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    Aspen CEO Dave Tanner Seeks Council Support as Fire Closes I-70
    Local News

    Aspen CEO Dave Tanner Seeks Council Support as Fire Closes I-70

    Aspen CEO Dave Tanner urges the City Council to address housing and transportation stability for Aspen One, while Pitkin County implements Stage 1 Fire Restrictions that close I-70 due to the Paradise Creek fire.

    Sarah MitchellJune 16th, 20263 min
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    Steamboat Doctor Advocates Extending Postpartum Care Beyond Six Weeks
    Local News

    Steamboat Doctor Advocates Extending Postpartum Care Beyond Six Weeks

    A Steamboat Springs obstetrician explains why the traditional six-week postpartum checkup is outdated, citing rising maternal mortality and the need for extended monitoring of physical and mental health risks.

    Sarah MitchellJune 16th, 20264 min
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    Grand Junction Police Recruits Volunteers for Victim Services Unit
    Community Stories

    Grand Junction Police Recruits Volunteers for Victim Services Unit

    Grand Junction Police Department seeks compassionate volunteers to assist crime victims with immediate needs like shelter and food; applications close July 5.

    Natalie ReevesJune 16th, 20263 min
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    Glenwood Springs Sgt. Michael Young Retires After 32 Years
    Local News

    Glenwood Springs Sgt. Michael Young Retires After 32 Years

    Glenwood Springs Sgt. Michael Young signs off after 32 years of service, marking the end of an era for the community, while the Willow Fire damages apartments and the Paradise Creek Fire wraps up containment.

    Sarah MitchellJune 15th, 20263 min
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    Garfield Re-2 School Board Approves Insurance Renewals as Deductibles Double
    Education

    Garfield Re-2 School Board Approves Insurance Renewals as Deductibles Double

    Garfield Re-2 School Board approves insurance renewals, raising property deductibles from $25,000 to $50,000 and increasing premiums due to a tightening insurance market and higher workers' compensation costs.

    Carla JenningsJune 15th, 20263 min
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    Mike Kishimoto Steps Down as Strawberry Shortcut Director After 6 Years
    Local Profiles

    Mike Kishimoto Steps Down as Strawberry Shortcut Director After 6 Years

    Mike Kishimoto announces he will step down as the face of Glenwood Springs' Strawberry Shortcut after six years, with Brian Passenti taking over in 2027.

    Elena VasquezJune 15th, 20264 min
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    How Jim Pavelich launched the Vail Daily in 1981
    Historical Stories

    How Jim Pavelich launched the Vail Daily in 1981

    Explore how Jim Pavelich launched the Vail Daily on June 15, 1981, with a single-sheet strategy to dominate the local newspaper market in Eagle County.

    James HarlowJune 15th, 20263 min
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    Vail Resorts Epic Pass Sales Drop 10% Amid Weak Winter
    Business News

    Vail Resorts Epic Pass Sales Drop 10% Amid Weak Winter

    Vail Resorts reports a historic 10% drop in early Epic pass sales and a 52.8% plunge in lodging earnings, reflecting the financial strain of a weak winter on the Western Slope.

    Laura WhitfieldJune 15th, 20263 min
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    BLM Proposes Oil Lease Sale on Roan Plateau
    Local News

    BLM Proposes Oil Lease Sale on Roan Plateau

    The U.S. Bureau of Land Management proposes leasing 126,000 acres on the Roan Plateau for oil and gas, reversing a 2016 protection plan and threatening wildlife habitats near De Beque.

    Sarah MitchellJune 15th, 20263 min
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    Sen. Chris Kolker Proposes Tying PERA Bonuses to Fund Performance
    Business News

    Sen. Chris Kolker Proposes Tying PERA Bonuses to Fund Performance

    Sen. Chris Kolker plans to introduce legislation tying PERA investment staff bonuses directly to portfolio performance, aiming to stop payouts during losses like the $9.8 billion drop in 2022.

    Laura WhitfieldJune 15th, 20263 min
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    JAS Academy Brings 46 Full-Scholarship Musicians to Aspen
    Opinion

    JAS Academy Brings 46 Full-Scholarship Musicians to Aspen

    The JAS Academy announces its 2026 summer residency, bringing 46 elite musicians to Aspen on full scholarship. Led by Christian McBride and Etienne Charles, the program offers free public performances and comprehensive business training.

    James HarlowJune 15th, 20263 min
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    Yoga Silvestre Returns to Rock Bottom Ranch for Fourth Summer
    Lifestyle

    Yoga Silvestre Returns to Rock Bottom Ranch for Fourth Summer

    Yoga Silvestre returns to Rock Bottom Ranch in Basalt for its fourth summer, offering free Spanish-language Hatha flow under the weeping willows to promote accessible wellness for the local community.

    Elena VasquezJune 15th, 20263 min
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