The city of Glenwood Springs is conducting its own investigation and analysis of ICE data after hearing from local residents about a range of concerns involving the agency’s holding facility at the Midland Center, including that some people were detained there last year over the maximum time allowed under ICE’s own policy and the city’s special use permit.

Denver-based nonprofit law firm Towards Justice on Wednesday sent a cease-and-desist letter to Garfield County Sheriff Lou Vallario alleging that his office has been “violating Colorado law limiting local law enforcement collaboration with civil immigration enforcement” and demanding a stop to these actions. Vallario, who has denied similar claims in the past, said he would not comment on the allegations until he was able to review them with the county’s attorney.

School officials and law enforcement launched an investigation after receiving multiple tips through Colorado’s anonymous school-based reporting system. After an investigation, police arrested a student.

A fire broke out at the Sundeck restaurant Thursday morning, temporarily shutting down access to Aspen Mountain. No injuries have been reported.

The measures add to this session's slate of gun legislation, building on laws passed to tighten firearm regulations over the last several years.

The Wildfire Collaborative Roaring Fork Valley has been collecting data in several communities that will help predict how a fire would spread from home to home. That analysis will identify high risk areas, and the most effective mitigation work to slow a wildfire.

Agents reportedly detain person in Old Snowmass on Wednesday.

The Department of Corrections requested ongoing funding in the budget for 788 state prison beds to the tune of $2.4 million.

I-70 has reopened in both directions between Glenwood Springs and Gypsum following an officer-involved shooting.