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    Aspen Valley Health Earns Perfect Level III Trauma Recertification
    Local News

    Aspen Valley Health Earns Perfect Level III Trauma Recertification

    Aspen Valley Health received perfect Level III Trauma Center recertification from the state with no deficiencies, highlighting exceptional onsite trauma services and integration with local EMS.

    Sarah MitchellJune 2nd, 20263 min
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    UCHealth Therapist Shows How Adaptive Devices Help Steamboat Residents Age in Place
    Lifestyle

    UCHealth Therapist Shows How Adaptive Devices Help Steamboat Residents Age in Place

    Joe Mooney, an occupational therapist with UCHealth SportsMed Clinic, explains how simple adaptive devices like rocker knives and grab bars help Steamboat Springs locals maintain independence and prevent falls while aging in place.

    Elena VasquezJune 2nd, 20264 min
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    Why Dr. Voss Says Skipping Annual Vet Exams Is a Gamble
    Lifestyle

    Why Dr. Voss Says Skipping Annual Vet Exams Is a Gamble

    Dr. Voss explains that dogs hide illness due to evolution, making annual exams crucial for catching early signs of disease like parvo before they become expensive ICU emergencies.

    Natalie ReevesJune 2nd, 20263 min
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    Glenwood Springs Art Teacher Tiffany Burton Retires After 25 Years
    Local Profiles

    Glenwood Springs Art Teacher Tiffany Burton Retires After 25 Years

    Tiffany Burton, known as Mrs. B, is retiring from Glenwood Springs Elementary after 25 years in the Roaring Fork Valley, leaving behind a legacy of creativity and thousands of students.

    Sarah MitchellJune 2nd, 20263 min
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    Dan Larsen Retires from Coal Ridge Baseball After State Title
    Local Profiles

    Dan Larsen Retires from Coal Ridge Baseball After State Title

    Dan Larsen steps down as head coach of Coal Ridge High baseball one year after leading the Titans to their first-ever state title, leaving behind a deep-rooted community culture.

    Sarah MitchellJune 2nd, 20263 min
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    Vail Leadership Alliance Chief Argues Wisdom Beats Knowledge
    Opinion

    Vail Leadership Alliance Chief Argues Wisdom Beats Knowledge

    Vail Leadership Alliance’s Susan Horan-Kates argues that true leadership relies on earned wisdom and empathy rather than just intellectual capital or degrees.

    James HarlowJune 2nd, 20263 min
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    Glenwood Springs Second Grader Fischer Derkash Becomes National Junior Ranger Finalist
    Community Stories

    Glenwood Springs Second Grader Fischer Derkash Becomes National Junior Ranger Finalist

    Glenwood Springs second grader Fischer Derkash advances to the top 12 in the National Junior Ranger Contest, competing against 150,000 entries for a $20,000 prize and a chance with Jeff Corwin.

    Elena VasquezJune 2nd, 20264 min
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    Rifle SRO Josh Allison Returns to Patrol After Four-Year School Term Ends
    Local News

    Rifle SRO Josh Allison Returns to Patrol After Four-Year School Term Ends

    Rifle Police officer Josh Allison concludes his four-year assignment as a School Resource Officer for Garfield Re-2 and returns to a rotating patrol schedule due to departmental policy.

    Sarah MitchellJune 2nd, 20263 min
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    Roaring Fork School District Selects New Board Member for District B
    Education

    Roaring Fork School District Selects New Board Member for District B

    The Roaring Fork School District interviews four candidates to fill the vacant District B board seat, with a focus on balancing academic metrics with student enthusiasm.

    Carla JenningsJune 2nd, 20264 min
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    Federal Judge Blocks NCAR Split, Citing Political Revenge on Colorado
    Local News

    Federal Judge Blocks NCAR Split, Citing Political Revenge on Colorado

    Senior U.S. District Judge R. Brooke Jackson issued a 38-page injunction blocking the National Science Foundation from transferring NCAR’s supercomputing center to the University of Wyoming, citing significant 'brain drain' and political revenge on Colorado.

    Sarah MitchellJune 2nd, 20263 min
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    Delta County Residents Face New $52 Fee and Training for Semi-Automatic Rifle Purchases
    Local News

    Delta County Residents Face New $52 Fee and Training for Semi-Automatic Rifle Purchases

    Starting August 1, Delta County residents must complete a multi-step process including a $52 fee and safety training to buy semi-automatic rifles under Senate Bill 25-003.

    Sarah MitchellJune 2nd, 20263 min
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    Southern Tire Mart Opens in Craig with Community Focus
    Business News

    Southern Tire Mart Opens in Craig with Community Focus

    Southern Tire Mart opens its doors in Craig, promising a service-first approach and deep community roots under manager Dave Asmussen.

    Laura WhitfieldJune 2nd, 20263 min
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