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    News & Stories

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

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    Record Snowpack Melt Drives Early Spring Fishing Boom in Grand County
    Local News

    Record Snowpack Melt Drives Early Spring Fishing Boom in Grand County

    Record-low snowpack and rapid melt-off create an unexpected early spring fishing boom in northwest Colorado, though biologists warn of long-term ecological risks like increased northern pike populations.

    Sarah MitchellJune 11th, 20263 min
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    Eagle County Tackles E-bike Injury Surge with New Safety Campaign
    Local News

    Eagle County Tackles E-bike Injury Surge with New Safety Campaign

    Eagle County faces a sharp rise in e-bike injuries, prompting local officials and health providers to launch the 'Own the Ride' education campaign while lawmakers address outdated regulations.

    Sarah MitchellJune 11th, 20264 min
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    Paul Stamets Ties Psilocybin to Opioid Crisis at Vail GoPro Event
    Business News

    Paul Stamets Ties Psilocybin to Opioid Crisis at Vail GoPro Event

    Famed mycologist Paul Stamets argues that psilocybin treats the root cause of depression and opioid addiction by boosting neuroplasticity, speaking to a packed crowd at the GoPro Mountain Games in Vail.

    Laura WhitfieldJune 11th, 20263 min
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    Zuma Vail Opens in The Sebastian-Vail as First North American Alpine Location
    Lifestyle

    Zuma Vail Opens in The Sebastian-Vail as First North American Alpine Location

    Global brand Zuma opens its first North American alpine location inside The Sebastian-Vail on June 11, bringing its signature izakaya-style cuisine and communal dining experience to Vail Village.

    Elena VasquezJune 11th, 20263 min
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    Denver-area inflation surges to 5% as gas prices spike
    Business News

    Denver-area inflation surges to 5% as gas prices spike

    Denver-area inflation hits 5% driven by a 24.3% jump in gas prices and rising energy costs, forcing locals to rethink spending as geopolitical tensions impact local pumps.

    Laura WhitfieldJune 11th, 20263 min
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    Craig City Council Cuts Public Comment to 90 Seconds
    Local News

    Craig City Council Cuts Public Comment to 90 Seconds

    Craig City Council approved Resolution No. 20, limiting public comment to 90 seconds per speaker to ensure focused meetings. City Manager KC Hume cites efficiency, while dissenting council members Luke Tucker and Michelle Gottschall worry the strict limit silences resident voices.

    Sarah MitchellJune 11th, 20263 min
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    Aspen Locks X Games at Buttermilk Through 2029
    Local News

    Aspen Locks X Games at Buttermilk Through 2029

    Aspen secures a three-year agreement to host the Winter X Games at Buttermilk through the 2028-29 season, ensuring stability for the iconic event under new CEO Jeremy Bloom.

    Sarah MitchellJune 11th, 20263 min
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    Aspen Music Festival Names Meghan Martineau Umber New President and CEO
    Culture

    Aspen Music Festival Names Meghan Martineau Umber New President and CEO

    Aspen Music Festival and School announces Meghan Martineau Umber as its seventh president and CEO, highlighting her two-decade tenure at the Los Angeles Philharmonic and her focus on community outreach and artistic excellence.

    Elena VasquezJune 11th, 20264 min
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    Record Colorado Snowpack Melt Drives Early Trout Spawning
    Local News

    Record Colorado Snowpack Melt Drives Early Trout Spawning

    Record-breaking heat accelerates snowmelt in northwest Colorado, causing early fish spawning and low water levels that create prime fishing conditions but threaten summer reserves.

    Sarah MitchellJune 11th, 20263 min
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    La Greca Center Teaches Parents to Stop Tantrums with 'Elephant Ears' Strategy
    Community Stories

    La Greca Center Teaches Parents to Stop Tantrums with 'Elephant Ears' Strategy

    La Greca Center introduces the 'elephant ears' method to help Western Slope parents manage child meltdowns by priming kids for transitions rather than demanding instant obedience.

    Elena VasquezJune 11th, 20263 min
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    Thievery Corporation Brings 30-Year Groove to Belly Up in Aspen
    Culture

    Thievery Corporation Brings 30-Year Groove to Belly Up in Aspen

    D.C. duo Thievery Corporation performs at Aspen's Belly Up this Saturday, celebrating 30 years of blending dub, bossa nova, and acid jazz into a timeless global groove.

    Marcus ChenJune 11th, 20263 min
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    Yampa Valley Pride Festival Returns to Steamboat Courthouse Lawn
    Community Stories

    Yampa Valley Pride Festival Returns to Steamboat Courthouse Lawn

    Yampa Valley Pride returns to the Steamboat Springs courthouse lawn on June 13, featuring vendors, drag performances, and the Queer Futures Resource Center in a celebration of rural queer visibility.

    Marcus ChenJune 10th, 20263 min
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