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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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    Avon Launches Free SunsetLIVE and AvonLIVE Concert Series at Harry A. Nottingham Park
    Community Stories

    Avon Launches Free SunsetLIVE and AvonLIVE Concert Series at Harry A. Nottingham Park

    The Town of Avon launches two free concert series, SunsetLIVE and AvonLIVE, at Harry A. Nottingham Park this summer, offering weekly live music, food, and drinks by the lake.

    Sarah MitchellMay 30th, 20263 min
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    Iran Nuclear Deal Friction Spikes Western Slope Gas Prices
    Local News

    Iran Nuclear Deal Friction Spikes Western Slope Gas Prices

    Tehran's hesitation to reopen the Strait of Hormuz threatens to spike gas prices in Glenwood Springs and Grand Junction, making the diplomatic stalemate a direct economic concern for the Western Slope.

    Sarah MitchellMay 30th, 20263 min
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    Bret Hooper Advises Parents to Teach Graduates Credit Card Basics
    Business News

    Bret Hooper Advises Parents to Teach Graduates Credit Card Basics

    Edward Jones adviser Bret Hooper urges parents to teach recent graduates the difference between credit, debit, and prepaid cards, emphasizing that paying the full balance monthly is key to building financial health.

    Laura WhitfieldMay 30th, 20263 min
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    Vail's $14M Housing Project Uses Cascading Designs to Beat Height Restrictions
    Local News

    Vail's $14M Housing Project Uses Cascading Designs to Beat Height Restrictions

    Vail's $14 million, 12-unit housing push relies on 'cascading designs' to comply with rigid height restrictions, creating stepped structures that integrate with the hillside while managing visual massing.

    Sarah MitchellMay 30th, 20264 min
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    Eagle County School District Wins Academics and Athletics but Hides Funding Gaps
    Education

    Eagle County School District Wins Academics and Athletics but Hides Funding Gaps

    Eagle County School District achieves record highs in academics, athletics, and workforce programs, but the article questions the sustainability of these wins due to undisclosed funding and infrastructure costs.

    Carla JenningsMay 30th, 20263 min
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    Peter William Frey, Basalt Library Pioneer and Yale Grad, Dies at 83
    Lifestyle

    Peter William Frey, Basalt Library Pioneer and Yale Grad, Dies at 83

    Peter William Frey, a Yale graduate and key figure in the Basalt Regional Library's development, died on April 30, 2026, at age 83. His legacy spans machine learning research and civic infrastructure.

    Sarah MitchellMay 29th, 20263 min
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