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    Attune Yoga Opens in Edwards to Bridge Physical Therapy and Acupuncture
    Business News

    Attune Yoga Opens in Edwards to Bridge Physical Therapy and Acupuncture

    Carrie Eckenhoff launches Attune Yoga in Edwards, combining physical therapy and acupuncture to help patients bridge the gap between clinical recovery and functional movement.

    Laura WhitfieldJune 10th, 20263 min
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    Winter Park Skier Visits Drop 29% Amid Colorado Drought
    Local News

    Winter Park Skier Visits Drop 29% Amid Colorado Drought

    Winter Park Resort reports a 29% drop in skier visits as Colorado's historic drought and early melt-off reduce snowpack, impacting the local mountain economy.

    Sarah MitchellJune 10th, 20263 min
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    Moffat County Deputies Assist Wyoming in Highway 789 Gunfight
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    Moffat County Deputies Assist Wyoming in Highway 789 Gunfight

    Moffat County deputies and SWAT teams assisted Wyoming after a Carbon County deputy was shot during a gunfight on Highway 789, leading to a tactical standoff and the suspect's death.

    Sarah MitchellJune 10th, 20263 min
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    Pitkin County Imposes Stage 1 Fire Restrictions Amid Paradise Creek Blaze
    Local News

    Pitkin County Imposes Stage 1 Fire Restrictions Amid Paradise Creek Blaze

    Pitkin County Sheriff Michael Buglione implements Stage 1 Fire Restrictions effective Wednesday at noon as the Paradise Creek fire grows near South Canyon, tightening rules on smoking, fireworks, and welding to prevent human-caused wildfires.

    Sarah MitchellJune 10th, 20263 min
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    Pitkin County Skips Expensive Particle Counting for Airport Emissions
    Local News

    Pitkin County Skips Expensive Particle Counting for Airport Emissions

    Pitkin County commissioners decide to skip expensive specialized equipment for counting ultra-fine particles at the Aspen/Pitkin County Airport, opting instead to reduce overall emissions by 30%.

    Sarah MitchellJune 10th, 20263 min
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    Three GOP Candidates Pitch Rural Colorado Solutions in Governor’s Race
    Local News

    Three GOP Candidates Pitch Rural Colorado Solutions in Governor’s Race

    Scott Bottoms, Victor Marx, and Barbara Kirkmeyer offer distinct approaches to bridging Colorado's urban-rural divide, ranging from moral leadership and outsider energy to fiscal pragmatism.

    Sarah MitchellJune 10th, 20264 min
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    Craig Native Julie McCallister Dominates CNCC Aviation Program
    Lifestyle

    Craig Native Julie McCallister Dominates CNCC Aviation Program

    Craig native Julie McCallister graduates with an Associate of Applied Science in Aviation Flight from CNCC, leveraging mentorship and hard work to dominate the program and plan to stay as a Certified Flight Instructor.

    Sarah MitchellJune 10th, 20263 min
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    Delta County Housing Stress Linked to Child Routine, Not Just Prices
    Lifestyle

    Delta County Housing Stress Linked to Child Routine, Not Just Prices

    Beyond the $14 million development headlines, Delta County faces a deeper housing crisis rooted in psychological stress. Expert Cassandra Rusche argues that establishing routine, not just building more units, is key to reducing summer stress for kids and parents.

    Natalie ReevesJune 10th, 20263 min
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    Rep. Meghan Lukens Delivers $180M Education Boost to Western Slope Districts
    Education

    Rep. Meghan Lukens Delivers $180M Education Boost to Western Slope Districts

    Rep. Meghan Lukens highlights the 2026 Legislative Session's $180.79 million education investment, delivering a $449 per-pupil increase that prioritizes Western Slope rural districts and stabilizes classroom budgets.

    Carla JenningsJune 10th, 20263 min
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    Paradise Creek Fire Shrinks to 10 Acres as Glenwood Springs Interstate Closes

    The Paradise Creek fire near Glenwood Springs shrinks from 20 to 10 acres as visibility improves, but the interstate remains closed in both directions due to steep terrain and heavy firefighting resources.

    Sarah MitchellJune 10th, 20263 min
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    Rock Out in the Park Returns to Craig on June 13
    Community Stories

    Rock Out in the Park Returns to Craig on June 13

    Rock Out in the Park returns to Alice Pleasant Park on June 13, featuring 10 bands and raising funds for Partners for Youth's School-Based Mentoring and Youth Action Council programs.

    Natalie ReevesJune 10th, 20263 min
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    Snowmass Village Allocates $1 Million for Wildfire Mitigation
    Local News

    Snowmass Village Allocates $1 Million for Wildfire Mitigation

    Snowmass Village Sustainability Coordinator Elyse Hottel presents a plan to spend $1 million on wildfire mitigation by summer 2026, focusing on common areas and expanding waste diversion programs.

    Sarah MitchellJune 10th, 20263 min
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