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    Mesa County Detains Drug Trafficker Monica Miller on $500,000 Cash Bond
    Local News

    Mesa County Detains Drug Trafficker Monica Miller on $500,000 Cash Bond

    Monica Miller faces a $500,000 cash-only bond as the 'middleman' in a sprawling methamphetamine trafficking network linked to Melvin Hunsberger, spanning from Grand Junction to Hotchkiss and Utah.

    Sarah MitchellMay 12th, 20263 min
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    Aspen crews use smoke to find rainwater leaks in sewer lines
    Local News

    Aspen crews use smoke to find rainwater leaks in sewer lines

    Aspen Consolidated Sanitation District crews are pumping harmless smoke through sewer lines to identify and repair faulty connections that allow rainwater to overwhelm the treatment system.

    Sarah MitchellMay 12th, 20263 min
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    Erharts Take Over ACES High Waste & Recycling in Steamboat
    Business News

    Erharts Take Over ACES High Waste & Recycling in Steamboat

    Brian and Hannah Erhart acquire the roll-off dumpster and portable sanitation side of ACES High Waste & Recycling from Mark and Autum Sloop, ensuring the Steamboat Springs business remains locally owned and operated.

    Laura WhitfieldMay 12th, 20263 min
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    Airport Board Liaison Haynes Challenges Zoning Denial of Aspen Terminal Modernization
    Local News

    Airport Board Liaison Haynes Challenges Zoning Denial of Aspen Terminal Modernization

    Airport Advisory Board liaison Haynes argues that the Planning and Zoning Commission's denial of the Location & Extent permit ignores voter mandates and decade-long planning for the Aspen terminal modernization.

    Sarah MitchellMay 12th, 20263 min
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    Dr. Voss Decodes Hidden Feline Health Risks in Aspen
    Lifestyle

    Dr. Voss Decodes Hidden Feline Health Risks in Aspen

    Aspen veterinarian Dr. Voss explains how to spot hidden feline health risks like respiratory distress and heart disease, emphasizing that cats mask pain until it is too late.

    Marcus ChenMay 12th, 20263 min
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    Vail Valley expert urges seniors to check thyroid, not just blame aging
    Lifestyle

    Vail Valley expert urges seniors to check thyroid, not just blame aging

    Expert Haims argues that fatigue and mood swings in Vail Valley seniors are often misdiagnosed as normal aging, urging proactive thyroid testing to prevent serious health declines.

    Natalie ReevesMay 12th, 20263 min
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    Steamboat Pilot Editor Invites Residents to June Listening Sessions
    Community Stories

    Steamboat Pilot Editor Invites Residents to June Listening Sessions

    The Steamboat Pilot & Today editor invites residents to June listening sessions at Mountain Tap Brewery and Beard & Braid to discuss community changes, cost of living, and local news restructuring.

    Elena VasquezMay 12th, 20263 min
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    Glenwood Springs Council Approves $500,000 for Cavern Springs Mobile Home Park Buyout
    Local News

    Glenwood Springs Council Approves $500,000 for Cavern Springs Mobile Home Park Buyout

    Glenwood Springs City Council votes 5-2 to commit $500,000 from the workforce housing fund as a forgivable loan to help Cavern Springs Mobile Home Park residents buy the land beneath their homes.

    Sarah MitchellMay 12th, 20263 min
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    Glenwood Springs Boys Swim Team Captures Class 4A State Bronze
    Local News

    Glenwood Springs Boys Swim Team Captures Class 4A State Bronze

    Led by an underclassmen relay squad, the Glenwood Springs Demons boys swim team secured third place at the Class 4A state championships in Arvada, earning a bronze medal with 341 points.

    Sarah MitchellMay 12th, 20263 min
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    Hantavirus Outbreak Spreads From Argentina to Cruise Ship
    Local News

    Hantavirus Outbreak Spreads From Argentina to Cruise Ship

    Three passengers died on a cruise ship from the Andes virus variant, which can spread between people. Health officials link the outbreak to rodent exposure in Argentina, warning that the serious, fast-progressing disease remains a risk for anyone cleaning infested spaces.

    Sarah MitchellMay 12th, 20263 min
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    Roaring Fork School District Pushes New Tax Increase for Opportunity Gap
    Education

    Roaring Fork School District Pushes New Tax Increase for Opportunity Gap

    Roaring Fork School District leaders bet on expansion over cuts, proposing a new tax increase to close the 'opportunity gap' for vulnerable students, facing voter skepticism five years after the last measure.

    Carla JenningsMay 12th, 20263 min
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    Parachute Couple Trains Mustangs Using Rare Vaquero Style
    Lifestyle

    Parachute Couple Trains Mustangs Using Rare Vaquero Style

    Parachute couple Shane and Renae Bartosiewicz apply rare vaquero techniques to train mustangs for the Meeker Mustang Makeover, blending wild instinct with traditional ranching skills.

    Elena VasquezMay 12th, 20263 min
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