Podcasts about Roaring Fork Valley

On today's newscast: A smoky haze that settled over the Roaring Fork Valley yesterday is believed to have drifted in from a wildfire burning in southern Utah; the Aspen School District is using grant funding to explore whether it could effectively harness geothermal energy; and a new study from CU Boulder shows that wildfires can hurt water quality for years — much longer than scientists originally thought. Tune in for these stories and more.

AZYEP interns host the 6th episode of Connecting with Conversation, a roundtable discussion series on teen mental health in our community. Community leaders, educators, mental health professionals, and Roaring Fork Valley teens discuss the relationship between creative expression, community, inspiration, and wellbeing.

Cecily DeAngelo read an article in the New York Times about wildlife crossings, and ever since, she has been laser-focused on developing wildlife crossings in the Roaring Fork Valley of Colorado. She grew up there and has witnessed first hand the carnage along Pitkin County's roadways... dead bears, deer, elk, rabbits, and more and more moose. These vehicle wildlife accidents decimate wildlife in the Roaring Fork Valley and are responsible for 30% of vehicle accidents there.  What Cecily learned is that the Roaring Fork Valley, which runs from Aspen to Glenwood Springs, Colorado, is bisected in terms of wildlife and biodiversity. Highway 82, which runs parallel to the Roaring Fork River, has caused a dangerous divide for wildlife. To address this she formed Roaring Fork Safe Passages, a citizen-led coalition that raises awareness about the opportunity to build wildlife crossings, either overpasses or underpasses. Supported initially by the Aspen Skiing Company, she and her colleagues developed a "Prioritization Study" that ranks sections of the highway for safe crossings. Now, working with the communities in the Valley, and hopefully with the Colorado Department of Transportation, she is working raising funds to build overpasses in key areas, funneling wildlife in specific areas thanks to well-designed fencing for safe crossings.The podcast also features Cecily's determination to get involved in politics. Inspired by the former president of New Zealand, Jacinda Ardern, who gave birth when in office, Cecily is passionate about urging young citizens -- reproductive age and underrepresented -- to take action and to get involved with school boards, commissions, and councils. In 2024, she ran for Snowmass Village City Council and won, expanding its female majority... working on key issues such as community planning, affordable housing, and sustainability. Despite the challenging juggling act of raising a family, managing Roaring Fork Safe Passages, and serving her community on City Council, Cecily is excited and fulfilled by positively influencing the region where she lives, and encourages others to follow suit.

AZYEP Executive Director Brendan Girardot and Program Manager Adele Craft join KDNK's Chris Hassig and Cody Lee on Express Yourself to celebrate AZYEP's 25th Anniversary Birthday Bash. They have a lively conversation about the event's highlights, the organization's impact over the years, and what's ahead for youth radio in the Roaring Fork Valley.

On today's newscast: Food insecurity is on the rise in the Roaring Fork Valley; residents of two mobile home parks in the valley are teaming up to buy their parks and fight off rent hikes and evictions — and one major donor just stepped up; and a federal judge has temporarily blocked the deportation of the wife and five children of the suspect in this weekend's Boulder firebombing. Tune in for these stories and more.

On today's newscast: The traffic lights at two narrow portions of Independence Pass came down this year; the Colorado Cattlemen's Association reported multiple wolf depredation incidents in the last week at three ranches in the Roaring Fork Valley region; and a fatal neurological disease that affects deer and elk is spreading in Wyoming. Tune in for the stories and more.

On today's newscast: Basalt is stepping up with seed funding as two Roaring Fork Valley mobile home parks fight to stay in the hands of their residents; a new focus group in the Roaring Fork Valley is exploring how intentional communities could help adults with disabilities live more independently; and scientists are sounding the alarm over federal budget cuts they say could jeopardize weather forecasting and decades of climate research. Tune in for the stories and more.

On today's newscast: There was an uptick in community reports last week of ICE activity in the Roaring Fork Valley and I-70 mountain corridor; the Aspen-Pitkin County Airport's upcoming overhaul of its runway, terminal and west-side general aviation infrastructure is expected to cost $518 million through 2029; and Gov. Jared Polis says that a budget passed by the U.S. House of Representatives would be disastrous for Colorado. Tune in for the stories and more.

On today's newscast: As mobile home parks in the Roaring Fork Valley work toward ownership, Mountain Mobile Home Park in Glenwood Springs received a $1.5 million loan from the city last week, a couple of Coloradans were at the Supreme Court last week to hear the historic arguments dealing with birthright citizenship and the power of lower court judges, one company in our region is partnering with private property owners to help people access more public lands, and more.

