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Pitkin County Open Space and Trails breaks ground on the McClure Pass Trail, starting with a tunnel under Highway 133 to connect the Crystal Valley to the summit.
Colorado ski visits plummeted by 24% to 10.5 million in the 2025-26 season, marking the sharpest downturn in over 40 years due to a massive snowpack deficit. The article analyzes how resorts are shifting revenue models from volume to season pass retention.
The Main Street Steamboat Farmer’s Market opens its 2026 season on June 6 with 150 vendors, featuring new offerings like coconut macaroons and elk bolognese sauce to drive local economic engagement.
Xcel Energy proposes a historic $225 million rate hike, raising average household bills by $6.13 monthly. Consumer advocates and businesses push back against the settlement at the Colorado Public Utilities Commission.
Governor Jared Polis vetoed Senate Bill 134, preventing the elimination of credit card swipe fees on sales tax, citing legal risks over small business savings.
Governor Jared Polis signed Senate Bill 133 into law, creating Colorado Artist Companies (A Corps) to let artists retain voting control while attracting investment.
Vail High School graduates face the sudden weight of legal adulthood, including full liability for DUI, binding contracts, and independent insurance, as they transition from parental oversight to personal responsibility.
Southern Tire Mart opens its doors in Craig, promising a service-first approach and deep community roots under manager Dave Asmussen.
Paepcke Auditorium hosts 'Summit of Hope' featuring 11-time Everest summiter Lhakpa Sherpa on Aug. 13 to raise funds for Response, the Upper Roaring Fork Valley’s only domestic abuse shelter network.
A $3.6 million federal grant from the Colorado Outdoor Recreation Industry Office transformed struggling pilot programs into regional powerhouses, creating 927 jobs and funding infrastructure like ski lifts in Huerfano County.
Western Slope business owners face market volatility and supply chain delays; learn how embracing the 'growth zone' and adopting a learn-it-all mindset turns economic uncertainty into opportunity.
Vail CEO Rob Katz and OpenSnow founder Joel Gratz discuss the meteorological causes behind Vail's early season closure, explaining how low precipitation and warm temperatures led to bare rock and shuttered gates.
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