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D.E.A.’s Agents Join Hondurans in Drug Firefights May 17, 2012

The Central American country is a growing focus of American efforts aimed at drug cartels that have sought to use its ungoverned spaces.

Greek Stimulus Is an Option, Merkel Says May 17, 2012

Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany said she would discuss stimulus programs to get the Greek economy growing again and that she was committed to keeping Greece in the euro zone.

Greece Teeters Ahead of New Vote May 17, 2012

Money has been fleeing Greece for more than two and a half years. But the outflow has picked up since last week’s election raised the specter of Greek default.

In France, New Cabinet Is Announced by Hollande May 17, 2012

France’s new president, François Hollande, unveiled a center-left cabinet on Wednesday, leaving out the head of the Socialist Party, Martine Aubry, who is considered on the left-wing of the party.

Colorado Independent

Colorado River Agreement signed by major players May 16, 2012

In the American West, the battle for control of water never really ends, but on Tuesday a major agreement among key Colorado players promised greater future cooperation to get more water to more people more consistently. The Colorado River Cooperative Agreement was signed by Denver Water and representatives from Grand County, Summit County, the Colorado Rive […]

Obama administration challenges oil, gas companies to drill already leased lands May 16, 2012

Oil and gas companies are tapping only about 28 percent of federal offshore sea floor they have leased and 56 percent of the onshore land they’ve leased is also sitting idle, the Interior Department said Tuesday.

American Rivers ranks Green, Crystal among nation’s most endangered waterways May 15, 2012

Water withdrawals are threatening the Green River as potential dams and diversions are putting fish, wildlife and recreation at risk on the Crystal River, according to a new report.

Colorado civil unions shot dead in GOP-controlled special session committee May 15, 2012

DENVER-- The gay-rights civil unions bill at the center of a special legislative session called by Gov. John Hickenlooper died as expected on a party line vote Monday in the Republican-controlled House State, Veterans and Military Affairs Committee.

Breckenridge Ski Area extends season

Posted on March 14, 2012 by Bob Berwyn

Two extra weekends of turns — and free parking — on tap for Colorado skiers By Summit Voice SUMMIT COUNTY— For the first time since merging with Vail Resorts, Breckenridge Ski Area will extend the season in response to a flood of requests from loyal skiers. The area’s high-altitude should ensure good conditions through late [...]

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Morning photo: Fresh powder in Colorado

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Bob Berwyn

Double-digit snowfall totals across ski country SUMMIT COUNTY — Mid-February brought full-on winter conditions to ski areas in Colorado, with most resorts reporting between one and two feet of snow in the past seven days. A series of storms brought on and off snow to the Rockies, with Wolf Creek reporting a 35-inch total for [...]

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Summit County: Frisco Adventure Parks teams with Copper Mountain Ski & Ride School to offer beginner ski lessons

Posted on February 5, 2012 by Bob Berwyn

‘Relaxed Start’ lessons offered thrice-daily, including a 4 p.m. session By Summit Voice FRISCO —The Frisco Adventure Park will soon be humming with the vibe of an old-time neighborhood ski hill, as the town teams up with the Copper Mountain Ski & Ride School to offer two-hour beginner ski lessons. “Copper has always been Frisco’s [...]

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Weather: Powder piles up in Colorado

Posted on January 22, 2012 by Bob Berwyn

Plenty of fresh snow for skiers, some roads closed, avalanche warning in the backcountry By Summit Voice SUMMIT COUNTY — A wet Pacific storm delivered widespread snow across the entire state, with many ski areas reporting more than a foot of snow, including 17 inches at Crested Butte, 16 inches at Telluride and six to [...]

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Copper Mountain brings back ‘Snow Day’ pass

Posted on December 13, 2011 by Bob Berwyn

$99 ticket valid anytime there are 4 or more inches of new snow SUMMIT COUNTY — If you’re one of those skiers or boarders who only likes to ride in soft fresh snow, Copper’s Snow Day pass may be the ticket for you. The resort announced this week that the popular $99 pass is back [...]

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Weatherblog: Another storm lining up for Monday

Posted on November 6, 2011 by Bob Berwyn

San Juans favored again; only a few inches expected in the Summit-Vail area By Summit Voice SUMMIT COUNTY — As expected, the weekend storm favored the San Juans, where Wolf Creek reported 12 inches of new snow. The storm came in warm on a southwest flow, and many stations reported slushy conditions early during the [...]