On today's newscast: A proposed affordable-housing rule meant to level the playing field sparked pushback from longtime locals, and so the APCHA board decided against the controversial policy; an initiative to create more affordable and accessible childcare in the Roaring Fork Valley is one step closer to achieving its goal; and a late-night amendment to a federal budget bill could open the door to public-land sales, leaving Democrats fuming. Tune in for these stories and more.

On today's newscast: President Trump's tariffs on some Canadian goods have reached the Roaring Fork Valley, Mountain Rescue Aspen helped evacuate someone at the Lindley Hut, Colorado is close to having some of the strictest gun-ownership laws in the country, Aspen Film's 34th annual Shortsfest begins Monday at the Wheeler, and more.

AZYEP interns host the 5th episode of Connecting with Conversation, a roundtable conversation concerning social media and the impacts on mental health. Community leaders, educators, mental health professionals, and Roaring Fork Valley teens discuss the positive and negative aspects of social media and strategies for being mindful.

On today's newscast: Residents of two mobile home parks in the Roaring Fork Valley recently got an official notice that their landlord intends to list or sell the properties, the Colorado House gave final approval to a bill that would limit the sale of most rifles with detachable magazines, many states in the region have created outdoor recreation offices to bolster their state economies and more.

On today's episode: Eight new AI-enabled traffic counters in Pitkin County will give officials a clearer picture of traffic flows in the upper Roaring Fork Valley; more than 20 Senators want answers about apparent underinvestment in food for Army troops; and several universities in our region are facing federal investigation by the Department of Education for their participation in a program aimed at helping underrepresented students earn advanced degrees. Tune in for these stories and more.

On today's episode: The city of Aspen has begun its process to hire a new city manager; for the first time ever, Roaring Fork Valley locals performed at the Aspen Laugh Festival; and the U.S. Supreme Court will hear a challenge to Colorado's conversion therapy ban. Tune in for these stories and more.

On today's newscast: Aspen Skiing Company has agreed to settle a class action lawsuit for $1.575 million; Roaring Fork Valley residents joined people nationwide yesterday in observing the National Day Without Immigrants; and Colorado lawmakers are pushing forward with a bill aimed at improving mental health coverage by insurance companies. Tune in for these stories and more.

Shyanne Orvis is a passionate advocate for connecting people with nature through fly fishing. As a guide, author, and the West Slope Angling Representative, Shyanne's mission is to inspire appreciation for the natural world. Growing up, fly fishing became her solace, offering reflection and healing during a challenging childhood. She now shares this passion by guiding in Colorado's Roaring Fork Valley, hosting travel adventures, and fostering conservation efforts. Her children's book, To the River We Go, inspired by her son Colter, encourages young anglers to explore the outdoors. From international fishing trips to promoting inclusivity, Shyanne's journey continues to inspire!https://www.shyanneorvis.com/ Thanks to our incredible sponsors: www.naturesspiritflytying.netwww.nor-vise.comcrosscurrentinsurance.comflyfishingshow.com Episode Highlights [01:41] Shyanne's Background [02:48] Journey Through Foster Care [08:29] Fly Fishing Career [11:11] Life as a Guide [13:23] Partnerships [18:01] International Fishing Experiences  [25:56] Shyanne's New Book  [32:07] Recent Trip to Brazil  [40:52] Future Plans and Goals

On today's newscast: Immigration emerges as a big issue in the Garfield County commissioner race, Roaring Fork Valley students discuss performing arts programs, more updates from budget season, Sen. Michael Bennet visits the valley this week, dispatches from the Trump rally in Aurora last week, Colorado's warm September, federal funding for water and sagebrush, and more.Tune in every weekday morning on our website, or wherever you get your podcasts.

On today's newscast: county clerks can officially mail out ballots today for the Nov. 5 election; Habitat for Humanity of the Roaring Fork Valley plans to buy and convert an apartment building in West Glenwood into affordable condos for purchase later this month; the Aspen School District and the Aspen Education Association are opposing Amendment 80, which supporters say would enshrine the right to “school choice” in Colorado's constitution; and more.

On today's newscast: A vacant lot in Basalt is one step closer to becoming affordable housing; Aspen Parks and Open Space has hired a full-time wildlife manager; a group of Tibetan Buddhist monks is back in the Roaring Fork Valley this month for their annual visit from a monastery in southern India; and more.

In the second part of this three-part series, reporter Caroline Llanes takes a look at how bikes can be used as practical forms of transportation for local trips. By encouraging other forms of transit like biking for short, small excursions, officials can reduce traffic on local roads.

