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On today's newscast: The major reservoirs that hold water from the Colorado River just set a shocking new record, the Aspen School District just drilled a 1,000 foot hole for its planned geothermal heating and cooling project, and Coloradans are straining under the weight of higher costs of living. Tune in for these stories and more.
On today's newscast: European leaders react to deadly heatwaves at the Aspen Security Forum, Colorado's marijuana business continues to struggle, an Aspen City Council member withdraws a petition to his fellow councilors, and more.
On today's newscast: The Aspen/Pitkin County Airport officially broke ground on its modernization project yesterday, for 15 years, a summer learning program has been helping kids throughout the Roaring Fork Valley stay on track, Aspen is bracing for a ten-month shutoff of its hydroelectric power plant at Ruedi Reservoir, and more.
On today's newscast: More flights are coming to the Eagle and Grand Junction airports next year, the city of Aspen expects some economic growth next year despite the eight-month airport closure, workers at several national parks are voting to join labor unions for the first time, and more.
On today's newscast: Our region's childcare tax district has a new executive director, against the recommendation of an advisory board, Pitkin County commissioners gave preliminary approval to buy more water to boost flows in the often-depleted Roaring Fork River, Aspen is gearing up for a yearslong project to update its aging water treatment facility, and more.
On today's newscast: Glenwood Springs City Council will wait to decide whether to increase fares for its on-demand ride service, monsoon rains forecast for later this month could ease some of the worst of our region's drought conditions, Colorado and nearly two dozen other states are suing the Trump administration over Medicaid work requirements, and more.
On today's newscast: R-H, the luxury home furnishings brand, now fully owns the former Crystal Palace building, in Glenwood Springs, the National Weather Service is predicting temperatures in the triple digits through next Wednesday, a federal appeals court has revived a Colorado voter intimidation lawsuit tied to the aftermath of the 2020 election, and more.
On today's newscast: hungry bears are wandering into Aspen earlier than usual, Western governors sign an energy agreement, the Aspen Security Forum won't come to town next year, and more.
On today's newscast: agencies work to address the risks of wildland firefighting after three firefighters died in Colorado, Theatre Aspen wants to build a facility in Rio Grande Park, the Ladies of Aspen rugby club kicks off their first full season, and more.
On today's newscast: wildfires around the state are straining resources, climate solutions are recognized, a dress-code protest takes to the streets, and more.
On today's newscast: mobile home park residents get ready to buy the land under their homes, Snowmass' only childcare facility is growing, new research challenges a common concern with solar, and more.
On today's newscast: American democracy is battered but not broken, according to four election law experts, Eagle County has flipped on a new geothermal heating and cooling system, a measure to reinstall funding for national park maintenance has wide support in Congress, but it may not be enough to get over the finish line before the country's 250th birthday, and more.
On today's newscast: American democracy is battered but not broken, according to four election law experts, Eagle County has flipped on a new geothermal heating and cooling system, a measure to reinstall funding for national park maintenance has wide support in Congress, but it may not be enough to get over the finish line before the country's 250th birthday, and more.
On today's newscast: Initial results are rolling in from the 2026 party primary elections in Colorado, the Colorado Supreme Court has delivered a blow to Democratic redistricting efforts to draw more blue seats in the state, long-range forecasts show it's likely going to stay hot through the rest of the season, and more.
On today's newscast: Colorado's health department issued an air quality advisory for much of the state yesterday, federal wildland fire officials have identified the three firefighters who died while responding to the Snyder Fire near the Utah / Colorado border on Saturday, it's primary election day here in Colorado, and more.
On today's newscast: Garfield County Libraries' has a new executive director, amid Colorado River negotiations, states and cities are asking residents to conserve water, Colorado's primary election is tomorrow, and more.
On today's newscast: Plans for ground transportation from surrounding airports during Aspen-Pitkin County Airport closure next summer, West Nile virus has been detected in mosquitoes in Battlement Mesa, Aspen Ideas: Health panelists discuss the medical community's lack of menopause education, and more.
On today's newscast: Evacuations remain in place for the Dry Creek Fire south of Rifle. The three candidates running for Pitkin County's District 1 commissioner seat each support environmental policies, but have different priorities. And how artists are using music as a coping mechanism at Aspen Ideas: Health.Tune in every weekday morning on our website, or wherever you get your podcasts.
On today's newscast: The Aspen-Pitkin County Housing Authority issued 22 notices of violation to homeowners, Pitkin County will up its fire restrictions to Stage 2 on Friday, and Top Chef season 23 winner Rhoda Magbitang shared Filipino and Hawaiian cuisine at the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen over the weekend.
