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On today's podcast: Candidates for a Garfield County commissioner seat debate data centers. The candidates for Eagle County sheriff say they want to improve the agency's response to mental health calls. And fishing restrictions are being lifted on many Colorado rivers.
On today's podcast: With federal Medicaid cuts looming, doctors in the Roaring Fork Valley are bracing for the impact it will have on patients. Xcel energy is moving forward with infrastructure improvements in Garfield County. And Colorado Parks and Wildlife is going to temporarily stop killing wolves that have been attacking livestock.
On today's podcast: Two candidates running to represent HD57 have different views on how to make housing more affordable. The Roaring Fork Valley is getting more funding to help reduce conflicts involving humans and bears. And the Forest Service has opened up public comment on Pitkin County's plan to take over management of the beloved Maroon Bells Scenic Area.
On today's podcast: The city of Glenwood Springs has filed a lawsuit against the landlord of an ICE holding facility. Beekeepers in Colorado are struggling. New research finds wildfires are increasingly threatening drinking water supplies.
On today's podcast: Development was a key issue at a debate involving candidates for Pitkin County Commissioner. Eagle County Sheriff James Van Beek faces a challenge this November. And the Colorado State Patrol is beefing up DUI enforcement for the next month.
On today's podcast: Pitkin County is one step closer to taking over management of the Maroon Bells. Federal firefighting resources in the Mountain West were stretched thin this summer. New research finds only a small portion of the nation's rivers will have as much fish and wildlife diversity as they do today.
On today's podcast: Garfield County's housing authority might help a group of residents purchase their mobile home park. Locals are asking why Aspen Skiing Company is changing its company culture. And the Navajo Nation Council has taken a major step toward protecting one of its most precious water resources.
On today's podcast: Garfield County commissioners want limited development around Sweetwater Lake — But state and federal officials may have other plans. Coloradans who rely on Medicaid are bracing for more cuts. And Amazon is launching an effort to raise one hundred million dollars to help the Colorado River.
On today's podcast: Glenwood Springs has tightened restrictions on short-term rentals. A downvalley school district has received federal funding to help kids read and write. And Colorado's economic forecast says, while the economy is growing, people are still struggling financially.
On today's podcast: The public will now get a chance to weigh in on a proposed Pitkin County-Maroon Bells operational partnership. Water experts say collaboration was key to making it through Colorado's drought this summer. And local food pantries are stepping up after the only grocery store in Parachute closed.
On today's podcast: Energy companies in Garfield County anticipate the arrival of data centers in the region. The on-again, off-again gubernatorial debate saga... is off again. And attorneys general in the Mountain West are hailing this week's Supreme Court ruling involving mail-in voting.
On today's podcast: A bill to stop the proposed expansion of a quarry near Glenwood Springs is moving through Congress. A proposed development in Snowmass could provide dozens of workforce housing units. And many western states now let Medicaid cover the cost of doulas.
On today's podcast: Colorado voters can expect their ballots in the mail, per usual. The hot and dry summer has impacted leaf peeping season. And no more snowmobiles at the X Games.
On today's podcast: Mudslides cause road closures across the valley. Most of the people being detained by ICE in Pitkin, Garfield and Eagle Counties do not have criminal convictions. And Snowmass Village is pausing the use of pesticides.
On today's podcast: An Aspen man receives a fine for allegedly harassing a bear. Ziegler Reservoir held tours over the weekend to commemorate the announcement of another fossil dig. And a former state lab scientist will serve prison time after manipulating DNA data in hundreds of criminal cases.
On today's podcast: The Crystal River could be one step closer to permanent protections. Carbondale police says they have named a suspect from a 2024 sexual assault case. And some Medicaid recipients in Colorado could be impacted by federal work requirements.
On today's podcast: A developer wants to build a Marriott hotel on the site of El Jebel's old Movieland theater. The Maroon Bells Scenic Area is getting some help from Pitkin County for management needs. And Snowmass Village's Ziegler Reservoir will be the site of another excavation next summer.
On today's podcast: The Hogback bus route receives funding for another year — but its future is up in the air. Rifle has received inquiries about potential development of a data center near the Garfield County Airport. And many kids struggle to learn in classrooms with no air conditioning.
On today's podcast: A climber dies after falling from a 14er. Many Western Slope families struggle to put food on the table. And Gov. Polis and Rep. Joe Neguse say rounding up wild horses by helicopter is inhumane.
On today's podcast: A tragic ending for a missing climber in the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness area. The Aspen airport redevelopment project is over budget. And the number of bear sightings and incidents are surging across Colorado.
On today's podcast: Roaring Fork Schools wants to reign in absenteeism and do more to support students with special needs. Pharmacies are dealing with a shortage of estrogen patches. And Colorado voters will decide this November on whether to replace the state's flat income tax rate.
On today's podcast: The number of people struggling to put food on the table in the Colorado high country continues to rise. A proposal to ban Congressional redistricting that intentionally favors a political party has made the November ballot. And more Latino voters think the state is heading in the wrong direction.
On today's podcast: Thirty-nine bears have been killed in vehicle collisions in Garfield County so far this year — Last year, there was just one. An intersection near Basalt Elementary and Middle schools is getting an upgrade – thanks to a local Girl Scout troop. And farmers in the Colorado River Basin are dealing with a lot of things right now, including mental health challenges.
On today's podcast: Aspen and Pitkin County launch a campaign to combat stigma around drug addition and promote harm reduction. Aspen Fire and other local agencies are working together to slow the spread of future wildfires. And, for now, ballots will be mailed to Coloradans, per usual, despite President Trump's attempt to disrupt elections.
