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    Vail Founder Pete Seibert’s Ashes Turned to Snow in New Oral History
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    Vail Founder Pete Seibert’s Ashes Turned to Snow in New Oral History

    Vail Public Library releases third installment of 'Vail Valley Voices Collection,' featuring Pete Seibert Jr. on his father’s legacy, cloud seeding ashes, and the grit behind Vail’s creation.

    Sarah MitchellJune 24th, 20263 min read
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    How Tom Sherlock Built a Reputation in Aspen
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    How Tom Sherlock Built a Reputation in Aspen

    Explore how Tom Sherlock built a successful construction business in Aspen through reputation and relationships rather than rapid scaling, navigating rising costs and labor constraints.

    Natalie ReevesJune 23rd, 20263 min
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    Aspen Animal Shelter Matriarch Ellen Roeser Dies at 91
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    Aspen Animal Shelter Matriarch Ellen Roeser Dies at 91

    Ellen Roeser, a Fort Worth native and devoted Aspen Animal Shelter volunteer, died at age 91. Her legacy is defined by quiet service to cats after the loss of her son Tony.

    Marcus ChenJune 21st, 20264 min
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    Lynn Bartels, Colorado’s Grand Dame of Politics, Dies at 69
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    Lynn Bartels, Colorado’s Grand Dame of Politics, Dies at 69

    Lynn Bartels, the veteran journalist known as the 'Grand Dame' of Colorado politics, has died at 69 from brain cancer. Tributes pour in for the reporter who defined the state's political landscape for three decades.

    James HarlowJune 20th, 20264 min
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    Denver Couple Renovates West Vail Condo on a Budget
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    Denver Couple Renovates West Vail Condo on a Budget

    A Denver couple strategically renovated a West Vail condo for rental income, avoiding structural overhauls to save money while upgrading the kitchen and living room.

    Natalie ReevesJune 19th, 20263 min
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    Aspen Highlands VP Dick Merritt Dies at 90
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    Aspen Highlands VP Dick Merritt Dies at 90

    Lieutenant Colonel Dick Merritt, a former VP of Aspen Highlands and Vietnam veteran, died at 90. This article details his life from Mount Rainier to the Roaring Fork Valley ski slopes.

    Elena VasquezJune 18th, 20263 min
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    Hayden High Grad Finds Rowing Success at Gonzaga University
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    Hayden High Grad Finds Rowing Success at Gonzaga University

    Hayden High School graduate Jenna Kleckler transitions from local sports to becoming a rowing athlete at Gonzaga University, proving that discipline from the Western Slope translates to NCAA competition.

    James HarlowJune 18th, 20263 min
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    Craig's Linda Mae Paulson Dies at 75 After 27 Years at Mather’s Bar
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    Craig's Linda Mae Paulson Dies at 75 After 27 Years at Mather’s Bar

    Craig native Linda Mae Paulson died at 75, leaving behind a legacy of 27 years at Mather’s Bar and decades of work with Jack E. Paulson Trucking and the BLM.

    Natalie ReevesJune 17th, 20263 min
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    Mike Kishimoto Steps Down as Strawberry Shortcut Director After 6 Years
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    Mike Kishimoto Steps Down as Strawberry Shortcut Director After 6 Years

    Mike Kishimoto announces he will step down as the face of Glenwood Springs' Strawberry Shortcut after six years, with Brian Passenti taking over in 2027.

    Elena VasquezJune 15th, 20264 min
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    Christina Blunt Promises Fiscal Austerity and School Savings for Western Slope
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    Christina Blunt Promises Fiscal Austerity and School Savings for Western Slope

    Christina Blunt campaigns on fiscal austerity and education reform, leveraging her Western Slope roots and a $1 million school savings anecdote to appeal to voters.

    Marcus ChenJune 14th, 20263 min
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    Aspen Artist Cindy Rogers Dies at 65 After 8-Month Cancer Battle
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    Aspen Artist Cindy Rogers Dies at 65 After 8-Month Cancer Battle

    Aspen artist and chef Cindy Rogers died on April 24, 2026, at age 65. Known for her luminous Mylar paintings and culinary work at Bonnie's, her legacy includes a final art sale at Aspen Thrift Store.

    Elena VasquezJune 12th, 20263 min
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    Edwards Designer Yvonne Jacobs Named Design Icon for Beaver Creek Kitchen
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    Edwards Designer Yvonne Jacobs Named Design Icon for Beaver Creek Kitchen

    Edwards-based Yvonne Jacobs, founder of Jacobs + Interiors, is recognized as a Design Icon by Luxe Interiors + Design and Sub-Zero, Wolf and Cove for her award-winning Beaver Creek kitchen remodel.

    Sarah MitchellJune 12th, 20263 min
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