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    Breaking news and updates from the Western Slope

    985 posts

    Colorado’s 1st Congressional District Democratic Primary: DeGette, Kiros, and James
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    Colorado’s 1st Congressional District Democratic Primary: DeGette, Kiros, and James

    A breakdown of the three candidates vying for Colorado's 1st Congressional District seat, comparing their stances on health care, drug prices, and child care ahead of the June 30 primary.

    Sarah MitchellJune 18th, 20263 min
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    Bennet and Weiser Clash Over $200M State Revenue and Medicaid
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    Bennet and Weiser Clash Over $200M State Revenue and Medicaid

    Colorado Governor contenders Michael Bennet and Phil Weiser propose different strategies to manage the state's $200 million revenue and rising Medicaid costs ahead of the primary.

    Sarah MitchellJune 18th, 20263 min
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    Gypsum Teen Gets 7 Years in Youth Offender System for Second-Degree Murder
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    Gypsum Teen Gets 7 Years in Youth Offender System for Second-Degree Murder

    18-year-old Nefi Ezequiel Armijo Hernandez pleads guilty to second-degree murder for killing 14-year-old Jackson Davis, receiving a seven-year sentence in the Colorado Youth Offender System pending judge's approval.

    Sarah MitchellJune 18th, 20263 min
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    Snowmass Council Picks $5M Transit Center Option 1B
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    Snowmass Council Picks $5M Transit Center Option 1B

    Snowmass Town Council recommends Option 1B for a $5 million upgrade to the Snowmass Mall Transit Center, prioritizing a new shelter and modular bathrooms over cheaper alternatives.

    Sarah MitchellJune 18th, 20264 min
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    BLM Sells $35.26 Million in Oil and Gas Leases Across Colorado
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    BLM Sells $35.26 Million in Oil and Gas Leases Across Colorado

    The Bureau of Land Management sold over $35.26 million in oil and gas leases across nine Colorado counties, sparking debate over whether severed mineral rights allow drilling within protected state wildlife habitats.

    Sarah MitchellJune 18th, 20263 min
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    Scott Bottoms Targets Western Slope Voters in Governor Bid
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    Scott Bottoms Targets Western Slope Voters in Governor Bid

    State Rep. Scott Bottoms campaigns for governor on a platform of fiscal sanity and transparency, targeting Western Slope voters with promises to cut property taxes and expand school choice.

    Sarah MitchellJune 18th, 20264 min
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    Routt County Enacts Stage 1 Fire Restrictions for Unincorporated Areas
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    Routt County Enacts Stage 1 Fire Restrictions for Unincorporated Areas

    Routt County commissioners unanimously enacted Stage 1 Fire Restrictions effective June 18, prohibiting open fires and setting strict rules for chainsaws and welding in unincorporated areas.

    Sarah MitchellJune 17th, 20263 min
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    Bennet Blames Weiser for Missed Debate Amid Campaign Contributions
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    Bennet Blames Weiser for Missed Debate Amid Campaign Contributions

    Michael Bennet accuses Phil Weiser of dodging a debate over a CBS report on $75,000 in law firm contributions, highlighting a battle over narrative control in the tight Colorado governor's race.

    Sarah MitchellJune 17th, 20264 min
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    Aspen Airport Redesign Cuts Parking to Reserve Space for Future Gondola
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    Aspen Airport Redesign Cuts Parking to Reserve Space for Future Gondola

    The proposed Aspen Airport terminal redesign shrinks to 30,000 square feet, significantly reducing parking and amenities to reserve critical space for a future gondola connection.

    Sarah MitchellJune 17th, 20264 min
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    Steamboat Housing Crisis Hits $1.3M Median Price
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    Steamboat Housing Crisis Hits $1.3M Median Price

    A new housing needs assessment reveals Steamboat's median home price hit $1.3 million in 2025, exposing a massive gap between wages and housing costs that is pricing out local workers.

    Sarah MitchellJune 17th, 20263 min
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    UCHealth Yampa Valley Awards $10,000 in Scholarships to Four Local Seniors
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    UCHealth Yampa Valley Awards $10,000 in Scholarships to Four Local Seniors

    UCHealth Yampa Valley Medical Center awards $2,500 each to four local seniors pursuing healthcare careers, investing in the future of the region's medical workforce.

    Sarah MitchellJune 17th, 20264 min
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    Vail Fire Department Updates Evacuation Plan and Promotes Fire Free Five
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    Vail Fire Department Updates Evacuation Plan and Promotes Fire Free Five

    Vail Fire Department's Paul Cada outlines the updated 2025 evacuation plan, identifying shelters for I-70 traffic and promoting the 'Fire Free Five' defensible space strategy to protect homes during wildfire season.

    Sarah MitchellJune 17th, 20263 min
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