On today's newscast: local communities receive grant funding for climate and environment initiatives, Congress moves to protect public lands, Food & Wine gets sporty, and more.
On today's newscast: A local farm is finding new ways to engage with the community; the Bureau of Land Management's Colorado office announced this week that it has leased over 134-thousand acres of land for oil and gas drilling — generating over 35 million dollars in revenue; and the latest economic forecasts for the state of Colorado are a mix of good news and not so good news. Tune in for these stories and more.
On today's newscast: The two Democratic candidates for Eagle County Sheriff agree that the agency lacks structure, but they differ on how to address the issue; a legal dispute is escalating between the City of Ouray and the town's only sworn police officer; and nearly 170,000 ballots have been returned for Colorado's primary election so far. Tune in for these stories and more.
On today's newscast: Glenwood Springs has signed a contract with the company Axon to replace its automatic license plate cameras; a judge has ordered the Trump Administration to restore exhibits at national parks; and two women were rescued from a technical climbing route known as a via ferrata in Telluride on Saturday night. Tune in for these stories and more.
On today's newscast: Dr. Ángel Cabrera will be the Aspen Institute's next President and CEO; Senate Republicans have come up with a new way to try and repeal the Roadless Rule; and ballots for the primary election are hitting mailboxes around Colorado this week. Tune in for these stories and more.
On today's newscast: The Bureau of Land Management has proposed leasing land on the Roan Plateau for the first time since 2014; residents at the Cavern Springs Mobile Home Park near Glenwood submitted an offer last week to buy the land under their homes; and the U.S. Forest Service has been criticized for not doing enough work to reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfires in recent years. Tune in for these stories and more.
On today's newscast: Aspen's 30 parks will get less water this summer under the city's stage 3 water restrictions; a coalition of Colorado communities is preparing to advocate for climate-minded data center regulations; and GEO Group, the corporation that operates immigrant detention facilities nationwide and in Colorado, has sued the state over a new law requiring health and safety inspections. Tune in for these stories and more.
On today's newscast: Garfield, Pitkin and Eagle Counties are now under Stage 1 fire restrictions; the Aspen Fringe Festival's 18th annual Junefest returns tomorrow; and hundreds of people rallied at the Utah State Capitol in Salt Lake City recently to protest a proposed data center in Box Elder County that would be one of the largest facilities of its kind in the world. Tune in for these stories and more.
On today's newscast: About 30 firefighters are working on the Paradise Creek Fire as of Wednesday morning; Colorado is expanding access to abortion medication on college campuses; and some of the Colorado River's top officials made a rare public speaking appearance last week but still seemed far apart on a deal to share water going forward. Tune in for these stories and more.
On today's newscast: Holy Cross Energy hit a milestone in March — it sourced enough renewable power to match its members' demand — but that doesn't actually mean the utility provided clean energy for every hour of every day; Colorado now has stronger penalties for child exploitation and human trafficking; and 68% of Americans think extreme weather events are becoming more frequent. Tune in for these stories and more.
On today's newscast: The historic Armory Hall served as Aspen City Hall for half a century, but crews will start to redevelop the space after it's fully vacated at the end of this month; Gov. Jared Polis vetoed a bill that would have reduced how much retailers have to pay for credit-card swipe fees; and the federal government expects to have a short-term agreement for the Colorado River later this summer. Tune in for these stories and more.
On today's newscast: Pitkin County can once again advertise in the Aspen Times, reversing a 2022 ban directed by the Board of County Commissioners; an on-demand ride service in Parachute expanded into Rifle and Battlement Mesa this week; and a new leader is likely coming for the top federal agency on the Colorado River. Tune in for these stories and more.
On today's newscast: A new statewide poll reveals economic inequality is a top issue for Colorado women and nonbinary people; Colorado voters will have more time to vote from home this November under a new law designed to push back against the Trump administration; and some communities in our region are moving full-force ahead with new data centers, while others are hitting the brakes. Tune in for these stories and more.
On today's newscast: Residents in Aspen's West End neighborhood filed a lawsuit against the city in May; the Snowmass Town Council is considering a ban on gas-powered leaf blowers; and Scientists are working to build more accurate forecasts about the amount of water in the Colorado River with satellites. Tune in for these stories and more.
On today's newscast: The two candidates for Garfield County Sheriff will be facing off in a debate in Rifle tomorrow night; Colorado high schoolers are graduating at higher rates, but a growing number are leaving the state for college; and a new interactive map reveals the hidden health risks of living near oil refineries. Tune in for these stories and more.
On today's newscast: The two candidates for Garfield County Sheriff are weighing in on a controversial email sent to department staff in January; former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters is set to be released from prison today; and the Trump administration continues its push to open more public lands for hunting and fishing. Tune in for these stories and more.
