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    News & Stories

    The latest news, community stories, and articles from Colorado's Western Slope.

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    Blue Mesa Reservoir Closes Boat Ramps as Water Levels Drop
    Local News

    Blue Mesa Reservoir Closes Boat Ramps as Water Levels Drop

    The National Park Service is closing trailered boat access at Blue Mesa Reservoir’s Lake Fork and Elk Creek ramps by late June due to dropping water levels, forcing marinas to relocate infrastructure to deeper water.

    Sarah MitchellJune 25th, 20264 min read
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    Sarah Jones Wins YVEA District 6 Seat in Record Turnout
    Local News

    Sarah Jones Wins YVEA District 6 Seat in Record Turnout

    Sarah Jones defeats Lisa Rosintoski to secure the District 6 seat on the YVEA board, driving the cooperative's highest-ever voter turnout of 2,400+ ballots.

    Sarah MitchellJune 25th, 20263 min
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    LowDown Brass Band Kicks Off Free Steamboat Mountain Music Series
    Culture

    LowDown Brass Band Kicks Off Free Steamboat Mountain Music Series

    Chicago-based LowDown Brass Band leads the free Steamboat Mountain Music Series at Steamboat Square, blending funk, rap, and brass traditions for a genre-defying performance.

    Natalie ReevesJune 25th, 20263 min
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    Aspen’s June JAS Experience and Ideas Festival Dominate Late June Calendar
    Culture

    Aspen’s June JAS Experience and Ideas Festival Dominate Late June Calendar

    Discover Aspen's major late June cultural events, including the Aspen Ideas Festival, the dynamic June JAS Experience, and the free Basalt River Jams.

    Elena VasquezJune 25th, 20263 min
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    Aspen Ideas Health Panel Debates Psychedelic Prescription Costs
    Opinion

    Aspen Ideas Health Panel Debates Psychedelic Prescription Costs

    A panel at Aspen Ideas Health discusses the financial and clinical implications of turning psychedelic drugs like MDMA into mainstream prescriptions, highlighting the high costs and need for clinical oversight.

    Sarah MitchellJune 25th, 20263 min
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    Rio Blanco Ranchers Track Wolf Losses as CPW Monitors Small Population
    Local News

    Rio Blanco Ranchers Track Wolf Losses as CPW Monitors Small Population

    Colorado Parks and Wildlife reports a lone wolf crossed I-25, but data shows the state's small population of 32 wolves remains concentrated in northwest packs, causing specific financial hits for Rio Blanco ranchers.

    Sarah MitchellJune 25th, 20263 min
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    Rocky Mountain Taco Truck Finds New Home at Avon Home Depot
    Business News

    Rocky Mountain Taco Truck Finds New Home at Avon Home Depot

    Rocky Mountain Taco, Eagle County’s original taco truck, has relocated from Vail Mountain Brewing to a permanent spot at the Avon Home Depot parking lot, ensuring stability for the beloved local brand.

    Laura WhitfieldJune 25th, 20263 min
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    Vail-Born Neve Snacks Fuels Endurance Athletes and NFL Pros
    Community Stories

    Vail-Born Neve Snacks Fuels Endurance Athletes and NFL Pros

    Vail native Nora Fierman launched Neve, a science-backed snack pouch designed for endurance athletes, turning a personal frustration in Chile into a brand trusted by NFL players and mountain guides.

    Marcus ChenJune 25th, 20263 min
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    Red Lion Developers Seek 41% Patio Expansion for Vail Village
    Local News

    Red Lion Developers Seek 41% Patio Expansion for Vail Village

    Selby developers propose a 41% increase in outdoor seating for the Red Lion in Vail Village, balancing expanded patio space with fire truck access requirements.

    Sarah MitchellJune 25th, 20264 min
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    Eagle Flight Days and Vail Bravo Festival Highlight Weekend Contrasts
    Community Stories

    Eagle Flight Days and Vail Bravo Festival Highlight Weekend Contrasts

    Compare Eagle’s historic, community-focused Flight Days with Vail’s polished Bravo! Music Festival as Anne-Marie McDermott concludes her tenure, highlighting two distinct approaches to local celebration.

    James HarlowJune 25th, 20264 min
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    Blucifer’s First Rodeo Swallows UMS in Denver Neighborhood Shift
    Culture

    Blucifer’s First Rodeo Swallows UMS in Denver Neighborhood Shift

    Denver's Underground Music Showcase moves to RiNo, but Blucifer’s First Rodeo dominates South Broadway with intimate house shows and lower prices, redefining the city's festival landscape.

    Elena VasquezJune 25th, 20263 min
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    Storm Washes Out Bridges in Evergreen and Kittredge
    Local News

    Storm Washes Out Bridges in Evergreen and Kittredge

    Heavy rain dumped roughly 6 inches on Evergreen and Kittredge, washing out private bridges near Troublesome Gulch and leaving water marks up to 3 feet high on homes.

    Sarah MitchellJune 25th, 20263 min
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