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    News & Stories

    The latest news, community stories, and articles from Colorado's Western Slope.

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    Pitkin County Approves 90,000-Square-Foot Aspen Airport Terminal for 2027 Build
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    Pitkin County Approves 90,000-Square-Foot Aspen Airport Terminal for 2027 Build

    Pitkin County commissioners approve the schematic design for a new 90,000-square-foot Aspen airport terminal, targeting a 2027 construction season while managing costs by delaying additional gates.

    Sarah MitchellJune 25th, 20263 min read
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    Routt County Blocks Data Centers with Comprehensive Zoning Code
    Local News

    Routt County Blocks Data Centers with Comprehensive Zoning Code

    Routt County's 2024 Unified Development Code explicitly prohibits data centers by default, protecting agricultural lands from industrial server farms despite federal pressure.

    Sarah MitchellJune 25th, 20263 min
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    Aspen Council Approves $60.6M Armory Hall Project
    Local News

    Aspen Council Approves $60.6M Armory Hall Project

    Aspen City Council unanimously approves a $60.6 million budget for the Armory Hall renovation, committing over $44 million in guaranteed maximum price to Shaw Construction.

    Sarah MitchellJune 25th, 20263 min
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    Atria’s Richard Isaacson Ties Brain Health to Belly Size at Aspen Ideas Festival
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    Atria’s Richard Isaacson Ties Brain Health to Belly Size at Aspen Ideas Festival

    Richard Isaacson of Atria Health reveals that two out of three Alzheimer's cases affect women and links brain shrinkage to waist size during a key session at the Aspen Ideas Festival.

    Elena VasquezJune 25th, 20264 min
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    Wheeling Native George S. Weaver Jr. Dies at 92
    Lifestyle

    Wheeling Native George S. Weaver Jr. Dies at 92

    George S. Weaver Jr., a Wheeling-born business leader and avid skier who made Aspen his second home for 45 years, has died at age 92.

    Elena VasquezJune 25th, 20263 min
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    Vail Cancels July 4 Fireworks as Eagle County Enforces Stage 2 Fire Restrictions
    Local News

    Vail Cancels July 4 Fireworks as Eagle County Enforces Stage 2 Fire Restrictions

    Vail cancels its annual Independence Day fireworks display due to dry conditions and Stage 2 fire restrictions across Eagle County, while neighboring Gypsum adapts with permits to keep the shooting range open.

    Sarah MitchellJune 25th, 20263 min
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    Judge Amy Berman Jackson Strikes Down Federal SNAP Soda Ban
    Local News

    Judge Amy Berman Jackson Strikes Down Federal SNAP Soda Ban

    U.S. District Judge Amy Berman Jackson rules that the USDA overstepped its authority, vacating the federal approval for states to restrict SNAP purchases of sodas, energy drinks, and candy.

    Sarah MitchellJune 25th, 20263 min
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    Garfield County Stage 2 Fire Restrictions Begin Friday at 1 a.m.
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    Garfield County Stage 2 Fire Restrictions Begin Friday at 1 a.m.

    Stage 2 fire restrictions take effect Friday at 1 a.m. across Garfield County and the White River National Forest due to the Dry Creek Fire, banning charcoal in the forest and limiting permits for undeveloped areas.

    Sarah MitchellJune 25th, 20263 min
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    Eagle County Activates $14 Million Geothermal System
    Local News

    Eagle County Activates $14 Million Geothermal System

    Eagle County flips the switch on a new $14 million geothermal system, replacing the old boiler to slash greenhouse gas emissions by 142 metric tons annually and secure long-term energy stability.

    Sarah MitchellJune 25th, 20263 min
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    Minturn Summer Concert Series Kicks Off at Little Beach Park
    Community Stories

    Minturn Summer Concert Series Kicks Off at Little Beach Park

    The Minturn Summer Concert Series returns to Little Beach Park this Thursday, offering free, family-friendly music curated by Terry Armistead to support the local community and preserve regional culture.

    Elena VasquezJune 25th, 20263 min
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    Trump Holds Up 21st Century Housing Act for Voter Proof
    Local News

    Trump Holds Up 21st Century Housing Act for Voter Proof

    President Trump delays signing the bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act until Congress passes voter proof legislation, leaving local homebuyers in Glenwood Springs and Basalt waiting for relief from high costs.

    Sarah MitchellJune 25th, 20263 min
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    Restore Our Roads Amendment Could Squeeze Medicaid and Education
    Opinion

    Restore Our Roads Amendment Could Squeeze Medicaid and Education

    The Restore Our Roads campaign promises dedicated funding for pavement, but forcing $700 million annually into roads could divert money from Medicaid and K-12 education.

    Elena VasquezJune 25th, 20264 min
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