On today's newscast: Two Republican candidates are running for Garfield County Sheriff in the June primary; even though ski season wrapped up last month, construction work is just beginning on Aspen Mountain's new Nell Bell chair lift; and a bipartisan caucus wants to help put an end to the gerrymandering wars. Tune in for these stories and more.
On today's newscast: Aspen's parks and open space department will begin emergency restoration at the Maroon Creek Wetlands; six local performers shared stories of womanhood at the biennial Women's VOICES theater show last weekend; and Denver International Airport plans to spend hundreds of millions of dollars to solve one of its most vexing problems. Tune in for these stories and more.
On today's newscast: A state grant helped fund a new position focused on fire mitigation in the Colorado River Valley; Denver's mayor is celebrating a historic drop in unsheltered homelessness; and the federal government has released recommendations to improve military veterans' access to public lands and outdoor recreation. Tune in for these stories and more.
On today's newscast: Communities throughout the Roaring Fork Valley are facing water restrictions this summer after a near record-breaking low snowpack; a tribe from the Four Corners region has inked a deal with Interior Secretary Doug Burgum advancing the Trump administration's domestic energy agenda; and a new bipartisan group is betting big on the geothermal energy that's abundant across the Intermountain West and Great Basin. Tune in for these stories and more.
On today's newscast: The Aspen-Pitkin County Housing Authority will ease up on its work hour requirements for residents while the airport is closed next year; after a two-year dry spell, Carbondale again has an outdoor pool; and reproductive health advocates in Idaho are working to get an abortion vote on the November ballot. Tune in for these stories and more.
On today's newscast: Six months after voters approved a childcare tax, leaders are balancing urgency with getting it right; the new Carbondale Aquatics Center will open this weekend; and Gov. Jared Polis' decision to shorten the prison sentence of Tina Peters troubled many people, but it's not the only commutation that raised eyebrows. Tune in for these stories and more.
On today's newscast: Public lands advocates are concerned about the Forest Service giving up management of the Maroon Bells, Basalt is considering a new sales tax to fund a new building for the police department and other town facilities, Garfield County is leasing at least half of its water right in Ruedi Reservoir, Independence Pass opens for the season Thursday, and more.
On today's newscast: The June primary will decide who becomes Garfield County's next sheriff, Aspen officials want to review greenhouse gas emissions in the upper valley, Carbondale is not planning to install license plate tracking cameras, Silt's new $28 million-dollar water plant comes online this month, and more.
On today's newscast: El Niño could bring needed precipitation to the Roaring Fork and Colorado River valleys, households and businesses from Glenwood Springs to Silt spent hours without electricity Saturday, the French singer and actress who was also known for shooting Olympic skier "Spider" Sabich in 1976 died last week, and more.
On today's newscast: Local wildlife officials say Colorado's dry winter and early spring could lead to more bear encounters; Gov. Jared Polis signed a bill Thursday changing Colorado rules for how AI is used in major life decisions; and a recent report shows wildlife crossings can improve safety for both drivers and animals. Tune in for these stories and more.
On today's newscast: The U.S. Forest Service is asking Pitkin County to manage the Maroon Bells recreation area amid federal funding cuts, carbon-reducing upgrades are coming to the public library and human services buildings in Aspen, a loaded ammunition magazine was discovered onboard a Frontier Airlines plane at the Denver airport, and more.
On today's newscast: The town of Silt is turning off its license plate tracking cameras, while Aspen is moving forward its plans to install the cameras, state lawmakers look to finalize bills on the final day of the legislative session, and more.
On today's newscast: Silt Town Council votes to end its contract with the camera surveillance company Flock Safety, a midwife is part of a class action lawsuit against the state, water projections for the Colorado River are worsening, Bonfire Coffee plans a grand opening, and more.
On today's newscast: As water managers plan for how to deal with a historically low snowpack year, pulling water from Ruedi Reservoir has been floated as a possible solution; Colorado Parks and Wildlife released its annual report on gray wolves last week; and this season will be the first for the new U.S. Wildland Fire Service. Tune in for these stories and more.
On today's newscast: Garfield County's County Road 108 bridge will close for emergency repairs on Monday; a new initiative is trying to make mental-health therapy more accessible in the Roaring Fork Valley; and Colorado lawmakers rejected a bill yesterday that would have created incentives for building data centers. Tune in for these stories and more.
On today's newscast: The Colorado State House officially passed a bill to fund and support wildlife crossings, which could mean good news for Roaring Fork Safe Passages; ticks are emerging early across Colorado after a mild winter; and new photos show major damage to an archeological site that is hundreds of years old in Southern Arizona. Tune in for these stories and more.
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