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CMC Board of Trustees meets in Leadville, highlights community partnerships and land stewardship LEADVILLE, Colo. — On Oct. 14-15, the Colorado Mountain College Board of Trustees met for two days at CMC Leadville for a regularly scheduled meeting, work session and a joint meeting with the CMC Foundation Board of Directors. During the meetings, trustees and foundation directors discussed key initiatives across the college’s district, including land stewardship, major facility projects, workforce training and community partnerships. Trustees reviewed conservation easements that will keep portions of CMC-owned property protected and accessible for education, community benefit and wildlife habitats. They also received updates on housing initiatives, expanded skilled trades programs and CMC Leadville’s ski area operations program — each designed to meet workforce needs across the mountain region. “The college continues to see strong momentum in programs that directly support local communities,” said Chris Romer, CMC board president and Eagle County trustee, who is completing his second term on the board. “From housing projects to the expansion of skilled trades and nursing programs, we’re preparing students for in-demand careers that sustain our mountain towns. Ballot Measure 7C, which has earned broad community support, will help maintain that progress into the future.” Trustees also reviewed progress on several capital improvement projects, academic affairs initiatives and ongoing student success efforts. The October meeting also marked the final session for Chris Romer and Peg Portscheller, both of whom are completing their second and final terms as trustees. “Chris and Peg have provided steady leadership during a time of growth and innovation,” said CMC President Matt Gianneschi. “Their service has guided the college through two strategic plans that have included transformational initiatives including the introduction of bachelor’s degrees, major investments in facilities and affordable student housing, the dramatic expansion of the Western Slope’s largest high school… Read more: CMC Board of Trustees meets in Leadville, highlights community partnerships and land stewardship

“26 Pebbles,” a one-act play by Eric Ulloa, is opening the Sopris Theatre Company season. It is a moving look at the community reaction and resilience in light of the tragic mass killing at the Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut on Dec. 14, 2012. Read more: The impact and legacy of the Sandy Hook tragedy: Sopris Theatre Company’s ’26 Pebbles’ runs Oct. 10-19 at CMC Spring Valley

Community members are invited to attend a ribbon cutting on Monday, Oct. 6, at 10 a.m. to celebrate the latest installation in a growing network of hydrometeorological stations in the Yampa River Basin. Read more: Ribbon cutting to celebrate new climate monitoring station in Steamboat Springs

Colorado Mountain College Steamboat Springs’ Hill Hall Residence Hall will transform into an Enchanted Castle on Sunday, Oct. 26. Read more: CMC Steamboat’s Enchanted Castle invites kids and parents to free Halloween carnival