 raised for families of firefighters killed and injured in Snyder Fire
Nearly $250,000 has been raised by Alpine Bank for families of firefighters killed and injured in the Snyder Fire in Colorado. The fundraiser, which collected $238,000 from over 1,000 donors, will distribute funds equally among five families, including those of four firefighters who died and one still recovering.
- Colorado’s Western Slope D.C lawmakers propose legislation to block controversial Glenwood Springs limestone mine expansion
U.S. Rep. Jeff Hurd and Sens. Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper propose the Glenwood Springs Protection Act to block a controversial limestone mine expansion near Glenwood Springs, a tourist-dependent community. The legislation aims to resolve a nearly decade-long dispute over a gravel quarry above the area.
- Phil Weiser Upsets Michael Bennet in Colorado Democratic Governor Primary
Phil Weiser defeated Michael Bennet in the Colorado Democratic Governor Primary. Weiser, Colorado's Attorney General, campaigned at Bluebird Café in Glenwood Springs.
- Colorado’s Primary for Governor Pivots to Trump and Who Will Fight Him
Colorado’s gubernatorial primary is shifting focus to Donald Trump and potential opposition. A candidate, Mr. Weiser, engaged voters at Bluebird Café in Glenwood Springs.
- Colorado women cite cost of living and inequality as top election issues
Colorado women are prioritizing cost of living and financial inequality as key election issues, with a survey showing 63% would support candidates prioritizing women's equality. Rising prices and structural barriers to healthcare and housing are causing financial strain, with 84% reporting costs outpace income and 41% skipping medical care due to expenses.