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On today's newscast: The city of Aspen is launching an updated Map Aspen, Twenty-six organizations have signed a petition urging Colorado Parks and Wildlife to delay any additional wolf reintroductions, Jazz Aspen Snowmass announced just three artists for their winter Cafe series this week, and more.
Petersen’s latest film screens at The Arts Campus at Willits on Wednesday. It’s focused on Petersen’s experience in the Leadville 100 trail run — a metaphor for Petersen’s journey as he shares stories about mental health.
José Chardiet is a prolific glassblower with works in national museums and the local Raven Gallery. He teaches his practice to high school students at CRMS in Carbondale, where he also has space to create his own work.
With a $150 million listing price, the eventual sale of the monastery property will require approval from the Vatican. In this third installment of a three-part series, Aspen Journalism’s Curtis Wackerle interviews Aspen Public Radio’s Kaya Williams about her reporting on the decision-making hierarchy.
On today's newscast: The town of Basalt voted to expand its affordable housing categories, Governor Jared Polis and Illinois Governor JB Pritzker are launching a new coalition to protect the democratic process on the state level, fourteen works of fiction with a social impact are semifinalists for the Aspen Words Literary Prize, and more.
On today's newscast: A former school resource officer for Glenwood Springs High School is set to enter a plea next month on 9 felony and misdemeanor charges; Aspen police have made four arrests in response to the burglary of a luxury watch and jewelry shop earlier this week; and Garfield County’s dispatch center received a “swatting” call at yesterday morning that falsely claimed someone with a shotgun was outside Rifle High School. Tune in for these stories and more.
Several groups have tried to preserve the land and spiritual legacy of the monastery in perpetuity. In this second story of a three-part series, Kaya Williams reports that conservationists haven’t abandoned their mission — even though higher monastic authorities have put the property up for sale.
On today's newscast: Pitkin County Commissioners are close to finalizing the Aspen-Pitkin County Airport's new Airport Layout Plan; a new nonprofit organization is trying to establish a special tax district to support child care services between Aspen and Parachute; and scientists working to bring back the endangered black-footed ferret announced that a clone gave birth. Tune in for these stories and more.
One of the largest and most revered parcels of private land in the valley is on the market for $150 million. In this first story of a three-part series, reporter Kaya Williams considers what’s at stake.
On today's newscast: A corporal from the Garfield County Sheriff’s Office was terminated last week after allegations of embezzlement, wolves could come to the Roaring Fork watershed this winter, first responders extinguished a chimney fire in Aspen on Friday, and more.
On today's newscast: efforts continue to preserve the St. Benedict's Monastery in Old Snowmass, a regional coalition is making headway on a tiny home community for unhoused veterans in Silt, nonprofits AspenOut and Cook Inclusive are partnering on a scholarship program for high schoolers, immigrant rights groups are preparing for mass deportations in Colorado, and more.
On today’s newscast: Pitkin County and Atlantic Aviation have finalized a 30-year lease agreement for general aviation services at the Aspen-Pitkin County Airport; Democrat Caitlin Carey has conceded the race for Garfield County’s District 2 Commissioner to Republican Perry Will, and in District 3, Republican Mike Samson is in the lead for a potential fifth term; and leaders behind the future of the Colorado River say they don’t think Donald Trump’s return to the White House will interfere with their work. Tune in for these stories and more.
On today’s newscast: As of around midnight, just over 66% of votes counted so far have been in favor of Pitkin County’s ballot question 1C, which would reaffirm Pitkin County commissioners’ ability to approve and implement a new runway layout; Francie Jacober will be serving a second term as a Pitkin County commissioner in the District 5 seat; and Republican candidates have been holding the lead over their Democratic opponents in two Garfield County Commissioner races — but the preliminary results are still close. Tune in for these stories and more.
On today’s newscast: Misinformation circulating on social media about a sexual assault case in Carbondale prompted a public meeting last night; Colorado Parks and Wildlife says for the first time since their reintroduction in December, a gray wolf has been detected south of I-70; and Indigenous voters living on reservations in Nevada will be able to cast their ballots using a program originally designed for the military and those living overseas. Tune in for these stories and more.
On today’s newscast: Snowmass Village Town Council candidate Debbie Alcorta was arrested Friday on a charge of theft for allegedly misusing a company card; the Garfield County Public Library District has several positions opening up on its board, and the county commissioners are once again planning to oversee the appointment process; and federal wildlife officials spread the ashes of world-famous Grizzly 399 last week in Grand Teton National Park. Tune in for these stories and more.
On today’s newscast: Last month, the U.S. Forest Service announced it would not be hiring any new seasonal workers — outside of firefighters — for fiscal year 2025 due to a budget shortfall; tonight is opening night for the Aspen Community Theatre’s annual fall performance; and a state employee responsible for posting passwords for Colorado's election equipment online has been fired. Tune in for these stories and more.
Policies that are popular with voters across the country, like solar and wind development and other renewables, are also popular with Roaring Fork and Colorado River valley locals.
On today’s newscast: In a new rule is aimed at reducing fraud in the application process and increasing transparency, the Aspen Pitkin County Housing Authority is asking anyone applying for housing to provide their tax transcripts directly from the IRS through a third-party service; youth mental health is a top concern for communities on the Western Slope, and the candidates vying to represent Senate District 5 have different ideas for how to address the issue; and Colorado’s Secretary of State’s Office says partial passwords linked to Colorado voting systems were erroneously posted online – but are not an election security threat. Tune in for these stories and more.
On today’s newscast: The only contested Pitkin County commissioner race pits incumbent Francie Jacober against first-time commissioner candidate Toni Kronberg; Garfield Re-2 School District Superintendent Heather Grumley has announced her retirement at the end of this school year, wrapping up a dedicated career that began in 1993; a new report shows that nearly half of metro areas in the U.S. have only one or two health systems controlling all inpatient care. Tune in for these stories and more.
On today’s newscast: The Glenwood Springs Fire Department lifted the shelter-in-place and evacuation orders following a ruptured gas line that caused a major gas leak yesterday; the four candidates competing for two open Snowmass Village town council seats discussed their preferred approaches to housing during a Squirm Night Wednesday evening; and Colorado lawmakers are once again voicing opposition to a controversial railway that would carry crude oil from Utah to the Gulf Coast. Tune in for these stories and more.
On today’s newscast: A new state water testing program in Colorado kicked off this summer, but it could be a while until communities like Apple Tree Park in New Castle see major fixes; the mayoral candidates vying for Snowmass Village mayor squared off during a Squirm Night Wednesday evening; and county clerks say the criminal investigation underway in Mesa County over 12 stolen ballots shows that the state’s safeguards to secure elections are working. Tune in for these stories and more.
On today’s newscast: Eagle County commissioners are supporting a mill levy generating revenue for the Eagle County Conservation District; Garfield County was rated the most difficult county in the U.S. to buy a home in NBC News’ Home Buyer Index; and an immersive show called “Ghostlight” will haunt the Thunder River Theater in Carbondale in the lead-up to Halloween. Tune in for these stories and more.
On today’s newscast: The Federal Aviation Administration sent another letter to Pitkin County last Thursday regarding the future of the Aspen-Pitkin County Airport; a former Glenwood Springs city councilor has filed a complaint with the state, alleging that city staff violated election laws; and the Aspen Collective gallery, operating at below-market rent in the Wheeler Opera House, is hosting a new show called “Into the Fold,” featuring local artists Savanna LaBauve and Lindsay Yeager, with guest-curator Sam Harvey highlighting how these opportunities elevate and validate local creatives. Tune in for these stories and more.
On today’s newscast: Pitkin County Commissioner candidate Toni Kronberg accuses Commissioner Patti Clapper of illegally removing one of her campaign signs from the Old Snowmass Market; the third annual Palm Tree Festival is set to bring over a dozen performers to Rio Grande Park this February, with a focus on DJs; and a campaign finance complaint has been filed over a misleading text claiming the state’s largest teacher's union supports a controversial school-choice ballot measure. Tune in for these stories and more.
On today's newscast: Garfield County opts into Prop 123 funds for affordable housing, House District 57 candidates share their stances on gun control, Aspen School District bus drivers report an increase in traffic violations, city-funded public art makes up a chunk of the Red Brick’s budget in Aspen, and more.
