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    Peter Knobel’s Solaris Group Faces Litigation Over Evergreen Lodge Condo Conversion
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    Peter Knobel’s Solaris Group Faces Litigation Over Evergreen Lodge Condo Conversion

    Peter Knobel’s Solaris Group faces legal battles from two holdout owners over the Evergreen Lodge conversion next to Vail Health, challenging the CCIOA law despite 88.3% approval.

    Sarah MitchellJune 4th, 20263 min
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    Ron Hanks Outlines Policy Platform Against Jeff Hurd in Colorado 3rd District
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    Ron Hanks Outlines Policy Platform Against Jeff Hurd in Colorado 3rd District

    Former state lawmaker Ron Hanks details his stance on gas prices, healthcare, and childcare as he challenges incumbent Rep. Jeff Hurd in Colorado's 3rd Congressional District rematch.

    Sarah MitchellJune 4th, 20263 min
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    Bond Rancher Admits Killing Wolf in Federal Investigation
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    Bond Rancher Admits Killing Wolf in Federal Investigation

    Nottingham Ranch owner Susan Nottingham publicly admits her employee killed a matriarch from the King Mountain wolf pack, triggering a federal investigation and raising stakes for the state's reintroduction goals.

    Sarah MitchellJune 4th, 20263 min
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    Kelloff and Romero Clash for Colorado 3rd District Nomination
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    Kelloff and Romero Clash for Colorado 3rd District Nomination

    Businessman Alex Kelloff and former Army Ranger Dwayne Romero battle for the Democratic nomination in Colorado’s 3rd Congressional District, aiming to unseat incumbent Jeff Hurd.

    Sarah MitchellJune 4th, 20264 min
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    Colorado Waives Fishing License Fees for June 6-7 Free Fishing Weekend
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    Colorado Waives Fishing License Fees for June 6-7 Free Fishing Weekend

    Colorado Parks and Wildlife waives license and habitat stamp fees on June 6-7, allowing residents and non-residents to fish for free while still following strict regulations.

    Sarah MitchellJune 4th, 20263 min
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    Gov. Jared Polis Signs $140M Bill to Cap Health Insurance Premiums
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    Gov. Jared Polis Signs $140M Bill to Cap Health Insurance Premiums

    Gov. Jared Polis signed Senate Bill 178, injecting $140 million to stabilize health insurance premiums in Colorado mountain towns after federal tax credits expired, preventing hikes of up to 400%.

    Sarah MitchellJune 4th, 20264 min
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    Craig Approves $38.4M Industrial Park and Updates Public Comment Rules
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    Craig Approves $38.4M Industrial Park and Updates Public Comment Rules

    Craig City Council approves a major subdivision for the 25-acre Business and Industrial Park while updating public comment procedures for the first time since 1989.

    Sarah MitchellJune 4th, 20263 min
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    Congress Targets Utah's Grand Staircase-Escalante with CRA Resolution
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    Congress Targets Utah's Grand Staircase-Escalante with CRA Resolution

    Congress uses the Congressional Review Act to strip mining protections from Utah's Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, raising stakes for 1.9 million acres of public land.

    Sarah MitchellJune 4th, 20263 min
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    Craig Unveils $14 Million Whitewater Park After Decade of Funding
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    Craig Unveils $14 Million Whitewater Park After Decade of Funding

    Craig launches its $14 million whitewater park on June 26, leveraging federal and state grants to fix a failing diversion dam and create a new recreation destination for the community.

    Sarah MitchellJune 4th, 20263 min
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    Snowmass Moves to Ban Gas Leaf Blowers Amidst $175K Fleet Cost
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    Snowmass Moves to Ban Gas Leaf Blowers Amidst $175K Fleet Cost

    Snowmass Town Council advances a ban on commercial gas-powered leaf blowers, but business owners warn the $175,000 transition cost and fire mitigation concerns threaten local commerce.

    Sarah MitchellJune 3rd, 20263 min
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    Grand Valley Farmers Sacrifice Rights to Keep Upstream Towns Hydrated
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    Grand Valley Farmers Sacrifice Rights to Keep Upstream Towns Hydrated

    The 66,000-acre Historic User Pool is critically low, forcing Grand Valley farmers to sacrifice irrigation rights to ensure domestic water supplies for upstream towns like Gypsum and Minturn.

    Sarah MitchellJune 3rd, 20263 min
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    Holy Cross Energy Hits 100% Clean Power in Glenwood Springs
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    Holy Cross Energy Hits 100% Clean Power in Glenwood Springs

    Holy Cross Energy in Glenwood Springs achieves 100% clean power for its 45,000 members, shifting strategy to smaller projects and managed demand amid rising costs.

    Sarah MitchellJune 3rd, 20263 min
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