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    Aspen Weekend Guide: Free History and $95 Coffee
    Lifestyle

    Aspen Weekend Guide: Free History and $95 Coffee

    Compare Aspen's elite and accessible weekend events, from the $95 Felix Roasting Co. masterclass and Food & Wine Classic to free history at the Holden/Marolt Museum and M.S. Rau antiques.

    Sarah MitchellJune 19th, 20263 min
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    O.A.R. Vail Amp Concert Economic Impact Breakdown
    Business News

    O.A.R. Vail Amp Concert Economic Impact Breakdown

    An analysis of the financial reality behind O.A.R.'s June 19 concert at The Amp in Vail, questioning whether the 'community spirit' narrative translates to tangible economic benefits for the local area.

    Laura WhitfieldJune 18th, 20263 min
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    Vail Valley Father’s Day Guide: Markets, Rodeos, and Lifts
    Lifestyle

    Vail Valley Father’s Day Guide: Markets, Rodeos, and Lifts

    Explore the Vail Valley's Father's Day economic engine, from Minturn Market and Eagle County Rodeo to gondola access and local distilleries.

    James HarlowJune 18th, 20264 min
    44
    Edwards Family Learning Center Earns Level 4 Quality Designation
    Community Stories

    Edwards Family Learning Center Earns Level 4 Quality Designation

    The Edwards Family Learning Center has achieved a Level 4 designation from Colorado Shines, validating its high-quality bilingual early education model for low-income families.

    Marcus ChenJune 18th, 20263 min
    44
    Denver, Colorado Springs, and Greeley Host Juneteenth Festivals
    Local News

    Denver, Colorado Springs, and Greeley Host Juneteenth Festivals

    From Denver's Five Points to Colorado Springs and Greeley, communities across the state celebrate Juneteenth with music, food, and cultural events, honoring freedom and historical continuity.

    Sarah MitchellJune 18th, 20263 min
    44
    Kim School District Superintendent Enforces Strict Phone Ban
    Education

    Kim School District Superintendent Enforces Strict Phone Ban

    Kim School District Superintendent Chris Locke implements a pragmatic phone policy under House Bill 1135, keeping devices locked away to combat social isolation among the district's 19 students.

    Carla JenningsJune 18th, 20263 min
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    Aspen Highlands VP Dick Merritt Dies at 90
    Local Profiles

    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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    Aspen Food & Wine Classic Returns for 43rd Year with 60 Chefs
    Lifestyle

    Aspen Food & Wine Classic Returns for 43rd Year with 60 Chefs

    The 43rd Aspen Food & Wine Classic returns June 19-21, featuring 60 chefs and 5,000 attendees in Wagner Park, marking a major economic driver for the town.

    Natalie ReevesJune 18th, 20263 min
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    Pitkin County Greenlights Snowmass Falls Trailhead Expansion
    Local News

    Pitkin County Greenlights Snowmass Falls Trailhead Expansion

    The Pitkin County Planning and Zoning Commission approved the Snowmass Falls Ranch Trailhead expansion, adding 74 parking spaces to manage overflow and enforce parking regulations in the backcountry.

    Sarah MitchellJune 18th, 20263 min
    42
    BLM sells 134,000 acres of Western Slope dirt for $35.26 million
    Local News

    BLM sells 134,000 acres of Western Slope dirt for $35.26 million

    The Bureau of Land Management sold 134,173 acres of Western Slope land for $35.26 million, sparking wildlife habitat concerns in Moffat and Mesa counties despite lower royalty rates.

    Sarah MitchellJune 18th, 20263 min
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    Yampa Valley Crane Conservation Coalition Seeks $5,000 to Rebuild Nest Camera
    Business News

    Yampa Valley Crane Conservation Coalition Seeks $5,000 to Rebuild Nest Camera

    The Colorado Crane Conservation Coalition needs $3,875 more to replace a wind-blown tree with a sturdy pole for their popular Yampa Valley sandhill crane nest camera before winter.

    Laura WhitfieldJune 18th, 20263 min
    44
    Vail Unveils Specific Numbers for West Lionshead Project
    Local News

    Vail Unveils Specific Numbers for West Lionshead Project

    Vail officials and developers reveal specific figures for the West Lionshead project, including 300-350 parking spots, 220-280 housing units, and a new gondola, signaling a shift from concept to contract.

    Sarah MitchellJune 18th, 20263 min
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