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    Roaring Fork School District Pushes Tax Hike Amidst Arts Community Gratitude
    Opinion

    Roaring Fork School District Pushes Tax Hike Amidst Arts Community Gratitude

    The Roaring Fork School District pushes for a new mill levy override to address achievement gaps, contrasting with the local arts council's volunteer-driven efforts to maintain community spaces in Glenwood Springs.

    Marcus ChenMay 20th, 20263 min
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    Colorado Needs a Primary, Not a Caucus
    Opinion

    Colorado Needs a Primary, Not a Caucus

    The article argues that Colorado's caucus system is undemocratic and favors activists over general voters, advocating for a simpler primary election to ensure the winner truly reflects the people's will.

    Sarah MitchellMay 19th, 20263 min
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    Newmann Critiques Council's Ballroom and Arch Spending Plan
    Opinion

    Newmann Critiques Council's Ballroom and Arch Spending Plan

    Newmann argues that the council's plan to fund a ballroom and arch by borrowing from education and health insurance funds prioritizes form over function, trading essential services for theatrical structures.

    Natalie ReevesMay 16th, 20263 min
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    New Castle Writer and Eagle County Candidate Clash Over Authentic Leadership
    Opinion

    New Castle Writer and Eagle County Candidate Clash Over Authentic Leadership

    A New Castle writer champions gritty, authentic leadership while Eagle County’s Sarah Smith Smith Hymes campaigns for the Holy Cross Energy board, highlighting the tension between practical experience and policy management.

    Marcus ChenMay 15th, 20263 min
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    Dee Wisor Explains How TABOR Changes Boost K-12 Funding
    Opinion

    Dee Wisor Explains How TABOR Changes Boost K-12 Funding

    Dee Wisor clarifies that proposed TABOR modifications, including Initiative 195 and SB26-135, do not dismantle the constitutional provision but instead redirect surplus revenue to increase K-12 education spending by 2% annually.

    Natalie ReevesMay 13th, 20263 min
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    Supreme Court Ruling in Louisiana v. Callais Dilutes Black Voting Power in Memphis
    Opinion

    Supreme Court Ruling in Louisiana v. Callais Dilutes Black Voting Power in Memphis

    The Supreme Court's ruling in Louisiana v. Callais endorses racial gerrymandering, allowing states to dilute Black voting power under the guise of partisan politics, as seen in Tennessee's fracturing of Memphis.

    Elena VasquezMay 10th, 20263 min
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    Intersect Aspen CEO Targets Record Sales for July Art Fair
    Opinion

    Intersect Aspen CEO Targets Record Sales for July Art Fair

    Intersect Aspen CEO Tim von Gal aims to break attendance and sales records at the July 28–Aug. 1 Art + Design Fair, highlighting ambitious installations and key local and national artists.

    Natalie ReevesMay 10th, 20263 min
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    How HB 1274 Fixes Colorado Nonprofit Cash-Flow Crisis
    Opinion

    How HB 1274 Fixes Colorado Nonprofit Cash-Flow Crisis

    Colorado nonprofits are forced into debt to cover upfront costs while waiting for state reimbursements. HB 1274 offers a flexible solution by allowing advance grant funding, closing the gap between service delivery and payment.

    Natalie ReevesMay 9th, 20263 min
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    Avon Housing Market Driven by Multigenerational 'Overlapping Orbs' Strategy
    Opinion

    Avon Housing Market Driven by Multigenerational 'Overlapping Orbs' Strategy

    Analysis of how the 'overlapping orbs' multigenerational strategy drives Avon's housing demand, turning family proximity into a key market driver beyond traditional square footage metrics.

    Natalie ReevesMay 9th, 20263 min
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    Trump Administration Releases Pentagon UAP Files for Public Review
    Opinion

    Trump Administration Releases Pentagon UAP Files for Public Review

    The Pentagon releases a new batch of UAP files under Trump, offering raw footage and transcripts of strange aerial sightings without definitive proof of alien life.

    Sarah MitchellMay 9th, 20264 min
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    Lorenzo Semple Defends Aspen Airport Overhaul Amid P&Z Denial
    Opinion

    Lorenzo Semple Defends Aspen Airport Overhaul Amid P&Z Denial

    Lorenzo Semple argues that the approved Aspen/Pitkin County Airport expansion is vital for efficiency, criticizing the Planning and Zoning commission's 'not in conformance' recommendation as performative opposition to the will of the voters.

    Elena VasquezMay 8th, 20263 min
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    Colorado's 300,000 Elk Boom Drives Local Economy and Hunting
    Opinion

    Colorado's 300,000 Elk Boom Drives Local Economy and Hunting

    Colorado’s elk population has surged to nearly 300,000, making them the dominant ungulate. This boom supports a thriving hunting industry and reshapes local wildlife dynamics in areas like Snowmass and Craig.

    Sarah MitchellMay 8th, 20262 min
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