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    Altitude Realtors Launches Free Resilient Ground Webinars for Drought Prep
    Local News

    Altitude Realtors Launches Free Resilient Ground Webinars for Drought Prep

    Altitude Realtors launches the free 'Resilient Ground' webinar series to help homeowners navigate record-low snowpack and severe drought through sessions on energy, insurance, and emergency preparedness.

    Sarah MitchellMay 15th, 20263 min
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    Edwards Baker Jennifer Rose Teaches Sourdough Secrets in Sunday Dough Drops
    Community Stories

    Edwards Baker Jennifer Rose Teaches Sourdough Secrets in Sunday Dough Drops

    Edwards baker Jennifer Rose launches 'Dough Drops,' intimate four-person workshops that demystify sourdough baking and build community through hands-on teaching.

    Marcus ChenMay 15th, 20264 min
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    Eagle River District Raises Water Tiers as Drought Hits
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    Eagle River District Raises Water Tiers as Drought Hits

    The Eagle River Water & Sanitation District implements stricter five-tier water usage limits and surcharges amid record lows, urging homeowners to switch to drip irrigation and native plants.

    Sarah MitchellMay 15th, 20263 min
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    Liz Qualman and Sarah Smith Hymes Run for Holy Cross Energy Board
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    Liz Qualman and Sarah Smith Hymes Run for Holy Cross Energy Board

    Liz Qualman and Sarah Smith Hymes compete for the Northern District seat on the Holy Cross Energy board, urging members to vote online by June 9 to influence renewable energy and rate decisions.

    Sarah MitchellMay 15th, 20263 min
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    Gypsum Entrepreneur Revamps 20-Year-Old Dakotah Square Boutique
    Community Stories

    Gypsum Entrepreneur Revamps 20-Year-Old Dakotah Square Boutique

    Isabel Alvarado takes over a legacy store in Gypsum's Dakotah Square, transforming Isabella Boutique with fresh inventory and a modern retail vision.

    Sarah MitchellMay 15th, 20263 min
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    Gallegos Rock Yard Offers 20% Off Contractor Pricing on Gypsum River Stone
    Business News

    Gallegos Rock Yard Offers 20% Off Contractor Pricing on Gypsum River Stone

    Gallegos Rock Yard in Gypsum offers 20% contractor pricing on river rock and up to 70% off liquidation pallets, helping locals transition to xeriscaping for drought and fire mitigation.

    Laura WhitfieldMay 15th, 20263 min
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    Vail Valley Anglers Guides Anglers Through Colorado River Salmonfly Hatch
    Lifestyle

    Vail Valley Anglers Guides Anglers Through Colorado River Salmonfly Hatch

    Discover how Vail Valley Anglers helps anglers navigate the aggressive salmonfly hatch on the Colorado River, using expert guidance and stout gear to catch large trout.

    Marcus ChenMay 15th, 20263 min
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    Vail Trail Running Series, Touch-a-Truck, and Museum Storyting This Weekend
    Community Stories

    Vail Trail Running Series, Touch-a-Truck, and Museum Storyting This Weekend

    Explore Vail Valley's weekend lineup featuring the Boneyard Boogie trail run, a free Touch-a-Truck event at the library, and storytelling at the Museum at Dinosaur Junction.

    Elena VasquezMay 15th, 20264 min
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    Photographer Constance Jaegi Explores Escaramuza at Colorado Photographic Arts Center
    Lifestyle

    Photographer Constance Jaegi Explores Escaramuza at Colorado Photographic Arts Center

    Photographer Constance Jaeggi and poet Angelina Sáenz discuss the all-female equestrian sport of escaramuza in a free Zoom session at the Colorado Photographic Arts Center, highlighting women's roles in Western history.

    James HarlowMay 15th, 20263 min
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    Denver Airport CEO Defends Security After Man Scales Fence to Runway
    Local News

    Denver Airport CEO Defends Security After Man Scales Fence to Runway

    A man scaled an eight-foot fence at Denver International Airport in 15 seconds, striking a Frontier Airlines jetliner and killing him, raising questions about the airport's 'perfect score' security rating.

    Sarah MitchellMay 15th, 20263 min
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    Pitkin County Commissioners Overturn Planning Board Decision on Airport Modernization
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    Pitkin County Commissioners Overturn Planning Board Decision on Airport Modernization

    Pitkin County Commissioners unanimously overturn the Planning and Zoning Commission's ruling, clearing the way for the aging Aspen/Pitkin County Airport modernization project despite concerns over growth and aesthetics.

    Sarah MitchellMay 14th, 20263 min
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    Aspen High Skiers Fall 8-3 to Lutheran in State Lacrosse Quarterfinals
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    Aspen High Skiers Fall 8-3 to Lutheran in State Lacrosse Quarterfinals

    Aspen High School's boys lacrosse team finishes its Class 4A season with an 8-3 loss to Lutheran in the quarterfinals, while the baseball team prepares for regional play.

    Sarah MitchellMay 14th, 20263 min
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