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    985 posts

    Denver Secures $13.5 Million From The Denver Post in Back Rent Deal
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    Denver Secures $13.5 Million From The Denver Post in Back Rent Deal

    The city of Denver has reached a settlement with DP Media, securing $13.5 million in back rent and the removal of the iconic newspaper name from the downtown building facade.

    Sarah MitchellJune 17th, 20263 min
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    Basalt's 'Molly Wonka' Drug Ring Indictment Unsealed
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    Basalt's 'Molly Wonka' Drug Ring Indictment Unsealed

    A 35-page indictment unseals the 'Molly Wonka' operation, revealing how seven people in Basalt manufactured and sold MDMA-laced chocolate and nasal sprays to a nationwide market.

    Sarah MitchellJune 17th, 20263 min
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    Colorado Declares Drought Emergency as Headwater Stress Hits Front Range
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    Colorado Declares Drought Emergency as Headwater Stress Hits Front Range

    Colorado declares a drought emergency as hot, dry conditions expose structural deficits in the state's water system, forcing headwater counties to supply the Front Range amid competing agricultural and municipal demands.

    Sarah MitchellJune 17th, 20263 min
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    Colorado Unveils 2030 Census Plan to Stop Losing Millions in Federal Funding
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    Colorado Unveils 2030 Census Plan to Stop Losing Millions in Federal Funding

    Colorado releases its 2030 Census Strategic Action Plan, partnering with nonprofits to build trust and prevent millions in lost federal funding due to undercounts in rural and minority communities.

    Sarah MitchellJune 17th, 20263 min
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    Smiling Goat Ranch Brings Animal Therapy to Snowmass Rodeo Grounds
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    Smiling Goat Ranch Brings Animal Therapy to Snowmass Rodeo Grounds

    Carbondale-based Smiling Goat Ranch launches its animal-assisted therapy hub at the Snowmass Rodeo Grounds, offering convenient treatment for anxiety and autism with sessions starting at $150.

    Sarah MitchellJune 17th, 20264 min
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    Basalt’s ‘Molly Wonka’ Drug Ring Faces 32 Years in Prison
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    Basalt’s ‘Molly Wonka’ Drug Ring Faces 32 Years in Prison

    Seven individuals face up to 32 years in prison for a Basalt-based MDMA and ketamine manufacturing operation known as the 'Molly Wonka' investigation.

    Sarah MitchellJune 17th, 20263 min
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    Denver Transforms Civic Center with $50M Renovation
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    Denver Transforms Civic Center with $50M Renovation

    Denver launches a $50 million project to revitalize Civic Center park and the McNichols Building, aiming to transform the historic site into a vibrant downtown destination by fall 2027.

    Sarah MitchellJune 16th, 20263 min
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    Michael Bennet Loans $1 Million to Colorado Gubernatorial Campaign Amid Bloomberg Spending
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    Michael Bennet Loans $1 Million to Colorado Gubernatorial Campaign Amid Bloomberg Spending

    U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet injected a $1 million personal loan into his Colorado gubernatorial bid as Michael Bloomberg’s super PAC pours over $4.6 million into the race against Attorney General Phil Weiser.

    Sarah MitchellJune 16th, 20263 min
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    Honey Tree Preschool Opens Second Glenwood Springs Location
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    Honey Tree Preschool Opens Second Glenwood Springs Location

    Honey Tree Preschool is opening a second location in Glenwood Springs' Meadows complex in mid-August, adding nearly 80 child care spots to address the valley's long-standing shortage.

    Sarah MitchellJune 16th, 20263 min
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    Forest Service Leaves Independence Pass Wreck Exposed
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    Forest Service Leaves Independence Pass Wreck Exposed

    The Forest Service prioritizes budget and staffing constraints over cleaning up a fragmented 1968 plane wreck exposed by an avalanche on Independence Pass.

    Sarah MitchellJune 16th, 20263 min
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    Andy Lewis Dies in BASE Jumping Accident at Mineral Bottom
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    Andy Lewis Dies in BASE Jumping Accident at Mineral Bottom

    BASE jumping champion and Madonna collaborator Andy Lewis dies in a remote Utah canyon accident, marking the end of a life defined by high-wire records and extreme risk.

    Sarah MitchellJune 16th, 20263 min
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    Aspen’s Alex Kelloff Raises Over $1 Million for Colorado 3rd District GOP Primary
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    Aspen’s Alex Kelloff Raises Over $1 Million for Colorado 3rd District GOP Primary

    Aspen-area businessman Alex Kelloff leads Democratic fundraising with over $1 million, heavily relying on self-loans and small donors to challenge Republican incumbent Jeff Hurd in Colorado’s 3rd Congressional District.

    Sarah MitchellJune 16th, 20263 min
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