In part one of this three-part series, Caroline Llanes takes a big picture look at congestion and traffic in the valley, how locals are dealing with the challenges of commuting, and how officials are starting to think about transportation solutions.

On today's newscast: Basalt Town Council granted a request from developers to convert their project at the old Clark's Market Building from rentals to ownership units, Colorado's wolves still haven't made it to the Roaring Fork Valley just yet, Pitkin County has launched its Vision 2050 project, and more.

Over the last couple of years we've had multiple guests questioning the economic and moral value of a college education. But Daniel R. Porterfield, the Aspen Institute CEO and former President of Franklin and Marshall College, strongly disagrees. In his new book, MINDSET MATTERS, Porterfield argues that in our age of rapid technological change, the college experience is particularly valuable, especially to young people from less privileged backgrounds. At a time when it's become fashionable to bash American universities, Porterfield's argument is a timely reminder of the personal and civic value of a college degree.Daniel R. Porterfield is President and CEO of the Aspen Institute, a global nonprofit organization committed to realizing a free, just, and equitable society. He has been recognized as a visionary strategist, transformational leader, devoted educator, and passionate advocate for justice and opportunity. At the Aspen Institute, Porterfield has worked to build upon the organization's legacy of societal influence and commitment to human dignity while positioning it for a future where it can make its most profound and lasting impacts. In recent years, the Institute has launched new initiatives focused on criminal justice reform, science and society, economic inclusion, grassroots and community leadership, and more. In the Roaring Fork Valley of Colorado, where the Institute was founded and where it maintains its Aspen Meadows campus, it has broadened its partnerships with the local community through the Hurst Community Initiative and deepened its connection with its aesthetic and cultural heritage through the creation of a $20 million educational facility and creativity corridor celebrating the works of Bauhaus master Herbert Bayer, one of the founders of the Aspen Institute. To respond to one of the most urgent challenges of our time, the Institute created the Aspen Partnership for an Inclusive Economy (APIE) in 2019 with a founding partner, the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth, and a $26 million multi-year commitment from Mastercard. Through APIE, the Institute is bringing together its networks and programs with a diverse range of public, private, and nonprofit leaders to help reconstruct our global economy so that it drives greater security, opportunity, and resilience for all. Prior to leading the Aspen Institute, Porterfield served for seven years as the President of Franklin & Marshall College, a national liberal arts college founded by Benjamin Franklin in 1787. Under his leadership, Franklin & Marshall set records for applications, fundraising, and fellowships; developed cutting edge new centers for student wellness, career services, and faculty excellence; and constructed a new athletics stadium and visual arts center.Named as one of the "100 most connected men" by GQ magazine, Andrew Keen is amongst the world's best known broadcasters and commentators. In addition to presenting KEEN ON, he is the host of the long-running How To Fix Democracy show. He is also the author of four prescient books about digital technology: CULT OF THE AMATEUR, DIGITAL VERTIGO, THE INTERNET IS NOT THE ANSWER and HOW TO FIX THE FUTURE. Andrew lives in San Francisco, is married to Cassandra Knight, Google's VP of Litigation & Discovery, and has two grown children. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit keenon.substack.com/subscribe

