Routt County

Students in rural northwestern Colorado, where ranching and hunting are a way of life, are learning the mechanics of processing meat to help the ag industry. Listen to "Morning Edition" host Michael Lyle, Jr. discuss this story with Colorado Sun reporter Erica Breunlin and the read the Colorado Sun story at the link below.

The move could determine how the transition from coal should be managed and funded -- --- and how it might shape the community. Listen to "Morning Edition" host Michael Lyle, Jr. discuss this story with Steamboat Pilot reporter Julia Coccaro and then read The Steamboat Pilot story at the link below.

There’s been growing concern in Colorado communities about the possibility of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations. Listen to "Morning Edition" host Michael Lyle, Jr. discuss this story with Steamboat Pilot editor Trevor Ballantyne and then read The Steamboat Pilot story at the link below.

Colorado is known for world-class skiing – and almost all of it is open to anyone. A proposed new development near Steamboat Springs could change that, with a community of luxury homes, complete with a private ski area. We explore what the project could mean for the future of private resorts in the state, on In The NoCo.

Routt County commissioners heard complaints in October 2023 about a gravel bike race that had come through the area. The conflict continues into 2024. Michael Booth, a reporter with The Colorado Sun, joined KUNC to discuss the story.

Keenan Hayes of Hayden, Colorado just became the No. 1 bareback rodeo cowboy in world.

During these two months of public comment hearings, KUNC will detail some of the preliminary districts and the general redistricting process to help meeting attendees know what they're talking about. Check out the district breakdown and FAQ in this story for more information.

While COVID-19 cases appear to be declining across Colorado's Front Range, Routt County has seen a surge in case numbers over the past few weeks. To slow the spread of the virus, Route County commissioners implemented a new public health order effective as of Monday.

In a joint press release sent out on Monday, Routt County Treasurer Brita Horn and Peabody Energy announced that they had reached an agreement on the coal…

Colorado's coal country is experiencing the same slump that is gripping the heart of more traditional mining locales, like Wyoming or West Virginia."We…