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Snow: Colorado cloud-seeding program grows

Posted on November 2, 2011 by Bob Berwyn

Report says last winter’s efforts added more than 8,000 acre-feet of water, recommends routine seeding By Bob Berwyn SUMMIT COUNTY — Cloud-seeding experts say their efforts boosted snow totals at Summit County ski areas by 12 to 22 inches last winter, producing an additional 8,850 acre-feet of water in the Blue River Basin. “We … [...]

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Colorado: Opening day at A-Basin

Posted on October 14, 2011 by Bob Berwyn

Summit County ski season under way By Bob Berwyn SUMMIT COUNTY — There was a time when I wanted to start each season with the latest and greatest ski gear, but these days, I’m just happy that I can still bend down easily to lace up the liners of my 15-year-old Scarpas before joining my [...]

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Colorado: Arapahoe Basin opens for skiing Oct. 13

Posted on October 12, 2011 by Bob Berwyn

Opening day includes tribute to A-Basin founders Marnie Jump and Max Dercum By Summit Voice SUMMIT COUNTY — Teaming up with Ullr, A-Basin’s snowmaking crews have put down a blanket of white that will enable the ski area to open for the season this Thursday, Oct. 13, with skiing and riding on High Noon.

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Skiing: Wolf Creek set to open for skiing and riding Oct. 8

Posted on October 6, 2011 by Bob Berwyn

Early storm, chilly temps generate some early ski industry buzz SUMMIT COUNTY — After an early season storm pasted Colorado’s San Juan Mountains, the traditional race to open may be over before it ever really started. Wolf Creek Ski Area announced it will open Saturday, Oct. 8 with three lifts operating, and several other resorts [...]

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High Country News – Writers on the Range

The teenagers we're not helping

The West's gay teenagers are too often ignored -- abandoned by their families to live on the streets or in overcrowded homeless shelters.

Tim Lydon

The Pawnee Buttes oversee a changing landscape

Eastern Colorado’s Pawnee Buttes have witnessed so many historical changes that they’re likely to survive the current energy-development boom.

Allan Best

Selling what's priceless is the nuttiest idea of all

Some Western legislators want to sell off our public lands -- an idea that is not only impractical, but contrary to the desires of most Westerners.

Jeff Welsch

Denver Post News

More residents put on alert for Hewlett Fire near Fort Collins May 17, 2012

While fire crews continue to wrangle a nearly 1,000-acre Hewlett fire burning 20 miles northwest of Fort Collins, a wider area has been put on notice that they might need to evacuate.

Denver Civic Center under consideration as a National Historic Landmark May 16, 2012

Denver Civic Center could be on its way to becoming a National Historic Landmark — the first of its kind in the Mile High City.

Coffee buzz: Study finds java drinkers live longer May 16, 2012

One of life's simple pleasures just got a little sweeter. After years of waffling research on coffee and health, even some fear that java might raise the risk of heart disease, a big study finds the opposite: Coffee drinkers are a little more likely to live longer. Regular or decaf doesn't matter.

Facebook too hot for stop with Denver mutual funds May 16, 2012

http://business-news.thestreet.com/denver-post/story/facebook-too-hot-stop-denver-mutual-funds/1(hidethestreet) Facebook executives skipped their visit to Denver today as part of their.

New vegan fare makes it easier on the whole family May 16, 2012

Before the television appearances and the best-selling cookbook, Roberto Martin was a typical "Top Chef" kind of guy: meat, meat and more meat. But then Ellen DeGeneres and her partner, Portia de Rossi, both vegans, hired him to be their personal chef.

Colorado struggling to stop decline of mule deer herds May 16, 2012

In the face of continued decline in the mule deer population throughout much of Colorado and the West, wildlife managers, sportsmen and conservation organizations are in search of the smoking gun.

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Breckenridge Ski Area extends season

Morning photo: Fresh powder in Colorado

Summit County: Frisco Adventure Parks teams with Copper Mountain Ski & Ride School to offer beginner ski lessons

Weather: Powder piles up in Colorado

Copper Mountain brings back ‘Snow Day’ pass

Weatherblog: Another storm lining up for Monday

Colorado: Opening day at A-Basin

Colorado: Arapahoe Basin opens for skiing Oct. 13

Skiing: Wolf Creek set to open for skiing and riding Oct. 8

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