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    Nine Eagle Valley Seniors Sign Letters of Intent for Collegiate Athletics
    Community Stories

    Nine Eagle Valley Seniors Sign Letters of Intent for Collegiate Athletics

    Nine Eagle Valley High School seniors, including the Blair twins and star athletes Nathan Leeper and Keaden Lake, signed letters of intent on May 6, committing to universities across the U.S. for the 2025 season.

    Elena VasquezMay 20th, 20263 min
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    Battle Mountain High School Sends Seven Athletes to College
    Community Stories

    Battle Mountain High School Sends Seven Athletes to College

    Seven Battle Mountain athletes signed letters of intent to play college sports, showcasing the school's strong community support and coaching infrastructure.

    James HarlowMay 20th, 20264 min
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    Craig Council Honors Traveling Nurse Lauren Hill for Saving John Martinez
    Community Stories

    Craig Council Honors Traveling Nurse Lauren Hill for Saving John Martinez

    Craig City Council recognizes traveling nurse Lauren Hill and gym staff for their rapid response and successful CPR rescue of John Martinez at Rise Up Fitness Center.

    Elena VasquezMay 20th, 20263 min
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    Durango Volunteers Track ICE Vehicles to Protect Families
    Community Stories

    Durango Volunteers Track ICE Vehicles to Protect Families

    Thirty volunteers in Durango monitor bus stops and driveways to track known ICE vehicles, protecting local families from surprise detentions in La Plata County.

    Natalie ReevesMay 20th, 20263 min
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    Cañon City and Silverton Monetize Remote Trails for Tourism Growth
    Business News

    Cañon City and Silverton Monetize Remote Trails for Tourism Growth

    Explore how Cañon City's trail investments and Silverton's premium heli-skiing are reshaping Colorado's mountain economy by turning remote wilderness into accessible, high-value tourism assets.

    Laura WhitfieldMay 20th, 20264 min
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    Trump Challenges Boebert as Bennet Cuts Ties with Polis
    Local News

    Trump Challenges Boebert as Bennet Cuts Ties with Polis

    Donald Trump directly challenges Lauren Boebert after her support for Thomas Massie, while Michael Bennet announces he will not appoint Jared Polis to the Senate, highlighting shifting loyalty dynamics in Colorado.

    Sarah MitchellMay 20th, 20263 min
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    Pitkin County Plans $1.4M Upgrade for Snowmass Trailhead Parking
    Local News

    Pitkin County Plans $1.4M Upgrade for Snowmass Trailhead Parking

    Pitkin County commissioners approve a $1.4 million project to replace chaotic roadside parking at the Snowmass Trailhead with a structured facility featuring 74 spaces and improved enforcement.

    Sarah MitchellMay 20th, 20263 min
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    Aspen Housing Authority Weighs Waiving Work Rules for Airport Closure
    Local News

    Aspen Housing Authority Weighs Waiving Work Rules for Airport Closure

    The Aspen/Pitkin County Housing Authority considers waiving strict work-hour thresholds and expanding eligibility boundaries to keep workers housed during the 2027 airport closure.

    Sarah MitchellMay 20th, 20264 min
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    Snowmass Club Ponds Become Drought Lifeline for Valley Wildlife
    Local News

    Snowmass Club Ponds Become Drought Lifeline for Valley Wildlife

    As drought dries up natural creeks and trails, the artificial ponds at the Snowmass Club golf course provide a critical water source for deer, elk, birds, and amphibians.

    Sarah MitchellMay 20th, 20263 min
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    Grand Junction Braces for JUCO World Series Economic Boost
    Business News

    Grand Junction Braces for JUCO World Series Economic Boost

    Grand Junction prepares for a significant economic injection as 3,000 to 20,000 fans attend the JUCO World Series at Suplizio Field, driving sales for local retailers and hospitality.

    Laura WhitfieldMay 20th, 20263 min
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    Routt County Grading Permits and Weed Seed Bank Prevention
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    Routt County Grading Permits and Weed Seed Bank Prevention

    Learn how soil disturbance in Routt County activates dormant weed seed banks, triggering invasions of Canada thistle and curly dock. Discover grading permit thresholds and prevention strategies like mulching and cover crops.

    Sarah MitchellMay 20th, 20263 min
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    Aspen Resident Alex Kelloff Tracks Wealth-Driven Cultural Erosion
    Opinion

    Aspen Resident Alex Kelloff Tracks Wealth-Driven Cultural Erosion

    Aspen native Alex Kelloff reflects on how the influx of wealth and the pandemic displaced the artists and tradespeople who gave the town its soul, leaving behind a homogenous landscape of billionaires.

    Elena VasquezMay 20th, 20263 min
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