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

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    Resilience Force Trains Diverse Workforce in Bilingual Chainsaw Skills for Aspen Fire Mitigation
    Community Stories

    Resilience Force Trains Diverse Workforce in Bilingual Chainsaw Skills for Aspen Fire Mitigation

    Resilience Force hosts a bilingual chainsaw course in Aspen, training a diverse group including recent graduates and non-English speakers to fill the wildfire mitigation workforce gap.

    Elena VasquezMay 30th, 20263 min
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    Aspen Saturday Market Relocates Stalls Amid Armory Hall Construction
    Local News

    Aspen Saturday Market Relocates Stalls Amid Armory Hall Construction

    Aspen's Saturday Market will relocate stalls and lose parking along Hopkins Street during Armory Hall construction, but the market opens June 6 with vendors adjusting to the new layout while drought impacts local produce yields.

    Sarah MitchellMay 30th, 20263 min
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    Reviewers Swap Sponges for Bacteria-Fighting Cloths and Scalp Rituals
    Lifestyle

    Reviewers Swap Sponges for Bacteria-Fighting Cloths and Scalp Rituals

    Stop buying the wrong tools. Reviewers highlight how durable, bacteria-fighting DuraFresh cloths, the clinical Bomme hair kit, and copper-infused Davanti placemats offer smarter, long-lasting alternatives to sponges and paper towels.

    Marcus ChenMay 30th, 20264 min
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    Lucy Shepherd Brings Guyana Expedition to Aspen
    Local Profiles

    Lucy Shepherd Brings Guyana Expedition to Aspen

    Lucy Shepherd discusses her 253-mile trek through the unmapped Kanuku mountains and how her visceral Guyana expedition connects with Aspen's culture of exploration and conservation.

    Elena VasquezMay 30th, 20264 min
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    Western Colorado Braces for Wetter, Hotter Monsoon Season
    Local News

    Western Colorado Braces for Wetter, Hotter Monsoon Season

    Assistant state climatologist Peter Goble predicts an active monsoon season for Western Colorado, driven by developing El Nino conditions and hotter temperatures that increase flash flood risks.

    Sarah MitchellMay 30th, 20263 min
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    Theater Aspen Builds Survival Strategy Through TA Next Donor Committee
    Opinion

    Theater Aspen Builds Survival Strategy Through TA Next Donor Committee

    Theater Aspen launches TA Next to engage 21-to-45-year-olds as active donors and ambassadors, ensuring financial stability and supporting Parachute’s fifth-day school program.

    Sarah MitchellMay 30th, 20263 min
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    Maroon Bells Enforce Strict Reservation Rules and New Fees for Summer 2024
    Local News

    Maroon Bells Enforce Strict Reservation Rules and New Fees for Summer 2024

    U.S. Forest Service updates Maroon Bells regulations for summer, enforcing mandatory online parking reservations, closed restrooms, and new e-bike fees to manage crowds and weather.

    Sarah MitchellMay 30th, 20263 min
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    RE-1 School District honors retirees and Glenwood Springs Garden Club marks 95 years
    Community Stories

    RE-1 School District honors retirees and Glenwood Springs Garden Club marks 95 years

    The RE-1 School District celebrates over 453 years of combined staff service while the Glenwood Springs Garden Club marks its 95th anniversary, highlighting the vital role of long-term community stewardship.

    James HarlowMay 30th, 20264 min
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    Garfield Re-2 Superintendent Reflects on Pride and People as Schools Wrap Up
    Community Stories

    Garfield Re-2 Superintendent Reflects on Pride and People as Schools Wrap Up

    Garfield Re-2's superintendent celebrates a positive first-year review, emphasizing community pride, record-breaking graduate classes, and the dedication of 21 retirees totaling 424 years of service.

    Marcus ChenMay 30th, 20263 min
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    Dr. Michael Greger Warns Against Bananas and Seedless Fruit
    Lifestyle

    Dr. Michael Greger Warns Against Bananas and Seedless Fruit

    Dr. Michael Greger urges locals to stop drinking juice and eating bananas, arguing that peeling apples and buying seedless fruit strips away vital nutrients.

    Sarah MitchellMay 30th, 20263 min
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    Roaring Fork Schools Celebrates High Morale as Bond Funding Looms
    Education

    Roaring Fork Schools Celebrates High Morale as Bond Funding Looms

    While Roaring Fork Schools boasts 95% staff satisfaction and strong student outcomes, the district faces the financial reality of sustaining these achievements through future bond measures and general fund expenditures.

    Carla JenningsMay 30th, 20263 min
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    Grand County Wildfire Council Director Shares Preparation Tips
    Lifestyle

    Grand County Wildfire Council Director Shares Preparation Tips

    Grand County Wildfire Council Executive Director Jessica Rahn shares practical advice on overcoming panic and preparing a go-bag for wildfire season.

    Sarah MitchellMay 30th, 20263 min
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