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

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    Suncor’s 3% Emission Cut Exposes GEMM Loopholes in Commerce City
    Opinion

    Suncor’s 3% Emission Cut Exposes GEMM Loopholes in Commerce City

    Commerce City residents breathe thicker fumes as Suncor’s planned 3% emission cut highlights GEMM regulation loopholes, allowing the refinery to buy credits rather than reduce local pollution.

    Sarah MitchellMay 7th, 20263 min
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    Eagle County Pays $1.18 Million to Defeat Uinta Basin Railway
    Local News

    Eagle County Pays $1.18 Million to Defeat Uinta Basin Railway

    Eagle County spent $1.18 million in legal fees challenging the Uinta Basin Railway before the Supreme Court ruled against them, clearing the way for the oil rail line.

    Sarah MitchellMay 7th, 20263 min
    14
    Snowmass Town Council Approves $29,800 Peer Review for Draw Site Housing
    Local News

    Snowmass Town Council Approves $29,800 Peer Review for Draw Site Housing

    Snowmass Town Council votes to hire architect Jim Kehoe for a $29,800 peer review of the Draw Site affordable housing project, aiming to secure the super majority needed for development.

    Sarah MitchellMay 7th, 20263 min
    14
    Colter Backcountry Launches Lightweight Thorofare Net for Steamboat Anglers
    Lifestyle

    Colter Backcountry Launches Lightweight Thorofare Net for Steamboat Anglers

    Steamboat-based Colter Backcountry releases the Thorofare Net, a 13.3-ounce, foldable fishing net designed to reduce bulk and snagging for remote anglers hiking the Continental Divide.

    Natalie ReevesMay 7th, 20263 min
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    I-70 Resurfacing and Early Ski Closures Impact Glenwood Springs Commuters
    Local News

    I-70 Resurfacing and Early Ski Closures Impact Glenwood Springs Commuters

    Analysis of the week's top stories in Glenwood Springs, highlighting the practical impact of I-70 resurfacing, delayed Independence Pass opening, and early ski season closures on local commuters.

    Sarah MitchellMay 7th, 20264 min
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    U.S. Forest Service Moves Headquarters to Salt Lake City Amid Record-Low Snowpack Fears
    Local News

    U.S. Forest Service Moves Headquarters to Salt Lake City Amid Record-Low Snowpack Fears

    The U.S. Forest Service is shifting its headquarters to Salt Lake City and closing regional offices, raising concerns among locals and officials like Sen. Michael Bennet about wildfire readiness during record-low snowpack.

    Sarah MitchellMay 7th, 20263 min
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    Trump's Strait of Hormuz Deadline Threatens Iran's Civilization
    Business News

    Trump's Strait of Hormuz Deadline Threatens Iran's Civilization

    President Trump sets an 8 p.m. deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, threatening to erase infrastructure and potentially civilian life, while global oil markets and Western Slope gas prices react to the escalating geopolitical tension.

    Laura WhitfieldMay 7th, 20263 min
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    Front Range Passenger Rail District Picks CoCo as Official Name
    Local News

    Front Range Passenger Rail District Picks CoCo as Official Name

    The Front Range Passenger Rail District officially named its new multimodal transit system 'CoCo' after a public vote, beating out competitors like FRED to create a brand for the I-25 corridor rail project.

    Sarah MitchellMay 7th, 20263 min
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    Vail Daily Explains How Motions to Dismiss Drain Local Business Wallets
    Business News

    Vail Daily Explains How Motions to Dismiss Drain Local Business Wallets

    A Vail Daily column breaks down the financial impact of motions to dismiss and summary judgments on local businesses and homeowners, explaining how 'with' or 'without prejudice' determines if a legal battle truly ends.

    Laura WhitfieldMay 7th, 20263 min
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    Senate Bill 155 Targets High Colorado Home Insurance Premiums
    Local News

    Senate Bill 155 Targets High Colorado Home Insurance Premiums

    Sen. Kyle Mullica and other lawmakers propose Senate Bill 155, a 0.5% fee on insurers to fund hail-resistant roof grants, aiming to reduce the state's high average home insurance premiums of $3,412.

    Sarah MitchellMay 7th, 20263 min
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    Greeley Swift Beef Workers Return After 3-Week Strike
    Business News

    Greeley Swift Beef Workers Return After 3-Week Strike

    Nearly 3,800 Swift Beef Co. workers in Greeley return to work following a three-week strike, raising questions about immediate impacts on local beef prices and the $17 billion meatpacking giant's operations.

    Laura WhitfieldMay 7th, 20263 min
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    Vail Proposes New Parking Rates to Cover $2.5M Summer Costs
    Local News

    Vail Proposes New Parking Rates to Cover $2.5M Summer Costs

    Vail town staff proposes tweaked parking rates and a unified local pass to help cover the $2.5 million annual cost for parking maintenance and summer transit services.

    Sarah MitchellMay 7th, 20264 min
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