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Colorado mountain industries brace for shutdown fallout

SUMMIT COUNTY — Government shutdown impacts are rippling across the 14.5 million acres of federal lands in Colorado, affecting campgrounds, ski areas, sawmills and logging operations.

Tipton says Colorado Roadless Rule needs to allow more roadbuilding

When it comes to constructing roads to manage national forests, U.S. Rep. Scott Tipton doesn't think the Colorado Roadless Rule goes far enough.