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    Pitkin County Epidemiologist Clarifies Hantavirus Strain and Cleanup Tips
    Local News

    Pitkin County Epidemiologist Clarifies Hantavirus Strain and Cleanup Tips

    Pitkin County epidemiologist Carly Senst clarifies that the local hantavirus threat is the Sin Nombre strain, not the person-to-person Andes strain, and advises residents to bleach before sweeping to avoid inhaling dust.

    Sarah MitchellMay 27th, 20264 min
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    Winter Park Woman Injured After Moose Charges Dog Walker
    Local News

    Winter Park Woman Injured After Moose Charges Dog Walker

    A person suffered serious injuries when a mother moose charged and kicked them while they were walking two dogs near Winter Park, prompting Colorado Parks and Wildlife to post warning signs at the trailhead.

    Sarah MitchellMay 27th, 20263 min
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    PAUSE Group Urges Steamboat Schools to Limit Early Grade Screen Time
    Education

    PAUSE Group Urges Steamboat Schools to Limit Early Grade Screen Time

    Founders of PAUSE urge the Steamboat Springs School District to establish clear, developmentally appropriate screen time policies for K-3 students, citing survey data and student testimony.

    Carla JenningsMay 27th, 20264 min
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    Steamboat Springs honors veterans at cemetery ceremony
    Local News

    Steamboat Springs honors veterans at cemetery ceremony

    More than 200 locals gathered at the Stockbridge Transit Center for a 45-minute ceremony hosted by local posts to honor service members buried in the cemetery.

    Sarah MitchellMay 27th, 20262 min
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    Taco Bell Shooting Getaway Driver Arrested for Drug Distribution
    Local News

    Taco Bell Shooting Getaway Driver Arrested for Drug Distribution

    Lester Miranda-Davis, the getaway driver from the 2011 Grand Junction Taco Bell fatal shooting, has been arrested for drug distribution following a Western Colorado Drug Task Force wiretap investigation.

    Sarah MitchellMay 27th, 20263 min
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    Tina Peters Releases From Pueblo Prison Amidst Heat and Vigil
    Local News

    Tina Peters Releases From Pueblo Prison Amidst Heat and Vigil

    Tina Peters walks out of La Vista Correctional Facility in Pueblo on June 1 after Governor Jared Polis granted clemency, drawing supporters and criticism from the prosecuting DA.

    Sarah MitchellMay 27th, 20263 min
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    Aspen West End Congestion Project Moves Slowly Amid $14M Feasibility Review
    Local News

    Aspen West End Congestion Project Moves Slowly Amid $14M Feasibility Review

    Aspen's $14 million West End Congestion Project is in a data-heavy pause, with staff evaluating targeted traffic enforcement and pedestrian safety strategies rather than implementing immediate major changes.

    Sarah MitchellMay 27th, 20263 min
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    Douglas County Sheriff Honors 81-Year-Old Leo Hrdlicka as Honorary Deputy
    Community Stories

    Douglas County Sheriff Honors 81-Year-Old Leo Hrdlicka as Honorary Deputy

    Sheriff Darren Weekly pins a medal on 81-year-old Leo Hrdlicka, recognizing his six-decade vigil for his brother, Air Force Col. David Hrdlicka, who vanished after being shot down over Laos.

    Natalie ReevesMay 27th, 20263 min
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    Snowmass Village Launches Summer Events and Rodeo
    Local News

    Snowmass Village Launches Summer Events and Rodeo

    Snowmass Village kicks off its June event lineup with the new Mountainside Music Festival and returning Snowmass Rodeo, while announcing the end of the Ragnar Trail Colorado to boost local economic activity.

    Sarah MitchellMay 27th, 20264 min
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    Routt Thrive by Five Delays Childcare Funding Vote to 2027
    Local News

    Routt Thrive by Five Delays Childcare Funding Vote to 2027

    The Routt Thrive by Five team delays a childcare funding measure to November 2027, launching a yearlong public education campaign to address the county's broken early childhood system and $8.5 million annual gap.

    Sarah MitchellMay 27th, 20263 min
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    Glenwood Springs Workshop Explores Solar Plus Storage Resilience
    Business News

    Glenwood Springs Workshop Explores Solar Plus Storage Resilience

    A workshop in Glenwood Springs highlights how pairing solar with battery storage creates resilient microgrids, ensuring critical services stay online during grid failures and power shutoffs.

    Laura WhitfieldMay 27th, 20263 min
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    How Sherwood v Walker Teaches Us to Spot Contract Ambiguity
    Historical Stories

    How Sherwood v Walker Teaches Us to Spot Contract Ambiguity

    The 1886 Sherwood v Walker case illustrates how sellers exploit ambiguity in contracts. Learn how the 'mutual mistake' doctrine applies to modern agreements and why 'probably' is a dangerous word in law.

    Sarah MitchellMay 27th, 20263 min
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