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    News & Stories

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

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    Craig Press Publisher Rob Galloway Shifts to Community Partnership Model
    Community Stories

    Craig Press Publisher Rob Galloway Shifts to Community Partnership Model

    Craig Press publisher Rob Galloway embraces a humble, partnership-driven approach to journalism, asking residents to share local stories to compensate for limited newsroom resources.

    Elena VasquezJune 23rd, 20263 min
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    Aspen Teacher and Rodeo Star Kay Simons Dies at 91
    Lifestyle

    Aspen Teacher and Rodeo Star Kay Simons Dies at 91

    Kay Simons, a beloved Aspen Elementary teacher and National Reining Horse Show competitor, passed away at 91, leaving behind a legacy of education, horsemanship, and community service.

    Elena VasquezJune 23rd, 20264 min
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    Pitkin County Sheriff Sets June 26 Stage 2 Fire Restrictions
    Local News

    Pitkin County Sheriff Sets June 26 Stage 2 Fire Restrictions

    Pitkin County officials confirm Stage 2 fire restrictions begin June 26 at 12:01 a.m., tightening rules on smoking, welding, and off-road driving amid exceptional drought conditions.

    Sarah MitchellJune 23rd, 20263 min
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    Durango and Farmington Solve Stolen Kia Mystery Using ALPR Technology
    Local News

    Durango and Farmington Solve Stolen Kia Mystery Using ALPR Technology

    Regional law enforcement uses Automated License Plate Reader data to track stolen red and black Kias across the Colorado-New Mexico border, clearing up a Sky Ute Casino kidnapping scare and charging a juvenile.

    Sarah MitchellJune 23rd, 20263 min
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    Summer Words panelists prove book sales thrive despite digital distractions
    Culture

    Summer Words panelists prove book sales thrive despite digital distractions

    An Aspen Times analysis of the Summer Words panel reveals that book sales are booming and readers are engaging deeply, contradicting fears that digital distractions are killing print.

    Natalie ReevesJune 23rd, 20264 min
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    Abelardo de la Espriella Poised to Become Colombia's Next President
    Local News

    Abelardo de la Espriella Poised to Become Colombia's Next President

    Businessman Abelardo de la Espriella leads Colombia's presidential runoff by a single percentage point, positioning himself as a disruptive outsider against outgoing President Gustavo Petro.

    Sarah MitchellJune 23rd, 20263 min
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    Eagle Coalition Seeks $1.2 Million to Rebuild Dangerous Park Wave
    Local News

    Eagle Coalition Seeks $1.2 Million to Rebuild Dangerous Park Wave

    The Eagle River Park Coalition is raising funds to rebuild a dangerous, underperforming man-made wave, citing a $1.2 million price tag and safety hazards for surfers and boaters.

    Sarah MitchellJune 23rd, 20263 min
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    Marsha Brendlinger, Aspen Hall of Fame Inductee, Dies at 87
    Lifestyle

    Marsha Brendlinger, Aspen Hall of Fame Inductee, Dies at 87

    Marsha Brendlinger, the beloved Aspen Hall of Fame inductee who co-founded The Applejack Inn and The Tower Restaurant, died at 87, leaving behind a legacy of community service and connection.

    Marcus ChenJune 23rd, 20263 min
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    Rifle Police Dispatcher Marlene C. Hawkins Dies at 86
    Lifestyle

    Rifle Police Dispatcher Marlene C. Hawkins Dies at 86

    Marlene C. Hawkins, a meticulous police dispatcher and records clerk for the City of Rifle, died at age 86. She is survived by her husband Lee and two daughters, leaving a legacy of community service in Basalt and Cripple Creek.

    Natalie ReevesJune 23rd, 20263 min
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    Utah Iron Fire Smoke Chokes Western Colorado Valleys
    Local News

    Utah Iron Fire Smoke Chokes Western Colorado Valleys

    The 24,000-acre Iron Fire in Utah sends heavy smoke across the Western Slope, blanketing Delta and Montrose in milky gray haze and triggering Red Flag Warnings for hot, dry conditions.

    Sarah MitchellJune 23rd, 20264 min
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    Eagle Town Council Votes Tuesday on 2030 Strategic Plan
    Local News

    Eagle Town Council Votes Tuesday on 2030 Strategic Plan

    Eagle Town Council votes Tuesday on a binding five-year strategic plan through 2030, delaying key infrastructure and housing projects to 2027 to align with available fiscal resources.

    Sarah MitchellJune 23rd, 20263 min
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    How E-bikes Can Ease Glenwood Springs Traffic on Grand Avenue
    Opinion

    How E-bikes Can Ease Glenwood Springs Traffic on Grand Avenue

    Discover how switching short car trips to e-bikes can significantly reduce congestion on Glenwood Springs' Grand Avenue, supported by local data and personal experience.

    Elena VasquezJune 23rd, 20263 min
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