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

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    Leeann Nicolais Helps Pass Parole Reforms After Grandson’s Death
    Community Stories

    Leeann Nicolais Helps Pass Parole Reforms After Grandson’s Death

    Leeann Nicolais turns her grandson Zel's tragic death into action, helping pass state parole reforms to prevent future errors and keep dangerous offenders off the streets.

    James HarlowJune 7th, 20264 min
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    Mike Littwin Analyzes Colorado Gubernatorial Debate Drama
    Opinion

    Mike Littwin Analyzes Colorado Gubernatorial Debate Drama

    Mike Littwin reviews the 9News gubernatorial debates, noting Democrats offered little new info while Republicans revealed disqualifying details about their records.

    James HarlowJune 7th, 20264 min
    66
    Jeanne LeJeune Heads to Governor's Meeting at Halifax Inn
    Historical Stories

    Jeanne LeJeune Heads to Governor's Meeting at Halifax Inn

    In this Colorado Sun excerpt, Jeanne LeJeune prepares for a crucial governor's meeting at a Halifax inn in 1755, navigating social scrutiny and family dynamics before the 'crime' begins.

    Sarah MitchellJune 7th, 20263 min
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    Out West Books Curates Colorado Identity in Staff Picks
    Culture

    Out West Books Curates Colorado Identity in Staff Picks

    Out West Books in Grand Junction curates staff picks like The River Muse and Cash and Gravity to highlight stories where characters are defined by their deep Colorado roots, validating local identity through genre fiction.

    James HarlowJune 7th, 20263 min
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    Marianne Sulser Connects Acadian Expulsion to Modern Displacement in New Novel
    Lifestyle

    Marianne Sulser Connects Acadian Expulsion to Modern Displacement in New Novel

    Delta County author Marianne Sulser explores the true history of the Acadian Expulsion and its parallels to modern displacement in her new novel, Like Snow Before Sun.

    Natalie ReevesJune 7th, 20263 min
    54
    Rep. Meghan Lukens Touts $180M School Funding Boost for Colorado
    Education

    Rep. Meghan Lukens Touts $180M School Funding Boost for Colorado

    Colorado State Rep. Meghan Lukens highlights a $180.79 million boost in school funding and the Outdoor Opportunities Act during the 2026 Legislative Session.

    Carla JenningsJune 7th, 20263 min
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    Deanna Mayles and Ivan Sippy Sweep GoPro Mountain Games Titles in Vail
    Local News

    Deanna Mayles and Ivan Sippy Sweep GoPro Mountain Games Titles in Vail

    Deanna Mayles and Ivan Sippy dominate the GoPro Mountain Games in Vail, securing short track and cross-country titles through superior altitude training and tactical racing.

    Sarah MitchellJune 7th, 20263 min
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    Vail Artist Unveils Heart-Shaped Time Capsule for GoPro Mountain Games
    Community Stories

    Vail Artist Unveils Heart-Shaped Time Capsule for GoPro Mountain Games

    Artist Pat Milbery gifts Vail a 4-foot heart-shaped time capsule sculpture as part of the GoPro Mountain Games, inviting locals to design and drop wooden tokens into the collaborative art piece.

    Natalie ReevesJune 7th, 20263 min
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    How Regulation Chokes Productivity and Drives Up Costs
    Opinion

    How Regulation Chokes Productivity and Drives Up Costs

    An analysis of 'painkiller economics' arguing that excessive regulation, rather than market forces, is the primary driver of high costs in housing and healthcare, stifling productivity and creating long-term shortages.

    Sarah MitchellJune 7th, 20263 min
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    Defense Secretary Hegseth Cuts Nine Navy Officers from Promotion List
    Opinion

    Defense Secretary Hegseth Cuts Nine Navy Officers from Promotion List

    Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth removed nine officers from a vetted list for the one-star admiral rank, leaving the Navy with zero women promoted this year. The article examines the lack of explanation for the cuts and the impact on female officers' careers.

    Natalie ReevesJune 7th, 20263 min
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    Iran Strikes Gulf Bases as US Blockade Drives Gas Prices Up
    Business News

    Iran Strikes Gulf Bases as US Blockade Drives Gas Prices Up

    Iranian missiles hit Kuwait and Bahrain while US strikes radar sites, causing a fragile ceasefire to fray and driving global gas prices higher amid port blockades.

    Laura WhitfieldJune 7th, 20263 min
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    Mesa County Woman Jailed on $150K Bond for Meth Distribution Role
    Local News

    Mesa County Woman Jailed on $150K Bond for Meth Distribution Role

    Kari Saunders faces distribution charges after Western Colorado Drug Task Force intercepted calls revealing her active role in the Hunsberger meth supply chain.

    Sarah MitchellJune 7th, 20263 min
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