
Andy Lewis Dies in BASE Jumping Accident at Mineral Bottom
BASE jumping champion and Madonna collaborator Andy Lewis dies in a remote Utah canyon accident, marking the end of a life defined by high-wire records and extreme risk.
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BASE jumping champion and Madonna collaborator Andy Lewis dies in a remote Utah canyon accident, marking the end of a life defined by high-wire records and extreme risk.

Aspen-area businessman Alex Kelloff leads Democratic fundraising with over $1 million, heavily relying on self-loans and small donors to challenge Republican incumbent Jeff Hurd in Colorado’s 3rd Congressional District.

Colorado's record-low snowpack leaves 14ers bare and dry, opening trails two months early but increasing wildfire risk and reducing water access for hikers.

Holy Cross Energy announces 2026 board results: Sarah Smith Hymes wins the Northern District seat replacing Adam Quinton, while Dave Munk retains the Southern District, maintaining stability for the Western Colorado cooperative.

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.

A Steamboat Springs obstetrician explains why the traditional six-week postpartum checkup is outdated, citing rising maternal mortality and the need for extended monitoring of physical and mental health risks.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.
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