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    Leavitt Backs Hymes and Munk for Holy Cross Energy Board
    Local News

    Leavitt Backs Hymes and Munk for Holy Cross Energy Board

    Howard Leavitt argues that Sarah Hymes and Dave Munk offer the necessary vision and institutional memory to guide Holy Cross Energy through rising costs and clean energy transitions.

    Sarah MitchellMay 24th, 20263 min
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    Boulder Thrift Store Owner Loses Money to Keep Prices Low
    Community Stories

    Boulder Thrift Store Owner Loses Money to Keep Prices Low

    Jennifer Greany, owner of Pig + Pearl in Boulder, keeps clothing prices low despite losing money, as rising costs and professional resellers threaten the affordability of traditional thrift stores.

    Elena VasquezMay 24th, 20264 min
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    Delta County Taxpayers Foot $1.776 Billion Trump Slush Fund Bill
    Opinion

    Delta County Taxpayers Foot $1.776 Billion Trump Slush Fund Bill

    Delta County residents face rising costs as the Department of Justice hands Donald Trump a $1.776 billion settlement, effectively making taxpayers pay for his lawsuits against himself.

    Natalie ReevesMay 24th, 20263 min
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    Lenore Mitchell Writes Mystery Rooted in Decades of Trail Riding with Mare Babe
    Lifestyle

    Lenore Mitchell Writes Mystery Rooted in Decades of Trail Riding with Mare Babe

    Colorado native Lenore Mitchell channels her decades of competitive trail riding and her deep bond with her mare, Babe, into a new mystery novel that explores endurance, connection, and the misunderstood nature of mustangs.

    Marcus ChenMay 24th, 20264 min
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    Delta's $116M Highway 90 Housing Development Splits Council
    Local News

    Delta's $116M Highway 90 Housing Development Splits Council

    A $116 million, 12-unit housing development rising on Highway 90 in Delta raises concerns over infrastructure costs, property taxes, and water rights for local residents.

    Sarah MitchellMay 24th, 20263 min
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    Fort Collins Bookstore Curates Secret Love and Prairie Restoration
    Culture

    Fort Collins Bookstore Curates Secret Love and Prairie Restoration

    Old Firehouse Books in Fort Collins recommends Sophie Mackintosh’s *Permanence* and Sean Gerrity’s *Wild On Purpose*, exploring themes of illicit love and ecological restoration.

    James HarlowMay 24th, 20263 min
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    Anthony Peterson Unveils First Flag to Remember in Gypsum
    Business News

    Anthony Peterson Unveils First Flag to Remember in Gypsum

    Anthony Peterson unveils the first Flag to Remember at 10th Mountain Whiskey & Spirit Company in Gypsum, honoring fallen heroes with stitched names and stories.

    Laura WhitfieldMay 24th, 20264 min
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    Vail Christian High School Class of 2026 Celebrates 33 Graduates at Vilar Center
    Community Stories

    Vail Christian High School Class of 2026 Celebrates 33 Graduates at Vilar Center

    Thirty-three seniors walked the stage at Beaver Creek's Vilar Performing Arts Center as Vail Christian High School held its 27th commencement, featuring Head of School Steve O'Neil's 'spicy' metaphor and reflections on community and future promise.

    Marcus ChenMay 24th, 20263 min
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    EVHS Class of 2026 Graduates Embrace Kindness and Resilience
    Community Stories

    EVHS Class of 2026 Graduates Embrace Kindness and Resilience

    Eagle Valley High School’s Class of 2026 graduates step into the future with a focus on kindness and resilience, highlighted by speeches from valedictorian Ella Weisberger and salutatorian Iris Sheldon.

    Marcus ChenMay 24th, 20263 min
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    Vail workers face visa exit rule under new USCIS policy
    Local News

    Vail workers face visa exit rule under new USCIS policy

    The Trump administration's new USCIS directive requires many foreigners to leave the U.S. to apply for a green card, a shift that will significantly impact Vail's local workforce and their families.

    Sarah MitchellMay 24th, 20263 min
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    Vail Valley Foundation Unveils Steeper 20K Course for 2026 GoPro Mountain Games
    Local News

    Vail Valley Foundation Unveils Steeper 20K Course for 2026 GoPro Mountain Games

    The Vail Valley Foundation announces a new single-lap, 2,500-foot ascent for the 2026 adidas TERREX 20K Trail Run, replacing the traditional loop with a steeper climb to Mid-Vail for the GoPro Mountain Games.

    Sarah MitchellMay 24th, 20263 min
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    Battle Mountain High School Class of 2026 Graduates Under Drizzle
    Community Stories

    Battle Mountain High School Class of 2026 Graduates Under Drizzle

    Principal Jason Mills and student speakers Cara Matthews and Judah Turner address the Battle Mountain High School Class of 2026 during a rainy commencement at the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater.

    James HarlowMay 24th, 20263 min
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