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The Historical Stories desk · Western Slope

Historical Stories

Stories about Western Slope history and heritage

6 stories this week·updated 15h ago·covering 9 towns

Historical Stories

Louisville Hydrogeologist Samuel Marquis Releases Companion Historical Volumes

Louisville hydrogeologist Samuel Marquis publishes 'Empire and Frontier,' a companion to his 'Captain Kidd' biography, detailing the 1690s conflict for North American control through local and genealogical lenses.

15h ago · 3 min read

Vail Daily Asks Six High Country Bookstores for Colorado 150th Anniversary Picks

Aspen

Fri, Aug 7

2:20 AM

Ute Ancestral Lands Define Western Slope Property Ownership

Glenwood Springs

Mon, Aug 3

12:32 PM

Colorado Closes 635 Miles of Rivers to Save Trout from Heat

12:07 AM

Red Cliff Driverless Car Accident Claims Three Lives in 1950

Aspen

Sun, Aug 2

1:26 PM

Heather Hansman Uncovers Georgie White's Hidden Grand Canyon Legacy

1:30 AM

Colorado Ski Passes Reflect 150 Years of Mountain History

Glenwood Springs

Sat, Aug 1

1:24 AM

Colorado Skiing Roots Trace From Scandinavian Immigrants to Modern Resorts

Steamboat Springs

Fri, Jul 31

3:45 AM

Colorado's Silver Boom Secured Statehood and Shaped Aspen

Glenwood Springs

12:18 AM

Colorado Mountain Towns Built on Ranching Roots Before Ski Lifts

Glenwood Springs

Sun, Jul 26

7:34 PM

Vail Associates President Fights Highway Department Over I-70 Land Prices

Aspen

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