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

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    UCHealth Yampa Valley Awards $10,000 in Scholarships to Four Local Seniors
    Local News

    UCHealth Yampa Valley Awards $10,000 in Scholarships to Four Local Seniors

    UCHealth Yampa Valley Medical Center awards $2,500 each to four local seniors pursuing healthcare careers, investing in the future of the region's medical workforce.

    Sarah MitchellJune 17th, 20264 min
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    Vail Fire Department Updates Evacuation Plan and Promotes Fire Free Five
    Local News

    Vail Fire Department Updates Evacuation Plan and Promotes Fire Free Five

    Vail Fire Department's Paul Cada outlines the updated 2025 evacuation plan, identifying shelters for I-70 traffic and promoting the 'Fire Free Five' defensible space strategy to protect homes during wildfire season.

    Sarah MitchellJune 17th, 20263 min
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    Denver Secures $13.5 Million From The Denver Post in Back Rent Deal
    Local News

    Denver Secures $13.5 Million From The Denver Post in Back Rent Deal

    The city of Denver has reached a settlement with DP Media, securing $13.5 million in back rent and the removal of the iconic newspaper name from the downtown building facade.

    Sarah MitchellJune 17th, 20263 min
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    How Belly Up Aspen Survives 21 Years of Off-Season Music
    Lifestyle

    How Belly Up Aspen Survives 21 Years of Off-Season Music

    David Goldberg explains how the 450-capacity Belly Up Aspen balances thin margins and seasonal risks to keep a local music institution alive year-round.

    Sarah MitchellJune 17th, 20263 min
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    Aspen's Belly Up Navigates Post-Pandemic Music Business
    Business News

    Aspen's Belly Up Navigates Post-Pandemic Music Business

    Belly Up owner David Goldberg discusses the financial tightrope of running Aspen's iconic 450-capacity music venue, balancing risk and community stewardship in a changing post-pandemic market.

    Laura WhitfieldJune 17th, 20263 min
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    Basalt's 'Molly Wonka' Drug Ring Indictment Unsealed
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    Basalt's 'Molly Wonka' Drug Ring Indictment Unsealed

    A 35-page indictment unseals the 'Molly Wonka' operation, revealing how seven people in Basalt manufactured and sold MDMA-laced chocolate and nasal sprays to a nationwide market.

    Sarah MitchellJune 17th, 20263 min
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    Colorado Declares Drought Emergency as Headwater Stress Hits Front Range
    Local News

    Colorado Declares Drought Emergency as Headwater Stress Hits Front Range

    Colorado declares a drought emergency as hot, dry conditions expose structural deficits in the state's water system, forcing headwater counties to supply the Front Range amid competing agricultural and municipal demands.

    Sarah MitchellJune 17th, 20263 min
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    Colorado Unveils 2030 Census Plan to Stop Losing Millions in Federal Funding
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    Colorado Unveils 2030 Census Plan to Stop Losing Millions in Federal Funding

    Colorado releases its 2030 Census Strategic Action Plan, partnering with nonprofits to build trust and prevent millions in lost federal funding due to undercounts in rural and minority communities.

    Sarah MitchellJune 17th, 20263 min
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    Smiling Goat Ranch Brings Animal Therapy to Snowmass Rodeo Grounds
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    Smiling Goat Ranch Brings Animal Therapy to Snowmass Rodeo Grounds

    Carbondale-based Smiling Goat Ranch launches its animal-assisted therapy hub at the Snowmass Rodeo Grounds, offering convenient treatment for anxiety and autism with sessions starting at $150.

    Sarah MitchellJune 17th, 20264 min
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    Basalt’s ‘Molly Wonka’ Drug Ring Faces 32 Years in Prison
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    Basalt’s ‘Molly Wonka’ Drug Ring Faces 32 Years in Prison

    Seven individuals face up to 32 years in prison for a Basalt-based MDMA and ketamine manufacturing operation known as the 'Molly Wonka' investigation.

    Sarah MitchellJune 17th, 20263 min
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    Phil Weiser Hikes West Maroon Pass to Connect with Western Slope Voters
    Lifestyle

    Phil Weiser Hikes West Maroon Pass to Connect with Western Slope Voters

    Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser uses a hike on West Maroon Pass above Crested Butte to discuss water rights, housing, and policy with local residents.

    James HarlowJune 17th, 20266 min
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    Snowmass Unveils Family-Friendly Summer Activities and Camps
    Lifestyle

    Snowmass Unveils Family-Friendly Summer Activities and Camps

    Discover how Snowmass offers over ten distinct activities and camps designed to engage children outdoors, including the Lost Forest, rodeo events, and free concerts.

    Elena VasquezJune 17th, 20264 min
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