From the desert of southern New Mexico to a detention center vigil in El Paso, this story examines the human toll of migration through the eyes of volunteers searching for the missing and honoring those who never made it home.

A flyover makes plain the impacts of drilling in a biologically diverse wilderness like the Roan Plateau, while parcels go up for sale in Colorado amid proposed expedited leasing processes.

Over 30 local artists participated in Carbondale's first Art Wander, featuring artists' behind-the-scenes studios.

The Bureau of Land Management's upcoming December 2026 oil and gas lease sale comes after nearly a decade of protests and lawsuits by conservation groups to block drilling on the Roan Plateau, known for its diverse wildlife habitat.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife issued an emergency Colorado River closure on Monday from Fruita to the Utah state line to ensure public and firefighter safety due to the Snyder Fire.

Colorado voters in this year’s primary elections will decide which candidates advance to the November ballot for federal, statewide, and local offices.

Evacuated areas include Turquoise lake campgrounds, Fish Hatchery trails, trails to treeline, and Hagerman Pass.

Local journalists Amy Hadden Marsh and Bianca Godina recount their grant-funded investigation of an unsolved death in Rifle in this reporter's notebook.

KDNK’s news team brings you local and regional news from the Roaring Fork Valley ... and beyond.

Evacuation orders have been lifted for Grass Mesa. Overnight moisture has aided firefighters, who will focus today on securing the fire perimeter and extinguishing hot spots within. Air quality has also improved in the region. The fire remains at 316 acres. Consult the Garfield County evacuation map for detailed information.

KDNK’s news team brings you local and regional news from the Roaring Fork Valley... and beyond.

KDNK’s news team brings you local and regional news from the Roaring Fork Valley... and beyond.