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    Astro Mark Laurin Guides Stargazers to May Meteor Showers
    Lifestyle

    Astro Mark Laurin Guides Stargazers to May Meteor Showers

    Keystone Science School instructor Astro Mark Laurin explains how to view the Eta Aquarid meteor shower and the rare May micromoon, offering tips for amateur stargazers on the Western Slope.

    Elena VasquezMay 8th, 20263 min
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    Lower Basin States Offer 3.2 Million Acre-Foot Water Cut to Stabilize Colorado River
    Local News

    Lower Basin States Offer 3.2 Million Acre-Foot Water Cut to Stabilize Colorado River

    California, Arizona, and Nevada propose a voluntary 3.2 million acre-feet water cut to stabilize the Colorado River through 2028, though Upper Basin states remain skeptical of the plan's long-term efficacy.

    Sarah MitchellMay 7th, 20263 min
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    Aspen Lynx Population Faces Extinction Risk Amid Rising Fire Threats
    Local News

    Aspen Lynx Population Faces Extinction Risk Amid Rising Fire Threats

    Colorado Parks and Wildlife tracks a fragile lynx population near Independence Pass, where fire and prey loss threaten a species that was once extirpated and recently reintroduced.

    Sarah MitchellMay 7th, 20263 min
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    Vail Hotels Charge $90 for Mother's Day Brunch
    Lifestyle

    Vail Hotels Charge $90 for Mother's Day Brunch

    A look at the premium pricing and exclusive offerings for Mother's Day brunch in Vail and Avon, featuring $90 spreads at Ludwig's and bottomless mimosas at the Grand Hyatt.

    Sarah MitchellMay 7th, 20263 min
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    BLM Switches to Helicopters to Cull 245 Sand Wash Basin Horses
    Local News

    BLM Switches to Helicopters to Cull 245 Sand Wash Basin Horses

    The Bureau of Land Management shifts from bait-trapping to efficient helicopter drive-traps to remove 245 excess horses from the Sand Wash Basin, aiming to reduce the population from 507 to a target of 261.

    Sarah MitchellMay 7th, 20263 min
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    Colorado Credit Card Companies May Drop Merchants Over New Sales Tax Fee Bill
    Business News

    Colorado Credit Card Companies May Drop Merchants Over New Sales Tax Fee Bill

    Colorado's new Senate Bill 134 exempts sales tax from credit card swipe fees, but banking industry leaders warn lenders may stop accepting cards entirely due to high system update costs.

    Laura WhitfieldMay 7th, 20263 min
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    Cookie Factory Celebrates One Year Anniversary with Free Baker Neighborhood Party
    Community Stories

    Cookie Factory Celebrates One Year Anniversary with Free Baker Neighborhood Party

    Philanthropist Amanda Precourt’s Cookie Factory marks its first anniversary with a free community celebration on West Fourth Avenue, highlighting its shift from industrial relic to accessible art hub.

    James HarlowMay 7th, 20263 min
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    Boulder Terrorist Mohamed Soliman Pleads Guilty to Life Sentence
    Local News

    Boulder Terrorist Mohamed Soliman Pleads Guilty to Life Sentence

    Mohamed Soliman pleads guilty to the June 1 Pearl Street Mall firebombing, receiving a guaranteed life sentence without parole. The article details the logistical and financial impact on Boulder County as Soliman faces potential federal death penalty proceedings.

    Sarah MitchellMay 7th, 20263 min
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    Colorado Springs Utilities Pushes Ray D. Nixon Coal Plant Closure to 2032
    Local News

    Colorado Springs Utilities Pushes Ray D. Nixon Coal Plant Closure to 2032

    Colorado Springs Utilities secures a three-year extension for the Ray D. Nixon Power Plant, delaying coal-fired closure from 2029 to 2032 under Senate Bill 182 to manage transition costs and reliability.

    Sarah MitchellMay 7th, 20263 min
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    Colorado Contractors Push Initiative 175 to Lock Road Funding in Constitution
    Local News

    Colorado Contractors Push Initiative 175 to Lock Road Funding in Constitution

    Tony Milo and the Colorado Contractors Association are pushing Initiative 175 to enshrine road funding in the state constitution, prompting lawmakers to pass House Bill 1430 to offset the $700 million cost by cutting other services.

    Sarah MitchellMay 7th, 20263 min
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    Colorado Labor Force Participation Hits 48-Year Low
    Business News

    Colorado Labor Force Participation Hits 48-Year Low

    Colorado's labor force participation drops to its fourth-lowest level since 1976, driven by natural attrition and demographic shifts rather than mass layoffs, leaving a 3.9% unemployment rate.

    Laura WhitfieldMay 7th, 20263 min
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    Pikes Peak Outdoor Recreation Alliance Secures $2.5 Million State Grant
    Business News

    Pikes Peak Outdoor Recreation Alliance Secures $2.5 Million State Grant

    The Pikes Peak Outdoor Recreation Alliance secured a $2.5 million state grant to launch the Outdoor Pikes Peak Initiative, leveraging the Land and Water Conservation Fund to expand trails and boost the regional tourism economy.

    Laura WhitfieldMay 7th, 20263 min
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