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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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    Colorado River District Secures $40M for Shoshone Water Rights
    Local News

    Colorado River District Secures $40M for Shoshone Water Rights

    The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation released $40 million to the Colorado River District, bringing it within $1.5 million of securing historic Shoshone water rights from Xcel Energy to ensure reliable flows for the Western Slope.

    Sarah MitchellMay 23rd, 20264 min
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    Dr. Michael Greger Urges Daily Berry Consumption for Antioxidant Boost
    Lifestyle

    Dr. Michael Greger Urges Daily Berry Consumption for Antioxidant Boost

    Discover why berries outperform bananas and apples in antioxidant power, based on Dr. Michael Greger's Daily Dozen framework, and learn how to incorporate them into your daily diet.

    Elena VasquezMay 23rd, 20263 min
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    How Weight Loss and Vitamin D Manage Dog Osteoarthritis
    Lifestyle

    How Weight Loss and Vitamin D Manage Dog Osteoarthritis

    Explore how obesity and vitamin D insufficiency drive canine osteoarthritis, and learn why weight loss and blood tests can manage pain and mobility in aging dogs.

    Marcus ChenMay 23rd, 20263 min
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    Glenwood Springs High School Job Shadow Program Connects 248 Juniors with Local Businesses
    Community Stories

    Glenwood Springs High School Job Shadow Program Connects 248 Juniors with Local Businesses

    Glenwood Springs High School's job shadowing initiative places 248 juniors with local professionals, while Literacy Outreach seeks volunteer tutors to support adult education in the Roaring Fork Valley.

    Natalie ReevesMay 23rd, 20263 min
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    Steamboat Townhomes Hit $1.075M as Yampa Flips Surge
    Local News

    Steamboat Townhomes Hit $1.075M as Yampa Flips Surge

    Analysis of the week of May 14-20 reveals a diverging Western Slope market: Steamboat townhomes hit $1.075 million while Yampa flips show double-digit gains.

    Sarah MitchellMay 22nd, 20264 min
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    Modular House Falls Off Truck, Closes Highway 62 Near Dallas Divide
    Local News

    Modular House Falls Off Truck, Closes Highway 62 Near Dallas Divide

    A modular house detached from a semi-truck and blocked both lanes of Highway 62 at mile marker 9 near Dallas Divide, causing significant delays for commuters heading west from Ridgway.

    Sarah MitchellMay 22nd, 20263 min
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    Aspen Lacrosse Club Builds Community Through Youth Team Tours
    Community Stories

    Aspen Lacrosse Club Builds Community Through Youth Team Tours

    How the Aspen Lacrosse Club fosters community and camaraderie through extensive youth team travel and weekend tournaments across the valley.

    Natalie ReevesMay 22nd, 20263 min
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