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    LIFT-UP Launches Mobile Pantry at Aspen Ranger Station
    Community Stories

    LIFT-UP Launches Mobile Pantry at Aspen Ranger Station

    LIFT-UP launches a mobile pantry at the Aspen Ranger Station on Thursdays to help working residents access fresh food without leaving their jobs.

    Marcus ChenMay 19th, 20263 min
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    Aspen Community Theatre Celebrates 50th Anniversary with Concert
    Community Stories

    Aspen Community Theatre Celebrates 50th Anniversary with Concert

    Aspen Community Theatre hosts its 50th Anniversary Concert, 'Our Favorite Things,' on May 30, celebrating five decades of inclusive local talent and community engagement.

    Natalie ReevesMay 19th, 20263 min
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    Grand Junction Chamber Awards $20,000 Grant to Map Local Childcare Crisis
    Local News

    Grand Junction Chamber Awards $20,000 Grant to Map Local Childcare Crisis

    The Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce received a $20,000 grant to map the local childcare crisis, aiming to understand how shortages impact employers and working families in Mesa County.

    Sarah MitchellMay 19th, 20263 min
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    Vail's Athletic Trainer Program Faces Budget Uncertainty
    Community Stories

    Vail's Athletic Trainer Program Faces Budget Uncertainty

    The Steadman Clinic and Vail Health have funded full-time athletic trainers for Vail schools for 30 years, but the program faces potential disruption due to budget shifts and staffing shortages.

    Sarah MitchellMay 19th, 20263 min
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    Bonfire Coffee Opens Upgraded Roastery in Glenwood Springs
    Business News

    Bonfire Coffee Opens Upgraded Roastery in Glenwood Springs

    Bonfire Coffee founder Charlie Chacos officially opens an upgraded 2,250-square-foot roastery in Glenwood Springs, marking a major expansion for the local coffee brand.

    Laura WhitfieldMay 19th, 20264 min
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    Common Heart Drug May Slow Vascular Dementia Risk
    Lifestyle

    Common Heart Drug May Slow Vascular Dementia Risk

    New research suggests common ACE inhibitors like Lisinopril may reduce the risk of vascular dementia by improving blood flow across the blood-brain barrier.

    Natalie ReevesMay 19th, 20263 min
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    Eagle County EMS Prevents Crises Through Collaboration and Home Health Partnerships
    Community Stories

    Eagle County EMS Prevents Crises Through Collaboration and Home Health Partnerships

    Eagle County Paramedic Services addresses the gap left by a closed home health provider by partnering with Vail Health and local agencies to improve access for seniors and immigrants, focusing on prevention over reaction.

    Natalie ReevesMay 19th, 20263 min
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    Gypsum Widens Cooley Mesa Road to Handle Airport Traffic Boom
    Local News

    Gypsum Widens Cooley Mesa Road to Handle Airport Traffic Boom

    Gypsum is widening Cooley Mesa Road to accommodate surging traffic from the booming Eagle County Regional Airport, with completion targeted for fall before peak season.

    Sarah MitchellMay 19th, 20263 min
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    Roaring Fork School District Keeps 3Rs Sex Ed Curriculum
    Education

    Roaring Fork School District Keeps 3Rs Sex Ed Curriculum

    Roaring Fork School District officials confirm the 3Rs sex education curriculum remains in place, citing state law and abuse prevention evidence despite ongoing parental debate.

    Carla JenningsMay 19th, 20263 min
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    Justice Department Sets Aside $1.776 Billion to Compensate Trump Allies
    Local News

    Justice Department Sets Aside $1.776 Billion to Compensate Trump Allies

    The Justice Department announced a $1.776 billion fund to compensate allies of President Donald Trump who believe they were unjustly investigated, raising questions about the cost to taxpayers.

    Sarah MitchellMay 19th, 20263 min
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    Colorado Confirms First Hantavirus Death Since 2024 in Douglas County
    Local News

    Colorado Confirms First Hantavirus Death Since 2024 in Douglas County

    Colorado reports its first hantavirus fatality since 2024, a local deer mouse-borne case in Douglas County. Learn the difference between this strain and the cruise ship outbreak, plus essential CDC cleaning tips to avoid infection during spring cleaning.

    Sarah MitchellMay 19th, 20263 min
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    New Castle Highland Cemetery Historic Designation Unlocks Hidden Stories
    Historical Stories

    New Castle Highland Cemetery Historic Designation Unlocks Hidden Stories

    New Castle’s Highland Cemetery received its historic designation, but the label brings stories, not funding. Explore how the designation impacts community research and maintenance for graves like Filomena Ross.

    Natalie ReevesMay 19th, 20263 min
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