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    Detective Conners Displays 9mm Bullet to Command One-Nine Precinct
    Local News

    Detective Conners Displays 9mm Bullet to Command One-Nine Precinct

    Detective Conners strategically visits the One-Nine Precinct wearing a bright red blouse and a prominent 9mm bullet necklace to assert her presence within the tightly-knit Special Victims Unit.

    Sarah MitchellMay 17th, 20263 min
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    The Bookies Bookstore Curates Dog Essays and Murder Mystery in Denver
    Culture

    The Bookies Bookstore Curates Dog Essays and Murder Mystery in Denver

    The Bookies Bookstore in Denver highlights Alice Hoffman's emotional dog essays and Brynne Weaver's murder mystery Tourist Season, offering curated reading experiences for locals.

    Elena VasquezMay 17th, 20263 min
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    Pitkin County Replaces Library Boilers With Electric Heat Pumps
    Local News

    Pitkin County Replaces Library Boilers With Electric Heat Pumps

    Pitkin County is swapping aging boilers for electric heat pumps in the Library and Health and Human Services Building, aiming to cut emissions by 30% and proving modern electric heating works in the Rockies.

    Sarah MitchellMay 17th, 20263 min
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    Pristine Riders Trash Crush Cleans Aspen Roads Friday
    Community Stories

    Pristine Riders Trash Crush Cleans Aspen Roads Friday

    Pristine Riders and Sun Dog Athletics host the 11th annual Trash Crush cleanup at North Star Nature Preserve on Friday, targeting litter along Highway 82 and Castle Creek Road.

    Sarah MitchellMay 17th, 20263 min
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    Colorado Lawmakers Pass Housing and Insurance Bills to Boost Affordability
    Local News

    Colorado Lawmakers Pass Housing and Insurance Bills to Boost Affordability

    An analysis of Colorado's final legislative session highlights passed measures on affordable housing, insurance premiums, and transit financing, while noting rejected bills on vacant home taxes.

    Sarah MitchellMay 17th, 20264 min
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    Seven Film Festivals Light Up Colorado This Week
    Culture

    Seven Film Festivals Light Up Colorado This Week

    From Boulder's star-studded International Film Festival to hyperlocal events in Castle Rock and Fort Collins, discover how seven distinct festivals are transforming Colorado's cultural landscape this week.

    Elena VasquezMay 17th, 20263 min
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    Why AI Automation Fails to Fix Broken Distribution Processes
    Business News

    Why AI Automation Fails to Fix Broken Distribution Processes

    A survey of 426 distribution companies reveals that while AI promises efficiency, many firms automate chaos instead of fixing underlying processes, leading to a significant gap between expected and actual ROI.

    Laura WhitfieldMay 16th, 20263 min
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    KUNC, The Colorado Sound, and Rocky Mountain Public Media Propose Merger
    Local News

    KUNC, The Colorado Sound, and Rocky Mountain Public Media Propose Merger

    Facing federal funding cuts, KUNC, The Colorado Sound, and Rocky Mountain Public Media propose a strategic merger to pool resources and ensure sustainability while maintaining editorial autonomy.

    Sarah MitchellMay 16th, 20264 min
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    Aspen Council Approves $217K for Seven New EV Charging Stations
    Local News

    Aspen Council Approves $217K for Seven New EV Charging Stations

    Aspen City Council approved a $217,300 plan to install seven new electric vehicle charging stations at the Golf Club, Rec Center, and Red Brick Center, sparking debate over whether the expansion is necessary infrastructure or a subsidy.

    Sarah MitchellMay 16th, 20263 min
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    Piknik Theatre Opens Permanent Branham Amphitheatre for $65K Season
    Lifestyle

    Piknik Theatre Opens Permanent Branham Amphitheatre for $65K Season

    Piknik Theatre opens its permanent home at the Branham Amphitheatre on the Strawberry Park School campus, launching a $65,000 professional season starting July 5 with Romeo & Juliet.

    Natalie ReevesMay 16th, 20263 min
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    Holy Cross Energy Charges Pitkin County Residents for Peak Electricity Usage
    Local News

    Holy Cross Energy Charges Pitkin County Residents for Peak Electricity Usage

    Holy Cross Energy implements a $1 per kilowatt-hour demand charge for Pitkin County residents, penalizing peak evening usage to manage infrastructure costs and keep long-term rates lower.

    Sarah MitchellMay 16th, 20263 min
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    Pitkin County Allocates $180,000 for Jail Behavioral Health Services
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    Pitkin County Allocates $180,000 for Jail Behavioral Health Services

    Pitkin County approves $180,000 contract for jail behavioral health services, targeting substance abuse and mental health to reduce recidivism and improve inmate reintegration.

    Sarah MitchellMay 16th, 20263 min
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