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Alex Rico

Alex Rico, of Seattle, is a Grand Junction native.

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Opinion: A Colorado curse

by Alex Rico 1:30 AM MDT on Mar 19, 20237:18 PM MDT on Mar 15, 2023 Why you can trust The Colorado Sun

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