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    198 posts

    Grand County Wildfire Council Director Shares Lessons from East Troublesome Fire
    Community Stories

    Grand County Wildfire Council Director Shares Lessons from East Troublesome Fire

    Grand County Wildfire Council Executive Director Jessica Rahn reflects on losing her home in the 2020 East Troublesome Fire and offers practical advice on overcoming panic and preparing for the current severe drought and wildfire season.

    Marcus ChenMay 31st, 20263 min
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    Baselt High Principal Compares Class of 2026 to River Rocks
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    Baselt High Principal Compares Class of 2026 to River Rocks

    Basalt High Principal Megan Hartmann uses a river rock metaphor to describe the unique synergy of the Class of 2026 during a windy graduation ceremony on the athletic field.

    James HarlowMay 31st, 20263 min
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    How Aurora Nonprofits Helped V.D. Escape ICE Detention
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    How Aurora Nonprofits Helped V.D. Escape ICE Detention

    A volunteer explains how a network of nonprofits, including the Immigrant Freedom Fund and RMIAN, bridged the gap between legal victory and physical release for detainee V.D. in Aurora.

    Natalie ReevesMay 31st, 20263 min
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    Vail Valley Teachers Face Housing Crisis as High Costs Force Evictions
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    Vail Valley Teachers Face Housing Crisis as High Costs Force Evictions

    Vail Valley educators face a deepening housing crisis as high living costs force teachers and first responders into temporary rentals and lockoffs, threatening the community's backbone.

    Marcus ChenMay 31st, 20263 min
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    Sk8 Church Leadership Urges Steamboat Community to Show Up
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    Sk8 Church Leadership Urges Steamboat Community to Show Up

    Sk8 Church leadership calls for community presence and support, emphasizing that the ministry is in a season of rebuilding rather than decline, with the End of School Bash serving as a key test of trust.

    Sarah MitchellMay 30th, 20263 min
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    Jamestown Mercantile Cafe Raises $1.5 Million to Save Historic Building
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    Jamestown Mercantile Cafe Raises $1.5 Million to Save Historic Building

    Rainbow Shultz leads a grassroots effort to raise $1.5 million for the Jamestown Mercantile Cafe, leveraging support from Gregory Alan Isakov to save the town's only restaurant and community anchor.

    Natalie ReevesMay 30th, 20263 min
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    Resilience Force Trains Diverse Workforce in Bilingual Chainsaw Skills for Aspen Fire Mitigation
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    Resilience Force Trains Diverse Workforce in Bilingual Chainsaw Skills for Aspen Fire Mitigation

    Resilience Force hosts a bilingual chainsaw course in Aspen, training a diverse group including recent graduates and non-English speakers to fill the wildfire mitigation workforce gap.

    Elena VasquezMay 30th, 20263 min
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    RE-1 School District honors retirees and Glenwood Springs Garden Club marks 95 years
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    RE-1 School District honors retirees and Glenwood Springs Garden Club marks 95 years

    The RE-1 School District celebrates over 453 years of combined staff service while the Glenwood Springs Garden Club marks its 95th anniversary, highlighting the vital role of long-term community stewardship.

    James HarlowMay 30th, 20264 min
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    Garfield Re-2 Superintendent Reflects on Pride and People as Schools Wrap Up
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    Garfield Re-2 Superintendent Reflects on Pride and People as Schools Wrap Up

    Garfield Re-2's superintendent celebrates a positive first-year review, emphasizing community pride, record-breaking graduate classes, and the dedication of 21 retirees totaling 424 years of service.

    Marcus ChenMay 30th, 20263 min
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    Avon Launches Free SunsetLIVE and AvonLIVE Concert Series at Harry A. Nottingham Park
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    Avon Launches Free SunsetLIVE and AvonLIVE Concert Series at Harry A. Nottingham Park

    The Town of Avon launches two free concert series, SunsetLIVE and AvonLIVE, at Harry A. Nottingham Park this summer, offering weekly live music, food, and drinks by the lake.

    Sarah MitchellMay 30th, 20263 min
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    Vail Mountain School Class of 2026 Graduates at Ford Amphitheater
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    Vail Mountain School Class of 2026 Graduates at Ford Amphitheater

    The Class of 2026 graduates from Vail Mountain School at the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater, embracing a river theme as they transition from the delta of childhood to the ocean of adulthood.

    Marcus ChenMay 29th, 20263 min
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    Elevation Dance Studio Presents Rhinestones & Rodeo Recital in Steamboat Springs
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    Elevation Dance Studio Presents Rhinestones & Rodeo Recital in Steamboat Springs

    Elevation Dance Studio owner Renee Fleischer celebrates 16 years with the 'Rhinestones & Rodeo' recital, featuring 187 dancers performing 37 numbers at the Steamboat Springs High School auditorium.

    Natalie ReevesMay 29th, 20263 min
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