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    News & Stories

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

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    Pitkin County Chooses $1 Million Reserve Strategy for $6.8M River Purchase
    Local News

    Pitkin County Chooses $1 Million Reserve Strategy for $6.8M River Purchase

    Pitkin County commissioners select a middle-ground financial strategy, preserving $1 million in fund balance rather than the aggressive $2 million option, to service the debt for the $6.8 million purchase of Roaring Fork River water shares.

    Sarah MitchellMay 31st, 20264 min
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    Pete Hegseth Signals Shift to Stability Over Confrontation in Pacific
    Local News

    Pete Hegseth Signals Shift to Stability Over Confrontation in Pacific

    Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth moderates rhetoric on China from confrontation to stability at the Shangri-La Dialogue, emphasizing a balanced power equilibrium following Trump's visit to Beijing.

    Sarah MitchellMay 31st, 20263 min
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    Aspen Launches 'In Bloom' Mural Project to Calm Traffic on Downtown Streets
    Local News

    Aspen Launches 'In Bloom' Mural Project to Calm Traffic on Downtown Streets

    Aspen transforms four busy intersections with Carbondale artist Chris Erickson's 'In Bloom' murals, using concrete bulb-outs to narrow lanes, calm traffic, and celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Pedestrian Mall.

    Sarah MitchellMay 31st, 20263 min
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    Vail Valley Teachers Face Housing Crisis as High Costs Force Evictions
    Community Stories

    Vail Valley Teachers Face Housing Crisis as High Costs Force Evictions

    Vail Valley educators face a deepening housing crisis as high living costs force teachers and first responders into temporary rentals and lockoffs, threatening the community's backbone.

    Marcus ChenMay 31st, 20263 min
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    Eagle County Teen Faces 7 Years in Youthful Offender System for Jackson Davis Murder
    Local News

    Eagle County Teen Faces 7 Years in Youthful Offender System for Jackson Davis Murder

    Eagle County teen Nefi Ezequiel Armijo Hernandez faces a potential seven-year sentence in the Youthful Offender System for the stabbing death of 14-year-old Jackson Davis, following a reverse-transfer hearing.

    Sarah MitchellMay 31st, 20263 min
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    Conner Bailey Joins 2026 GoPro Mountain Games Climbing Team
    Local Profiles

    Conner Bailey Joins 2026 GoPro Mountain Games Climbing Team

    14-year-old Conner Bailey overcame early medical challenges to join the 2026 GoPro Mountain Games climbing team, competing in bouldering and speed events.

    Natalie ReevesMay 31st, 20263 min
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    Sk8 Church Leadership Urges Steamboat Community to Show Up
    Community Stories

    Sk8 Church Leadership Urges Steamboat Community to Show Up

    Sk8 Church leadership calls for community presence and support, emphasizing that the ministry is in a season of rebuilding rather than decline, with the End of School Bash serving as a key test of trust.

    Sarah MitchellMay 30th, 20263 min
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    Jamestown Mercantile Cafe Raises $1.5 Million to Save Historic Building
    Community Stories

    Jamestown Mercantile Cafe Raises $1.5 Million to Save Historic Building

    Rainbow Shultz leads a grassroots effort to raise $1.5 million for the Jamestown Mercantile Cafe, leveraging support from Gregory Alan Isakov to save the town's only restaurant and community anchor.

    Natalie ReevesMay 30th, 20263 min
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    Steamboat Springs Real Estate Hits $18.8M With $5.1M Luxury Condo Sale
    Business News

    Steamboat Springs Real Estate Hits $18.8M With $5.1M Luxury Condo Sale

    Steamboat Springs real estate transactions totaled $18.85 million this week, driven by a $5.175 million luxury condo sale and strong activity in Oak Creek and Clark.

    Laura WhitfieldMay 30th, 20263 min
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    Steamboat Planning Commission Approves Chief Theater Renovations
    Local News

    Steamboat Planning Commission Approves Chief Theater Renovations

    Steamboat Springs Planning Commission voted 5-1 to approve renovations for the historic Chief Theater, including a height variance, digital LED marquee, and rooftop seating, aiming to revive the downtown landmark.

    Sarah MitchellMay 30th, 20263 min
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    William Gallagher Brings Global Experience to North Routt Charter School
    Education

    William Gallagher Brings Global Experience to North Routt Charter School

    Former military leader and international educator William Gallagher discusses his philosophy and vision as the new head of school at North Routt Community Charter School in Steamboat Springs.

    Carla JenningsMay 30th, 20263 min
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    Aspen Council Approves $1.7M Local Share for Buttermilk Trail Grant
    Local News

    Aspen Council Approves $1.7M Local Share for Buttermilk Trail Grant

    Aspen City Council unanimously approved a local $1.75 million match for the Buttermilk-to-Truscott Vulnerable User Safety Project, securing federal funding to connect ski area transit and senior housing.

    Sarah MitchellMay 30th, 20263 min
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