Beatriz Soto is the Director of Protégete, a statewide program from Conservation Colorado, whose mission is to elevate Latino-driven solutions to protect our lands, water, air, and fight for environmental and climate justice. Prior to joining Conservation Colorado, she held a number of leadership and founding positions with conservation-focused organizations here in Colorado. At her core, Beatriz is a gifted and highly effective leader, one who combines her professional expertise with her unique personal story to act as a cultural bridge and give voices to both underrepresented communities and the threatened lands and waters of the West. - Beatriz is originally from Chihuahua, Mexico, and she spent her childhood and youth in a bicultural setting between Mexico and the United States. She graduated from Colorado's Basalt High School, and then went on to study architecture back in Chihuahua City, Mexico. For nearly 20 years, she applied her talents in architecture and design to a wide range of projects, from Net-Zero affordable housing projects to high-performance strawbale homes and everything in between, in locations ranging from the Pacific Coast of Mexico to Colorado's Roaring Fork Valley. But as you'll hear in the conversation, she eventually realized that she wanted to work more directly on issues including conservation and community vitality, so she pivoted and began her new career as a conservation leader in Colorado. - Beatriz and I connected virtually and had an inspirational and instructive conversation about her amazing life story and her present-day conservation work. We talked about her bicultural upbringing between Mexico and the US, and the realities of growing up as an undocumented child. We discussed her family's emphasis on service and community, and how those values have expressed themselves throughout her career. We talk about the uncertainty that accompanied her transition from a career in architecture to a career in conservation and advocacy, and why she decided to apply her talents to the mission of Conservation Colorado. We discuss the mind-boggling process of becoming an American citizen, how she builds trust with community stakeholders, her favorite books, and much more. Be sure to check out the episode notes for a full list of everything we covered. - A huge thank you to Beatriz for taking the time to share her wisdom, and thank you for listening. --- Beatriz Soto Conservation Colorado Protégete --- This episode is brought to you in partnership with the Mighty Arrow Family Foundation. To whom much is given, much is expected. This value guides the philosophy behind the Mighty Arrow Family Foundation today. Committed to its cause and infused with an entrepreneurial spirit, Mighty Arrow aims to invest in solutions that take action on climate change to build a more vibrant future, repair relationships from farm to market to table, heal our connection to the lands and waters we call home, and demand a more just and equitable society. To learn more about Mighty Arrow's forward-thinking, optimistic, and visionary work here in the American West and beyond, please visit www.mightyarrow.org. --- TOPICS DISCUSSED: 3:30 - Beatriz's childhood 5:30- What brought Beatriz and her family from Mexico to the US 8:30 - Reflecting on adaptation within Beatriz's very mobile childhood 11:30 - Whether or not looking back on the US from Mexico changed Beatriz's outlook on the US 14:00 - Beatriz's experience growing up undocumented, and how that affected her upbringing 17:45 - Where Beatriz's commitment to service comes from 22:45 - The importance of community 24:15 - Beatriz's goals in college 26:30 - Beatriz's work in design and architecture 33:00 - Beatriz's shift away from design and architecture, and the fear that comes with transitions like that 36:30 - How long it took Beatriz to feel like it was the right move to shift from professional architecture to conservation work 39:30 - When Conservation Colorado came into Beatriz's world 43:15 - Beatriz's day-to-day work with Conservation Colorado 48:30 - Whether or not leaders and stakeholders are happy to hear from Beatriz and her team 51:15 - How Beatriz handles rejections from potential partners 53:30 - Discussing the Colorado Latino Justice Handbook 1:00:00 - What is next for Beatriz 1:02:45 - How Beatriz became a documented American 1:04:30 - Discussing how to simplify an overcomplicated immigration process 1:08:45 - Beatriz's book recommendations 1:11:15 - Beatriz's parting words of wisdom --- ABOUT MOUNTAIN & PRAIRIE: Mountain & Prairie - All Episodes Mountain & Prairie Shop Mountain & Prairie on Instagram Upcoming Events About Ed Roberson Support Mountain & Prairie Leave a Review on Apple Podcasts

On today's newscast: A 160-acre fire outside of Parachute has been contained, Pitkin County Commissioner candidates talk about their Aspen Pitkin County Airport opinions, CORE has big goals to decrease greenhouse gas emissions in Pitkin County and the Roaring Fork Valley, and more.

Beth Hoff Blackmer is the Owner & President of Aspen Rent-All, and in 2020 was the 58th President of the American Rental Association. Aspen Rent-All is a second-generation family owned business. Since 1967, they have been the source in Roaring Fork Valley for renting all types of construction equipment from earthmoving, material handling, compaction, demolition and power tools to the do it yourself equipment including pressure washers, heaters, generators, lawn and garden and carpet cleaners.This podcast episode was sponsored by Latner Software.Have you been searching for a modern equipment rental software that is web based, helps streamline your processes and aids decision making with in-built reporting? Watch a personalised demo of Latner Software in the link below:https://play.goconsensus.com/ue0152739

On today's newscast: Voters will consider three candidates for Pitkin County Commissioner in a primary later this month, several DACA recipients from the Roaring Fork Valley are returning to Colorado today after traveling to Mexico City last week, the Spring Health Fair will take place this Friday and Saturday in Aspen and Sunday in El Jebel, and more.

On today's newscast: Pitkin County lobbied during the 2024 legislative session, Pitkin County Commissioners will chip in 1 million dollars to help local employees afford free-market housing, all of the June activities in the Roaring Fork Valley, and more.

On today's newscast: Wheeler Opera House executive director Lisa Rigsby Peterson has announced she'll be stepping down in August, state wildlife officials say wolves haven't made it to the Roaring Fork Valley just yet, Democratic lawmakers are trying to increase state support for new immigrants arriving in Colorado, and more.