On today’s newscast: The Garfield County Public Library District responds to more challenges to books on shelves, SkiCo proposes employee housing on Divide Road in Snowmass, Pitkin County election security, money for APCHA and bears, Arizona GOP spending in Colorado races, weather predictions, prescribed fires, and more.
On today’s newscast: the two issue committees supporting the ballot measures for the Aspen/Pitkin County Airport filed their finance reports on Wednesday; residents of the Three Mile Mobile Home Park near Glenwood Springs are asking the Garfield County commissioners to opt in to receive special state funds for affordable housing; yesterday, the Colorado Department of Revenue announced the 2025 TABOR surplus sales tax refunds; and more.
On today’s newscast: Pitkin County is set to increase its financial contribution to the Aspen-Pitkin County Housing Authority by $600,000 in 2025; candidates for the Garfield County District 3 commissioner seat weigh in with their respective takes on affordable housing issues; the Shining Mountains Film Festival, organized by the Aspen Indigenous Foundation, will showcase a total of nine films over three days at the Isis Theatre in Aspen; and more.
On today’s newscast: the underpass at 27th Street in Glenwood Springs is officially open to the public, and Sen. Michael Bennet was there to celebrate the ribbon cutting; both the city of Aspen and the town of Basalt councils endorsed two major ballot measures from Pitkin County; a show called “Queer Voices” will honor the experiences of those in our local LGBTQ community at TACAW; and more.
On today’s newscast: Colorado’s House District 57 have different focuses for the legislature’s environmental work; this week’s Aspen Pastry Invitational celebrates the art of dessert, from fine French eclairs to a journey through Mexican chocolates; more Colorado school districts are showing signs of fiscal stress compared to recent years; and more.
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.
The Wilderness Act, passed in 1964, gave Congress the authority to designate wilderness areas. It led to the establishment of many popular outdoor recreation areas, including the Maroon Bells Snowmass Wilderness, and Flat Tops Wilderness, where the idea first began.
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: Pitkin County inks an extension with a fixed base operator at the airport, Garfield County petitioners add more titles to a list of books they think should be on the library's "highest shelf," Belly Up responds to concerns from other arts organizations about plans for a Buttermilk concert series, and more.
On today's newscast: as part of its climate action efforts, Pitkin County is considering steps to incentivize smaller homes; a panel on the ethics of adventure filmmaking featured several acclaimed local storytellers during Saturday’s Backcountry Symposium; the U.S. Forest Service is likely facing hundreds of millions of dollars in budget cuts, and one forest in our region is preparing by turning into a nonprofit; and more.
On today's newscast: Pitkin County is considering changes to its short-term rental licensing program; Glenwood Springs City Council will soon begin accepting applications to fill an at-large council vacancy; TACAW is hosting a conversation tomorrow with Mary Louise Kelly, the host of NPR’s “All Things Considered;" and more.
On today's newscast: it’s budget season for local governments, and the town of Snowmass Village has its eye on a lot of capital projects next year; last week marked the start of a new water year for the Roaring Fork Watershed – and the rest of the American West; this weekend, Colorado State University students will mark a year since the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel; and more.
On today's newscast: Pitkin County Commissioners voted unanimously yesterday to help Habitat for Humanity Roaring Fork buy an apartment building for local workers in West Glenwood; Aspen School District Staff are seeing a massive culture shift at the high school; tomorrow’s first-ever Backcountry Symposium will put the spotlight on outdoor adventure; and more.
On today's newscast: the Roaring Fork Conservancy has released its own voter guide for the November general election; Colorado Lawmakers are adding their support to a high-profile transfer of water rights from the Colorado River; Colorado Parks and Wildlife is trying to capture an elusive wolf pup recently discovered on the Western Slope; and more.
On today's newscast: Former Morning Edition host Eleanor Bennett is rejoining Aspen Public Radio this week, now as the reporter on a joint Social Justice Desk in collaboration with Aspen Journalism; today marks the start of a week full of celebrations surrounding the legendary singer songwriter and beloved Aspenite John Denver; a Colorado emergency task force is helping with search and rescue following Hurricane Helene; and more.
On today's newscast: The city of Aspen is looking at a budget of roughly $175 million — a 13.5% increase over last year; candidates for Colorado Senate District 5 disagree on how the state should intervene with communities struggling to serve new immigrants with shelter; a judge has ruled against an effort to oust Colorado's controversial GOP chair; and more.
On today's newscast: Colorado Sen. Michael Bennet’s new bill is proposing new wilderness lands in the Roaring Fork and Crystal River valleys; Carbondale’s longest-running community event is coming up this weekend with the 115th annual Potato Days; the man charged with arson in the Alexander Mountain Fire this summer was found with fire-starting materials in his home and thousands of rounds of ammunition; and more.
On today's newscast: The West Mountain Regional Housing Coalition has officially announced the first participant in its buydown program; the Aspen Thrift Shop will celebrate its 75th anniversary with a community party this Saturday; a new federal map shows nearly half of the U.S. could experience a landslide; and more.
On today's newscast: Pitkin County is launching a new program to divert plastics from the landfill; a new summer concert series could draw as many as 16,000 people to Buttermilk Mountain next summer for big-name artists; a federal appeals court is hearing arguments in Colorado today in a lawsuit over two of the largest national monuments in our region; and more.
On today's newscast: Pitkin County Commissioners got an update from Colorado Communities for Climate Action yesterday; Pitkin BOCC weighed in on a slate of ballot measures at the state and local level yesterday — but decided against formalizing opposition to a citizen-backed measure on the airport; a gunman who killed 10 people at a King Soopers grocery store in Boulder in 2021 has been found guilty of 10 counts of first-degree murder; and more.
On today's newscast: The Basalt Town Council could finalize an agreement this week for Blue Lake Preschool to operate a childcare facility in the Stott’s Mill development; a new noise-abatement program at the Aspen-Pitkin County airport will collect year-round noise emissions data; the pair running for Colorado’s House District 57 — Republican Caleb Waller of Silt and incumbent Democrat Elizabeth Velasco of Glenwood Springs — squared off in the Club 20-hosted debate in Grand Junction; and more.
On today's newscast: There was a bear cub in the Aspen Middle School cafeteria; a new organization focused on public engagement and climate solutions has their next event – about the story of food – this Thursday; Adam Frisch, Democratic candidate in the 3rd Congressional District race, says he’s planning a trip to the US-Mexico border; and more.
On today's newscast: A traffic stop turns into a narcotics bust on I-70, road work and a bridge inspection will impact the Aspen commute, a Rifle city councilor resigns for a new job, a regional collaborative takes steps for wildfire readiness, and more.
On today's newscast: I-70 eastbound will be closed in Glenwood Canyon for an accident cleanup today, three longtime Aspen One executives are phasing out of their positions, Aspen Family Connections receives a grant to address youth substance use, a Glenwood Springs city councilor announces her resignation, and more.
On today’s newscast: A big semi-truck crash closed I-70 for hours and cleanup efforts continue, the X-Games return to Buttermilk, renewable energy money in Pitkin County, David Koechner at TACAW, threats to Colorado’s Secretary of State, data on pollution in Colorado, and more.Tune in every weekday morning on our website, or wherever you get your podcasts.
Habitat for Humanity’s affordable housing initiatives, a new accreditation for ASD, PACT first responder updates, a Basalt lawsuit, Afghani skiers on screen at the Aspen Film Fest, information on elections and fall colors, the endangered status of gray wolves, and more.Tune in every weekday morning on our website, or wherever you get your podcasts.
On today’s newscast: Glenwood Springs emergency preparedness, a bear shot and killed in Basalt, an award for Latino Conservation Week here in the valley, sustainability talks, sister cities, wolf reintroduction updates, broadband improvements, firefighter pay, and more.Tune in every weekday morning on our website, or wherever you get your podcasts.
On today's newscast: Bolstered by a $240,000 grant from the Colorado Energy Office, the Colorado River Valley Economic Development Partnership plans to staff a position dedicated to economic diversification around clean energy; the RFTA bus driver union has filed a notice of intent to strike with the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment; local author Eme Cole will speak about her self-published novel at The Aspen Hive next week; and more.
On today's newscast: Habitat for Humanity Roaring Fork Valley is building a factory in Rifle to manufacture affordable modular housing; Pitkin County and Aspen election officials are now collecting public comments about several financial and tax-related questions on the November ballot; the Snowmass Balloon Festival will draw DOZENS of hot air balloons — and their crews — from all over the country this weekend; and more.
