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Last winter’s record-low snowpack stressed many businesses in the Roaring Fork and Colorado River valleys. Whether they’ve been around for decades or are just starting out, they hope it’s not the new norm.
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Nico Heins/Courtesy PhotoDifferent types of snow can change how people ski and ride. In a year with historically low snowfall, two local physicians saw athletes face hazards that led to higher-impact injuries. -
Michael Fanelli/Aspen Public RadioComing off a winter with historically low snowpack, Colorado farmers are cutting back and bracing for exceptional drought. But some regenerative farming practices have made their operations more resilient. -
Jason Charme/Aspen Daily NewsThe project is still in the works and a formal land use application is still a few months away from submission, but council members told Theatre Aspen staff that they would prefer to put the project up for a vote at some point to let the public weigh in. -
Nick Tininenko/Aspen InstitutePanels and ticket prices at the Aspen Ideas Festival this year had some locals questioning if the Aspen Institute has lost touch with locals. But organizers are still trying to expand community access.
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On today's newscast: More flights are coming to the Eagle and Grand Junction airports next year, the city of Aspen expects some economic growth next year despite the eight-month airport closure, workers at several national parks are voting to join labor unions for the first time, and more.
Regional News
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(Courtesy of STACK Infrastructure)/Doña Ana CountyOracle revises plans for massive Project Jupiter data center to reduce emissions -
The publication covers common fireline terminology, handling relationships and childcare during the long summer months and how to support firefighters reintegrating to family life once the season slows down.
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Governor Greg Gianforte/FacebookWyoming, Montana, Idaho and Washington could take over management, but hunting will not immediately be on the table. -
Maeve Conran/Rocky Mountain Community RadioFor many Americans, summer and baseball go hand in hand. It's also the season when college players join summer collegiate leagues to sharpen their skills and, perhaps, catch the attention of a professional scout.
NPR News
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Shaun Botterill/Getty ImagesArgentina survived another heart-stopping match when it scored two late goals to topple England and extend the Three Lions' six-decade-long wait for another World Cup trophy. -
Eric Lee/Getty ImagesTodd Blanche remained composed throughout the hours-long hearing, but faced several testy moments during questioning as he seeks to win the support of all Republican senators on the committee. -
Mark Schiefelbein/APThe change is driven by improved perceptions of China and declining views of the United States. -
Jacquelyn Martin/APThe New York Times journalist Jonathan Swan says the president is fixated on becoming a "great man of history" during his second term. Swan's new book, written with Maggie Haberman, is Regime Change.
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Alex Edkins, frontman of the hardcore band Metz, goes full power pop on his new solo album. -
Hong Kong was once known for its freedom of publication, but political changes have created a challenging environment for independent bookstores. -
In a survey, 93% of cancer researchers who study disparities said federal policy changes have affected them. Funding is harder to come by and they worry it's slowing progress in their field. -
Lagging consumer spending and business investment offset the boost from strong exports thanks partly to the boom in artificial intelligence. -
Old rivals. New stakes. A World Cup final spot on the line. Argentina vs. England. -
The oldest bridge in Paris was draped in fabric last month to appear like a mountain cave, in an installation by the artist JR. Unlike a real cave, though, it didn't provide respite from a brutal heat wave.
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