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A wood sign marks the turnoff to St. Benedict's Monastery from Capitol Creek Road in Old Snowmass. The main facilities are located about a mile down a gravel road, secluded from view.
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The $120 million real estate sale has been shrouded in confidentiality, but Kaya Williams has insights into what might happen next to the 3,700-acre property in Old Snowmass. She broke news of the sale for Aspen Journalism and the Aspen Daily News on Dec. 17.
  • On today's newscast: Garfield County is expected to need about 4,600 new housing units to meet demand in the next 10 years; the state is increasing fees to cover the rising cost of backcountry rescues; and a new report says 2025 has been one of the worst years on record for public lands. Tune in for these stories and more.
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