On today's newscast: Pitkin County is moving forward on a 30-year lease agreement with Atlantic Aviation for general-aviation services; Snowmass Village voters will decide on a mayor and two town council members this fall, with contested races across the board; this Saturday marks the start of Latino Conservation Week, a nationwide effort to support Latino communities everywhere getting outdoors and getting involved with environmental causes; and more.
On today's newscast: Pitkin County and Atlantic Aviation are close to inking a 30-year lease agreement for servicing general aviation at the airport; Colorado Parks and Wildlife says it has captured all six of the wolves in the Copper Creek Pack after livestock depredations — though the adult male wolf was injured when biologists found him and eventually died; the Roaring Fork School District expects to scale back its mental-health services next school year; and more.
On today's newscast: The town of Carbondale currently has no plans to reopen its temporary shelters this winter; the Community Office for Resource Efficiency, or CORE, is hoping to separate from the local governments that founded it as an independent nonprofit; Thunder River Theatre Company kicks off a new season of critically-acclaimed plays this week; and more.
Welden’s textile work looks like a kaleidoscope of swirling, abstract designs — until figures and shapes start to emerge in the colorful quilts. She’s created a collection that explores personal experience and emotion for an exhibition at the gallery in Basalt.
On today's newscast: the city of Aspen and Pitkin County have agreed to help fund Roaring Fork Safe Passages’ efforts to reduce vehicle collisions with wildlife, a post-apocalyptic musical about the water crisis makes its debut in Aspen today with a drag queen taking center stage, Colorado's cash-for-gas-guzzlers program is getting a big infusion of cash after a successful first year, and more.
On today's newscast: The Garfield County Coroner’s Office released its report today on the individual who died after a police altercation at the Glenwood Meadows Shopping Center on Monday; Pitkin County has seen more calls about bats in homes in Snowmass Village, due to the large colony that lives in the area; relatives of the late Mary Stein Dominick-Coomer remember the Aspenite's legacy; and more.
On today's newscast: Pitkin County has finalized their airport ballot question — which would reaffirm the commissioners’ authority over the Aspen-Pitkin County Airport — in response to the citizen-sponsored ballot question that aims to strip the board of their power to change the runway without voter approval; Snowmass Village’s town council has approved the ballot language for a major workforce housing project behind town hall; the Colorado GOP continues to face a leadership crisis after a controversial party meeting this weekend; and more.
On today's newscast: Today marks the 60th anniversary of the Wilderness Act, and a new group — the National Wilderness Coalition — is hoping to reinvigorate the wilderness lobby in Congress; Healthy Kids Colorado Survey Data show mixed trends in our five-county area; before Theatre Aspen kicks off its annual “Solo Flights” festival later this week, the modern classic “Tuesdays with Morrie” takes the stage; and more.
On today's newscast: It’s the end of an era for one of Aspen Mountain’s cushiest chairlifts; NPR Music is rolling out a series of videos this week, featuring performances by major musicians, that were recorded here in Aspen; authors of a new study on laws that manage the Colorado River want to scrap what's known as the free-river rule; and more.
On today's newscast: The Redstone Historical Society is eyeing an age-old cottage as a new home-base for its artifacts, exhibits and tours; public health officials want to make sure kids are fully vaccinated as the school year starts and cold and flu season arrive; hundreds of endurance athletes will make a 40-mile journey between Elk Mountains this weekend for the sold-out Grand Traverse; and more.
On today's newscast: Aspen voters will get a chance to weigh in on the entrance to Aspen, despite city council’s earlier opposition; the Roaring Fork School District wants to move away from issuing student fees; Aspen Hospitality will have a new C-E-O in just under three weeks; and more.
On today's newscast: The majority of voters in the Garfield RE-2 School District say Tony May should be recalled from his seat on the school board; Snowmass Village is looking for public input on a major workforce housing project that could be on the ballot this fall; Jazz Aspen Snowmass Labor Day Experience will draw thousands of concertgoers this weekend; 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.
On today's newscast: The National Weather Service monitors areas like Highway 82 for severe events such as mudslides; a 33-year-old climber died on Williams Peak near Independence Pass on Saturday; Jazz Aspen Snowmass will only allow small purses and clear bags into the Labor Day Experience this weekend; and more.
The organization celebrated the milestone with parties, reunions and special “reminiscence” concerts. The organization remains a hub for classical music, but its approach — and its facilities — have evolved.
On today's newscast: The transition to green energy drives conversation at an Aspen conference, a commission has announced two candidates for judge in the Ninth Judicial District, the Bureau of Land Management cancels Stage 1 fire restrictions, the Aspen Music Festival and School celebrates its 75th anniversary, and more.
On today's newscast: Colorado Governor Jared Polis has called a special legislative session this month to address property taxes, the Aspen School District is not planning to pursue any tax increases this November, Valley Settlement is planning on bringing its “Busesito” mobile preschool program to New Castle next year, and more.
On today's newscast: a new issue committee has formed to support Pitkin County’s airport ballot initiative called A Whole Lot of People for a Better Airport, Pitkin County is looking to weigh in on the Entrance to Aspen issue, Aspen city officials ponder the details of the future of the Armory building, and more.
On today's newscast: a major workforce housing project will likely end up on the Snowmass Village ballot this fall, the city of Aspen is updating its anti-discrimination ordinance, a winning lottery ticket sold in Snowmass Village belongs to a man from Florida, and more.
On today's newscast: More than two dozen personnel responded to a house fire on Bear Ridge Road in Emma on Saturday night, Glenwood Springs City Council has approved an updated energy and climate action plan, Jazz Aspen Snowmass has received a $10 million gift from its board chairman Andy Paul for its new headquarters in downtown Aspen, and more.
On today's newscast: Carbondale Rural Fire Protection District responded to a structure fire on Cattle Creek Road, Glenwood Springs residents will see a ballot question in a couple months asking them to approve a one-cent sales tax for every dollar spent in town, this year’s Raizado festival celebrating Latine excellence kicked off yesterday, and more.
On today's newscast: the city of Glenwood Springs is considering an increase in penalties for people and businesses who violate the rules around bear safety and trash, Pitkin County Sheriff’s office swore in an 11-week-old Golden Retriever yesterday, Summit County has approved 1 million dollars for the purchase of the Shoshone water right, and more.
On today's newscast: The Castle Creek Bridge has exceeded its design lifespan, and a 26-year-old record of decision lays out plans for a “preferred alternative," the third annual Raizado Festival comes back to Aspen this week, construction is officially beginning on 6th Street and North Landing in Glenwood Springs, and more.
On today's newscast: A jury has found former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters guilty on seven charges, Former President Donald Trump’s campaign flew to Aspen this weekend in a blue Gulfstream jet formerly owned by sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein, The West Mountain Regional Housing Coalition is officially launching its first program, and more.
On today's newscast: Highway 82 closed over the weekend near the Thunder River intersection due to a mudslide and the road is still being cleared, the Aspen School District has become the first International Baccalaureate school district in the state of Colorado, Democrat Adam Frish has challenged Republican Jeff Hurd to a series of three debates between now and November 5th, and more.
On today's newscast: Colorado Parks and Wildlife detected zebra mussel larvae in the Colorado River, Town of Carbondale will start a new road construction project on Highway 133 at the Cowen Drive crossing this week, Town of Basalt hosted an open house to talk about improving pedestrian passage between downtown Basalt and Willits and more.
On today's newscast: Theatre Aspen has canceled three performances of the musical “Come From Away” this week after several cast members got COVID-19, Colorado Parks and Wildlife has updated its rules for killing wolves to be in line with federal regulations, attorneys defending former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters took aim at Dominion Voting Systems during Tuesday's testimony, and more.
On today's newscast: Pitkin County will author its own airport-related ballot question for the upcoming general election, Carbondale Town Trustees have established a set of strategic pillars to guide their work in 2025 and 2026, Aspen has earned special recognition for the way it approaches sustainability in a resort community, and more.
On today's newscast: an employee has filed a charge against Aspen Valley Hospital alleging labor-law violations, Aspen Santa Fe Ballet recently lost its lease at Basalt Elementary School, the Colorado State Forest Service opened a new office in Rifle earlier this year, and more.