On today's podcast: Pitkin County commissioners have approved a mill levy to support the Healthy Community Fund — Now, it's up to voters. Colorado lawyers say ICE agents have been physically abused while in custody. And Colorado voters will decide this November on a sales tax to fund passenger rail service on the Front Range.
On today's podcast: The Roaring Fork and Garfield RE-2 school districts are asking voters to help boost salaries for teachers and staff. New car sales in Colorado are down 15 percent for the first half of the year. And the Bureau of Land Management wants to drastically cut the amount of time people have to comment on new oil and gas projects.
On today's podcast: Carbondale town trustees have voted to withdraw from a special crimes task force in Garfield County. Parking rates at the Aspen airport are going up. And Colorado will receive a large chunk of change from the Meta case settlement.
On today's podcast: Roaring Fork Valley community members are rallying in support of an Aspen resident who is in ICE custody. Communities across the Valley will vote on various local tax increases this November. And Colorado's unemployment rate is holding steady.
On today's podcast: Drones could soon be used to fight fires in the Roaring Fork Valley. Parking rates at the Aspen airport could be going up soon. And Colorado's fall ballot just keeps getting longer.
On today's podcast: The Republican candidate for Colorado governor is touring Western Colorado. The federal government has finalized significant cuts to the amount of Colorado River water flowing to lower basin states. And the Aspen Music Festival wrapped up its summer season.
On today's podcast: Aspen One will host a town hall to discuss community concerns over the company's future. The Raizado festival returns to Aspen. And what water managers across the West are doing to keep rivers flowing during historic drought.
On today's podcast: A bear attacks a ban in Aspen. Pitkin County discusses short term rental rules. And Xcel electric bills are going up.
On today's podcast: Garfield County wants to preserve funding for its libraries. A local district aimed at boosting funding for child care seeks community input. And bear encounters are up across the state.
On today's podcast: Water managers are releasing more water from Ruedi Reservoir to meet demand. A proposed federal lease sale could open up Roan Plateau to oil and gas drilling. And demand for estrogen patches has skyrocketed.
On today's podcast: Could toll lanes be coming to Highway 82? Aspen construction projects are taking up a lot of parking spots downtown. And a gun rights group sues over a new Colorado firearms law.
On today's podcast: Aspen voters could get to decide on the future of city runoff elections. The temporary closure of a Planned Parenthood Clinic to in-person visits is causing some distress among some clients. And the debate over debates in the Colorado governor's race.
On today's podcast: The Town of Basalt is one step closer to putting a half-percent sales tax increase on the ballot this November. The water level in Lake Mead is now the lowest it's been since the nation's largest reservoir was filled about 90 years ago. And two new state laws that took effect yesterday in Colorado aim to improve youth well-being, on the playing field and online.
On today's podcast: The Aspen-Pitkin County Housing Authority wants to spend about $600 thousand dollars next year for office upgrades. The city of Rifle is considering new regulations around data centers. And officials are releasing more water into the Arkansas River to combat the impacts of drought.
On today's podcast: A local nonprofit is fighting against anti-transgender ballot initiatives. National Democrats see hope in Colorado Congressional races — including the Third Congressional Races. And Congresswoman Lauren Boebert's son, Tyler Boebert, has been arrested.
On today's podcast: The Glenwood Springs City Council is taking on the landlords who rent local space for an Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility. The Aspen Thrift Shop's annual art sale had some nice finds over the weekend. And a popular E-bike rebate program returns.
On today's podcast: A new wildfire sparks evacuations near Parachute. The ICE facility in Glenwood Springs could be on its way out. And Coloradans bought firearms at record numbers last month.
On today's podcast: The Glenwood Springs City Council faces a decision over its ICE holding facility. Local groups are pitching ideas around affordable housing in the valley. And Coloradans are betting a lot of money on sports.
On today's podcast... An effort to preserve mobile home parks as affordable housing in the valley. Garfield County commissioners could help fund a bus route between Rifle and Glenwood Springs. And how climate change impacts how landscapes recover after a wildfire.
On today's podcast: Aspen Fire touts new firefighting drone technology. Aspen wants to boost pay for city workers. New open space recreation may soon be coming to Rifle.
On today's podcast: Protestors in Glenwood Springs want the city to do more to shut down the ICE detention center. A deadly automobile collision in Carbondale. And the federal government has issued new guidelines for Colorado River water access — and some states aren't happy about them.
On today's podcast... Some Aspen residents received rabies shots after being exposed to bats. A valley nonprofit that gives away diapers is seeing a surge requests, as many parents struggle in today's economy. And Sen. Hickenlooper calls for a federal investigation into the Knowles Fire, on the heels of firefighter deaths.
On today's newscast: Former residents of an apartment complex in Carbondale are suing over a cockroach infestation. A fifth firefighter has died in the line of duty fighting Colorado wildfires. And, Colorado is tops in the nation in education, according to a new report.
On today's newscast: The Aspen city council ends a controversial partnership with a surveillance company… The Trump administration sues Colorado for providing in state college tuition to some undocumented students… And the viral video of a bison launching a man in the air at Yellowstone National Park serves a reminder that wild animals can be dangerous.
On today's podcast: It was a busy weekend for rescue teams in the Roaring Fork Valley, coming to the aid of three lost hikers. Another firefighter has died battled the Snyder Fire on the Colorado/Utah border. And Colorado election officials are asking voters not to wait so long before turning in their November ballots.
On today's newscast: Mudslides continue to plague I-70 in Newcastle and Silt. Snowmass Village's Heritage Fire event was canceled due to fire restrictions. And the Interior Department says new rules for managing the Colorado River will come next week after years of negotiations. Tune in for these stories and more.
On today's newscast: evacuations remain in effect for a fire near Missouri Heights, a local organization wants to expand mammogram access, a nonprofit is hosting a fundraiser for Venezuelan earthquake victims, and more.
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