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

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    CDOT Warns of Major Delays on I-70 West Vail Pass
    Local News

    CDOT Warns of Major Delays on I-70 West Vail Pass

    CDOT Executive Director Shoshona Lew warns that I-70 construction in the West Vail Pass will intensify starting April 20, with significant rock scaling and lane shifts causing expected delays for commuters.

    Sarah MitchellMay 6th, 20264 min
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    Chef Collin Kelley Plans 4,500-Square-Foot Mercantile at Steamboat Basecamp
    Business News

    Chef Collin Kelley Plans 4,500-Square-Foot Mercantile at Steamboat Basecamp

    Chef Collin Kelley submits plans for a 4,500-square-foot Forty West Mercantile at Steamboat Basecamp, aiming to break ground this summer and open by spring 2027 as a vertical integration hub for his restaurant empire.

    Laura WhitfieldMay 6th, 20263 min
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    Jim Finch Dies at 72 After Building Basalt Adaptive Skiing Legacy
    Local Profiles

    Jim Finch Dies at 72 After Building Basalt Adaptive Skiing Legacy

    Jim Finch, the Paralympic medalist who transformed Basalt into a hub for disabled athletes through Challenge Aspen, has died at age 72.

    Natalie ReevesMay 6th, 20263 min
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    Glenwood Springs Mayor Demands Parking Over Density
    Opinion

    Glenwood Springs Mayor Demands Parking Over Density

    Mayor Don Gillespie argues that Glenwood Springs' downtown parking lots are wasted space, advocating for denser apartment buildings despite concerns over gridlock and the misuse of the $1.7 million accommodation tax.

    Sarah MitchellMay 6th, 20263 min
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    Aspen High Boys Lacrosse Edge Battle Mountain 9-8 in Tight League Clash
    Local News

    Aspen High Boys Lacrosse Edge Battle Mountain 9-8 in Tight League Clash

    Aspen High's boys lacrosse team secured a critical 9-8 victory over Battle Mountain, improving to 7-1 overall and perfect in league play, while the girls team fell 11-10 to Steamboat Springs.

    Sarah MitchellMay 6th, 20263 min
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    Avon Water District Expects Lower Spring Peak After March Heatwave
    Local News

    Avon Water District Expects Lower Spring Peak After March Heatwave

    A March heatwave triggered an early surge in the Eagle River, but water managers predict a lower, delayed peak for Avon this year, raising concerns about late-summer water supplies.

    Sarah MitchellMay 6th, 20263 min
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    Center for Biological Diversity Sues Colorado Over JBS Greeley Air Permits
    Local News

    Center for Biological Diversity Sues Colorado Over JBS Greeley Air Permits

    The Center for Biological Diversity has filed a lawsuit against Colorado, alleging the state failed to enforce the federal Clean Air Act regarding JBS's Greeley meatpacking plant, resulting in delayed air permits and unchecked pollutant emissions.

    Sarah MitchellMay 6th, 20264 min
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    Shaydar Edelmann Named Next Vail Mountain Chief Operating Officer
    Business News

    Shaydar Edelmann Named Next Vail Mountain Chief Operating Officer

    Northstar California executive Shaydar Edelmann is named the next chief operating officer of Vail Mountain, replacing retiring executive Beth Howard. The move brings over 25 years of ski industry experience from Heavenly and Park City to the Eagle County resort.

    Laura WhitfieldMay 6th, 20263 min
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    Senate Bill 141 Proposes Optional $5 Wildlife Crossing Fee
    Local News

    Senate Bill 141 Proposes Optional $5 Wildlife Crossing Fee

    Senate Bill 141 introduces a voluntary $5 surcharge on vehicle registration to fund wildlife crossings across Colorado, shifting from mandatory fees to a consumer-choice model championed by House Speaker Julie McCluskie.

    Sarah MitchellMay 6th, 20264 min
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    Australia’s Digital Water Model Could Revolutionize Western Slope Rights
    Opinion

    Australia’s Digital Water Model Could Revolutionize Western Slope Rights

    The Western Slope faces a water crisis; this article argues adopting Australia’s digital water trading model could replace the outdated 1922 Colorado River Compact with a flexible, market-driven system.

    Elena VasquezMay 6th, 20263 min
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    Record March Heat Drives Colorado River Snowpack to Historic Lows
    Local News

    Record March Heat Drives Colorado River Snowpack to Historic Lows

    A record-breaking March heatwave has stripped the Colorado River Basin of its snowpack, leaving Lake Powell at just 23% capacity and threatening water supplies for 40 million people.

    Sarah MitchellMay 6th, 20263 min
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    Moffat County Health Issues Warning for Faulty Black Smoke Detectors
    Local News

    Moffat County Health Issues Warning for Faulty Black Smoke Detectors

    Moffat County Public Health warns residents to check their black, battery-powered smoke detectors for potential failure to alarm, outlining steps to mark, photograph, and refund the specific Amazon model.

    Sarah MitchellMay 6th, 20263 min
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