Today, we're diving into an important development in Colorado’s hydropower landscape. The Blue Mesa power plant, part of the Blue Mesa Reservoir on the Gunnison River, is getting some much-needed updates thanks to funding from the Department of the Interior. Let’s break down what this means for the facility and the broader Colorado River Basin.

Today, we're diving into an important development in Colorado&rsquo;s hydropower landscape. The Blue Mesa power plant, part of the Blue Mesa Reservoir on the Gunnison River, is getting some much-needed updates thanks to funding from the Department of the Interior. Let&rsquo;s break down what this means for the facility and the broader Colorado River Basin.

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An important development in Colorado’s hydropower landscape: The Blue Mesa power plant

Today, we’re exploring the inspiring story of Alyssa Troncoso, a hairstylist turned entrepreneur who’s reshaping the beauty industry with her two businesses: "Reign: A Beauty Collective" and "Slice Strands".

Today, we&rsquo;re exploring the inspiring story of Alyssa Troncoso, a hairstylist turned entrepreneur who&rsquo;s reshaping the beauty industry with her two businesses: "Reign: A Beauty Collective" and "Slice Strands".

A local hairstylist turned entrepreneur who’s reshaping the beauty industry

As we close out 2024, we remember former President Jimmy Carter, who passed away this week. Among his many accomplishments, Carter had a lifelong love for the outdoors, something he shared during a fishing trip on the Gunnison River back in 2003.

As we close out 2024, we remember former President Jimmy Carter, who passed away this week. Among his many accomplishments, Carter had a lifelong love for the outdoors, something he shared during a fishing trip on the Gunnison River back in 2003.

A look back at President Jimmy Carter's fishing trip on the Gunnison River

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Joe Ryan founded San Juan Huts in the 1980s, pioneering a hut-to-hut adventure system in the U.S. for skiing, mountain biking, and hiking, despite early challenges like building huts in real time during clients' trips. A turning point came in 2014 when an accident led his daughter Kelly to take over, modernizing the business while maintaining its adventurous spirit. Today, the thriving company offers a unique outdoor experience with well-established huts and diverse routes, reflecting decades of resilience and innovation.

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Joe Ryan founded San Juan Huts in the 1980s, pioneering a hut-to-hut adventure system in the U.S. for skiing, mountain biking, and hiking, despite early challenges like building huts in real time during clients' trips. A turning point came in 2014 when an accident led his daughter Kelly to take over, modernizing the business while maintaining its adventurous spirit. Today, the thriving company offers a unique outdoor experience with well-established huts and diverse routes, reflecting decades of resilience and innovation.

An important development in Colorado’s hydropower landscape: The Blue Mesa power plant

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