On today's newscast: there were multiple mudslides on Highway 133 near Redstone last night, traffic delays are expected to continue in the Snowmass Canyon, Ballots are being sent out today for a special election for a seat on the Garfield Re-2 School District’s Board of Directors, and more.
On today's newscast: the commercial aircraft fleet at the Aspen/Pitkin County Airport will see a major change this winter as United Airlines confirmed its intent to transition its CRJ 700 fleet to E175s , nearly 200 mountain bikers will hit the trails of Snowmass Village on Saturday for a long-distance race, Aspen School District’s School Resource Officers attended a conference to learn best practices for school policing, and more.
In the last of this three-part series, reporter Caroline Llanes speaks with people who take the bus, and looks closer at the Roaring Fork Transportation Authority, and what it’s doing to make its services better to reduce car dependency.
On today's newscast: Former President Donald Trump is scheduled to visit Aspen next Saturday for a private fundraiser, a Pitkin County group called “Citizens Against Bigger Planes” has collected enough petition signatures to appear on the November ballot, public lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management are entering stage one fire restrictions on Friday, and more.
Conover is embarking on a book tour throughout Colorado, with a stop planned in Aspen on Saturday. It will be a return to the place he once spent two years, documenting the town’s cult of celebrity and quirky worker bees.
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.
On today's newscast: Pitkin County extended the deadline for its property-tax relief program after applications fell far short of county expectations, Glenwood Springs’ city council will consider how it can support local efforts to preserve mobile home parks, several major speakers are coming to the Aspen Institute for public programs this week, and more.
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: a new nonprofit has formed in support of widening the runway at the Aspen/Pitkin County Airport, the city of Aspen is getting a significant funding bump for its Lumberyard affordable housing project, the city of Aspen will host an open house at the Armory Hall to present concepts for the historic building's redevelopment, and more.
On today's newscast: Glenwood Springs is hosting their annual RiverFest cleanup this Saturday, the Colorado River has officially been declared positive for the invasive Zebra Mussels, the new Aspen Art Fair kicks off this week at the Hotel Jerome, and more.
The adaptive sports initiative, part of the High Fives Foundation, features high-octane off-road adventures and mellower outdoor activities like fly fishing.
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.
On today's newscast: English in Action is asking for $100,000 from Pitkin County to help build a new permanent facility, Aspen’s city council is considering updating its rules about where dogs can be off-leash, the National Audubon Society and the Birdsong Project are partnering with several local nonprofits for a program they’re calling the “Summer of Birds,” and more.
On today's newscast: forecasters say the haze we’ve been seeing in the Roaring Fork and Colorado River valleys will likely continue for the rest of the week, law enforcement officials say they seized more than 23 pounds of cocaine last Wednesday during a traffic stop on I-70 near Gypsum, Aspenite Jaquelyn Francis confronted the reality of global warming on a 600-mile bike ride, and more.
On today's newscast: the Bureau of Land Management in Colorado is proposing new rules to manage big-game habitat in areas where there’s a lot of oil and gas development, the median sale price of a single-family home in Aspen has risen to $16.5 million, several brush fires caused an extended closure on I-70 yesterday between Rifle and Parachute, and more.
On today's newscast: A proposed affordable housing project in West Glenwood Springs will get about $1.5m from the city over two years if its approved, The Aspen-Pitkin County Housing Authority is considering potential replacement options for hearing officer Mick Ireland, award-winning actors and a 60-piece orchestra will perform “Fiddler on the Roof” at the Klein Music Tent tomorrow, and more.
On today's newscast: The city of Glenwood Springs is chipping in more money for an affordable housing project, the Trump assassination attempt comes up at the Aspen Security Forum, a human rights advocate says global leaders need to take accountability for their actions, and more.
On today's newscast, the Aspen Security Forum tackles the politics of green energy, three cultural institutions plan new housing at the Aspen Meadows campus, and Pitkin County is considering a new property tax.
On today's newscast: Carbondale reconsiders its STR rules, The Aspen Times stops publishing editorial cartoons, potential trail connections for the Rio Grande, Garfield County gets an update on the Valley Alliance to End Homelessness, zebra mussels in the Colorado River, megafires and beavers, and more.
On today's newscast: Pitkin County is considering a ballot question for a new property tax in the upcoming November election, Glenwood Springs is helping residents make dollars and cents of how the city spends money on infrastructure, the city of Aspen is re-launching its Aspen 311 Connect app, and more.
On today's newscast: Aspen City Council and Pitkin County Commissioners will visit the Brush Creek Park and Ride and the Airport Business Center to look at potential trail connections, Age-Friendly Carbondale is urging the town to make Highway 133 safer for pedestrians, the Aspen Security Forum will gather world leaders and experts in global affairs at the Aspen Institute campus this week, and more.
On today's newscast: wildfire risk in our area has sent homeowner’s insurance costs way up, developers building 65 housing units in downtown Basalt want to sell the spaces, Avian Flu is on the rise across the country, and more.
On today's newscast: the Roaring Fork School District approved its $83 million budget for the next school year, Eagle County considers its priorities for the 2025 legislative session and home insurance is a big area of concern, Pitkin County is set to receive a $10 million interest-free loan from Great Outdoors Colorado for its Open Space and Trails Department, and more.
On today's newscast: The Roaring Fork Conservancy will get $37,000 from Pitkin County’s Healthy Rivers and Streams board for its education programs, Pitkin County commissioners have to decide soon how they’re going to spend $200,000 they’ve set aside for capital contributions to local nonprofit and community organizations, the city of Aspen is considering joining a new regional buydown program for affordable housing, and more.
Over half a million undocumented immigrants who arrived in the U.S. as children are protected from deportation as DACA recipients. But with the November election getting closer, many DACA recipients are worried their ability to remain in the U.S. could run out.
The South Canyon Fire in Glenwood Springs was one of the deadliest for firefighters in the nation’s history. Since the fatal fire, federal agencies like the U.S. Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management made a lot of changes to make wildland firefighting safer.
On today's newscast: The Jewell Fire outside of Rifle is now roughly 15 acres, repairs began yesterday on a sinkhole in the Salvation Ditch, a comedy festival comes to Snowmass Village this weekend, and more.
On today's newscast: July marks the historic start of wildfire season in Colorado, Aspen School District will start issuing Chromebook laptops to students this fall, Anderson Ranch Arts Center will honor Bruce and Barbara Berger with their “Service to the Arts” award on Thursday, and more.
On today's newscast: the Gibson Gulch Fire was declared fully contained and is now being mopped-up, this weekend is the 30th anniversary of the South Canyon Fire, while locals and visitors alike who participated in Aspen’s Fourth of July festivities yesterday were certainly proud to be American, there was less enthusiasm about the future of American democracy, and more.
On today's newscast: The Gibson Gulch Fire broke out 5 miles southeast of Silt yesterday afternoon, extreme heat temperatures are affecting much of our region, Habitat for Humanity Roaring Fork Valley is looking to expand its partnerships with local governments in the region, and more.
On today's newscast: Adam Frisch has called on President Joe Biden to withdraw from the presidential race, many government offices and services will be closed tomorrow for the Fourth of July holiday including local public libraries in Pitkin, Eagle and Garfield Counties, more wildfires are started in the United States on the 4th of July than any other day of the year, and more.
Panels explored topics like productive discourse, bipartisanship, friendship “across the aisle” and electoral reform to address “divisive times.”
On today's newscast: the Garfield County commissioners react to the U.S. Supreme Court overturning the Chevron Deference, two hikers in the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness area were evacuated early yesterday morning by Mountain Rescue Aspen volunteers, a group of students from Aspen Challenge joined Aspen Ideas Festival to present on solutions they’ve developed for chronic absenteeism in their school, and more.
On today's newscast: Longtime Pitkin County attorney John Ely passed away last Thursday after a battle with cancer, the Rifle Police Department arrested a former substitute teacher at the Garfield Re-2 school district, forecasters are predicting a hotter-than-average July for western Colorado, and more.
On today's newscast: Colorado’s U.S. Senator, John Hickenlooper, was in El Jebel to talk about protections for mobile home parks, affordable housing, and immigration reform, the city of Aspen is offering free irrigation assessments for Aspen Water customers this summer, the inaugural concert of this summer’s Aspen Chamber Symphony will be held tonight at the Klein Music Tent, and more.
