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    Aspen's Gaard’s Gulch Clear-Cut as New Lift Transforms Ajax Base
    Local News

    Aspen's Gaard’s Gulch Clear-Cut as New Lift Transforms Ajax Base

    The clear-cutting of Gaard’s Gulch signals a major shift in Aspen’s landscape as the new Nell-Bell chairlift opens up exclusive terrain, transforming Ajax's base area from hidden niche to accessible destination.

    Sarah MitchellMay 29th, 20263 min
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    Steamboat Rep. Meghan Lukens Explains School Finance Act Funding Freeze
    Education

    Steamboat Rep. Meghan Lukens Explains School Finance Act Funding Freeze

    Steamboat Rep. Meghan Lukens details how freezing the cost-of-living adjustment in the new School Finance Act protects 43 districts from sudden budget cuts, despite rising local expenses.

    Carla JenningsMay 29th, 20263 min
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    ERWSD Launches Water Watch Program to Catch Drought Wasters
    Local News

    ERWSD Launches Water Watch Program to Catch Drought Wasters

    The Eagle River Water and Sanitation District introduces 'Water Watch,' a citizen-reporting system with $500 fines and remote flow restrictions to enforce outdoor watering rules during the drought.

    Sarah MitchellMay 29th, 20264 min
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    Vail Mountain School Class of 2026 Graduates at Ford Amphitheater
    Community Stories

    Vail Mountain School Class of 2026 Graduates at Ford Amphitheater

    The Class of 2026 graduates from Vail Mountain School at the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater, embracing a river theme as they transition from the delta of childhood to the ocean of adulthood.

    Marcus ChenMay 29th, 20263 min
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    Diana DeGette Faces Progressive Challengers in Colorado 1st District
    Local News

    Diana DeGette Faces Progressive Challengers in Colorado 1st District

    Incumbent Diana DeGette faces progressive challengers Wanda James and Melat Kiros in Colorado's 1st Congressional District, as voters weigh experience against calls for systemic overhaul on healthcare, immigration, and housing.

    Sarah MitchellMay 29th, 20264 min
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    Governor Jared Polis Vetoes Four Bills to Protect Gaming Taxes and Restore Grants
    Local News

    Governor Jared Polis Vetoes Four Bills to Protect Gaming Taxes and Restore Grants

    Governor Jared Polis vetoed four bills, including HB 1418 which would have taxed in-game purchases, and restored $1.75 million in funding for after-school programs like the Boys and Girls Club.

    Sarah MitchellMay 29th, 20263 min
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    Morgridge Family Foundation Donates $200,000 for Montrose Domestic Violence Housing
    Local News

    Morgridge Family Foundation Donates $200,000 for Montrose Domestic Violence Housing

    The Morgridge Family Foundation contributes $200,000 toward the $2.2 million San Juan Landing project, a new Montrose housing development designed to help domestic violence victims and their pets find stable shelter.

    Sarah MitchellMay 29th, 20263 min
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    Elevation Dance Studio Presents Rhinestones & Rodeo Recital in Steamboat Springs
    Community Stories

    Elevation Dance Studio Presents Rhinestones & Rodeo Recital in Steamboat Springs

    Elevation Dance Studio owner Renee Fleischer celebrates 16 years with the 'Rhinestones & Rodeo' recital, featuring 187 dancers performing 37 numbers at the Steamboat Springs High School auditorium.

    Natalie ReevesMay 29th, 20263 min
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    Colorado School Finance Act Boosts Per-Pupil Funding to $12,325
    Education

    Colorado School Finance Act Boosts Per-Pupil Funding to $12,325

    Colorado’s $10.2 billion School Finance Act secures a $449 per-pupil increase to $12,325 for 2026-27, though a frozen cost-of-living factor limits gains for some districts.

    Carla JenningsMay 29th, 20263 min
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    Castle Rock Man Dies on Manitou Incline During Family Hike
    Community Stories

    Castle Rock Man Dies on Manitou Incline During Family Hike

    Nickolay Jogolev, 48, died unexpectedly at the 900th step of the Manitou Incline while hiking with his Cub Scout pack. His wife Coral shares the family's grief and awaits coroner confirmation for the sudden medical emergency.

    Sarah MitchellMay 29th, 20263 min
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    Yampa Valley Flood Irrigation Recharges Groundwater and Cools River
    Local Profiles

    Yampa Valley Flood Irrigation Recharges Groundwater and Cools River

    Colorado State University studies reveal that flood irrigation in the Yampa Valley acts as a 'loan with interest,' returning 80% of diverted water to the river while filtering sediment and storing carbon.

    Elena VasquezMay 29th, 20263 min
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    Four Carbondale Residents Vying for Roaring Fork School District B Seat
    Education

    Four Carbondale Residents Vying for Roaring Fork School District B Seat

    Four candidates present their visions for Carbondale's District B seat during interviews, highlighting a philosophical split between student enthusiasm and strict accountability as the district awaits a permanent replacement.

    Carla JenningsMay 29th, 20263 min
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