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I was the fourth generation of my family to raise livestock in Woody Creek, on a place dubbed the Elkhorn Ranch by my grandfather. It was his pride and joy (mine as well), and as a man born into it, the sweet dirt of that canyon would still be under. (read)

Dear Editor: Wow, now there's a new angle from uber-bikers (and friends) John Fox-Rubin and Art Burrows - Wilderness designation will basically wreck some of our most pristine lands, because existing grazing rights would continue to be... (read)

ASPEN - Campgrounds on Independence Pass, southeast of Aspen, stayed open nearly three extra weeks in September - an experiment that may be worth repeating, according to a U.S. Forest Service official. (read)

ASPEN - The Skiers' football game under the lights in Aspen Friday night had all the makings of a classic. (read)

Eagle, Colo. - Representatives of the Hidden Gems Wilderness Campaign Friday met with officers from the Colorado Army National Guard to talk about expanding Colorado wilderness and the high-altitude military training program based at the Eagle... (read)

CARBONDALE - Anyone who thinks their dog's pretty sharp because it can roll over and play dead ought to head for the Strang Ranch outside of Carbondale this weekend. (read)

Dear Editor: Watching the heated debates over health care reform, I am shocked and appalled at the public's willingness to allow our politicians to get away with devising another half-assed scheme... (read)

Dear Editor: In response to a recent letter to the editor, the city of Aspen will not be taking advantage of the 'property tax windfall' in 2010, either for the general fund mill levy or the stormwater runoff program. (read)

ASPEN - Ten Roaring Fork Valley residents were honored this week for their volunteer work in Pitkin County. (read)

ASPEN - Aspen Valley Hospital has modified its visitors' policy as a precautionary measure to protect patients from influenza-like illness and reduce the potential spread of illness within the facility, according to a press release issued... (read)

Dear Editor: In recent months, there's been a lot of buzz about Assistant District Attorney Arnold Mordkin. (read)

BASALT - Four granite pillars were stolen from outside a Basalt architecture firm this week. (read)

Dear Editor: Meet Sport - abandoned, destitute, injured, very sick and devoid of any and all hope. (read)

GARFIELD COUNTY - As part of its continuing mission to encourage energy-efficient living in the area, the Garfield New Energy Communities Initiative will give away free energy-saving compact fluorescent light bulbs at town halls throughout... (read)

ASPEN - It is highly possible that, even when Sean Watkins is old and sitting in a rocking chair on a Southern California porch, picking his guitar, the first association music fans will make when Watkins' name comes up is with his first band,... (read)

With the global economy taking its own sweet time recovering, I know a lot of my readers around the world have been looking for good ways to make some extra income. (read)

Dear Editor: Just in time for observance of National School Lunch Week, the Baltimore City Public School system became the first in the United States to offer its 80,000 students a weekly break from meat and associated chronic diseases. (read)

Four candidates are vying for three seats up for grabs on the Aspen School District Board of Education in November's mail-ballot election. (read)

ASPEN - The summer of 2009 in Aspen made the kind of history wildlife officials and animal lovers don't want to see again. (read)

CARBONDALE - Leaders of the local business community, using $30,000 in taxpayer money, are getting set to unleash what is being termed the 'Carbondale Stimulus Campaign.' (read)

A lot of people store their expensive and rare possessions in their town homes. Possessions like old classic photos and recliners are good examples. If a townhouse association is available to you, the association may have a master policy; however, it (read)

Accidents caused by distracted drivers have increased due to texting and cell phone use. However, a driver can be distracted by anything. The results are often severe, even deadly. (read)

Sending text messages from your cell phone while driving can be more dangerous than driving drunk due to slow reaction times, distraction and inattentive driving. (read)

Under Arizona law, a law enforcement officer may only take blood from someone suspected of DUI if that person expressly agrees to the blood draw, or if the officer has a warrant. (read)

Should making Americans taller be one of the goals of health care reform? (read)

In a radio address marked by sharp attacks, President Obama threatened to strip the health care industry of its longstanding exemption from federal anti-trust laws. (read)

Earl Blumenauer, a liberal congressman from Portland, Ore., had faith that President Obama and Democrats in Congress would yield progressive advances. It has been, he says, 'a hard landing.' (read)

Mr. Jenkins helped form the Municipal Assistance Corporation, which helped resolve New York City's debt crisis in the 1970s. (read)

President Obama's quixotic quest for bipartisanship and his administration's lack of action has caused the fierce urgency of now to melt into the maddening wait for whenever. (read)

Republicans in Congress must stop blocking attempts to extend unemployment insurance, or else bear the responsibility for pushing Americans in financial crisis further toward the brink. (read)

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The state has had success over 35 years of requiring employers to provide health care benefits. (read)

The Obama administration backed away from an order blocking communications about the possible loss of benefits under pending legislation to overhaul the health care system. (read)

Filed under: North America, United States, AirportsAirports in California are in a bit of a pickle - their state allows the medicinal use of marijuana, but until last year, no airport in the nation allowed users to legally carry their stash on a plan (read)

Filed under: Gadling's Daily DealHere are the hottest gear deals for today, Saturday October 17th 2009. Remember, these deals are often valid for just one day, so act fast before they are gone.Today's first deal comes from Buy.com where you'll find a (read)

Filed under: Blogs, North America, United States, Airports, NewsOn Friday, a blogger reported a harrowing tale that would make any parent furious with the TSA. She claims that, while going through security, she was detained because her son's pacifier (read)

Filed under: North America, United States, AirlinesThe number of passengers passing through planes in 2010 is expected to decline again. The Boyd Group, a consulting firm in this industry, forecasts a decline of 74 million passengers relative to 2008 (read)

This article addresses the highlights of the Michigan Medical Marihuana Act -- including requirements for participation and legal safeguards. (read)

Motorists will have the option using the traditional mileage estimate instead. (read)

CHICAGO----In a new report published yesterday, Fitch Ratings discusses recent developments and issues currently facing U.S. auto insurers and the impact they may have on current ratings. (read)

Will Kaiser health insurance pay for a knee brace? Subsidize it? I had an ACL operation two years ago (two replacements, actually) while insured by Aetna. My doctor told me the insurance would help pay for a functional brace, but that I should wait (read)