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    Eagle County Engages 1,100 Residents in Climate Action Week
    Local News

    Eagle County Engages 1,100 Residents in Climate Action Week

    Eagle County residents participated in 21 events during Climate Action Week, driving engagement for the local Climate Action Plan through tours, apps, and community activities.

    Sarah MitchellMay 20th, 20264 min
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    Blanche Refuses to Bar January 6 Rioters from $1.776B Anti-Weaponization Fund
    Opinion

    Blanche Refuses to Bar January 6 Rioters from $1.776B Anti-Weaponization Fund

    Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche refuses to exclude January 6 rioters from the new $1.776 billion Anti-Weaponization Fund, leaving payouts to appointed commissioners based on who 'believes' they were targeted.

    Sarah MitchellMay 20th, 20264 min
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    Vail Police Adopt Goldie the Bomb-Sniffing Dog for Faster Threat Response
    Local News

    Vail Police Adopt Goldie the Bomb-Sniffing Dog for Faster Threat Response

    Vail Police Chief Ryan Kenney introduces Goldie, a 15-month-old black Labrador trained to detect explosives, aiming to reduce school evacuation times from hours to under an hour.

    Sarah MitchellMay 20th, 20263 min
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    Western Slope residents watch rare Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in Congo
    Local News

    Western Slope residents watch rare Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in Congo

    Western Slope residents monitor the rare Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo, as WHO officials warn of the epidemic's scale and speed while experimental vaccines are distributed.

    Sarah MitchellMay 20th, 20264 min
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    Healy House Museum Launches Winter Warriors Exhibit on Camp Hale
    Historical Stories

    Healy House Museum Launches Winter Warriors Exhibit on Camp Hale

    The Healy House Museum & Dexter Cabin opens 'Winter Warriors: The 10th Mountain Division in World War II,' a new exhibit detailing how Camp Hale trained soldiers in harsh Colorado mountain terrain.

    Elena VasquezMay 20th, 20264 min
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    CDOT Launches $4 Million Fire Mitigation Project on Five Colorado Highways
    Local News

    CDOT Launches $4 Million Fire Mitigation Project on Five Colorado Highways

    CDOT begins a $4 million emergency tree-cutting project along five high-risk Colorado highways, including CO-119 and CO-72, to reduce wildfire fuel loads amid severe drought conditions.

    Sarah MitchellMay 20th, 20264 min
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    Stevan Pearce Confirmed as BLM Director Amid Colorado Public Land Sale Fears
    Opinion

    Stevan Pearce Confirmed as BLM Director Amid Colorado Public Land Sale Fears

    Senate confirms Stevan Pearce as new BLM director, raising fears among Colorado locals that the former congressman’s business background will lead to auctioning off 245 million acres of public land.

    Elena VasquezMay 20th, 20264 min
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    Sen. Dylan Roberts Says Stream Access Bill Stalled in Colorado
    Local News

    Sen. Dylan Roberts Says Stream Access Bill Stalled in Colorado

    Sen. Dylan Roberts reports that no stream access legislation was introduced during the 120-day session, leaving Colorado river runners waiting for clarity on trespassing rights over private land.

    Sarah MitchellMay 20th, 20263 min
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    Colorado Mountain College Uses WWII Shadow Box to Teach Civic Duty
    Community Stories

    Colorado Mountain College Uses WWII Shadow Box to Teach Civic Duty

    Colorado Mountain College highlights WWII veteran Harry Gianneschi’s humble service through a shadow box display, aiming to restore deep civic engagement and gratitude in students across the Western Slope.

    Natalie ReevesMay 20th, 20263 min
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    Glenwood Springs Elks Lodge Revives Memorial Day Ceremony at Rosebud Cemetery
    Community Stories

    Glenwood Springs Elks Lodge Revives Memorial Day Ceremony at Rosebud Cemetery

    The Glenwood Springs Elks Lodge 2286 steps in to save the Memorial Day ceremony at Rosebud Cemetery, revitalizing the tradition with help from local Boy Scouts and community leaders.

    Sarah MitchellMay 20th, 20263 min
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    Roaring Fork School District Pushes Tax Hike Amidst Arts Community Gratitude
    Opinion

    Roaring Fork School District Pushes Tax Hike Amidst Arts Community Gratitude

    The Roaring Fork School District pushes for a new mill levy override to address achievement gaps, contrasting with the local arts council's volunteer-driven efforts to maintain community spaces in Glenwood Springs.

    Marcus ChenMay 20th, 20263 min
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    Best Friends Animal Sanctuary Performs Rare Feather Surgery on Concrete-Encased Owl
    Community Stories

    Best Friends Animal Sanctuary Performs Rare Feather Surgery on Concrete-Encased Owl

    A great horned owl trapped in a concrete mixer in Kanab, Utah, was saved through a rare 'imping' feather surgery at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, allowing it to regain its silent flight and return to the wild.

    Marcus ChenMay 19th, 20263 min
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