Excited to be sharing this long overdue episode with Julio Diez, an active resident of the Roaring Fork Valley, who is always taking his rigs to the most gnarly terrain in Colorado, Utah, and beyond. He shares how his spark for exploration was closely aligned to when he received his license. He took a trip from New Jersey up to Niagara Falls closely after and then once exposed to the mountains of Colorado while on a visit to his brother, he was hooked on what the West had to offer. Listen in for more on these stories, descriptions of Black Bear Pass, and more. And be sure to follow along on his adventures via instagram @diezj

Sunshine is a certified ski guide, avalanche educator, river guide, father, and husband who currently lives in Colorado's Roaring Fork Valley. He talks about his early days of backcountry skiing in Colorado before exploring Oregon's Wallowa Mountains as a ski guide for Wallowa Alpine Huts. 10 years ago, Sunshine was guiding a group of guests out of the Schneider Cabin on the South flank of Cornucopia Peak when an avalanche was triggered and tragically took the lives of one of his guests and his tail guide. Sunny spent the night with two other guests who were critically injured before being evacuated the next day. Through our discussion, he provides an honest reflection of the event and of the process of moving forward with his life and guiding career. We are grateful for his contribution to our community through sharing his story, which will undoubtedly help others.

Please enjoy nearly two hours of my headlining set from the Electric Cowboy party at the world-renowned Belly Up Aspen for Aspen Gay Ski Week 2k24. I had a blast playing the Thursday night main event this year, sponsored by my friends at VISIT DALLAS. It's always an honor DJing this weekend, which raises money for AspenOut, a 501(c)3 non-profit that provides support and services to the diverse LGBTQ+ population of the Roaring Fork Valley.A major SHOUT OUT to DJ Jae Fusz for opening the night. I rounded up this posted section of my set with the Performance Edit of my new remix for Chappell Roan's "Super Graphic Ultra Modern Girl," which is only available via DJ promo.

On this episode of Immigrant Stories, Jose Miranda water buffalo rancher and former resident of the Roaring Fork Valley describes the desperate conditions in Venezuela that forced him and his family to flee in 2014.

On today's newscast: an armed man is under arrest after he allegedly broke into the Colorado Supreme Court building, a statewide ban on plastic shopping bags is now in effect, Aspen's utilities department is investigating the cause of Friday's power outage, wolves will likely make their way to the Roaring Fork Valley, and more.

In the final installment of a three-part series, Edwin Jimenez talks about caring for his sick family in Venezuela and looking for better economic opportunities in the U.S. Jimenez is part of a group of over a hundred migrants who arrived in the Roaring Fork Valley in the fall of 2023.

In the second of a three-part series, Libia Guzmán talks about traveling to the U.S., where she's helping her girlfriend care for three children. Guzmán is part of a group of over a hundred migrants, mostly from Venezuela, who arrived in the Roaring Fork Valley in the fall of 2023.

In the first of a three-part series, Asdrúbal talks about leaving his home and family in Venezuela and making the long journey to Carbondale. He's part of a group of over a hundred migrants who have arrived in the Roaring Fork Valley in recent months.

On today's newscast: Roaring Fork Fire Rescue crews were able to contain a structure fire in Basalt over the weekend, The Aspen Times has named Ray Erku as its next editor-in-chief, wildlife managers are concerned about low birth rates in elk herds in the Roaring Fork Valley, Santa visits some kids in the region by helicopter, and more.

Last week, Westbound & Down Brewing announced that it had acquired two breweries, Aspen Brewing and Capitol Creek Brewery's brewpub, both in Colorado's Roaring Fork Valley.  The deal, says Jake Gardner the Director of Brewing Operations at Westbound & Down Brewing Company, is part of a plan the brewery has been eyeing for a while. There was a desire to expand in a meaningful way, while still staying true to the brewing ethos that has guided Westbound and Down since it opened in 2015.  We'll talk business and the growth projections, and how Aspen's 7,000 barrel capacity, and Capitol Creek Brewery's brewpub will blend with the existing infrastructure.  But we're also going to talk about IPA, barrel-aged beer, and how the brewery wants to be great at all that it does.  That goal squares with Gardner's background. He started professionally brewing at Breckenridge Brewery in 2011 before transitioning to Hogshead Brewery where he worked his way up to head brewer in 2013. While working at Hogshead he connected with three mug club members who ended up becoming partners in opening Westbound & Down Brewing. This Episode is Sponsored By:ShopifyShopify's already taken the cash register online, helping millions sell billions around the world. But did you know that Shopify can do the same thing at your retail store? Give your point-of-sale system a serious upgrade, with Shopify. Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/drinkbeer and take your retail business to the next level today.For more Drink Beer, Think Beer check out All About Beer. Host: John Holl Guest: Jake Gardner Sponsors: Shopify, All About Beer Tags: Colorado, Craft, Restaurant, Growth, IPA, Barrels

Today we hear from our partners at Utah Public Radio about a new reflective paint that could prevent pavement from reaching scalding temperatures in the summer months. We also hear from the Utah News Service about a horsemanship program for first responders, from the Mountain West News Bureau about the BLM's new recreation plan, and from Aspen Public Radio about the fate of unsold food in the Roaring Fork Valley. Photo: Reflective paint could prevent certain surfaces from becoming dangerously hot, such as pavement, which reaches temperatures hot enough to cause third-degree burns in the summer in the Southwest. Photo by James Wang via Flickr.