On today's newscast: Communities from Aspen to Parachute in the Roaring Fork and Colorado River Valleys are under a flood watch today, A nonprofit grant program at the city of Aspen gets more cash requests than it can fill, the city of Aspen will outsource its local sales tax collection to Colorado’s department of revenue next year, and more.
On today's newscast: the primary results are in and the candidates have been chosen for the general election, Aspen Snowmass season pass rates are going up about 7% next winter for most options for next season, and more.
On today's newscast: The Snowmass Rodeo is celebrating its 50th anniversary this summer, voters across Colorado will cast ballots for the state primary races today, in a state report about 14% of active voters had returned their ballots leading into this week and more.
On today's newscast: The Bureau of Land Management has released a new resource-management plan for nearly 2 million acres in western Colorado, tomorrow is the last day to vote in Colorado’s June 25th primary and the election will determine who ends up on the November ballot, and more.
On today's newscast: Two candidates are part of the June 25 primary for Garfield County’s District 2 commissioner seat, the city of Glenwood Springs will give $1 million to Habitat for Humanity Roaring Fork Valley for deed-restricted housing, the Jazz Aspen Snowmass June Experience brings music legends to town, and more.
On today's newscast: The Town of Carbondale and Garfield County Commissioners discussed mobility and transportation solutions during a joint meeting, Aspen Ideas Health starts today, Sunlight Mountain Ski Resort will replace its Segundo Chairlift this summer.
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.
On today's newscast: The Garfield County Sheriff's Office is reporting fire activity near Parachute, Aspen City Council meets with Theatre Aspen to discuss plans for a permanent facility in Rio Grande Park, three finalists from “Top Chef” come to the Food and Wine Classic in Aspen, Colorado won’t kill a wolf despite its history of livestock depredation, and more.
On today’s newscast: Heat & fire warnings, Congresswoman Lauren Boebert’s husband pleads guilty to reckless endangerment, highlights from the Food & Wine Classic, and more.
Almost seven decades ago, artists Paul and Ginny Soldner happened upon an abandoned potato field near Aspen and decided to make it their home. Now, the property hosts tours and workshops — with plans for additional creative opportunities in the future.
On today’s newscast: Aspen emergency preparedness, a preview of key Eagle County races on the June 25th primary ballot, free meals for kids, an update on the watershed and runoff, Colorado lawmakers on a key IVF protection vote, inflation wolf management, regional studies on resilient farming and wildfire readiness, and more.
The program is a partnership between the Western Colorado Conservation Corps, the Bureau of Land Management, and the U.S. Forest Service. It prepares young women for wildland firefighting jobs with federal agencies.
On today’s newscast: The valley’s fire protection districts collaborate on fire detection technology, a Pride-focused self-defense class in Carbondale, a preview of Aspen’s Food & Wine Classic, regional updates on decarbonization and the outdoor recreation economy, and more.
On today's newscast: local hiker Jennifer Hearn has been found alive after she was reported missing three days ago, Garfield County has pledged $3 million to help purchase the Shoshone water right in Glenwood Canyon, the Roaring Fork School District is set to open the first of three new buildings in its Meadowood housing project next month, and more.
On today's newscast: the Aspen Institute Sports & Society Program has released its “State of Play Report” to coincide with “International Day of Play”, Colorado has a new law designed to protect public libraries from attempts to ban books, one sustainably-minded chef is turning food waste into the main dish, and more.
On today's newscast: One person is dead after capsizing their boat on the Roaring Fork River on Saturday afternoon, The Aspen Backcountry Marathon has been discontinued, the Aspen/Pitkin County Airport participated in a triennial emergency training last week, and more.
On today's newscast: The Roaring Fork School District is asking the City of Glenwood Springs for $260,000 for mental health resources, Governor Jared Polis signed a bill into law on Wednesday giving students at public colleges and universities the right to wear items of cultural or religious significance during graduation ceremonies, five western slope reservoirs are participating in Coordinated Reservoir Operations this week, and more.
On today's newscast: Wildfire danger is looking relatively low for now in Western Colorado this summer for now, Garfield County Sheriff’s Office recovered a body from the Colorado River in Glenwood Canyon on Sunday, local Folk musician Natalie Spears will perform songs from her newest album at TACAW in Willits this Friday, and more.
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 commissioners have agreed to contribute 60-thousand dollars to continue collaborating with the U-S Forest Service on several water-quality projects, a presentation at Hallam Lake this Tuesday will focus on the impact food systems have on the planet and solutions, the City of Glenwood Springs has been undergoing interviews and candidate review for a new fire chief to replace Gary Tillotson, and more.
On today's newscast: Krabloonik Dog Sledding is closed for good, the city of Aspen will take applications for its Aspen 360 program starting June 1, Independence Pass will open today, Friday, by noon, 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: the Aspen Psychedelic Symposium will be held at the Wheeler Opera House this weekend, City of Aspen is considering turning the Armory into a food hall, almost 80% of Basalt High School's graduation class are headed to a four-year college next year, and more.
Following months of physical therapy, a dose of psilocybin mushrooms helped Harris make progress in his recovery — and find a new sense of perspective. He’ll speak about his experience at the Aspen Psychedelic Symposium on Friday.
On today's newscast: Grand Valley High School offered Latine students a serape to wear for graduation, Pitkin County and the White River National Forest are expanding some of their agreements on watershed health to studying beavers, Aspen Skiing Company is nearing a settlement agreement with a restaurant employee over a lawsuit he filed last year, and more.
On today's newscast: Memorial Day marks the unofficial start to summer for many people, and local watershed advocates are watching to see if this year will be a wet year, or a dry one, Major traffic delays are coming to Highway 82 next month due to road work in Snowmass Canyon, Grand Junction’s Dr. Barbara Zind talked about her experience in Gaza, and more.
On today's newscast: Three cultural organizations hope to build deed-restricted housing on the Aspen Meadows campus, Glenwood Springs High School seniors are preparing for graduation this weekend, but many are still undecided about what they’re doing next year, Colorado Parks and Wildlife officials are warning people to be extra cautious when they head out to recreate on the water this Memorial Day weekend, and more.
On today's newscast: The EPA says that the level of heavy metals in Lincoln Creek can be poisonous to aquatic life and habitat, The Roaring Fork School District Board approved the school district’s collaborative bargaining contract with the local teachers’ union last night, A celebration this weekend will honor the 40th anniversary of the grand reopening of the Wheeler Opera House, and more.
Schwalbe will lead a three-day workshop during the Aspen Words “Summer Words” literary conference from June 22-26. The reading list ranges from George Orwell snippets to cookbook excerpts by Edna Lewis.
On today's newscast: Basalt voters have rejected the Midland Avenue project ballot measure, Grand Junction pediatrician Barbara Zind will be giving a talk in Glenwood Springs tomorrow about her time in Gaza, the Aspen/Pitkin County Airport is scheduled to reopen tomorrow at 7 p.m. after a three-week closure for pavement maintenance, and more.
On today's newscast: a 23-year old resident of Carbondale died Sunday after a motorcycle accident on Highway 82, a paddleboarder died at Harvey Gap this weekend, The Aspen School District and Aspen Education Association reached an agreement in contract negotiations for the teacher union’s compensation and collective bargaining agreements and more.
On today's newscast: Roaring Fork School District announced it’s cutting its music programming next year, Aspen Film’s Isis Theatre continues its series of movies in Spanish this month, three final candidates are running for the next fire chief in Glenwood Springs, and more.
On today's newscast: Roaring Fork School District announced it’s cutting its music programming next year, Aspen Film’s Isis Theatre continues its series of movies in Spanish this month, three final candidates are running for the next fire chief in Glenwood Springs, and more.
On today's newscast: Pitkin County officials hope for “Outstanding Waters” designation for four streams, Aspen High School celebrates College Decision Day, two candidates are running for one open seat on the Holy Cross Energy Board, and more.
Meadows will lead a “Masterclass” workshop at the Carbondale Clay Center this weekend, where he’ll focus on the ways in which functional cups and dishes can connect viewers with art.
A new law gives the state authority to test water quality in mobile home parks and force owners to fix any issues. The testing program officially begins this summer, but state officials have gotten a head start at one community in the Colorado River Valley that helped spur the legislation.
