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    Christina Blunt Promises $1 Million School Savings for Colorado 2nd District
    Local Profiles

    Christina Blunt Promises $1 Million School Savings for Colorado 2nd District

    Christina Blunt, a lifelong Republican business owner and single mom, campaigns for Colorado’s 2nd Congressional District by highlighting a $1 million school district saving and her focus on fiscal responsibility and skilled trades.

    Marcus ChenJune 12th, 20263 min
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    Senate Bill 155 Creates $100 Million Hail Roof Grant Fund
    Local News

    Senate Bill 155 Creates $100 Million Hail Roof Grant Fund

    Gov. Jared Polis signed Senate Bill 155 into law, creating a $100 million grant program to help homeowners pay for hail-resistant roofs funded by a 0.5% insurance fee.

    Sarah MitchellJune 12th, 20263 min
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    E-bike Injuries Surge 184 Percent on Western Slope
    Local News

    E-bike Injuries Surge 184 Percent on Western Slope

    E-bike injuries in Colorado jumped 184 percent between 2024 and 2025, with Eagle County and the Western Slope seeing a crisis of young riders and lagging laws.

    Sarah MitchellJune 11th, 20263 min
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    Glenwood Springs Prepares for 129th Strawberry Days Festival
    Lifestyle

    Glenwood Springs Prepares for 129th Strawberry Days Festival

    Glenwood Springs celebrates its 129th Strawberry Days festival from June 19-21 at Two Rivers Park, featuring a 10 a.m. parade, a new 500-drone light show, and community food traditions.

    Elena VasquezJune 11th, 20264 min
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    Vail Farmers’ Market Parking Costs $10 Daily as Valley Events Overlap
    Lifestyle

    Vail Farmers’ Market Parking Costs $10 Daily as Valley Events Overlap

    The Vail Farmers’ Market charges a $10 daily parking cap while overlapping with Pride in the Park and the Craft Beer Classic, forcing visitors to pay for parking to access local goods.

    Natalie ReevesJune 11th, 20263 min
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    Larkspur Renaissance Festival Opens June 13, Sending I-25 Traffic Into Overdrive
    Lifestyle

    Larkspur Renaissance Festival Opens June 13, Sending I-25 Traffic Into Overdrive

    The 49th Larkspur Renaissance Festival opens June 13, causing major I-25 backups as the event sells out. Discover traffic tips and other local June events in Fort Collins and Denver.

    Sarah MitchellJune 11th, 20263 min
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    Douglas County Proposes New Rules for High-Powered Electric Dirt Bikes
    Local News

    Douglas County Proposes New Rules for High-Powered Electric Dirt Bikes

    Douglas County officials propose a new ordinance to regulate high-powered electric dirt bikes and OHVs on public roads, requiring licenses and imposing fines up to $1,000 to prevent injuries and clarify usage rights.

    Sarah MitchellJune 11th, 20263 min
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    How Small Colorado Theaters Keep Cultural Hearts Beating
    Lifestyle

    How Small Colorado Theaters Keep Cultural Hearts Beating

    Explore how historic and repurposed venues like the Mountaineer Theatre in Lake City and Creede Repertory Theatre serve as resilient community anchors, offering authentic cultural connections beyond Colorado's famous Red Rocks.

    Elena VasquezJune 11th, 20263 min
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    Jena Griswold Skips AG Forum as Rivals Demand Accountability
    Local News

    Jena Griswold Skips AG Forum as Rivals Demand Accountability

    Jena Griswold stays home from the University of Denver forum while rivals Hetal Doshi, Michael Dougherty, and David Seligman critique her absence as a lack of accountability for the Attorney General position.

    Sarah MitchellJune 11th, 20264 min
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    Pitkin County Approves $18M Wastewater Upgrade for Phillips Mobile Home Park
    Local News

    Pitkin County Approves $18M Wastewater Upgrade for Phillips Mobile Home Park

    Pitkin County commissioners approve an $18 million project to replace the failing wastewater system at Phillips Mobile Home Park, aiming to protect the Roaring Fork River and improve fire safety while adding affordable housing units.

    Sarah MitchellJune 11th, 20263 min
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    Willow Fire Burns 10 Acres, Destroys Apartments in Rifle
    Local News

    Willow Fire Burns 10 Acres, Destroys Apartments in Rifle

    Strong winds fueled the Willow Fire to 10 acres, destroying four apartments at the Rifle Creek complex and displacing residents to the Garfield County Fairgrounds.

    Sarah MitchellJune 11th, 20263 min
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    Vail Resorts CEO Bets on Recovery as Advance Pass Sales Drop 10%
    Business News

    Vail Resorts CEO Bets on Recovery as Advance Pass Sales Drop 10%

    Vail Resorts reports a 10% drop in advance pass sales units tied to record-low snowpack, but CEO Rob Katz predicts a temporary delay in purchases rather than a permanent decline.

    Laura WhitfieldJune 11th, 20263 min
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