Kyle Holt is Taylor Creek Fly Shop's head guide, whose favorite saying is "Fish Hard and Die Rich.” Having been raised in Springfield, Illinois, Kyle became heavily involved in fishing, hunting, and trapping the "flatlands" surrounding his home. As fortune would have it, Kyle's family decided to take regular vacations to Rocky Mountain National Park where he hooked his first browns, rainbows, and brookies - subsequently becoming hooked himself. In 1983 Kyle packed up all of his worldly possessions (which he relates were few) and moved from the cornfields to the Rockies in pursuit of any trout that would take a fly. Holt has been fishing in the Roaring Fork Valley & Frying Pan River for over 29 years, and is now considered a sub-god by many of his clientele because of his skill and knowledge of the area waters. Many years back, after taking a trip to the Bahamas with a group of clients, Kyle returned to Colorado in a sorry state. He realized his addiction for salt water fly fishing is an itch he can't get rid of. Fast forward many moons, Kyle has been to Mexico, Belize, the Seychelles, Christmas Island, the Amazon, Costa Rica, Louisiana, and of course the Florida Keys targeting his dream catches on fly. On today's podcast, we speak about the state of the fishery in the Roaring Fork and Frying Pan River, the challenges they face, etiquette on the river, and the Guide Alliance that Kyle helped start in 2014. We hope you enjoy.

On this months show of Living Permaculture, host Vanessa Harmony interviews Nick Schaffer of Grow Green Now LLC, a company based in Basalt, CO offering edible gardens and tree care in the Roaring Fork Valley.

In this episode of Flanigan's Eco-Logic, Ted speaks with Chelsea Congdon, Co-founder of the Global Biodiversity Narrative Project. She also served as a Water Resources Specialist for the Environmental Defense Fund, Water Program Director for Public Council of the Rockies, and is a Film and Media Producer.Chelsea considers herself to be a western water junkie with two decades of work with Natural Heritage Institute (California) and Environmental Defense Fund (western US and Mexico), taking program designs from the energy world and applying them to the water world. Most recently, she has been consulting on collaborative projects to improve river management, stream flows, and water accountability in Colorado. She also serves on the boards of Western Resource Advocates, Colorado Rocky Mountain School, and Space for Giants.She and Ted discuss her background - a Colorado native, born and raised in Denver, spending most summers and weekends in Aspen, and being a naturalist from the start, with the Roaring Fork Valley embedded in her life from the beginning. They also discuss her studies at UC Berkeley, her interest in water resources, her work with the Energy and Resources Group, wanting to specialize in being a generalist. As a film and media producer, Chelsea is committed to bringing compelling stories about relationships to nature to a variety of audiences. She uses storytelling and multimedia communication to help people -- especially young people -- find a voice, get involved, be entrepreneurial and feel effective in promoting positive social change. In her current role as co-founder of the Global Biodiversity Narrative Project, Chelsea is deeply engaged in creating and promoting the stories that help people see themselves as a part of nature and engage a broad global movement in transforming relationships with the planet. 

On this episode, Kenna and Maggie recognize Overdose Awareness Month by discussing Colorado's overdose death data from 2022 and discuss upcoming events in the Roaring Fork Valley and beyond!

It may still be June, but it is officially Park and Recreation Month in our hearts, as the July issue of Parks & Recreation magazine was released today. As you may know, each year NRPA hosts a cover contest leading up to July, with the winner being featured on the July issue of the magazine. If you've seen this month's cover (also pictured on this page), you will notice a smiling young boy in adaptive climbing gear scaling a climbing wall. We are so grateful that Joe Van Wyk, the marketing coordinator for City of Glenwood Springs Parks and Recreation in Colorado, captured this moment and submitted this photo of Isaac Alonso, which captured all of our hearts immediately. Once we learned the story behind the photo, we knew we had found our winner. I am so thrilled to be joined on today's episode by Laine Fabijanic, the community and therapeutic recreation supervisor for City of Glenwood Springs. Laine has been instrumental in building the community's therapeutic recreation program, and is doing some really incredible work when it comes to providing access to recreational opportunities for all, despite their perceived or actual limitations. Laine has been a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist since 1998, and over the years she has worked across the country and throughout the Roaring Fork Valley in Western Colorado in clinical settings, outdoor adventure and community recreation. Tune in to the full episode below to learn more about Laine and the impact she is making, as well as how this program is helping Isaac, the boy in the photo, and so many others. You'll also learn: The unique challenges that children with disabilities face when it comes to recreational activities and how therapeutic recreation addresses them How Glenwood Springs' climbing program adapts the climbing experience to meet the needs of each climber Why Laine has loved watching Isaac participate in this program and how his family has been involved How community engagement is at the center of this program The importance of meeting the specific needs of all members of your community, and much more! Related Links: Park and Recreation Month City of Glenwood Springs Parks and Recreation

