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    News & Stories

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

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    El Paso County Leads Front Range in Surging Pre-Foreclosures
    Business News

    El Paso County Leads Front Range in Surging Pre-Foreclosures

    El Paso County leads the Front Range in pre-foreclosures as delinquencies rise in housing, cars, and credit cards, signaling a broader affordability crisis.

    Laura WhitfieldMay 23rd, 20263 min
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    Miners Alley Theater Cuts Tickets to $15 to Boost Donations
    Historical Stories

    Miners Alley Theater Cuts Tickets to $15 to Boost Donations

    Miners Alley Performing Arts Center leaders slash ticket prices as low as $15 to make theater accessible during economic hardship, resulting in a surge of community donations.

    Elena VasquezMay 23rd, 20263 min
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    Aspen Airport Modernization Shifts Owl Creek Road for 2027 Closure
    Local News

    Aspen Airport Modernization Shifts Owl Creek Road for 2027 Closure

    Pitkin County begins enabling work for the Aspen Airport modernization this July, shifting Owl Creek Road 30 feet west to prepare for the critical 2027 airfield closure.

    Sarah MitchellMay 23rd, 20263 min
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    Aspen Summer Kickoff Guide: W Pool Party, Belly Up and Vault Events
    Lifestyle

    Aspen Summer Kickoff Guide: W Pool Party, Belly Up and Vault Events

    Discover Aspen's summer kickoff with details on the W Aspen pool party, Belly Up concert, Vault storytelling, and free Art Museum exhibitions.

    Marcus ChenMay 23rd, 20263 min
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    How Aspen Music Festival Wove Classical Culture into Western Slope Ranching Life
    Culture

    How Aspen Music Festival Wove Classical Culture into Western Slope Ranching Life

    Exploring how the Aspen Music Festival became deeply integrated into the daily lives of local ranchers, blending classical music appreciation with the rugged lifestyle of the Western Slope.

    James HarlowMay 23rd, 20263 min
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    Snowmass Village Teaches Homeowners to Defend Against Wildfires
    Local News

    Snowmass Village Teaches Homeowners to Defend Against Wildfires

    Snowmass Village hosts a wildfire resiliency event where Angie Davlyn outlines critical steps for home hardening, including roof upgrades, vegetation thinning, and evacuation planning.

    Sarah MitchellMay 23rd, 20264 min
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    Tina Peters Calls Colorado Democrats' Reaction to Clemency a 'Travesty'
    Local News

    Tina Peters Calls Colorado Democrats' Reaction to Clemency a 'Travesty'

    Former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters criticizes Governor Jared Polis and the Democratic Party for her clemency, claiming a cover-up, while Attorney General Phil Weiser calls it a historic mistake.

    Sarah MitchellMay 23rd, 20263 min
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    Eagle Aviators Program Builds Plane to Fund Student Flight Training
    Community Stories

    Eagle Aviators Program Builds Plane to Fund Student Flight Training

    Eagle Aviators offers high school students in Gypsum an affordable path to flight training by earning 'flybuck' credits through building a Rans 21 plane and administrative work.

    Elena VasquezMay 23rd, 20263 min
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    Western Slope Braces for Heavy Memorial Day Traffic and High Gas Prices
    Local News

    Western Slope Braces for Heavy Memorial Day Traffic and High Gas Prices

    AAA reports a 5% rise in travel for Memorial Day as the Western Slope prepares for heavy congestion on I-70, high gas prices, and increased wildfire risks due to dry conditions.

    Sarah MitchellMay 23rd, 20263 min
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    Western Slope attorney explains how mediation and meditation complement each other
    Opinion

    Western Slope attorney explains how mediation and meditation complement each other

    A Western Slope attorney explores the deep connection between the active work of mediation and the personal practice of meditation, arguing that inner stillness is essential for resolving external conflicts.

    Elena VasquezMay 23rd, 20263 min
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    Tulsi Gabbard Steps Down as DNI Over Husband's Bone Cancer
    Local News

    Tulsi Gabbard Steps Down as DNI Over Husband's Bone Cancer

    Tulsi Gabbard resigns as Director of National Intelligence to care for her husband, Aaron Dietz, who was recently diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer. The departure follows political friction over the Iran strike.

    Sarah MitchellMay 23rd, 20263 min
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    Red Canyon High School Retains 53 Graduates in Eagle River Valley
    Historical Stories

    Red Canyon High School Retains 53 Graduates in Eagle River Valley

    Red Canyon High School’s class of 2026 celebrated 53 graduates who are staying in the Eagle River Valley, reinforcing the local workforce and economy through alternative education paths.

    Natalie ReevesMay 23rd, 20263 min
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