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Four people died when a turboprop plane crashed near Emerald Mountain outside Steamboat Springs, Colorado, including Aaron Stokes (47), founder of Shop Fix Academy, and Austin Huskey (37), CEO of Huskey Building Supply, along with Jakson Stokes (21) and Colin Stokes (21). The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the cause, with a preliminary report expected within 30 days.
More than 1 out of 10 adults in Routt County, Colorado, are heavy alcohol drinkers, with the percentage being 83% higher than the state average. The county also has a significantly higher rate of alcohol-related driving deaths compared to the statewide average. However, in recent years, the availability of resources for recovery and treatment has improved, including the presence of treatment centers, support groups, and nonprofit agencies. Factors contributing to heavy drinking in the area include the resort mountain town culture, seasonal employment, and environmental factors like seasonal depression. Public health officials have identified substance abuse as a key concern in the region's health improvement plans, and efforts are being made to address stigma and provide affordable access to recovery care.