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    News & Stories

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

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    Explore Books Curates Summer Reads in Aspen
    Lifestyle

    Explore Books Curates Summer Reads in Aspen

    Aspen's Explore Books curates a selection of summer reads including Liz Moore's thriller and Richard Powers' Pulitzer winner, offering locals a mix of mystery and nature-focused literature.

    Marcus ChenJune 14th, 20264 min
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    Snowmass Inaugurates Mountainside Music Festival to Challenge Aspen
    Culture

    Snowmass Inaugurates Mountainside Music Festival to Challenge Aspen

    The inaugural Mountainside Music Festival on Fanny Hill marks Snowmass's bold attempt to claim cultural dominance over Aspen, featuring local acts like Pecos and The Rooftops.

    Marcus ChenJune 14th, 20263 min
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    How Basalt Mayor and Palisade Banker Bet on Roaring Fork's Midnight Mine
    Historical Stories

    How Basalt Mayor and Palisade Banker Bet on Roaring Fork's Midnight Mine

    Explore how local leaders like Basalt mayor W.W. Frey and Palisade banker George Bowman invested in the Roaring Fork Valley's Midnight Mine, betting their community standing on silver and lead.

    Elena VasquezJune 14th, 20264 min
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    Delta County Sheriff Enforces Stage One Fire Restrictions Amid Drought
    Local News

    Delta County Sheriff Enforces Stage One Fire Restrictions Amid Drought

    Delta County Sheriff Mark Taylor announces Stage One Fire Restrictions for unincorporated areas, banning bonfires and limiting smoking to curb human-caused wildfires amid severe drought.

    Sarah MitchellJune 14th, 20263 min
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    CPW Kills Elusive Wolf After 22 Sheep Lost in Routt County
    Local News

    CPW Kills Elusive Wolf After 22 Sheep Lost in Routt County

    Colorado Parks and Wildlife killed an uncollared wolf from the Copper Creek Pack in Routt County after it caused 22 sheep losses, ending a months-long siege despite exhausted non-lethal mitigation tools.

    Sarah MitchellJune 14th, 20263 min
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    Former Eagle County Sheriff Joe Hoy Dies at 78
    Lifestyle

    Former Eagle County Sheriff Joe Hoy Dies at 78

    Former Eagle County Sheriff and beloved D.A.R.E. officer Joe Hoy, a Vietnam War helicopter pilot, died at 78. The community gathers at Eagle Vail Pavilion to honor his legacy of service and teaching.

    Sarah MitchellJune 14th, 20264 min
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    How Your Digital Clutter Is Burning Energy and Adding to Climate Change
    Lifestyle

    How Your Digital Clutter Is Burning Energy and Adding to Climate Change

    Discover how everyday digital habits like overflowing inboxes, cloud storage, and AI usage consume massive amounts of electricity, contributing significantly to global carbon emissions.

    Sarah MitchellJune 14th, 20263 min
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    Dennison Pitches Business Experience to Fix Cost of Living in Colorado’s 2nd District
    Local News

    Dennison Pitches Business Experience to Fix Cost of Living in Colorado’s 2nd District

    Businesswoman Dennison runs for Congress in Colorado’s 2nd District, promising to tackle high housing and energy costs by cutting federal regulations and overhead.

    Sarah MitchellJune 14th, 20264 min
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    Christina Blunt Promises Fiscal Austerity and School Savings for Western Slope
    Local Profiles

    Christina Blunt Promises Fiscal Austerity and School Savings for Western Slope

    Christina Blunt campaigns on fiscal austerity and education reform, leveraging her Western Slope roots and a $1 million school savings anecdote to appeal to voters.

    Marcus ChenJune 14th, 20263 min
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    Western Slope Families Feel Inflation Squeeze Amid Rising Energy Costs
    Business News

    Western Slope Families Feel Inflation Squeeze Amid Rising Energy Costs

    Inflation hits a three-year high as surging energy costs and a 23% jump in wholesale gasoline prices squeeze Western Slope households, widening the gap between Wall Street gains and Main Street struggles.

    Laura WhitfieldJune 14th, 20264 min
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    Vail Daily Voters Choose Between Tariffs and Immigration for Colorado 2nd District
    Local News

    Vail Daily Voters Choose Between Tariffs and Immigration for Colorado 2nd District

    Vail Daily asks Christina Blunt and Kelley Anne Dennison five questions about affordability and immigration, revealing a district split between tariff advocates and immigration enforcement supporters.

    Sarah MitchellJune 14th, 20263 min
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    Democrats Target Colorado 3rd District in Primary Push
    Local News

    Democrats Target Colorado 3rd District in Primary Push

    Alex Kelloff and Dwayne Romero aim to flip Colorado's 3rd Congressional District by targeting incumbent Jeff Hurd's record, despite the region's strong Republican lean.

    Sarah MitchellJune 14th, 20263 min
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