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    Maroon Bells Enforce Strict Reservation Rules and New Fees for Summer 2024
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    Maroon Bells Enforce Strict Reservation Rules and New Fees for Summer 2024

    U.S. Forest Service updates Maroon Bells regulations for summer, enforcing mandatory online parking reservations, closed restrooms, and new e-bike fees to manage crowds and weather.

    Sarah MitchellMay 30th, 20263 min
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    Iran Nuclear Deal Friction Spikes Western Slope Gas Prices
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    Iran Nuclear Deal Friction Spikes Western Slope Gas Prices

    Tehran's hesitation to reopen the Strait of Hormuz threatens to spike gas prices in Glenwood Springs and Grand Junction, making the diplomatic stalemate a direct economic concern for the Western Slope.

    Sarah MitchellMay 30th, 20263 min
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    Vail's $14M Housing Project Uses Cascading Designs to Beat Height Restrictions
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    Vail's $14M Housing Project Uses Cascading Designs to Beat Height Restrictions

    Vail's $14 million, 12-unit housing push relies on 'cascading designs' to comply with rigid height restrictions, creating stepped structures that integrate with the hillside while managing visual massing.

    Sarah MitchellMay 30th, 20264 min
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    Aspen's Gaard’s Gulch Clear-Cut as New Lift Transforms Ajax Base
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    Aspen's Gaard’s Gulch Clear-Cut as New Lift Transforms Ajax Base

    The clear-cutting of Gaard’s Gulch signals a major shift in Aspen’s landscape as the new Nell-Bell chairlift opens up exclusive terrain, transforming Ajax's base area from hidden niche to accessible destination.

    Sarah MitchellMay 29th, 20263 min
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    ERWSD Launches Water Watch Program to Catch Drought Wasters
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    ERWSD Launches Water Watch Program to Catch Drought Wasters

    The Eagle River Water and Sanitation District introduces 'Water Watch,' a citizen-reporting system with $500 fines and remote flow restrictions to enforce outdoor watering rules during the drought.

    Sarah MitchellMay 29th, 20264 min
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    Diana DeGette Faces Progressive Challengers in Colorado 1st District
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    Diana DeGette Faces Progressive Challengers in Colorado 1st District

    Incumbent Diana DeGette faces progressive challengers Wanda James and Melat Kiros in Colorado's 1st Congressional District, as voters weigh experience against calls for systemic overhaul on healthcare, immigration, and housing.

    Sarah MitchellMay 29th, 20264 min
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    Governor Jared Polis Vetoes Four Bills to Protect Gaming Taxes and Restore Grants
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    Governor Jared Polis Vetoes Four Bills to Protect Gaming Taxes and Restore Grants

    Governor Jared Polis vetoed four bills, including HB 1418 which would have taxed in-game purchases, and restored $1.75 million in funding for after-school programs like the Boys and Girls Club.

    Sarah MitchellMay 29th, 20263 min
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    Morgridge Family Foundation Donates $200,000 for Montrose Domestic Violence Housing
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    Morgridge Family Foundation Donates $200,000 for Montrose Domestic Violence Housing

    The Morgridge Family Foundation contributes $200,000 toward the $2.2 million San Juan Landing project, a new Montrose housing development designed to help domestic violence victims and their pets find stable shelter.

    Sarah MitchellMay 29th, 20263 min
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    Colorado's $300M Northwest Transportation Plan Breaks Down
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    Colorado's $300M Northwest Transportation Plan Breaks Down

    An analysis of the $300 million northwest Colorado transportation plan, detailing how funds are allocated for I-70 concrete upgrades and Bustang services rather than new highway construction.

    Sarah MitchellMay 29th, 20264 min
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    Backrooms and Jack Ryan: Ghost War Review
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    Backrooms and Jack Ryan: Ghost War Review

    A comparative review of the new horror film Backrooms and the streaming action movie Jack Ryan: Ghost War, analyzing how each handles atmosphere versus budget constraints.

    Sarah MitchellMay 29th, 20263 min
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    Boulder Residents Sue City Over Flock Safety Camera Privacy
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    Boulder Residents Sue City Over Flock Safety Camera Privacy

    Boulder residents William Freeman and another plaintiff sue the city, arguing that its network of 31 Flock Safety cameras violates Colorado Constitution privacy rights by creating a warrantless dragnet.

    Sarah MitchellMay 29th, 20263 min
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    Gov. Jared Polis Signs $5 Wildlife Crossing Fee on Vehicle Registration
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    Gov. Jared Polis Signs $5 Wildlife Crossing Fee on Vehicle Registration

    Gov. Jared Polis signed Senate Bill 141, creating a voluntary $5 vehicle registration fee to fund wildlife crossings on the Western Slope, aiming to reduce the 7,500 annual animal deaths.

    Sarah MitchellMay 29th, 20263 min
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