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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 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.

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.

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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