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    Snowmass Village Launches Summer Events and Rodeo
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    Snowmass Village Launches Summer Events and Rodeo

    Snowmass Village kicks off its June event lineup with the new Mountainside Music Festival and returning Snowmass Rodeo, while announcing the end of the Ragnar Trail Colorado to boost local economic activity.

    Sarah MitchellMay 27th, 20264 min
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    Routt Thrive by Five Delays Childcare Funding Vote to 2027
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    Routt Thrive by Five Delays Childcare Funding Vote to 2027

    The Routt Thrive by Five team delays a childcare funding measure to November 2027, launching a yearlong public education campaign to address the county's broken early childhood system and $8.5 million annual gap.

    Sarah MitchellMay 27th, 20263 min
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    South Carolina Senate Rejects Trump's Redistricting Plan as Voting Begins
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    South Carolina Senate Rejects Trump's Redistricting Plan as Voting Begins

    The South Carolina Senate rejected a Republican plan to restart the primary under new districts, citing that in-state voting had already begun, marking a key moment in Trump's national redistricting push.

    Sarah MitchellMay 27th, 20263 min
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    Colorado Drills Less Oil But Per-Well Pollution Spikes on Front Range
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    Colorado Drills Less Oil But Per-Well Pollution Spikes on Front Range

    Colorado's total oil and gas emissions dropped in 2025 due to fewer permits, but per-well pollution intensity rose sharply, particularly with methane spikes on the Front Range.

    Sarah MitchellMay 26th, 20263 min
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    Colorado Teens Urge Next Governor to Fix Mental Health Pressure Cooker
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    Colorado Teens Urge Next Governor to Fix Mental Health Pressure Cooker

    Colorado’s top youth experts and teens like Swali Dhamal urge the next governor to address the root causes of the mental health crisis, citing dropping suicide rates but warning that systemic pressure still suffocates students.

    Sarah MitchellMay 26th, 20263 min
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    Steamboat Specialist Explains Why Your Child's Snoring Signals Sleep Apnea
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    Steamboat Specialist Explains Why Your Child's Snoring Signals Sleep Apnea

    UCHealth otolaryngologist Dr. Nikolaus Sneshkoff explains how to distinguish harmless snoring from pediatric obstructive sleep apnea in Steamboat Springs children, covering symptoms, risks, and treatment myths.

    Sarah MitchellMay 26th, 20263 min
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    FirstBank Rebrands as PNC in Roaring Fork Valley
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    FirstBank Rebrands as PNC in Roaring Fork Valley

    FirstBank officially rebrands as PNC across the Roaring Fork Valley starting June 18, with market executive Dave Portman staying put and all four branches remaining open.

    Sarah MitchellMay 26th, 20264 min
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    Colin Allred Attacks Julie Johnson’s Palantir Trades in Dallas Runoff
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    Colin Allred Attacks Julie Johnson’s Palantir Trades in Dallas Runoff

    Colin Allred challenges Rep. Julie Johnson over her Palantir stock trades in the Dallas runoff, using the feud to highlight broader Democratic efforts to define corruption and harness populist anger ahead of the midterms.

    Sarah MitchellMay 26th, 20264 min
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    Carbondale EV Showroom and Police Fleet Electrification
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    Carbondale EV Showroom and Police Fleet Electrification

    CLEER hosts an EV showcase at Carbondale Town Hall on June 6, featuring test drives and new public chargers, while the Police Department integrates electric vehicles with state grant support.

    Sarah MitchellMay 26th, 20263 min
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    Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser Targets Fraudulent LLCs Using Home Addresses
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    Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser Targets Fraudulent LLCs Using Home Addresses

    Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser launches an enforcement sweep against thousands of fraudulent LLCs exploiting home addresses in Delta, Garfield, and Rio Blanco counties to trick consumers into cryptocurrency and investment scams.

    Sarah MitchellMay 25th, 20263 min
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    Leavitt Backs Hymes and Munk for Holy Cross Energy Board
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    Leavitt Backs Hymes and Munk for Holy Cross Energy Board

    Howard Leavitt argues that Sarah Hymes and Dave Munk offer the necessary vision and institutional memory to guide Holy Cross Energy through rising costs and clean energy transitions.

    Sarah MitchellMay 24th, 20263 min
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    Delta's $116M Highway 90 Housing Development Splits Council
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    Delta's $116M Highway 90 Housing Development Splits Council

    A $116 million, 12-unit housing development rising on Highway 90 in Delta raises concerns over infrastructure costs, property taxes, and water rights for local residents.

    Sarah MitchellMay 24th, 20263 min
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