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      <title>The Colorado Dinosaur Attraction Families Love This Summer</title>
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      <title>Grand Junction Residents See a Smaller Colorado River In June</title>
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      <title>Colorado’s Maroon Bells Made Easy: What You Need to Know</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 13:45:39 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Those iconic Maroon Bells are calling, but don’t forget to prep for the altitude and the water quality. Enjoy the beauty, but be safe! <a href="https://espnwesterncolorado.com/ixp/507/p/colorado-aspen-maroon-bells-access-tips/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <title>Cool Off At The Best Parks and Pools In Montrose</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 15:45:40 GMT</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 13:45:57 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[It turns out, those summer road trips could come with a hidden danger lurking just off the highway. Stay tuned to learn more. <a href="https://espnwesterncolorado.com/ixp/507/p/colorado-highway-wildfire-risks/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 15:45:50 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Get ready for summer fun—free admission nights and farmers markets are just the start at the Colorado Museum of the West this season. <a href="https://espnwesterncolorado.com/ixp/507/p/colorado-grand-junction-summer-museum-events/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <title>Grand Junction’s Best Pools and Splash Pads for Summer</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 13:45:36 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Summer's here in Grand Valley, and local pools and splash pads are the perfect way to beat the heat.  <a href="https://espnwesterncolorado.com/ixp/507/p/colorado-grand-junction-pools-splash-pads/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <title>Can You Really Break Colorado’s Grand Valley Curse?</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 15:45:19 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[In the heart of Colorado lies a legend that might just make you rethink your next move out of Grand Junction.  <a href="https://espnwesterncolorado.com/ixp/507/p/colorado-grand-junction-breaking-ute-curse/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <title>Colorado’s Mountain Lion Hotspots: 10 Counties You Need To Know</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 13:45:46 GMT</pubDate>
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