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The darling dames bring vintage pinup glamour back to Montrose

Feb 03, 2026 01:29PM ● By Colleen M. Story & Cloie Sandlin

In Montrose, the Darling Dames revive 1940s glamour. This community of women aged 20–69 uses vintage pinup style and "transformations" to build modern confidence, friendship, and sisterhood.

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Where to Dance, Where to Meet People—and What to Know Before You Do

Feb 03, 2026 01:14PM ● By Cloie Sandlin

With Valentine’s Day approaching, readers ask two familiar questions: where can I go to dance, and where can I meet people? From local dance floors to trusted community guides, this column shares real-world options—and a timely reminder to stay informed about romance scams while making new connections.

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How I stopped overthinking and started saying yes to life again

Jan 08, 2026 03:46PM ● By Sally Henry

After loss, illness and profound change, one woman chooses a single guiding word—yes—and discovers how saying yes to connection, growth and imperfect adventures can rebuild confidence, deepen relationships and make life feel full again.

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In Colorado’s Little Bookcliffs, local volunteers keep wild horses alive

Jan 08, 2026 03:39PM ● By Colleen M. Story

For nearly 40 years, Judy Cady has been the boots-on-the-ground protector of the Little Bookcliffs mustangs, volunteering countless hours to keep water flowing, fences standing and wild horses thriving.

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The 2026 BEACON Guide is here!

Jan 08, 2026 03:34PM

The BEACON guide is full of local trusted resources to help you age well in Mesa, Montrose and Delta counties. Each listing is personally called and verified by BEACON staff to make sure we are giving you the most up-to-date information.

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Disco night fever with the She Gees

Jan 08, 2026 03:26PM ● By Jan Weeks

A female-fronted Bee Gees tribute brings disco sparkle to the Avalon, with tight harmonies, glittering style and hits like “Stayin’ Alive” in a high-energy night made for dancing.

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How the Colorado Cattlemen’s Association brought structure to a lawless era

Jan 08, 2026 03:23PM ● By Jen Wolfe

From frontier rustlers and scandal to brands, rules and community barbecues, this story traces how Colorado’s cattlemen organized amid chaos and built an enduring voice for ranching.

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Old humans can learn new tricks too

Jan 08, 2026 03:17PM ● By Marti Benson

After losing Chip, the last of a long line of beloved dogs, a couple grieves, remembers and unexpectedly opens their hearts again—learning that love, loss and new beginnings can happen at any age.

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3 ways "healthy" veggies can drag down your thyroid

Jan 08, 2026 03:14PM ● By Suzy Cohen

That daily green smoothie or soy shake may seem healthy, but for people with thyroid issues, goitrogens in raw greens and soy can quietly interfere with hormone balance—and energy.

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Stop taking yourself out of saying YES!

Jan 08, 2026 03:09PM ● By Sarah Mc Caughey

January’s urgency can freeze us. This issue explores saying “yes” to small, doable steps—health, connection, learning—and how one simple yes can lead to change at any age this January. Now!

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The day Evel Knievel tried to fly

Jan 08, 2026 03:05PM ● By Randal C. Hill

Revisiting Evel Knievel’s daring 1974 Skycycle jump over Idaho’s Snake River Canyon, a spectacle of risk, ambition and survival that cemented his legend even without a perfect landing.

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Win tickets to the Valley Symphony as they celebrate season 54, themed “Heritage"

Jan 08, 2026 03:00PM

The Valley Symphony Association continues Season 54 with concerts inspired by the American West.

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Home shouldn't be a hazard

Jan 08, 2026 02:54PM ● By Laird Landon, PhD

How to address safety at home

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What reverse mortgages really mean for seniors

Jan 08, 2026 02:48PM ● By Paul Janzen

Reverse mortgages are often misunderstood. This article clears up common myths and explains how using home equity can eliminate monthly payments and strengthen financial security in retirement.

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How modern scams hook their victims

Jan 08, 2026 02:40PM

Today’s scams rely on psychology, trust and urgency, not clumsy emails. Learn how scammers target people, why their tactics work and how to respond with compassion when someone is scammed.

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