On today's newscast: Colorado is poised to outlaw cellphone use while driving, officials are warning boaters at Ruedi Reservoir to be aware of invasive species to prevent a future infestation, a revamped version of the “Mount Sopris Run-Off” will take place this Sunday, it's "Bonedale Bike Week" in Carbondale, and more.
On today's newscast: crews from Roaring Fork Fire Rescue responded to a fire at a mobile home in El Jebel, Aspen’s city council is considering new policies for keeping construction and demolition waste out of the landfill, an astronomer will speak about the value of dark skies and the impact of light pollution at TACAW, and more.
On today's newscast: The Aspen School District has reached a tentative settlement agreement with the district’s teachers union, schools in Carbondale have cut their music education offerings, “The Aspen Collective” will open its first art show this week in a city-owned retail space at the Wheeler Opera House, and more.
Basalt residents are being asked to vote on the future of the Midland Avenue streetscape project in the town’s upcoming special election on Tuesday, May 21. Aspen Daily News reporter Scott Condon talks with host Eleanor Bennett about his recent reporting on the citizens group behind the ballot initiative, what they’re hoping to accomplish, and how the town is responding.
On today's newscast: The Roaring Fork School District passed a safe haven resolution to protect students with different immigration statuses, Garfield County Libraries' new board member is ready to have tough conversations about restricting kids' access to certain books, Carbondale's Dandelion Day returns to Sopris Park on Saturday, and more.
Tito Puente was a legend of Latin jazz, salsa and mambo music — and a six-time Grammy Award winner. As Kaya Williams reports, his legacy lives on in his son, who’s performing at the Wheeler Opera House in Aspen on Sunday.
On today's newscast: Garfield County commissioners have selected Myrna Fletchall to fill the Rifle seat on the county’s volunteer library board of trustees, drivers in Glenwood Springs should expect some delays for road work over the next few days, Aspen's annual Ride for the Pass race is coming up next Saturday, and more.
On today's newscast: Pitkin County is considering how best to spend the remainder of its federal COVID-19 relief funds, Dandelion Day returns to Carbondale’s Sopris Park this Saturday, the avian flu keeps spreading in dairy herds across our region and the latest cases are turning up in Colorado, and more.
On today's newscast: Aspen’s city council is considering whether it will participate in a regional affordable housing program, new survey data sheds light on how Colorado teachers are doing, a new documentary about the benefits of regenerative agriculture will screen at TACAW on Wednesday night, and more.
On today's newscast: two teens have been arrested in connection with the death of an Eagle Valley High School student, Highway 82 will undergo a major repaving project in Snowmass Canyon starting next week, Aspen’s city council will get an update on its strategic plan for affordable housing today, and more.
Garfield County's public library district has become a battleground for culture wars, and county commissioners’ increased involvement in library business has led to opposition from some locals who want to see the institution remain independent. Reporter Caroline Llanes has more on a rally held in Glenwood Springs ahead of the commissioners library board decision this coming Monday.
On today's newscast: the future of Aspen's airport could be heading to a vote in the November election, English In Action broke ground on its new tutoring center in El Jebel, students in Gender and Sexuality alliances across the valley are hosting an inclusive prom at TACAW this weekend, and more.
Roaring Fork High School partnered with Carbondale Fire and Valley View Hospital on Friday to simulate a fake crash scene, where student volunteers and first responders showcased the consequences of drinking and driving. As Halle Zander reports, emergency agencies in the valley scheduled the event the day before prom so that the message remained fresh.
On today's newscast: Pitkin County commissioners have approved widening the runway at Aspen's airport allowing larger airplanes to land, bills sponsored by Rep. Elizabeth Velasco to improve safety on I-70 and provide support to new immigrants both passed the state House this week, Roaring Fork Cycling is holding a bike swap at Crown Mountain Park on Friday, and more.
The short documentary won the People’s Choice Award at this year's 5Point Adventure Film Festival and will be showing at the festival's encore screening on Saturday. Reporter Eleanor Bennett joined Carbondale-based filmmaker Oliver Sutro and Alaskan fishing guide Triston Chaney out on the river to learn more about the inspiration for the film.
On today's newscast: over 50 people gathered Tuesday to express disapproval over the Garfield County commissioners' decision to take over library board appointments, Pitkin County commissioners awarded transferable development rights to the Aspen Chapel to help keep it on its feet, western leaders gathered this week to discuss how wildfire destabilizes home insurance markets, and more.
On today's newscast: a pedestrian was killed in a hit-and-run in Rifle on Monday morning, Glenwood Springs is considering reforms to the city’s zoning that could help address the housing shortage, The Thunder River Theatre Company will honor the life of its founder Lon Winston this Saturday in Carbondale, and more.
On today's newscast: an Eagle Valley High School student was killed at a park in Gypsum last week, a Glenwood Springs police officer and school resource officer has been arrested on charges that include sexual assault of a minor, state lawmakers have scaled back a bill to limit local control over renewable energy projects, and more.
On today's newscast: Pitkin County is updating its climate action plan and setting goals for 2030, Basalt's town council has formally opposed a ballot question on the Midland Avenue construction project, Pitkin County commissioner Francie Jacober now has two challengers in the upcoming primary, there's lots happening at 5Point Adventure Film Festival this weekend, and more.
Tharyn Mulberry will start as the superintendent of the Aspen School District on July 1. Reporter Halle Zander spoke with Mulberry about his goals for the district as he prepares to take the helm.
On today's newscast: crews were able to contain a small wildfire at the base of Crown Mountain, Aspen’s city council has given its initial approval to a childcare center at Burlingame, the Old Snowmass monastery property is listed for $150 million, state lawmakers passed a bill allowing students to wear cultural regalia at graduation, and more.
On today's newscast: Glenwood Springs voters have approved major changes to the requirements for building housing in the city, Garfield County commissioners are preparing to interview candidates for the library board amid a book banning controversy, the Forest Service will be doing a controlled burn in Avalanche Creek, and more.
Christina Baker Kline, a head judge for the award, said that the jury panel looked for a “distinctive voice,” “memorable story,” and quality writing as they evaluated works of fiction with a social image. Reporter Kaya Williams spoke with Kline about the decision-making process ahead of the upcoming awards announcement.
On today's newscast: there’s a new volunteer program for tourists and visitors who want to help care for local trails and public lands, Aspen officials want community feedback on regulating construction and demolition waste at the Pitkin County landfill, newly released wolves have killed four more cattle at a ranch in Grand County, and more.
The author has been nominated twice for the Aspen Words award, which celebrates works of fiction that grapple with vital contemporary issues. Reporter Kaya Williams spoke with Brinkley about how he approaches those topics with subtlety, while placing the humanity of his characters center stage.
On today's newscast: The West Mountain Regional Housing Coalition is hoping to raise $3 million from local governments for its new buydown program, Pitkin County officials will discuss climate goals and a plan to address homelessness this week, a local short film about a one-legged athlete will screen at 5Point Adventure Film Fest, and more.
Hammad's latest novel, “Enter Ghost,” follows an actress to her ancestral homeland in Palestine, where she’s pulled into a production of “Hamlet” on the West Bank. Reporter Kaya Williams spoke to the first-time finalist for the award, which honors works of fiction that explore vital contemporary issues.
School district officials say that they could introduce drug-sniffing dogs as early as this spring. As Halle Zander reports, they’ve got a general idea of how the system will work, but the practice could leave the school district vulnerable to lawsuits.
On today's newscast: a new privacy law in Colorado that protects a person’s neurological data is the first-of-its-kind in the nation, Aspen’s annual Wintersköl celebration will come a little earlier this year, Aspen Mountain closes out the local ski season this weekend, there are lots of Earth Day celebrations coming up in the valley, and more.
Adjei-Brenyah is a two-time nominee for the award, which recognizes works of fiction with a social impact. Reporter Kaya Williams spoke to Adjei-Brenyah about his debut novel, which provides a sharp critique of the carceral system that finds shared humanity among its characters.
Bilal’s debut short story collection explores the rich and diverse experiences of Black American Muslims, from moments of humor and friendship to ones of tension and sorrow. Reporter Kaya Williams spoke to Bilal about her work for the first in a series of interviews with the Literary Prize finalists.
