Jason Blevins
Outdoors reporter for The Colorado Sun with expertise in Western Slope public lands and conservation reporting, author of the story on the Escalante Ranch BLM acquisition.
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Feb 16, 2026 • 14min
Bilked investors in Argo Mill saga get a bit of closure
Jason Blevins, a Colorado Sun outdoors reporter covering mountain communities, gives investigative updates on the five-year Argo gondola saga. He outlines the vanished $4.5M escrow and wider $11M fraud. He also discusses recoveries, a guilty plea, and how the revived gondola and Doppelmayr involvement could reshape Idaho Springs.
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Feb 9, 2026 • 17min
Eldora ski area sale moving forward
Jason Blevins, an outdoors reporter for The Colorado Sun who covers skiing and mountain issues, breaks down Nederland’s plan to buy Eldora. He explains the $120M letter of intent, the roles of Powder Corp and 303 Ski Group, financing and TABOR workarounds. Listens to community-ownership models, timeline for transition, and possible ripple effects for other ski towns.
Mar 9, 2026 • 14min
Big patch of western Colorado land becomes public
Jason Blevins, Colorado Sun outdoors reporter who covers Western Slope public lands, breaks down a $7 million BLM acquisition of the 4,012-acre Escalante Ranch. He explains new river access, campsites and climbing areas. He outlines how conservation purchases are funded and how grazing, water rights and local concerns factor into the deal.
