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Peter William Frey, Basalt Library Pioneer and Yale Grad, Dies at 83
Peter William Frey, a Yale graduate and key figure in the Basalt Regional Library's development, died on April 30, 2026, at age 83. His legacy spans machine learning research and civic infrastructure.
Aspen's Gaard’s Gulch Clear-Cut as New Lift Transforms Ajax Base
The clear-cutting of Gaard’s Gulch signals a major shift in Aspen’s landscape as the new Nell-Bell chairlift opens up exclusive terrain, transforming Ajax's base area from hidden niche to accessible destination.
Steamboat Rep. Meghan Lukens Explains School Finance Act Funding Freeze
Steamboat Rep. Meghan Lukens details how freezing the cost-of-living adjustment in the new School Finance Act protects 43 districts from sudden budget cuts, despite rising local expenses.
ERWSD Launches Water Watch Program to Catch Drought Wasters
The Eagle River Water and Sanitation District introduces 'Water Watch,' a citizen-reporting system with $500 fines and remote flow restrictions to enforce outdoor watering rules during the drought.
Vail Mountain School Class of 2026 Graduates at Ford Amphitheater
The Class of 2026 graduates from Vail Mountain School at the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater, embracing a river theme as they transition from the delta of childhood to the ocean of adulthood.
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