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    News & Stories

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

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    Colorado Ski Visits Collapse 24% in Worst Season Since 1981
    Business News

    Colorado Ski Visits Collapse 24% in Worst Season Since 1981

    Colorado ski visits plummeted by 24% to 10.5 million in the 2025-26 season, marking the sharpest downturn in over 40 years due to a massive snowpack deficit. The article analyzes how resorts are shifting revenue models from volume to season pass retention.

    Laura WhitfieldJune 5th, 20263 min
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    Manny Rutinel Reverses Key Policies on Fracking and Student Debt
    Local News

    Manny Rutinel Reverses Key Policies on Fracking and Student Debt

    Congressional candidate Manny Rutinel shifts from bold progressive promises to pragmatic stances, reversing positions on fracking, student debt, and single-payer healthcare as he prepares for the November election.

    Sarah MitchellJune 5th, 20264 min
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    Aurora Paramedics Get New Trials After Court Fixes Jury Instructions
    Local News

    Aurora Paramedics Get New Trials After Court Fixes Jury Instructions

    The Colorado Court of Appeals reverses the criminal negligence convictions of Jeremy Cooper and Peter Cichuniec, ordering new trials because jury instructions incorrectly defined negligence instead of professional standards.

    Sarah MitchellJune 5th, 20263 min
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    Carbondale, Aspen, and Glenwood Springs Host Pride Events This Weekend
    Lifestyle

    Carbondale, Aspen, and Glenwood Springs Host Pride Events This Weekend

    From Carbondale's Main Street parade to Denver's Mutt Strutt and Vail's GoPro Mountain Games, discover the top Pride month and festival events happening across the Western Slope and Denver this weekend.

    James HarlowJune 5th, 20262 min
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    Aspen Arts Week: Tarot at Hotel Jerome and Auction at Anderson Ranch
    Culture

    Aspen Arts Week: Tarot at Hotel Jerome and Auction at Anderson Ranch

    Explore Aspen's vibrant arts scene this week, featuring Twilight Tarot readings at the Hotel Jerome, the Anderson Ranch Lunchtime Auctionette, live painting at MOLLIE, and screenings at the Aspen Isis Theatre.

    Elena VasquezJune 4th, 20263 min
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    Roaring Fork School District Seeks $5M Teacher Pay Boost via Mill Levy Override
    Education

    Roaring Fork School District Seeks $5M Teacher Pay Boost via Mill Levy Override

    Roaring Fork School District Superintendent Anna Cole presents a $5 million mill levy override proposal to boost teacher recruitment and retention, addressing the gap between rising local costs and capped state funding.

    Carla JenningsJune 4th, 20263 min
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    Gov. Jared Polis Fills CPW Commission With Local Experts
    Local News

    Gov. Jared Polis Fills CPW Commission With Local Experts

    Gov. Jared Polis replaces rejected CPW nominees with local experts like Dr. Peter Maguire and Rebecca Niemiec, signaling a shift toward stable, technical wildlife management for Colorado.

    Sarah MitchellJune 4th, 20263 min
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    Mireya López Builds Avyna Cosmetics Empire on Western Slope
    Local Profiles

    Mireya López Builds Avyna Cosmetics Empire on Western Slope

    From cleaning condos in Vail to becoming a major distributor for Avyna Cosmetics, Mireya López turns a decade of caregiving for her autistic son into a thriving beauty empire on Colorado's Western Slope.

    Sarah MitchellJune 4th, 20263 min
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    Mountain Dreamers hosts bilingual homeownership workshop in Edwards
    Community Stories

    Mountain Dreamers hosts bilingual homeownership workshop in Edwards

    Mountain Dreamers held a bilingual 'Pathway to Homeownership' session in Edwards, helping the Hispanic community navigate credit, ITIN mortgages, and the buying process.

    Sarah MitchellJune 4th, 20262 min
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    Steamboat Springs Limits West Side Development to 400 Units
    Local News

    Steamboat Springs Limits West Side Development to 400 Units

    City staff confirm a hard cap of 400 to 500 new housing units on Steamboat Springs' west side due to water redundancy limits at the Fish Creek treatment plant.

    Sarah MitchellJune 4th, 20263 min
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    Steamboat Springs Superintendent Celine Wicks Retires
    Education

    Steamboat Springs Superintendent Celine Wicks Retires

    Steamboat Springs Superintendent Celine Wicks announces her retirement, ending a tenure that saw her rise from principal to district leader amid pandemic challenges.

    Carla JenningsJune 4th, 20264 min
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    Main Street Steamboat Farmer’s Market Launches 2026 Season
    Business News

    Main Street Steamboat Farmer’s Market Launches 2026 Season

    The Main Street Steamboat Farmer’s Market opens its 2026 season on June 6 with 150 vendors, featuring new offerings like coconut macaroons and elk bolognese sauce to drive local economic engagement.

    Laura WhitfieldJune 4th, 202628 min
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