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    Colorado Springs Veteran Trades Rifle for Bike in 1,000-Mile Soldier Ride
    Lifestyle

    Colorado Springs Veteran Trades Rifle for Bike in 1,000-Mile Soldier Ride

    Colorado Springs veteran James Bauer joins the Wounded Warrior Project’s Soldier Ride 250, pedaling 1,000 miles from D.C. to Manhattan to combat veteran suicide and prove recovery is possible.

    Natalie ReevesMay 25th, 20263 min
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    Aspen's Deteriorating Grey Ghost Yeti Climbers Eye Fall Repair
    Community Stories

    Aspen's Deteriorating Grey Ghost Yeti Climbers Eye Fall Repair

    The 10-foot yeti statue clinging to Aspen's 'Grey Ghost' climbing route is losing its fur and facing deterioration; anonymous local climbers plan a risky fall refurbishment.

    Marcus ChenMay 25th, 20263 min
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    Colorado Resorts Face Deep Revenue Hole as Summer Spending Slows
    Business News

    Colorado Resorts Face Deep Revenue Hole as Summer Spending Slows

    Despite a 2.9% rise in summer bookings, Colorado resorts struggle with a 21.9% revenue drop as lower rates and inflation squeeze consumer spending, revealing a fragile recovery.

    Laura WhitfieldMay 25th, 20263 min
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    Theater Aspen Launches 43rd Season with A.R. Gurney's Sylvia
    Culture

    Theater Aspen Launches 43rd Season with A.R. Gurney's Sylvia

    Theater Aspen opens its 43rd season with A.R. Gurney’s comedy-drama Sylvia, featuring Broadway veteran Jen Cody as a talking stray dog, running June 15-27 at the Hurst Theater.

    James HarlowMay 25th, 20263 min
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    Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser Targets Fraudulent LLCs Using Home Addresses
    Local News

    Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser Targets Fraudulent LLCs Using Home Addresses

    Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser launches an enforcement sweep against thousands of fraudulent LLCs exploiting home addresses in Delta, Garfield, and Rio Blanco counties to trick consumers into cryptocurrency and investment scams.

    Sarah MitchellMay 25th, 20263 min
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    Eagle Valley Enterprise Marks 125 Years with History of Community and Chaos
    Historical Stories

    Eagle Valley Enterprise Marks 125 Years with History of Community and Chaos

    A look back at the Eagle Valley Enterprise's 125-year history, tracing the region's evolution from a rugged mountain settlement to a hub for recreation and civic pride.

    Elena VasquezMay 25th, 20264 min
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    Why 90 Percent of Wine Turns to Vinegar in Your Pantry
    Lifestyle

    Why 90 Percent of Wine Turns to Vinegar in Your Pantry

    Most wine turns to vinegar within two years. Learn why storage conditions like darkness and horizontal positioning matter more than the vintage date, and discover which grapes actually age well.

    Natalie ReevesMay 25th, 20263 min
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    Vail Unveils Pro Plan Dog Town Schedule for June 4-7
    Lifestyle

    Vail Unveils Pro Plan Dog Town Schedule for June 4-7

    Pro Plan Dog Town returns to Vail’s Lionshead Village June 4-7 featuring DockDogs competitions, a 5K fun run, and appearances by WeRateDogs founder Matt Nelson and Dr. RuthAnn Lobos.

    James HarlowMay 25th, 20265 min
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    Vail Cotillion Builds Confidence in Middle Schoolers Through Etiquette and Dance
    Community Stories

    Vail Cotillion Builds Confidence in Middle Schoolers Through Etiquette and Dance

    For 23 years, Vail Performing Arts Academy's Colin Meiring has taught middle schoolers etiquette and dance, transforming teenage anxiety into confidence through the traditional cotillion program.

    Marcus ChenMay 25th, 20263 min
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    Sarah Strassburger Steps Down as Aspen High Principal for Assistant Superintendent Role
    Education

    Sarah Strassburger Steps Down as Aspen High Principal for Assistant Superintendent Role

    Sarah Strassburger transitions from Aspen High principal to assistant superintendent after 20 years, marking a significant leadership change for the Aspen School District during the Class of 2026 commencement.

    Carla JenningsMay 24th, 20263 min
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    How Aspen’s Limelite Club Launched Folk Stars in the 1950s
    Historical Stories

    How Aspen’s Limelite Club Launched Folk Stars in the 1950s

    Explore how Aspen's gritty Limelite Club and other small venues served as a strategic launchpad for folk stars like Bob Gibson and Glenn Yarbrough during the 1950s and 60s.

    Natalie ReevesMay 24th, 20263 min
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    Vail’s Ann Zucca Dies at 88, Remembered for Decades of Community Service
    Lifestyle

    Vail’s Ann Zucca Dies at 88, Remembered for Decades of Community Service

    Ann Zucca, 88, passed away in Vail on May 4, 2026. Remembered as a fixture in the community, she served as a teacher's aide for over 20 years and supported generations of local families.

    James HarlowMay 24th, 20263 min
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