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    New Castle Writer and Eagle County Candidate Clash Over Authentic Leadership
    Opinion

    New Castle Writer and Eagle County Candidate Clash Over Authentic Leadership

    A New Castle writer champions gritty, authentic leadership while Eagle County’s Sarah Smith Smith Hymes campaigns for the Holy Cross Energy board, highlighting the tension between practical experience and policy management.

    Marcus ChenMay 15th, 20263 min
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    Pyro’s River Trail Run Moves to New Castle for Memorial Day
    Local News

    Pyro’s River Trail Run Moves to New Castle for Memorial Day

    Pyro’s River Trail Run shifts from the Flat Tops to New Castle’s Grand River Park for Memorial Day, offering accessible river courses and supporting Air Force scholarships.

    Sarah MitchellMay 15th, 20263 min
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    Eagle River Coalition Unites to Manage Summer Drought in Edwards
    Local News

    Eagle River Coalition Unites to Manage Summer Drought in Edwards

    The newly rebranded Eagle River Coalition is coordinating with local agencies to combat unprecedented summer drought in Edwards through the Beyond Lawn program and strict water usage plans.

    Sarah MitchellMay 15th, 20263 min
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    Avon Speed Cameras Cut Speeding 97% and Slash Costs
    Local News

    Avon Speed Cameras Cut Speeding 97% and Slash Costs

    Avon Police Chief Greg Daly reports a 97% reduction in speeding and lower vendor costs since Dacra Tech cameras went live, issuing over 7,000 citations.

    Sarah MitchellMay 15th, 20263 min
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    Boston University Confirms CTE in First Descents Leader Ryan O’Donoghue
    Community Stories

    Boston University Confirms CTE in First Descents Leader Ryan O’Donoghue

    Researchers confirm that First Descents leader Ryan O’Donoghue suffered from stage 3 CTE, explaining the decline in the longtime executive director before his death.

    Elena VasquezMay 15th, 20263 min
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    Tennyson Center Shuts Denver Residential Wing Amid Staffing Shortages
    Local News

    Tennyson Center Shuts Denver Residential Wing Amid Staffing Shortages

    The Denver-based Tennyson Center is shutting down its residential treatment wing for teens due to severe staffing shortages and injuries, leaving remaining students to find new facilities.

    Sarah MitchellMay 15th, 20263 min
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    Evergreen High Class of 2026 Celebrates at Red Rocks After Shooting
    Community Stories

    Evergreen High Class of 2026 Celebrates at Red Rocks After Shooting

    Evergreen High School's Class of 2026 celebrated their graduation at Red Rocks Amphitheater, balancing joy with the memory of a classmate's suicide eight months prior.

    Elena VasquezMay 15th, 20263 min
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    Colorado Passes Senate Bill 125 to Codify Student Disability Civil Rights
    Education

    Colorado Passes Senate Bill 125 to Codify Student Disability Civil Rights

    Colorado lawmakers passed Senate Bill 125 to enforce disability civil rights in schools, while separate bills addressing teacher housing and standardized testing limits failed to pass.

    Carla JenningsMay 15th, 20263 min
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    Colorado Drug Overdose Deaths Rise as National Trend Falls
    Local News

    Colorado Drug Overdose Deaths Rise as National Trend Falls

    While fatal drug overdoses dropped 15.1% nationally, Colorado joins seven other states in seeing increases driven by a fentanyl and methamphetamine cocktail, signaling a distinct local crisis.

    Sarah MitchellMay 15th, 20263 min
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    State Sen. Cathy Kipp Kills Data Center Bill After Union Demands Stall Deal
    Local News

    State Sen. Cathy Kipp Kills Data Center Bill After Union Demands Stall Deal

    State Sen. Cathy Kipp withdrew the Large Load Data Centers bill after labor unions demanded aggressive incentives, causing the compromise to collapse despite strong voter support for regulation.

    Sarah MitchellMay 15th, 20264 min
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    Sen. Dylan Roberts Pushes Senate Bill 35 to Raise Colorado Point Penalties
    Local News

    Sen. Dylan Roberts Pushes Senate Bill 35 to Raise Colorado Point Penalties

    Sen. Dylan Roberts advances Senate Bill 35 to increase point penalties for speeding and passing on yellow lines, aiming to reduce fatalities in Grand County and across Colorado.

    Sarah MitchellMay 15th, 20263 min
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    ScottDogs Launches Mobile Hot Cart in Steamboat Springs
    Business News

    ScottDogs Launches Mobile Hot Cart in Steamboat Springs

    Scott Sherlock launches ScottDogs, a new mobile hot dog cart serving gourmet options like the Tropical Sucker Punch at Steamboat Springs locations and sporting events.

    Laura WhitfieldMay 15th, 20263 min
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