Many of the new immigrants staying in town were attending English in Action’s new weekly tutoring sessions at the Carbondale Library before the winter shelters closed on April 1. But as Eleanor Bennett reports, some aren't sure if they'll be able to stay in the valley and continue with their English tutoring.
Many of the new immigrants staying in town were attending English in Action’s new weekly tutoring sessions at the Carbondale Library before the winter shelters closed on April 1. But as Eleanor Bennett reports, some aren't sure if they'll be able to stay in the valley and continue with their English tutoring.
On today's newscast: voters in Glenwood Springs have just under a week to weigh in on a proposal that would change how residential development works in the city, the deadline to enter the race for Pitkin County Commissioner is Monday and there's only one contested seat so far, some local governments are unhappy with the state's affordable housing legislation, and more.
On today's newscast: Aspen’s city council is exploring alternative options for the Entrance to Aspen, Holy Cross Energy says it’s on track to reach its goal of providing 90% clean energy to its customers by 2025, the Rifle Airport is looking at expanding in its new master plan, and more.
The Federal Aviation Administration says Pitkin County has to rebuild the runway at the Aspen-Pitkin County Airport in a new location if they want to preserve funding from the agency. As Halle Zander reports, the agency will also require the new runway to be 150-feet wide, allowing larger planes and potentially more crowds into the Aspen area.
On today's newscast: Aspen’s city council is once again taking up the Entrance to Aspen conversation this week, two local high school’s will have new principals next school year, the Aspen Chapel Gallery will open its 250th consecutive art show this Wednesday, the state House has passed a bill that would ban the sale of semi-automatic guns, and more.
The program at Snowmass this week included athletes, advocates and influencers from all over the country. As Kaya Williams reports, they gathered for snowboarding lessons, festive parties and fireside chats about race and inclusion, in an effort to show more people the joys of mountain adventure.
On today's newscast: Silt town trustees took a page from Garfield County’s book and declared itself a non-sanctuary county, CLEER is partnering with the Colorado Energy Office to let people know about state funding for EV charging, Snowmass will wrap up the ski season this weekend with its annual party and pond skim at Elk Camp, and more.
On today's newscast: Glenwood Springs voters have received ballots for the April 23 special election, a bill that proposes stricter safety regulations on commercial vehicles in Glenwood Canyon has nearly reached the governor's desk, Sunlight Mountain will host an event in memory of local resident Joel Shute who died in an avalanche near Marble last year, and more.
On today's newscast: a potential bill that would limit the control local governments have over renewable energy projects in Colorado is generating buzz, the Aspen Hall of Fame will recognize three legendary community members at an annual banquet on Sunday, the future of the Sundance Film Festival is up in the air, and more.
Amanda Seward was one of the hundreds of participants who came to the National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic at Snowmass Ski Area last week. As Kaya Williams reports, Seward wasn’t a snowboarder before she was injured, but now, she aspires to compete in the Paralympics, where she can spread a message of support and community.
On today's newscast: new limits on outdoor energy use will go into effect in Pitkin County later this month, dozens of people gathered outside the Basalt Library on Monday to see a rare solar eclipse, a Colorado Sun reporter was kicked out of the Republican Party’s state assembly in Pueblo over the weekend, and more.
On today's newscast: Glenwood Springs resident Cole Buerger will run unopposed in the Democratic primary for Senate District 5 after his opponent withdrew, the Roaring Fork School Board will discuss a resolution this week that would commit the district to conducting an equity audit, the Aspen Science Center is co-hosting solar eclipse viewings in Basalt and Carbondale, and more.
As high-altitude first responders, ski patrollers have technical skiing skills, level-headed composure, and the ability to pivot from snow science to emergency medical care at a moment’s notice. As Kaya Williams reports, they often lean on one another — and turn to skiing to unwind and process the stressors of the job.
On today's newscast: Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers and Pitkin County are both accepting applications for paid youth internship programs, Aspen city councilor Sam Rose is working with the Aspen School District to meet its staff housing needs, backcountry first responders and LGBTQ+ youth issues are on the docket for Aspen Film's Shortsfest this weekend, and more.
This year’s “Boot Tan Fest” brought hundreds of women and femme skiers together to celebrate their common love for the sport — and participate in a famed naked ski lap that’s become an annual tradition. Reporter Eleanor Bennett attended this year's festival at Sunlight Mountain in Glenwood Springs.
The program is a chance for kids to just be kids — and connect with new friends who understand what they’ve been through. Reporter Kaya Williams attended this year’s event, which ran March 22-29 at Buttermilk Mountain.
On today's newscast: No new oil and gas leasing will be allowed on the Thompson Divide for the next 20 years, Eagle County is hoping to continue its partnership with a local Spanish-language TV show, state wildlife officials have confirmed the first instance of a livestock killing since wolves were reintroduced earlier this winter, and more.
On today's newscast: results are in for the Basalt and Carbondale town council elections, the Aspen Chapel Board of Trustees wants to formalize their role managing building repairs and project budgets, a new documentary about immigration and a group of Indigenous Venezuelans trying to preserve their culture will screen at Aspen Film's Shortsfest, and more.
On today's newscast: Tuesday is Election Day for the town’s of Carbondale and Basalt, Republican Caleb Waller of Silt is challenging Democratic State House Representative Elizabeth Velasco for her seat, a local climate nonprofit and a venture capital fund have partnered to create a database of climate solutions, and more.
On today's newscast: Garfield Re-2 school board member Tony May's attempt to protest his recall election failed, two Democrats and one Republican will make it on the June primary ballots for Senate District 5, a high risk of avalanches prompted race officials to call for a “reverse” route on the Grand Traverse, and more.
On today's newscast: new immigrants staying at the shelters in Carbondale will need to find somewhere else to stay starting Monday, women skiers and boarders are converging at Sunlight Mountain for Boot Tan Fest, Aspen Film’s annual Shortsfest is opening with something close to home, and more.
On today's newscast: Pitkin County got an update Tuesday on methane leaking out of the old mines at Coal Basin near Redstone, new protections for trans and non-binary students are one step closer to becoming state law, local ski areas will wrap up operations with closing day festivities over the next four weeks, and more.
On today's newscast: The El Jebel man who was reported missing earlier this month was found dead near Lake Christine in Basalt, Carbondale town trustees opted not to discuss a resolution calling for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war at their Tuesday meeting, two Republican candidates for Garfield County commissioner earned spots on the primary ballot, and more.
On today's newscast: Fire crews and police responded to a building fire at The Gant in Aspen on Tuesday morning, Carbondale trustees will consider passing a resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza at their next meeting, The Town of Basalt and the Roaring Fork School District are nearly finished building five solar arrays around town, and more.
On today's newscast: Pitkin County commissioner Greg Poschman visited D.C. last week to oppose congresswoman Lauren Boebert's oil and gas bill, Aspen saw record demand for its nonprofit grants this year, Garfield County Commissioners have banned fireworks in unincorporated areas, and more.
Local schools from Aspen to Glenwood Springs have teamed up with national organization Best Buddies to make prom more accessible and fun for all. Reporter Eleanor Bennett talked with students and parents at the valley’s first annual starry night-themed “Friendship Ball” at TACAW on Saturday.
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.
Garfield County commissioners declared the county a “non-sanctuary county,” despite no changes to its policies for law enforcement’s cooperation with federal immigration authorities. Reporter Caroline Llanes talks with Latino advocates who say the move signals a new wave of anti-immigrant sentiment in the county.
On today's newscast: The six candidates running for three open seats on Carbondale's town trustee board gathered at a public forum Wednesday, Pitkin County has hired a new emergency manager who will take over next month, recent storms have boosted snow levels across the West and there’s more on the way, and more.
School district officials are trying to lessen classroom distractions. Most students think new restrictions are unnecessary, while some value technology breaks. But it’s unclear how these kinds of policies affect students suffering from smartphone addiction.
Local Latino advocates worry that Garfield County's "non-sanctuary county" resolution will lead to more anti-immigrant rhetoric in the region. But an election this fall could adjust the political makeup of the Garfield County Board of County Commissioners, so the resolution may be short-lived.
On today's newscast: CMC's president and CEO has announced her resignation, Western Slope lawmakers shared their bills with constituents at a virtual bipartisan town hall Tuesday night, a protest has been filed with the Garfield County Clerk to challenge a recall petition submitted in an effort to unseat Garfield RE-2 school board member Tony May, and more.
