Joshua Vorse

At the Colorado State University research center in Fruita, researchers are gathering data on water usage, nutrient quality of the crops they grow and even the temperature of the soil two feet underground. All this information is vital for CSU projects that look to make agriculture more efficient in a semi-arid environment.

Seasonal agriculture workers come to Colorado every year with what they can carry, La Plaza Palisade helps with material needs while building community.

Most small-business owners in Colorado are over the age of 40. At just 22 years old, Ryan Boyle is joining the ranks.

Over the century it's been flying, many residents have felt a responsibility to maintain the American flag flying from a hiking trail above Palisade, Colorado.