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    WeRateDogs CEO Matt Nelson Brings Javier to Vail for Adoption Fundraiser
    Community Stories

    WeRateDogs CEO Matt Nelson Brings Javier to Vail for Adoption Fundraiser

    WeRateDogs CEO Matt Nelson and his dog Javier visit Vail’s CoLab space during the GoPro Mountain Games to host an adoption party and raise funds for the 15/10 Foundation.

    Sarah MitchellJune 4th, 20263 min
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    Mountain Grass Unit Headlines Surf Hat at Vail's The Amp
    Culture

    Mountain Grass Unit Headlines Surf Hat at Vail's The Amp

    Alabama bluegrass outfit Mountain Grass Unit headlines for British Columbia's Surf Hat at The Amp in Vail, blending modern bluegrass with psych-surf rock.

    Natalie ReevesJune 4th, 20263 min
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    Governor Jared Polis Vetoes Credit Card Swipe Fee Bill
    Business News

    Governor Jared Polis Vetoes Credit Card Swipe Fee Bill

    Governor Jared Polis vetoed Senate Bill 134, preventing the elimination of credit card swipe fees on sales tax, citing legal risks over small business savings.

    Laura WhitfieldJune 4th, 20263 min
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    Holy Cross Energy Hits 100% Renewable Power, But Coal Backup Remains
    Opinion

    Holy Cross Energy Hits 100% Renewable Power, But Coal Backup Remains

    Holy Cross Energy achieved 100% renewable electricity in March, but the milestone relied on mild weather and a temporary coal plant outage, highlighting the ongoing need for energy storage.

    Sarah MitchellJune 4th, 20263 min
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    Craig Approves $38.4M Industrial Park and Updates Public Comment Rules
    Local News

    Craig Approves $38.4M Industrial Park and Updates Public Comment Rules

    Craig City Council approves a major subdivision for the 25-acre Business and Industrial Park while updating public comment procedures for the first time since 1989.

    Sarah MitchellJune 4th, 20263 min
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    Congress Targets Utah's Grand Staircase-Escalante with CRA Resolution
    Local News

    Congress Targets Utah's Grand Staircase-Escalante with CRA Resolution

    Congress uses the Congressional Review Act to strip mining protections from Utah's Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, raising stakes for 1.9 million acres of public land.

    Sarah MitchellJune 4th, 20263 min
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    Craig Unveils $14 Million Whitewater Park After Decade of Funding
    Local News

    Craig Unveils $14 Million Whitewater Park After Decade of Funding

    Craig launches its $14 million whitewater park on June 26, leveraging federal and state grants to fix a failing diversion dam and create a new recreation destination for the community.

    Sarah MitchellJune 4th, 20263 min
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    Craig's Yampa River Holds Ground Despite Historic Low Flows
    Lifestyle

    Craig's Yampa River Holds Ground Despite Historic Low Flows

    Despite historic low water levels upstream, Craig's Yampa River remains navigable but slower. Experts warn visitors to adjust expectations, bring extra water, and prepare for a longer, slower float.

    Sarah MitchellJune 4th, 20263 min
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    Snowmass Moves to Ban Gas Leaf Blowers Amidst $175K Fleet Cost
    Local News

    Snowmass Moves to Ban Gas Leaf Blowers Amidst $175K Fleet Cost

    Snowmass Town Council advances a ban on commercial gas-powered leaf blowers, but business owners warn the $175,000 transition cost and fire mitigation concerns threaten local commerce.

    Sarah MitchellJune 3rd, 20263 min
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    AVSC Seniors Reflect on Friendship and Fun Beyond the Podium
    Community Stories

    AVSC Seniors Reflect on Friendship and Fun Beyond the Podium

    Six AVSC seniors share their memories of laughter, deep snow, and camaraderie, highlighting how the Aspen Valley Ski and Snowboard Club builds character and connection beyond just winning medals.

    Sarah MitchellJune 3rd, 20263 min
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    BrightFlight Drones Unveil 500-Drone Sky Show in Vail for Triple Milestone
    Opinion

    BrightFlight Drones Unveil 500-Drone Sky Show in Vail for Triple Milestone

    BrightFlight Drones will launch a 500-drone spectacle above Vail’s Nature Valley Mountain Plaza on June 6, celebrating Colorado’s 150th, America’s 250th, and Vail’s 60th anniversies with a choreographed narrative.

    Elena VasquezJune 3rd, 20264 min
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    Grand Valley Farmers Sacrifice Rights to Keep Upstream Towns Hydrated
    Local News

    Grand Valley Farmers Sacrifice Rights to Keep Upstream Towns Hydrated

    The 66,000-acre Historic User Pool is critically low, forcing Grand Valley farmers to sacrifice irrigation rights to ensure domestic water supplies for upstream towns like Gypsum and Minturn.

    Sarah MitchellJune 3rd, 20263 min
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