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Firefighter training to cause visible smoke
[EDWARDS] – Colorado Mountain College is conducting training for current and future Colorado firefighters. The class is based on National Fire Protection Association 1001 – Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications, and teaches basic firefighting skills. Those attending the class will receive practice extinguishing training fires at Colorado Mountain College’s fire service training site in…
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February Face Shots….In July
Sendin’ It in Steamboat: Episode 3 At the height of summer, Steamboat blogger Dustin Eldridge has been busy editing footage of snowboarding he filmed last year. Given the heat and fires we’ve been experiencing in Colorado, we thought you all might enjoy these shiver and grin-inducing face shots from the 27-inch powder day Steamboat enjoyed…
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Art on the Rockies at CMC in Edwards
Art on the Rockies will open its second year with a diverse and international group of 120 artists this weekend, July 14 and 15, at Colorado Mountain College in Edwards. Sponsored by The Vail Valley Arts League, the Gallery Tent of this two day event features nationally acclaimed artists who work and interact with the…
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Pedals power many commuters to work
Lack of parking just one reason to hop on your bike This article first appeared in the Glenwood Springs Post Independent. By John Stroud. GLENWOOD SPRINGS, Colorado — Julie Albrecht spends a lot of time on the Rio Grande Trail during her daily bicycle commutes between Carbondale, where she lives, and her job in downtown…
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Disc golf courses closed due to fire danger
Spring Valley and Steamboat courses closed until further notice Colorado Mountain College’s disc golf courses at Spring Valley and Steamboat Springs are closed until further notice due to extreme fire danger and dry conditions. Please help us to ensure the safety of our campuses and the surrounding communities by honoring these closures – and by…
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Leadership Summit class marks graduation
CMC’s Nicole Fazande among Class of 2012 graduates This article first appeared in the Summit Daily News. June 21 was graduation night for members of Leadership Summit — 12 community leaders and Summit County residents who successfully completed 64 hours of session time over the past eight months. Leadership Summit educates and connects leaders to…
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Siblings earn Ph.D.s a few days apart
Education in Roaring Fork Valley schools fueled Derringtons’ thirst for knowledge This article was first published in the Aspen Times. By Scott Condon. CARBONDALE — Janver and Khaila Derrington, of Carbondale, got a double dose of duty as proud parents when both of their children earned their doctorate degrees in a three-week period this spring.…
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Two local grads earn Alpine Bank scholarships
Acosta, Cuadras to attend Colorado Mountain College [RIFLE] Heidi Acosta and Venezia Cuadras had a few things in common before they were both named Alpine Bank Latino/Hispanic Scholars. Each had a big dream, and each believed that college was out of reach. Acosta, inspired by her work as a volunteer catechism instructor at her church,…
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Glenwood Springs High School grad earns Alpine Bank scholarship
Dolly Contreras selected as one of 13 Latino/Hispanic scholars Dolly Contreras said she was “in shock” when she learned she’d been awarded an Alpine Bank Latino/Hispanic Scholarship to attend Colorado Mountain College. “I was so happy and really proud of myself.” According to science teacher Joe Mollica, who recommended Contreras, she has every right to…
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Trustees approve college budget for 2012-13
ASPEN – At Monday’s meeting of the Colorado Mountain College Board of Trustees, the board voted to approve the college’s overall $63.1 million budget for 2012-13. That amount covers the combined operating and capital budgets for the academic year. The general operating budget, of $54.5 million, represents a 4 percent increase over the current year.…