Music therapy can have a profound impact on your mental health. In this episode of From Survivor to Thriver, we sat down with Mack Bailey, an experienced musician and music therapist. Mac shares his journey from discovering his love for music at a young age to using it as a tool to heal those who have experienced trauma. Mack Bailey has been a musician since the age of eight. He toured with various groups including the Hard Travelers, the Limeliters, a musical tribute to John Denver featuring John's band members, and as a duo with his wife, Rachel Levy. Mack's personal story includes a time of deep depression in which he did not seek support and found himself ready to end his life. He credits writing a song at the 11th hour with saving his life. Through his education in neurologic music therapy, he became interested in how music rewired his brain. In 2011, Mack went back to school to pursue his master's in music therapy at Colorado State University. In 2019, he founded Music Therapy of the Rockies as a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization focusing on mental health, music therapy research and techniques, and helping military veterans re-frame their military experience. Mack founded Music Therapy of the Rockies with a mission to help veterans and people who have experienced trauma, and to teach other music therapists the proven skills that have been positively affecting people's lives. Mack is also dedicated to furthering music therapy research and mental health in his local community of Roaring Fork Valley, Colorado.  In today's episode we cover: How Mack got started with music How music changed Mack's life when he was in the depths of depressionWhen Mack decided to pursue a career as a music therapistThe incredible impact music therapy has had on Mack's clientsThe science of how music therapy works How trauma impacts your body and overall healthThe retreats that Mack created to help veterans learn to use music therapy to cope with PTSDWe hope you enjoyed our conversation with Mack! If you want to learn more from him or make a donation to his organization, make sure to visit his website and follow him on Instagram. Thanks again for tuning in. We are so grateful to each and every one of you. Please remember to leave a rating and review of our show. It helps us grow and reach those who need it. Also, make sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode! Links: Follow Mack on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mack-bailey-76023a95/ Visit Mack's website: https://musictherapyoftherockies.org Follow Mack on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/musictherapyoftherockies/ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brushcreekthriversFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brushcreekthrivers/Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fromsurvivortothriverGet in touch: amgits.reverse@gmail.com“We can't fix everything all the time by ourselves.” -Marc“Music therapy's wonderful because you can really work with anybody, with any situation. You always look at it from a non-musical perspective, and then you find a way to put a musical spin to it.” -Mack

Lawyers are prone to overworking. Although it may feel like working as much as possible is the most productive way to spend your time, as Luke Van Arsdale explains in this episode, this is far from the truth! The more of a work/life balance we are able to maintain, the better the counsel we can provide to our clients. Luke is a founding partner at JVAM, a 20-month-old law firm situated in the Roaring Fork Valley that focuses on real estate, business, litigation, and transactional work. During our conversation today, Luke talks about his approach to setting boundaries and prioritizing the facets of his life that exist outside of his office (like relationships, sleep, and exercise). Working 200 hours a month is unsustainable, so be sure to give this episode a listen to learn how to find the balance that will make you happier, healthier, and a better lawyer! Key Points From This Episode:Introducing today's guest, JVAM founding partner Luke Van Arsdale.Luke shares an overview of his journey to law.The challenge of finding and training good lawyers.Why burnt-out employees are disadvantageous to employers. The growth that JVAM has undergone over the past 20 months.The JVAM culture. Pros and cons of living and working in the Roaring Fork Arkansas Valley.Why so many lawyers struggle to find a healthy work/life balance. Boundaries that Luke upholds to ensure that he doesn't spend his entire life working. How living a balanced life will make you a better lawyer. The facets of Luke's life that he prioritizes in order to avoid burnout. Luke's approach to dealing with the inevitable frustrations of work and life. Advice for how to manage the heightened emotions of other people. What is Divorce at Altitude? Ryan Kalamaya and Amy Goscha provide tips and recommendations on issues related to divorce, separation, and co-parenting in Colorado. Ryan and Amy are the founding partners of an innovative and ambitious law firm, Kalamaya | Goscha, that pushes the boundaries to discover new frontiers in family law, personal injuries, and criminal defense in Colorado. To subscribe to Divorce at Altitude, click here and select your favorite podcast player. To subscribe to Kalamaya | Goscha's YouTube channel where many of the episodes will be posted as videos, click here. If you have additional questions or would like to speak to one of our attorneys, give us a call at 970-429-5784 or email us at info@kalamaya.law. ************************************************************************ DISCLAIMER: THE COMMENTARY AND OPINIONS ON THIS PODCAST IS FOR ENTERTAINMENT AND INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES AND NOT FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING LEGAL ADVICE. CONTACT AN ATTORNEY IN YOUR STATE OR AREA TO OBTAIN LEGAL ADVICE ON ANY OF THESE ISSUES.

