Mortgage rates fell below 6% for the first time in years, propelled by a presidential directive to mobilize government-backed bond purchases aimed at easing housing costs for Americans.

Tony Daranyi, a 27-year veteran ski patroller at Telluride Ski Resort, helped launch a labor action that briefly shut down one of the state's premier resorts during peak holiday season. Daranyi, an EMT with advanced avalanche forecasting and explosive mitigation training, said the current pay does not reflect the risks and specialized skills his team brings to the mountain. Tony Daranyi, a 27-year veteran ski patroller at Telluride Ski Resort, helped launch a labor action that briefly shut do