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    Stories about local people and community initiatives

    198 posts

    Hayden High Class of 2026 Celebrates Adaptability at Graduation
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    Hayden High Class of 2026 Celebrates Adaptability at Graduation

    Hayden High School’s Class of 2026 graduates celebrate adaptability and resilience during Friday evening’s ceremony, featuring speeches from Valedictorian Amara Brown and Salutatorian Danek DeMorat.

    Elena VasquezMay 26th, 20263 min
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    Aspen's Deteriorating Grey Ghost Yeti Climbers Eye Fall Repair
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    Aspen's Deteriorating Grey Ghost Yeti Climbers Eye Fall Repair

    The 10-foot yeti statue clinging to Aspen's 'Grey Ghost' climbing route is losing its fur and facing deterioration; anonymous local climbers plan a risky fall refurbishment.

    Marcus ChenMay 25th, 20263 min
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    Vail Cotillion Builds Confidence in Middle Schoolers Through Etiquette and Dance
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    Vail Cotillion Builds Confidence in Middle Schoolers Through Etiquette and Dance

    For 23 years, Vail Performing Arts Academy's Colin Meiring has taught middle schoolers etiquette and dance, transforming teenage anxiety into confidence through the traditional cotillion program.

    Marcus ChenMay 25th, 20263 min
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    Boulder Thrift Store Owner Loses Money to Keep Prices Low
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    Boulder Thrift Store Owner Loses Money to Keep Prices Low

    Jennifer Greany, owner of Pig + Pearl in Boulder, keeps clothing prices low despite losing money, as rising costs and professional resellers threaten the affordability of traditional thrift stores.

    Elena VasquezMay 24th, 20264 min
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    Vail Christian High School Class of 2026 Celebrates 33 Graduates at Vilar Center
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    Vail Christian High School Class of 2026 Celebrates 33 Graduates at Vilar Center

    Thirty-three seniors walked the stage at Beaver Creek's Vilar Performing Arts Center as Vail Christian High School held its 27th commencement, featuring Head of School Steve O'Neil's 'spicy' metaphor and reflections on community and future promise.

    Marcus ChenMay 24th, 20263 min
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    EVHS Class of 2026 Graduates Embrace Kindness and Resilience
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    EVHS Class of 2026 Graduates Embrace Kindness and Resilience

    Eagle Valley High School’s Class of 2026 graduates step into the future with a focus on kindness and resilience, highlighted by speeches from valedictorian Ella Weisberger and salutatorian Iris Sheldon.

    Marcus ChenMay 24th, 20263 min
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    Battle Mountain High School Class of 2026 Graduates Under Drizzle
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    Battle Mountain High School Class of 2026 Graduates Under Drizzle

    Principal Jason Mills and student speakers Cara Matthews and Judah Turner address the Battle Mountain High School Class of 2026 during a rainy commencement at the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater.

    James HarlowMay 24th, 20263 min
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    Eagle Aviators Program Builds Plane to Fund Student Flight Training
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    Eagle Aviators Program Builds Plane to Fund Student Flight Training

    Eagle Aviators offers high school students in Gypsum an affordable path to flight training by earning 'flybuck' credits through building a Rans 21 plane and administrative work.

    Elena VasquezMay 23rd, 20263 min
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    Glenwood Springs High School Job Shadow Program Connects 248 Juniors with Local Businesses
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    Glenwood Springs High School Job Shadow Program Connects 248 Juniors with Local Businesses

    Glenwood Springs High School's job shadowing initiative places 248 juniors with local professionals, while Literacy Outreach seeks volunteer tutors to support adult education in the Roaring Fork Valley.

    Natalie ReevesMay 23rd, 20263 min
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    Aspen Lacrosse Club Builds Community Through Youth Team Tours
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    Aspen Lacrosse Club Builds Community Through Youth Team Tours

    How the Aspen Lacrosse Club fosters community and camaraderie through extensive youth team travel and weekend tournaments across the valley.

    Natalie ReevesMay 22nd, 20263 min
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    How Casa de Paz Helps Released Immigrants Reconnect After ICE Detention
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    How Casa de Paz Helps Released Immigrants Reconnect After ICE Detention

    J.R.V. spent 127 days in ICE detention losing his identity and belongings. This article details how the nonprofit Casa de Paz in Aurora provides critical support, from phone calls to document retrieval, helping immigrants like him retether to their families and lives.

    Marcus ChenMay 22nd, 20263 min
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    Carbondale Women Share Raw Stories in VOICES Theatre Anniversary
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    Carbondale Women Share Raw Stories in VOICES Theatre Anniversary

    Six women in Carbondale share raw, personal stories in 'When We Dance Again,' marking the 10-year anniversary of the biennial Women’s VOICES Theatre Project.

    Elena VasquezMay 22nd, 20263 min
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