In this episode of Flanigan's Eco-Logic, Ted speaks with Greg Poschman, Pitkin County Commissioner for District 3.Greg has served on the boards or advisory boards of local non-profits, including Aspen Center for Environmental Studies (ACES), and on Pitkin County's Healthy Rivers and Streams Advisory Board, from its founding until the fall before he ran for Commissioner in 2016. He's also served on the Aspen Public Radio Advisory Board. Greg knows the community well, having made many biographies and documentaries for and about local non-profits, including The Aspen Institute, Music Festival, Challenge Aspen, and the Aspen Hall of Fame.He and Ted discuss his background, being born and raised in Aspen. His father, Harry, was a 10th Mountain Division ski trooper who taught skiing to the troops at Camp Hale, Colorado, then fought in the major battles in the Italian Alps. His mother, Jony, was an avid skier, journalist, and artist. Harry Poschman, Greg's father, helped construct the first chairlift in 1946. Greg's parents also started a ski lodge and his father was the sole operator of the Aspen Chamber of Commerce in the early 1950s, tasked with promoting their then-unknown ski resort.Greg is a graduate of Aspen High School, and has a Civil Engineering degree from the University of Colorado, with minors in business and filmmaking. He later travelled the world shooting documentaries and nature films, and over the course of his career, won 3 National Television Emmy awards for Directing and Camerawork.In his current role as a District 3 Pitkin County Commissioner, representative to the CORE board, he's helped build a powerful board of trustees, attract major donations, and helped begin the smooth transition to a new CEO. He shares with Ted his motivation for joining the Board of County Commissioners, his feelings of optimism around the role, and his intentions to serve another term. 

When it comes to mental health struggles, sometimes journaling can be just what you need to start to heal. In this episode of From Survivor to Thriver, we had the privilege of sitting down with Atis Spuris to talk about his mental health journey, his incarceration, and how he has found healing with journaling. Atis took his own experiences and struggles and used it to support other people who are struggling and help them find out what works for them when it comes to their path to healing. Atis Spuris is a Peer Support Specialist for the Pitkin Area Co-Responder Teams known as PACT, a collaborative community program between law enforcement and mental health professionals here in the Roaring Fork Valley.   At an early age Atis was diagnosed with clinical depression, then seasonal affective disorder, and eventually bi-polar disorder, along with a spontaneous sense of humor. He is now living what he feels is a well-balanced life, being symptom-free for over five years. Atis feels very grateful for the opportunities his path has provided; the hope to inspire more communities to increase awareness around the importance of mental health and resiliency while encouraging individuals to share their own stories. In today's episode we cover: How Atis supports people on their mental health journeys When he realized he was a highly sensitive personThe connection between mental health issues and spiritual imbalancesThe impact of incarceration on your mental healthThe power of having a tribe that lifts you up The labels that exacerbate the mental health crisisWhat Atis does now to live his best lifeViewing your emotions as a check engine lightHow we can use language to empower ourselvesHow writing has helped Atis on his mental health journeyWe hope you enjoyed our conversation with Atis! If you want to learn more from him, make sure to connect with him on Facebook here.Thanks again for tuning in. We are so grateful to each and every one of you. Please remember to leave a rating and review of our show. It helps us grow and reach those who need it. Also, make sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode! Links: Connect with Atis on FacebookFollow us on FacebookFollow us on InstagramFollow us on TikTokGet in touch: amgits.reverse@gmail.comQuotes: “My job is supporting people and helping them figure out what works for them.” -Atis“A mental health issue is really a spiritual health issue.” -Atis “If you're a sinner, you have a future. But that also means you have choices. And if you're a saint, you have a past but you made different choices to get to where you are.” -Marc“The pain is temporary, and the view from the top is stunning.” -Erik