Stefanie Sere

Monarch Ski Resort recently hosted “Ski Ballet on Freeway,” a fundraiser for KHEN, a community radio station in Salida, and Monarch Mountain Community Outreach, which provides charitable grants to nonprofit organizations in Chaffee County.

Many public libraries are more than places to get books — they serve as community hubs. From lifelong learning classes to children storytimes, libraries offer a rare neutral space for people to gather. In Westcliffe, Colorado, one library also offers people a chance to learn a musical instrument.

New laws going into effect in Colorado in the new year address a range of issues, including road safety, egg sales, minimum wage, and workplace protections.