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Locals warn that Independence Pass is a blind spot for wildfire detection as the U.S. Forest Service faces budget cuts and thin staffing, leaving residents waiting for a critical Pano AI camera installation.

A New Castle writer champions gritty, authentic leadership while Eagle County’s Sarah Smith Smith Hymes campaigns for the Holy Cross Energy board, highlighting the tension between practical experience and policy management.

Pyro’s River Trail Run shifts from the Flat Tops to New Castle’s Grand River Park for Memorial Day, offering accessible river courses and supporting Air Force scholarships.

The newly rebranded Eagle River Coalition is coordinating with local agencies to combat unprecedented summer drought in Edwards through the Beyond Lawn program and strict water usage plans.
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