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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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Alpine Bank awards CMC scholarship to local student
Summit High’s Edeyanira Martinez earns assistance to attend Colorado Mountain College “Do it for your future.” Edeyanira Martinez can still hear her father’s words in her mind as she studies, does her homework and prepares for college. Her father passed away several years ago, leaving behind Edeyanira, her three sisters and her mother. “My father’s…
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Teaming with Microbes a lesson in sustainability
Colorado Mountain College workshop promoted organic gardening By Kristen Green Organisms that are too small to be seen by the human eye carry the weight of all living things on their microscopic shoulders. Microbes form the foundation of the soil food web, helping the soil support plant life, which supports the rest of life as…
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Alpine Bank awards scholarships
Three area students earn assistance to attend Colorado Mountain College This year’s Alpine Bank Latino/Hispanic Scholarship program is helping 13 students from 12 Western Slope high schools attend Colorado Mountain College this fall. Among this year’s scholars are three recent graduates from Eagle County: Levi Ernest from Red Canyon High School, Stella Martinez from Battle…
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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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CMC Leadville hosts Project Healing Waters for third year
Leadville- Ten Fort Carson soldiers recently spent three days in the tranquility and splendor of the local mountains to renew their minds and bodies. They were participants of Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing Inc. (PHWFF) for Fort Carson and were accompanied by two PHWFF staff. They were hosted by Colorado Mountain College Leadville Campus for…