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    CDOT Data Reveals Highway 133 as Deadly Hotspot for Western Slope Wildlife
    Local News

    CDOT Data Reveals Highway 133 as Deadly Hotspot for Western Slope Wildlife

    New CDOT data shows the Western Slope accounts for 68% of state roadkill, with Highway 133 between Paonia and Hotchkiss identified as a critical hotspot for wildlife-vehicle collisions.

    Sarah MitchellMay 16th, 20263 min
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    Best Sun-Protective Hoodies for Western Slope Summers
    Lifestyle

    Best Sun-Protective Hoodies for Western Slope Summers

    Discover the top sun-protective hoodies for Western Slope summers, featuring reviews of Minus 33, Berghaus, Helly Hansen, and Rab options for comfort and style.

    Elena VasquezMay 16th, 20263 min
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    Aspen Fringe Festival Returns June 12 With Silver Linings Theme
    Culture

    Aspen Fringe Festival Returns June 12 With Silver Linings Theme

    The 18th Annual Aspen Fringe Festival kicks off June 12 at the Wheeler Opera House, featuring founder David Ledingham and a theme centered on resilience and finding silver linings through dance, film, and theater.

    Elena VasquezMay 16th, 20263 min
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    Vail Valley Partnership Honors Local Leaders at 23rd Annual Success Awards
    Business News

    Vail Valley Partnership Honors Local Leaders at 23rd Annual Success Awards

    The Vail Valley Partnership celebrated its 23rd Annual Success Awards, honoring local business leaders like Michael Brown and Katie Bristow for their contributions to the valley's economy and community culture.

    Laura WhitfieldMay 16th, 20263 min
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    Iran Demands China as Referee in U.S. Nuclear Talks
    Business News

    Iran Demands China as Referee in U.S. Nuclear Talks

    Iran's foreign minister Abbas Araghchi cites contradictory messages from Washington as the main obstacle to ending the war, requesting China to act as a referee in stalled nuclear negotiations with the U.S.

    Laura WhitfieldMay 16th, 20263 min
    108
    Vail Ski and Snowboard Academy Class of 2026 Graduates at 4 Eagle Ranch
    Community Stories

    Vail Ski and Snowboard Academy Class of 2026 Graduates at 4 Eagle Ranch

    The Vail Ski and Snowboard Academy Class of 2026 celebrated its graduation at 4 Eagle Ranch, showcasing how elite student-athletes balance rigorous travel and training with academic success under Principal Kari Bangston.

    Marcus ChenMay 16th, 20263 min
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    Jon Bernthal Delivers in The Punisher One Last Kill
    Culture

    Jon Bernthal Delivers in The Punisher One Last Kill

    Critique of Disney+ The Punisher: One Last Kill and Hulu's We Bury the Dead, highlighting Jon Bernthal's standout performance and Daisy Ridley's expressive but script-limited turn in this streaming comparison.

    Natalie ReevesMay 16th, 20263 min
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    Eagle Valley's Jason Flaherty Clears 6-5 After 4x800 Relay at State
    Local News

    Eagle Valley's Jason Flaherty Clears 6-5 After 4x800 Relay at State

    Eagle Valley senior Jason Flaherty cleared 6 feet 5 inches to finish fourth at the state track and field championships, achieving the mark immediately after running a 4x800-meter relay leg.

    Sarah MitchellMay 16th, 20263 min
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    Newmann Critiques Council's Ballroom and Arch Spending Plan
    Opinion

    Newmann Critiques Council's Ballroom and Arch Spending Plan

    Newmann argues that the council's plan to fund a ballroom and arch by borrowing from education and health insurance funds prioritizes form over function, trading essential services for theatrical structures.

    Natalie ReevesMay 16th, 20263 min
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    Governor Jared Polis Cuts Tina Peters' Sentence in Half
    Local News

    Governor Jared Polis Cuts Tina Peters' Sentence in Half

    Governor Jared Polis cuts former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters' sentence by half, releasing her June 1, sparking outrage from Democrats and Republicans alike over election authority.

    Sarah MitchellMay 16th, 20263 min
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    Aspen Country Day School Raises Funds for Teacher Housing
    Education

    Aspen Country Day School Raises Funds for Teacher Housing

    Aspen Country Day School’s Blue Green Night benefit funds new housing units in Basalt and on campus to help retain teachers amid rising local living costs.

    Carla JenningsMay 15th, 20263 min
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    Independence Pass Fire Watchers Wait for Pano AI Camera
    Local News

    Independence Pass Fire Watchers Wait for Pano AI Camera

    Locals warn that Independence Pass is a blind spot for wildfire detection as the U.S. Forest Service faces budget cuts and thin staffing, leaving residents waiting for a critical Pano AI camera installation.

    Sarah MitchellMay 15th, 20263 min
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