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Grand Junction
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Aspen Teacher and Rodeo Star Kay Simons Dies at 91
Kay Simons, a beloved Aspen Elementary teacher and National Reining Horse Show competitor, passed away at 91, leaving behind a legacy of education, horsemanship, and community service.
Pitkin County Sheriff Sets June 26 Stage 2 Fire Restrictions
Pitkin County officials confirm Stage 2 fire restrictions begin June 26 at 12:01 a.m., tightening rules on smoking, welding, and off-road driving amid exceptional drought conditions.
Durango and Farmington Solve Stolen Kia Mystery Using ALPR Technology
Regional law enforcement uses Automated License Plate Reader data to track stolen red and black Kias across the Colorado-New Mexico border, clearing up a Sky Ute Casino kidnapping scare and charging a juvenile.
Summer Words panelists prove book sales thrive despite digital distractions
An Aspen Times analysis of the Summer Words panel reveals that book sales are booming and readers are engaging deeply, contradicting fears that digital distractions are killing print.
Abelardo de la Espriella Poised to Become Colombia's Next President
Businessman Abelardo de la Espriella leads Colombia's presidential runoff by a single percentage point, positioning himself as a disruptive outsider against outgoing President Gustavo Petro.
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