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    152 posts

    BLM Sells 68 Western Slope Oil and Gas Leases for $8.1 Million
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    BLM Sells 68 Western Slope Oil and Gas Leases for $8.1 Million

    The Bureau of Land Management sold 68 parcels across nine Western Slope counties for $8.1 million in its largest quarterly sale since 2020, driven by lower royalty rates and new federal policies.

    Laura WhitfieldMay 7th, 20263 min
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    Aspen Restaurants Schedule Major Spring Closures
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    Aspen Restaurants Schedule Major Spring Closures

    Analysis of Aspen's major hospitality shutdowns, including PARC, Mt. Rubirosa, and Hotel Jerome, revealing how strategic spring closures impact local revenue and staffing.

    Laura WhitfieldMay 6th, 20263 min
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    Netanyahu Authorizes Direct Lebanon Talks as Airstrikes Intensify
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    Netanyahu Authorizes Direct Lebanon Talks as Airstrikes Intensify

    Israel authorizes direct negotiations with Lebanon while intensifying airstrikes in Beirut, signaling a high-stakes leverage play rather than a peace deal, with global oil markets watching Iran's control of the Strait of Hormuz.

    Laura WhitfieldMay 6th, 20263 min
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    Ted Turner Dies at 87 After Launching CNN and Buying the West
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    Ted Turner Dies at 87 After Launching CNN and Buying the West

    Ted Turner, the brash television pioneer who launched CNN and acquired millions of acres in the American West, has died at age 87. CNN confirmed the death Wednesday, citing a Turner Enterprises news release.

    Laura WhitfieldMay 6th, 20263 min
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    Aspen Hotel Bookings Drop 15% in March Amid Weak Snowpack
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    Aspen Hotel Bookings Drop 15% in March Amid Weak Snowpack

    Aspen hotel bookings fell 15% in March compared to last year, driven by weak snowpack and high temperatures, though future summer bookings show signs of recovery.

    Laura WhitfieldMay 6th, 20263 min
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    Chef Collin Kelley Plans 4,500-Square-Foot Mercantile at Steamboat Basecamp
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    Chef Collin Kelley Plans 4,500-Square-Foot Mercantile at Steamboat Basecamp

    Chef Collin Kelley submits plans for a 4,500-square-foot Forty West Mercantile at Steamboat Basecamp, aiming to break ground this summer and open by spring 2027 as a vertical integration hub for his restaurant empire.

    Laura WhitfieldMay 6th, 20263 min
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    Shaydar Edelmann Named Next Vail Mountain Chief Operating Officer
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    Shaydar Edelmann Named Next Vail Mountain Chief Operating Officer

    Northstar California executive Shaydar Edelmann is named the next chief operating officer of Vail Mountain, replacing retiring executive Beth Howard. The move brings over 25 years of ski industry experience from Heavenly and Park City to the Eagle County resort.

    Laura WhitfieldMay 6th, 20263 min
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    Colorado Officials Study New Mexico Free Child Care Model at Denver SunFest
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    Colorado Officials Study New Mexico Free Child Care Model at Denver SunFest

    State officials analyze New Mexico's successful free child care program at Denver SunFest 2026 to determine how Colorado can replicate the model despite its dispersed population and funding challenges.

    Laura WhitfieldMay 6th, 20264 min
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    Live Nation Jury Verdict Reveals Harmful Monopoly Over Denver Concert Tickets
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    Live Nation Jury Verdict Reveals Harmful Monopoly Over Denver Concert Tickets

    A New York jury found Live Nation and Ticketmaster wielded a harmful monopoly, forcing Denver fans to pay extra for tickets. The verdict highlights vertical integration at venues like the Fillmore and raises questions about future service fee reductions.

    Laura WhitfieldMay 6th, 20263 min
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    Live Nation and Ticketmaster Jury Verdict Breaks Concert Monopoly
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    Live Nation and Ticketmaster Jury Verdict Breaks Concert Monopoly

    A jury found Live Nation and Ticketmaster held a harmful monopoly, forcing fans to pay hidden service fees. This ruling marks a significant crack in the company's control over the concert industry.

    Laura WhitfieldMay 6th, 20263 min
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    How ESG Investing Aligns Your 401(k) Returns with Your Values
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    How ESG Investing Aligns Your 401(k) Returns with Your Values

    New data shows sustainable investing doesn't sacrifice profit. Learn how ESG factors align your 401(k) with your values while navigating greenwashing and regulatory changes.

    Laura WhitfieldMay 6th, 20263 min
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    EU CS3D Rule Raises Colorado Grocery and Job Costs
    Business News

    EU CS3D Rule Raises Colorado Grocery and Job Costs

    EU's new CS3D regulation forces American companies to cover compliance costs, raising grocery prices and threatening jobs in Colorado's export-driven economy.

    Laura WhitfieldMay 6th, 20263 min
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