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    News & Stories

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

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    Palisade Bluegrass Bash Challenges Boulder Bluebird Festival
    Culture

    Palisade Bluegrass Bash Challenges Boulder Bluebird Festival

    The Palisade Bluegrass Bash offers a boozy, multi-stage alternative to Boulder's polished Bluebird Music Festival, highlighting Western Slope's commitment to sustaining local bluegrass culture over chasing national indie stars.

    James HarlowMay 6th, 20263 min
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    Mount Blue Sky Road Reopens Memorial Day With New Fees and Management
    Local News

    Mount Blue Sky Road Reopens Memorial Day With New Fees and Management

    The paved road to Mount Blue Sky reopens May 22 with a $20 vehicle fee and new management by Denver Parks and Recreation, replacing the U.S. Forest Service.

    Sarah MitchellMay 6th, 20264 min
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    Bluebird School All-Stars Headline Boulder Festival
    Community Stories

    Bluebird School All-Stars Headline Boulder Festival

    The Bluebird School All-Stars, an inaugural class of teens, take the stage at Boulder's Mackey Auditorium alongside headliners Gregory Alan Isakov and Shakey Graves, signaling the Future Arts Foundation's shift from instrument donation to comprehensive music education.

    Sarah MitchellMay 6th, 20263 min
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    Denver Parks Takes Over Mount Blue Sky Welcome Center
    Local News

    Denver Parks Takes Over Mount Blue Sky Welcome Center

    Denver Parks and Recreation assumes control of the Mount Blue Sky welcome center from the US Forest Service, introducing new fees and reservation requirements for the upcoming season.

    Sarah MitchellMay 6th, 20264 min
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    Five Points Random Shootings Spark Community Meeting
    Local News

    Five Points Random Shootings Spark Community Meeting

    Three deaths in seven days from random shootings in Five Points and Cole neighborhoods prompt City Councilman Darrell Watson to schedule a community meeting with the Denver Police Department to restore resident safety.

    Sarah MitchellMay 6th, 20264 min
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    How ESG Investing Aligns Your 401(k) Returns with Your Values
    Business News

    How ESG Investing Aligns Your 401(k) Returns with Your Values

    New data shows sustainable investing doesn't sacrifice profit. Learn how ESG factors align your 401(k) with your values while navigating greenwashing and regulatory changes.

    Laura WhitfieldMay 6th, 20263 min
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    EU CS3D Rule Raises Colorado Grocery and Job Costs
    Business News

    EU CS3D Rule Raises Colorado Grocery and Job Costs

    EU's new CS3D regulation forces American companies to cover compliance costs, raising grocery prices and threatening jobs in Colorado's export-driven economy.

    Laura WhitfieldMay 6th, 20263 min
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    Gypsum's Con Sabor a México Brings Artisanal Paletas to Dakotah Square
    Historical Stories

    Gypsum's Con Sabor a México Brings Artisanal Paletas to Dakotah Square

    Rosaly Ortiz opens Con Sabor a México in Dakotah Square, bringing traditional, fruit-based artisanal paletas to Gypsum locals seeking authentic flavors over industrial alternatives.

    Elena VasquezMay 6th, 20263 min
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    Gypsum Couple Opens Con Sabor a México Paleta Shop in Dakotah Square
    Business News

    Gypsum Couple Opens Con Sabor a México Paleta Shop in Dakotah Square

    Rosaly and Edgar Ortiz opened Con Sabor a México in Gypsum's Dakotah Square on May 25, 2024, filling a local gap with 50 flavors of traditional Mexican paletas.

    Laura WhitfieldMay 6th, 20263 min
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    SSCV Mogul Program Celebrates Ava Keenan’s Historic Bronze at Vail Banquet
    Community Stories

    SSCV Mogul Program Celebrates Ava Keenan’s Historic Bronze at Vail Banquet

    Fifteen-year-old Ava Keenan makes history as the first Black skier to reach the senior national mogul podium, highlighting Ski and Snowboard Club Vail's dominant season during the April awards banquet.

    Marcus ChenMay 6th, 20264 min
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    How Freedom the Wolf Became Colorado’s Reintroduction Proxy War
    Opinion

    How Freedom the Wolf Became Colorado’s Reintroduction Proxy War

    An analysis of how a single surviving wolf pup, Freedom, became a symbol for the broader debate over Colorado's wolf reintroduction program, challenging the ranching industry's narrative of existential threat with hard data on actual predation losses.

    Natalie ReevesMay 6th, 20263 min
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    Ski and Snowboard Club Vail’s Mogul Team Claims Bronze at U.S. Championships
    Community Stories

    Ski and Snowboard Club Vail’s Mogul Team Claims Bronze at U.S. Championships

    Ski and Snowboard Club Vail’s mogul program celebrates podium finishes at the U.S. Freestyle Mogul Championships, highlighted by Ava Keenan’s third-place finish and Jiah Cohen’s bronze, while examining the financial commitment behind the team's success.

    Natalie ReevesMay 6th, 20263 min
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