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    Maroon Bells E-Bike Fee Jumps to $5 Amid $300K Deficit
    Local News

    Maroon Bells E-Bike Fee Jumps to $5 Amid $300K Deficit

    The Maroon Bells now charges a $5 fee for e-bikes as the Forest Service addresses a $300,000 annual deficit, with Pitkin County set to take over management in 2027.

    Sarah MitchellMay 22nd, 20263 min
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    Arkansas River Rafting Outfitters Brace for Low Water Crisis
    Business News

    Arkansas River Rafting Outfitters Brace for Low Water Crisis

    Record low snowpack and 24% normal flow threaten Colorado's rafting industry, forcing outfitters like Wilderness Aware Rafting to adapt to thinner, slower, and more expensive trips.

    Laura WhitfieldMay 22nd, 20263 min
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    Independence Pass Opens Early on May 21, Shortening Drive to Aspen
    Local News

    Independence Pass Opens Early on May 21, Shortening Drive to Aspen

    Independence Pass opened Thursday at noon, May 21, shaving 30 minutes off the drive to Denver and signaling an early start to summer activities for Aspen locals and visitors.

    Sarah MitchellMay 22nd, 20263 min
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    Lorenzo Semple Reflects on Aspen High’s Specific Educators
    Opinion

    Lorenzo Semple Reflects on Aspen High’s Specific Educators

    Lorenzo Semple’s latest column highlights the specific educators who shaped his Aspen High School experience, arguing that this personalized attention justifies the district's premium property tax costs.

    Natalie ReevesMay 22nd, 20263 min
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    Aspen Businesses Brace for Airport Modernization Closure Impact
    Business News

    Aspen Businesses Brace for Airport Modernization Closure Impact

    Over 20 Aspen businesses plan to shut down as the airport closes for modernization from April to November 2027, prompting the APCHA to consider waiving housing work hour requirements for affected employees.

    Laura WhitfieldMay 22nd, 20264 min
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    Aspen Volunteers Treat 5,000 Trees with Pheromone Patches
    Local News

    Aspen Volunteers Treat 5,000 Trees with Pheromone Patches

    Kairos Futura and ACES partner to treat 5,000 Douglas-firs on Ajax Mountain with pheromone patches this Saturday to combat rogue bark beetle outbreaks.

    Sarah MitchellMay 22nd, 20264 min
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    Western Slope Memorial Day Weather Brings Heat and Fire Risk
    Local News

    Western Slope Memorial Day Weather Brings Heat and Fire Risk

    Memorial Day weekend on the Western Slope tracks 10 degrees above normal, bringing heat, wind gusts, and elevated fire risk to towns like Glenwood Springs and Aspen.

    Sarah MitchellMay 22nd, 20263 min
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    Howler Alpine Slide Opens Early for Steamboat Memorial Day Weekend
    Local News

    Howler Alpine Slide Opens Early for Steamboat Memorial Day Weekend

    The Howler Alpine Slide on Howelsen Hill opens a week early on May 23 for Memorial Day weekend, offering early access to locals and tourists with a six-day operational schedule.

    Sarah MitchellMay 22nd, 20264 min
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    Mike Davis Turns Tech Wealth into Napa Valley Wine Empire
    Opinion

    Mike Davis Turns Tech Wealth into Napa Valley Wine Empire

    From coding in a garage to crafting premium wines, Mike Davis explains how he built Davis Estates in Calistoga, blending tech success with a passion for hospitality and terroir.

    Marcus ChenMay 22nd, 20263 min
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    Colorado State Patrol Launches Click It or Ticket Enforcement Blitz
    Local News

    Colorado State Patrol Launches Click It or Ticket Enforcement Blitz

    Half of Colorado's passenger vehicle fatalities involve unbuckled occupants despite a 91% use rate. The Colorado State Patrol launches an enforcement blitz to target the habit failure causing these deaths.

    Sarah MitchellMay 22nd, 20263 min
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    Why $1 Million Retirement Savings Might Not Be Enough
    Business News

    Why $1 Million Retirement Savings Might Not Be Enough

    Most people assume $1 million guarantees a comfortable retirement, but inflation and healthcare costs often make that number arbitrary. Learn how to calculate your real retirement target using the 4% rule and specific lifestyle expenses.

    Laura WhitfieldMay 22nd, 20263 min
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    Gov. Jared Polis Bans Soda in State Meetings to Boost Health
    Local News

    Gov. Jared Polis Bans Soda in State Meetings to Boost Health

    Gov. Jared Polis signed an executive order banning soda and alcohol at state meetings, directing agencies to stock water and juice while expanding local produce promotion and diabetes prevention goals.

    Sarah MitchellMay 22nd, 20264 min
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