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    Eagle County Clerks React to Governor Polis Pardoning Tina Peters
    Local News

    Eagle County Clerks React to Governor Polis Pardoning Tina Peters

    Eagle County Clerk Becky Close and Treasurer Teak Simonton express fury over Governor Jared Polis's decision to pardon former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters, questioning the impact on election integrity.

    Sarah MitchellMay 21st, 20263 min
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    Tennessee Pass and Edwards Host Memorial Day Tributes
    Business News

    Tennessee Pass and Edwards Host Memorial Day Tributes

    Attendees gather at Tennessee Pass and Edwards for Memorial Day tributes honoring the 10th Mountain Division, featuring high-altitude ceremonies, flag placements, and historical lectures.

    Laura WhitfieldMay 21st, 20263 min
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    White River National Forest Warns Drivers to Avoid Mud Before May 21 Opening
    Local News

    White River National Forest Warns Drivers to Avoid Mud Before May 21 Opening

    Forest Service manager Sam Massman advises visitors to check road conditions and avoid driving on mud before the official May 21 motorized vehicle season start to prevent infrastructure damage.

    Sarah MitchellMay 21st, 20263 min
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    Vail Cuts Outdoor Water Use by One-Third Amid Record Drought
    Local News

    Vail Cuts Outdoor Water Use by One-Third Amid Record Drought

    Vail proposes slashing outdoor water usage by over a third to combat record-breaking drought and low snowpack, risking dormant turf and dry fountains while maintaining tourist appeal.

    Sarah MitchellMay 21st, 20263 min
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    Mikaela Shiffrin Says Isolation, Not Pressure, Is Athlete's Enemy
    Community Stories

    Mikaela Shiffrin Says Isolation, Not Pressure, Is Athlete's Enemy

    Mikaela Shiffrin joins Liz Lemley and Meg Gustafson at The Westin Riverfront Resort in Avon for the 'Local Legends: Edge of Resilience' panel, arguing that feeling isolated, not pressure, is the true enemy of elite athletes.

    Sarah MitchellMay 21st, 20263 min
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    Raúl Castro Indicted for 1996 Brothers to the Rescue Shootdown
    Local News

    Raúl Castro Indicted for 1996 Brothers to the Rescue Shootdown

    Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche announces a federal indictment of former Cuban President Raúl Castro for the 1996 shootdown of Brothers to the Rescue planes, charging him with murder and destruction of an airplane.

    Sarah MitchellMay 21st, 20263 min
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    White River National Forest Campers Conserve Water Amid Dry Wells
    Local News

    White River National Forest Campers Conserve Water Amid Dry Wells

    Historically low snowpack causes thinning water supplies in White River National Forest campgrounds like Lowry and Prospector; Recreation Program Manager Paula Peterson urges campers to fill RV tanks at home to extend seasonal water availability.

    Sarah MitchellMay 21st, 20263 min
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    Beaver Creek's Blues, Brews & BBQ Returns for Three-Day Summer Kickoff
    Lifestyle

    Beaver Creek's Blues, Brews & BBQ Returns for Three-Day Summer Kickoff

    Beaver Creek kicks off summer with its annual Blues, Brews & BBQ festival, featuring live music, local craft beer tastings, and barbecue competitions.

    Elena VasquezMay 21st, 20263 min
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    Cargill Locks Out 1,700 Workers at Fort Morgan Plant
    Business News

    Cargill Locks Out 1,700 Workers at Fort Morgan Plant

    Cargill initiated a lockout at its Fort Morgan meat processing plant early Wednesday after workers voted 90% against the company's final contract offer, affecting more than 1,700 employees.

    Laura WhitfieldMay 21st, 20263 min
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    Roaring Fork Valley Arts, Climbing, and Theater Events May 22-31
    Lifestyle

    Roaring Fork Valley Arts, Climbing, and Theater Events May 22-31

    Explore the week of May 22-31 in the Roaring Fork Valley, featuring student art at Roaring Fork High School, theater at Thunder River Theatre Company, outdoor climbing in Rifle, and community events like Mutts and Milkshakes.

    Elena VasquezMay 21st, 20264 min
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    Rifle Narrows Police Chief Search to Two Finalists
    Local News

    Rifle Narrows Police Chief Search to Two Finalists

    Rifle City Council narrows the police chief search to two finalists, Cory Huff and returning chief Thomas A. Klein Jr., as residents prepare to weigh in at an upcoming community reception.

    Sarah MitchellMay 21st, 20263 min
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    How Tree Time Slows the Pace for Western Slope Wellness
    Lifestyle

    How Tree Time Slows the Pace for Western Slope Wellness

    Explore how the concept of 'Tree Time' helps Western Slope residents combat modern anxiety by slowing down, reconnecting with nature, and achieving physiological reset.

    Marcus ChenMay 20th, 20264 min
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