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By ALEX VEIGA The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U. S. ticked up this week to slightly above 7%, the highest level in eight months. Related Articles Business | For the first time in a while, Telluride Bluegrass Festival still has tickets available Business | Trump adviser says president-elect is exploring options to “preserve” TikTok Business | NASA’s stuck astronaut steps out on a spacewalk after 7 months in orbit Business | Johnson’s Corner, famous for its cinnamon rolls, closing doors as it prepares for next chapter Business | Buc-ee’s proposal for second Colorado store near Palmer Lake sparks community pushback, lawsuit The rate rose to 7.04% from 6.93% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday.

Investors should shift toward smaller firms, according to UBS. Westend61/Getty Images/Westend61Large caps have consistently led small- and mid-sized companies in recent years. But smaller firms have fared well lately, despite expectations for higher interest rates. UBS shared 40 top small- and mid-cap stocks to buy now. A forgettable multi-year stretch for smaller stocks could end in 2025, researchers at UBS say — even though key risks are looming over the cohort.

If the Telluride Bluegrass Festival has been on your bucket list, there’s still time to cross it off in 2025. Zach Tucker, vice president of the fest’s production company Planet Bluegrass, tells The Denver Post there are “a fair amount” of tickets still available for this year’s event at shop.bluegrass.com. That includes passes to two campgrounds outside of downtown Telluride. The fest (June 19-22) is one of the town’s most popular summer gatherings, welcoming about 12,000 people per day to enjoy live music in the scenic box canyon.

Each month in Colorado, and every season, offers a chance to experience something that is definitively of this place. Sometimes this means a local festival or annual event, but often it’s just planning to take advantage of the season and be wowed. Here’s an adventure agenda for you — with a few suggested alternates and fun add-ons: January: Ice climbing in Ouray There’s no better place to fully embrace winter than in Ouray, especially during the annual Ouray Ice Festival.