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    Stories about local people and community initiatives

    198 posts

    Garfield County Libraries Transform Into Vibrant Community Hubs With Zumba And Beatboxing
    Community Stories

    Garfield County Libraries Transform Into Vibrant Community Hubs With Zumba And Beatboxing

    Garfield County Libraries shift from quiet archives to active community hubs, featuring Zumba, beatboxing, and piñata workshops across Silt, Rifle, and Glenwood Springs.

    Marcus ChenJune 19th, 20264 min
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    Aspen Chamber Luncheon Kicks Off Food & Wine Classic at Hotel Jerome
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    Aspen Chamber Luncheon Kicks Off Food & Wine Classic at Hotel Jerome

    Aspen Chamber Resort Association president Debbie Contini Braun and Pitkin County Commissioner Ted Mahon toast the start of the Food & Wine Classic during a June 18 luncheon at the Hotel Jerome, featuring a cooking demo by Alpin Room’s Emily Oyer.

    Marcus ChenJune 19th, 20263 min
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    Edwards Family Learning Center Earns Level 4 Quality Designation
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    Edwards Family Learning Center Earns Level 4 Quality Designation

    The Edwards Family Learning Center has achieved a Level 4 designation from Colorado Shines, validating its high-quality bilingual early education model for low-income families.

    Marcus ChenJune 18th, 20263 min
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    Eagle River Coalition screens 'The River' documentary in Edwards
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    Eagle River Coalition screens 'The River' documentary in Edwards

    The Eagle River Coalition and Eagle River Fund hosted a sold-out screening of the documentary 'The River' at the Riverwalk Theater in Edwards, focusing on the Colorado River's shrinking flows and local adaptation.

    Elena VasquezJune 18th, 20263 min
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    Vail Lacrosse Tournament Transforms Town With 2,500 Athletes
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    Vail Lacrosse Tournament Transforms Town With 2,500 Athletes

    The 31st annual Vail Lacrosse Tournament brings 120 teams and 2,500 athletes to Eagle County, testing local infrastructure and boosting tourism while creating friction for residents.

    Marcus ChenJune 18th, 20263 min
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    Slaughter Fest Adapts to Low Roaring Fork River Flow
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    Slaughter Fest Adapts to Low Roaring Fork River Flow

    Slaughter Fest in Aspen adapts to a murmuring Roaring Fork River, shifting the race start to Stein Park and adding a land run as crews navigate lower-than-usual water levels.

    Marcus ChenJune 17th, 20263 min
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    Steamboat Rotary Club President Debbie Aragon Wins District 5440 Award
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    Steamboat Rotary Club President Debbie Aragon Wins District 5440 Award

    Steamboat Springs Rotary Club President Debbie Aragon wins the large club President of the Year award at District 5440 conference, recognizing an 18.6% membership increase and significant fundraising for mental health initiatives.

    James HarlowJune 17th, 20264 min
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    Grand Junction Police Recruits Volunteers for Victim Services Unit
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    Grand Junction Police Recruits Volunteers for Victim Services Unit

    Grand Junction Police Department seeks compassionate volunteers to assist crime victims with immediate needs like shelter and food; applications close July 5.

    Natalie ReevesJune 16th, 20263 min
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    Tommy Moore and Chris Sack Earn Rare Routt County Life Saver Awards
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    Tommy Moore and Chris Sack Earn Rare Routt County Life Saver Awards

    Tommy Moore and Chris Sack receive Routt County's rare Citizen Life Saver awards for rescuing two sleeping women from a destroyed Whitetail Lane rental property.

    Natalie ReevesJune 12th, 20263 min
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    New Castle Summer Block Party and Carbondale Tattoo Exhibit Headline June Events
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    New Castle Summer Block Party and Carbondale Tattoo Exhibit Headline June Events

    Discover key June community events across the Roaring Fork Valley, including New Castle's free Summer Block Party, Carbondale's tattoo and fine art exhibition, and Glenwood Springs' cancer survivorship celebration.

    Natalie ReevesJune 12th, 20263 min
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    GoPro Mountain Games Athletes Spend $140K on Black Hawk, Mortgages, and Lattes
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    GoPro Mountain Games Athletes Spend $140K on Black Hawk, Mortgages, and Lattes

    Over 4,000 athletes competed for $140,000 at the 24th-annual GoPro Mountain Games. Winners are spending their cash on Black Hawk trips, mortgages, $8 lattes, and carbon-plated shoes, highlighting the financial realities of modern endurance sports.

    Sarah MitchellJune 12th, 20263 min
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    Glenwood Hot Springs Resort Awards $16,000 Scholarship to Lifeguard Jacob Cordova
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    Glenwood Hot Springs Resort Awards $16,000 Scholarship to Lifeguard Jacob Cordova

    Glenwood Hot Springs Resort awards $16,000 to lifeguard Jacob Cordova, highlighting a 31-year history of $295,000 in scholarships designed to retain local talent in the valley.

    Natalie ReevesJune 12th, 20263 min
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