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    Anderson Ranch Brings Design Leaders to Schermer Hall for Free Dialogue
    Culture

    Anderson Ranch Brings Design Leaders to Schermer Hall for Free Dialogue

    Three influential design leaders discuss culture, commerce, and identity in a free public dialogue at Schermer Meeting Hall hosted by the Anderson Ranch Arts Center.

    Marcus ChenJune 24th, 20263 min
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    Colorado River Experts Demand Permanent Agricultural Water Cuts
    Local News

    Colorado River Experts Demand Permanent Agricultural Water Cuts

    Colorado River scientists warn that temporary conservation is insufficient; agriculture must accept permanent water reductions to prevent the river system from collapsing into deadpool.

    Sarah MitchellJune 24th, 20263 min
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    Dry Creek Fire Claims 288 Acres South of Rifle
    Local News

    Dry Creek Fire Claims 288 Acres South of Rifle

    The Dry Creek Fire has burned 288 acres along Gage Road south of Rifle, prompting immediate evacuations for residents in the Grass Mesa area as wind drives rapid expansion.

    Sarah MitchellJune 24th, 20263 min
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    Vail Daily Explains Legal Rights for 18-Year-Old Workers
    Business News

    Vail Daily Explains Legal Rights for 18-Year-Old Workers

    The Vail Daily series on legal adulthood highlights the vulnerabilities 18-year-olds face in the labor market, covering minimum wage, at-will firing, and sexual harassment protections.

    Laura WhitfieldJune 24th, 20264 min
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    Senate Votes 50-48 to Block Further U.S. Military Action Against Iran
    Local News

    Senate Votes 50-48 to Block Further U.S. Military Action Against Iran

    The Senate voted 50-48 to approve a symbolic war powers resolution blocking further U.S. military action against Iran, marking a historic crack in GOP unity as four Republicans joined Democrats.

    Sarah MitchellJune 24th, 20263 min
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    Anne-Marie McDermott Steps Down as Bravo! Vail Music Festival Artistic Director
    Culture

    Anne-Marie McDermott Steps Down as Bravo! Vail Music Festival Artistic Director

    Anne-Marie McDermott ends her 16-year tenure as artistic director of the Bravo! Vail Music Festival, marking a significant transition for the international classical music destination.

    Sarah MitchellJune 24th, 20263 min
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    Eagle County Residents Pedal to Work on June 24 for Cleaner Air
    Community Stories

    Eagle County Residents Pedal to Work on June 24 for Cleaner Air

    Eagle County residents celebrate Bike to Work Day on June 24, swapping cars for bicycles to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and utilize the growing Eagle Valley Trail network.

    Elena VasquezJune 24th, 20264 min
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    Douglas County Bans High-Speed Electric Dirt Bikes
    Local News

    Douglas County Bans High-Speed Electric Dirt Bikes

    Douglas County commissioners enact an immediate ban on high-performance electric dirt bikes and scooters on public roadways, requiring licenses and insurance to curb teen crashes and traffic chaos.

    Sarah MitchellJune 24th, 20263 min
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    Western Slope Faces Critical Water Scarcity as 140% March Melt Traps Snowpack
    Local News

    Western Slope Faces Critical Water Scarcity as 140% March Melt Traps Snowpack

    Western Slope faces critical water scarcity as a deceptive 140% March streamflow leads to rapid snowpack collapse, leaving rivers with only 24% of normal flow for the crucial June-July period.

    Sarah MitchellJune 24th, 20263 min
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    Former CBI Scientist Yvonne Woods Pleads Guilty to DNA Fraud
    Local News

    Former CBI Scientist Yvonne Woods Pleads Guilty to DNA Fraud

    Former CBI scientist Yvonne Woods pleads guilty to four felonies for manipulating DNA data, casting doubt on over 1,000 criminal cases across Colorado.

    Sarah MitchellJune 24th, 20263 min
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    How Tom Sherlock Built a Reputation in Aspen
    Local Profiles

    How Tom Sherlock Built a Reputation in Aspen

    Explore how Tom Sherlock built a successful construction business in Aspen through reputation and relationships rather than rapid scaling, navigating rising costs and labor constraints.

    Natalie ReevesJune 23rd, 20263 min
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    Aspen Ideas Health Speakers Redefine Human Care Amid AI Surge
    Opinion

    Aspen Ideas Health Speakers Redefine Human Care Amid AI Surge

    Speakers at Aspen Ideas: Health argue that AI requires a redefinition of human care, emphasizing menopause science, mental health prevention, and maintaining human connection in medicine.

    Elena VasquezJune 23rd, 20264 min
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