On Sept. 14, the Forum met with representatives of the state of Colorado, specially from the Office of Just Transition, about a program that begins at the end of September. The Office of Just …
This summer, the Town of Nucla had discussed “sensitive fish,” but that the fish are not affected by discharge of Nucla’s treatment plant into Calamity Draw. Tim Pierce, Mayor Pro Tem who also …
Those in local communities may have heard that John Bockrath will be leaving his post as Norwood Fire and EMS Chief. He does have health issues at this time, which require a different climate. At the …
Zandon Bray, of Bray Ranches, told the Forum there’s always some sort of challenge in agriculture; sometimes you just don’t know where it’s coming from. His family was hauling water for their …
Janie VanWinkle, Nucla native and part of VanWinkle Ranch on the Western Slope, told the Forum Aug. 10, during her dinner which was just getting started at 8:30 p.m., her family is still recovering …
The Forum checked in with T.J. Holmes of Disappointment Valley to inquire about an update of the Spring Creek Basin Herd. Holmes said it’s undeniably hot and dry, but thankfully the Ferris Fire …
WILDFIRE A day in the life at the ICP during the Gold Mountain Fire By NATASHA HESSLER, Forum Intern The town of Ridgway, population 1,183 at the last census, has a new neighbor: the …
Many know or remember Brenda Wright and Coen Dexter, former Nucla residents, who for years maintained an impressive food-producing garden off 5th Avenue. The couple first came to the West End …
On June 27, Elle Borsari was close to completing her shift at Action Horseback Adventures. It had been a regular day, busy like most at the property, but after five years of working there she was …
Wyatt Hughes, a Norwood native and the son of Howard Hughes, reached the top of Mount Everest May 28 at 12:30 p.m. How does the son of a western Colorado rancher, from a remote place like Norwood, …
Mimi Johnson, vocal opponent to the newly erected cell tower in Nucla, shared with the Forum she contacted Nucla Town Hall that she was conducting a Colorado Open Records Act (CORA). In …
Jackson McCabe, a junior at Nucla High School, will do a small “pinternship” in Washington, D.C. this summer. The Pinhead Institute of Telluride, a Smithsonian Affiliate, is sponsoring the …
Last week, the Town of Norwood announced it had been awarded $1,250,000 in funding through the Colorado Department of Transportation's Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP). Town Manager Sara …
With snowpack at a 30-year low, Tim Pierce, of Mustang Water Authority, told the Forum the repercussions are less water in the river. He said that means significantly less water this year, so …
Many in the West End know Brent Garber. He’s responsible for starting the Bucktail Fire in August of 2024, which burned more than 7,000 acres. He was sentenced in July of 2025, receiving multiple …
The Nucla Mustangs, now 25-0, are headed to the state tournament in Greeley. Head coach Mike Rummel told the Forum March 8 it was very exciting. “It has been a goal for the boys for a few …
Yes, it did snow over the weekend, a welcome change of weather for anyone hoping the Western Slope gets precipitation this spring. Lifetime rancher and member of Mex & Sons cattle operation in …
Nucla’s high school teacher, coach and school counselor Debbie Wytulka has received a prestigious state award by the VFW. Nominated by West End Public Schools and representing the 12th VFW district …
Incumbent Paula Brown is seeking reelection for the seat of Nucla mayor; her campaign opponent is Brad Miller. The Forum asked both candidates about their backgrounds and reasons for wanting to to …
Ember Alexander, an 11-year-old girl in the fifth grade at Norwood Elementary School, set out to make history in the Guinness World Records and did so last week, on Jan. 27, after hula hooping for …
Zandon Bray, who is a member of a multi-generational ranching family and District 9 board member for the Colorado Farm Bureau, confirmed with the Forum on Jan. 24 that last week yet another wolf in …
Janie VanWinkle, well-known cattlewoman and originally of Nucla, told the Forum last week she hopes folks from the West End attend the Economic Impact of Agriculture on Western Colorado Summit in …
The Telluride Ski Patrol labor strike is not just an East End issue. Many people who live in Norwood, Nucla and Naturita work for Telluride Ski Resort, as snow groomers, in the offices and for ski …
Tim Pierce, of Mustang Water, told the Forum last week that “to be quite blunt, Mustang Water is at its limit with the existing system.” He said one further upgrade can be made to add a …
San Miguel County has been in the process of updating mining regulations, and for the last year has held a series of meetings and asked for public comment. While the county has not finalized anything …
