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

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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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    Climbers Maintain Harvey Carter's Historic Weller Slab Route
    Historical Stories

    Climbers Maintain Harvey Carter's Historic Weller Slab Route

    Explore the history and technical challenge of Weller Slab's Ultra Edge route, pioneered by local legend Harvey Carter, where vintage pitons and modern bolts meet on a steep Quartz Monzonite wall.

    Natalie ReevesJune 15th, 20263 min
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    Julie Gonzales Targets Hickenlooper with Uinta Basin Railway and Water Ditch Focus
    Local News

    Julie Gonzales Targets Hickenlooper with Uinta Basin Railway and Water Ditch Focus

    Denver-based state lawmaker Julie Gonzales challenges incumbent John Hickenlooper in the Colorado Senate primary, leveraging her Costilla County landownership and focus on the Uinta Basin Railway expansion.

    Sarah MitchellJune 15th, 20263 min
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    Norton Reframes Continuous Learning as Opportunity in Vail Valley
    Opinion

    Norton Reframes Continuous Learning as Opportunity in Vail Valley

    Norton argues that continuous learning should be viewed as a privilege and opportunity rather than a chore, encouraging Vail Valley residents to invest in their professional and personal growth during the summer months.

    Elena VasquezJune 15th, 20264 min
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    Trump Warns Netanyahu as Israel Strikes Beirut Amid Iran Ceasefire Deal
    Local News

    Trump Warns Netanyahu as Israel Strikes Beirut Amid Iran Ceasefire Deal

    President Trump urges restraint as Israeli strikes on Beirut threaten to derail the imminent U.S.-Iran ceasefire deal, sidelining Prime Minister Netanyahu in the diplomatic process.

    Sarah MitchellJune 15th, 20263 min
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    Bighorn Gravel Celebrates Fifth Anniversary in Gypsum
    Historical Stories

    Bighorn Gravel Celebrates Fifth Anniversary in Gypsum

    Bighorn Gravel marks its fifth year in Gypsum with the Ram's Horn Escape, featuring a $10,500 purse and a focus on community and challenging terrain.

    Marcus ChenJune 15th, 20264 min
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    Denver Lends $63M to Convert Distressed Office Towers into Apartments
    Business News

    Denver Lends $63M to Convert Distressed Office Towers into Apartments

    Denver's Downtown Development Authority provides a $63 million low-interest loan to The Luzzatto Company for converting two distressed office skyscrapers into the 700-unit High Fidelity Plaza apartment complex.

    Laura WhitfieldJune 14th, 20263 min
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    Dr. Bradley Nelson Teaches Heart Code in Avon
    Lifestyle

    Dr. Bradley Nelson Teaches Heart Code in Avon

    Dr. Bradley Nelson brings his The Heart Code framework to Avon's Eagle River Presbyterian Church as part of the Vail Symposium, teaching locals how to clear trapped emotions and heal energetic barriers.

    Marcus ChenJune 14th, 20263 min
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    Nina McConigley Unpacks Colonial Trauma in New Novel
    Culture

    Nina McConigley Unpacks Colonial Trauma in New Novel

    Nina McConigley’s new novel explores how two teenage girls in 1986 Wyoming blame their abusive uncle's murder on generational British colonialism, blending immigration, family trauma, and place.

    Sarah MitchellJune 14th, 20264 min
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