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Grand Junction
The largest city on the Western Slope, with red rock and the Colorado River at its edge.
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Fruita Snyder Fire Claims 3 Wildland Firefighters as 46 Square Miles Burn
The Snyder Fire in Fruita has consumed over 46 square miles and claimed the lives of three wildland firefighters, prompting Gov. Jared Polis to order flags at half-mast.
Routt County Commissioners Eye Infrastructure Costs for 13,850-Acre Oil Lease Sale
Routt County commissioners analyze the infrastructure and road maintenance costs associated with a massive 13,850-acre oil and gas lease sale north of Hayden in the Hahns Peak area.
West Maroon Pass Rescue Grounded by Wind Forces Haul to Landing Zone
Erratic winds grounded the MEDEVAC helicopter during a West Maroon Pass rescue, forcing Mountain Rescue Aspen teams to carry the patient five miles over rugged terrain to reach the HAATS landing zone.
Aspen Ideas Festival Draws Jodie Foster and Policy Heavyweights
Jodie Foster headlines the Afternoon of Conversation at the Aspen Ideas Festival, joining policy experts like Alberto Gonzales and Jeh Johnson for a high-profile event highlighting Aspen's status as an intellectual hub.
Basalt and Aspen Celebrate Albert Schweitzer Legacy
The second annual Albert Schweitzer Days Celebration takes place in Basalt and Aspen, honoring the Nobel laureate's lasting humanitarian impact and cultural legacy in the valley.
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