On today's newscast: a fatal car crash on Highway 82 near the CMC Spring Valley turnoff in Glenwood Springs Monday caused road closures and major traffic delays, English in Action is hoping to break ground on its new building in El Jebel next month, local and state leaders attended the annual Latino Advocacy Day in Denver, and more.
McBride’s newest book of photos and essays details a nearly two-decade project to document environmental change and natural beauty in the Colorado River basin. Reporter Kaya Williams spoke with him ahead of his upcoming talk in Aspen on Wednesday with writer Kevin Fedarko.
On today's newscast: Whooping cough is on the rise in Colorado and in Garfield County, Glenwood Springs fire chief Gary Tillotson is retiring after 50 years in fire rescue, APCHA has a new initiative to support the upkeep of deed-restricted properties, the designer of the recycling symbol will speak at the Pitkin County Library on Monday night, and more.
On today's newscast: Pitkin County commissioners have agreed to cap the amount of outdoor energy homes can use after months of debate, a local activist group is asking Carbondale to pass a resolution calling for a ceasefire in Israel and Gaza, a recent study found that U.S. ski resorts have lost billions of dollars due to climate change, and more.
On today's newscast: Skico announced its naming the new terrain expansion on Aspen Mountain "Hero's" to honor Jim Crown and others, Aspen restaurant Bosq can now lay claim to its first Michelin star, residents still have a chance to weigh-in on the BLM’s new plans for public lands in our area, Jane Goodall was in the valley this week meeting with students, and more.
On today's newscast: the Aspen Fire Department held a ceremony to honor first responders who lost their lives in 9/11, the Garfield Re-2 school district held its final public meeting about newly proposed social studies curriculum, residents are invited to a meeting on Tuesday in Glenwood Springs about how the BLM should manage oil and gas, and more.
On today's newscast: a former Pitkin County deputy, coroner and Aspen ski patroller died in Friday’s fatal car crash on Highway 82, the Aspen Fire Department is hosting its annual 9/11 memorial ceremony Monday at noon, a Rifle resident brought a petition to the Garfield County Libraries last week asking it to restrict access to certain books, and more.
On today's newscast: Independence Pass and I-70 between Eagle and Wolcott are back open after a crash caused a fire along the interstate Thursday, environmentalists are speaking out against a proposed pipeline project near Rifle, drivers in Aspen should expect significant closures and delays starting Monday, and more.
The Jazz Aspen Snowmass Labor Day festival hires American Sign Language interpreters for all of its mainstage performances. As Kaya Williams reports, it's a way to give people who are deaf and hard of hearing a fuller experience of the show at center stage.
On today's newscast: a controversial social studies curriculum took center stage at another Garfield Re-2 school district meeting Wednesday, residents are invited to join a walk to raise awareness for suicide prevention in Glenwood Springs on Saturday, the number of bats in Pitkin County that have rabies is increasing, and more.
On today's newscast: the Roaring Fork Conservancy is asking for Pitkin County’s support in protecting local streams, Theatre Aspen is wrapping up its 40th-anniversary season, upvalley commuters should expect delays during the Woody Creek bridge closure, its not too late to register for the livestream of Jane Goodall's talk next week, and more.
Chain and luxury stores have been replacing locally-owned, affordable businesses in Aspen and across the country. Eleanor Bennett reports on two Aspen gallery owners who found a way to collaborate this summer after they lost their spaces last year.
On today's newscast: the mayor of San Miguel de Allende wants to strengthen ties with Aspen, the Roaring Fork School District announced it will honor Hispanic or Latinx Heritage Month, Pitkin County is considering ways it can supplement funding for its top priorities through grants, and more.
On today's newscast: locals and musicians remember Jimmy Buffett at the JAS Labor Day festival after news of his death Friday night, the Coroner’s Office completed its investigation into the racecar crash that killed Skico owner Jim Crown, Aspen is hosting a free electronic waste collection event on Saturday, and more.
On today's newscast: Rifle is still recovering from heavy rainfall that wreaked havoc on the city last week, fire experts and first responders addressed community concerns about wildfire at a public meeting in Aspen, two incumbent school board candidates in the Aspen and Roaring Fork school districts filed paperwork to run for reelection this fall, and more.
A federal judge ruled the Uinta Basin Railway’s environmental impact statement insufficient last week, sending planners back to square one. But as Halle Zander reports, the project isn’t dead yet, so protesters organized a flotilla in Glenwood Canyon to highlight possible river impacts.
On today's newscast: the Garfield RE-2 school district is considering a controversial new social studies curriculum, April Long has been named the new program director for the West Mountain Regional Housing Coalition, the Jazz Aspen Snowmass Labor Day festival will highlight some up-and-coming musicians, and more.
Local nonprofit Aspen Deserves Better raised some eyebrows during the city election in March over their yard signs, phone banking, and fundraising. Aspen Public Radio's Caroline Llanes talks with Aspen Times reporter Josie Taris about her recent reporting on the nonprofit.
On today's newscast: a group started by the Aspen Community Foundation is training volunteers to help with disaster response, state and local groups are helping communities with bear-proofing, the Aspen Historical Society is producing another “Twilight in the Cemetery” tour Thursday, and more.
On today's newscast: Aspen city councilors are hashing out final design details on the Lumberyard affordable housing project ahead of a hearing next month, city officials are not sure about developer Mark Hunt's proposal to create a workspace with wellness services in Aspen, the JAS Labor Day festival will bring major headliners, and more.
Opera singer Maria Vasilevskaya wrapped up her first summer as a student at the Aspen Music Festival and School earlier this month. In this audio postcard produced by reporter Kaya Williams, Vasilevskaya shares how she found her passion and her purpose in music.
On today's newscast: drivers in Glenwood Canyon were stuck for several hours on Saturday due to a mudslide, Governor Jared Polis and Representative Elizabeth Velasco spoke at the Raizado Festival in Aspen over the weekend, Lance Armstrong and his partner sold their home in Aspen for $17.5 million last week, and more.
On today's newscast: Pitkin and Garfield counties identified likely cases of West Nile Virus this week, the Roaring Fork School District is taking steps to narrow racial gaps after student test scores were released, Senator Michael Bennet visited Ruedi Reservoir with local officials on Thursday, and more.
On today's newscast: Glenwood Springs Police have arrested a man suspected of sexually assaulting minors, nonprofit Response is getting state housing funds to build a new domestic abuse shelter in Basalt, the Aspen School District is still facing a shortage of bus drivers, Aspen Filmfest will look different because of ongoing strikes in Hollywood, and more.
On today's newscast: Senator John Hickenlooper was in Rifle this week to check out the Wapiti Commons affordable housing project he helped fund, some Carbondale residents are concerned about plans for a new Forest Service facility, Dr. Jane Goodall is coming to the Roaring Fork Valley next month to meet with local youth, and more.
On today's newscast: Kitty Boone is leaving the Aspen Ideas Festival and the Aspen Institute after a two-decade career, recent data from local schools shows how racial and economic divides play into academic performance, environmental advocates are organizing a river float to protest the Uinta Basin Railway this weekend, and more.
On today's newscast: a federal appeals court has overturned the approval of the Uinta Basin Railway, I-70 was closed overnight on Friday after a large rock fell onto the interstate in DeBeque Canyon, Colorado school districts are suing the state over its universal preschool program, and more.
The Center for Art and Advocacy builds creative community for formerly incarcerated artists. As Kaya Williams reports, the organization based in New York brought the work of nine artists to Aspen this month for an exhibition at the Simon Miccio Gallery downtown.
On today's newscast: the city of Glenwood Springs announced Thursday it's ending its contract with its city manager, two Democrats and two Republicans are now officially challenging Lauren Boebert for the CD3 seat, Vail Resorts has reached a settlement after it accidentally released hazardous water from snowmaking, and more.
On today's newscast: a mudslide temporarily closed I-70 in Glenwood Canyon for several hours Wednesday night, APCHA has received hundreds of applications for its new Burlingame affordable housing units, an opioid council representing our region has selected nonprofit OMNI Institute as the recipient of a contract to create a new data dashboard, and more.
On today's newscast: Glenwood Springs resident Cole Buerger has announced he’s running for state senate, Aspen’s city council is looking at ways it can help make the town more affordable, the Aspen Skiing Company released its season pass prices for the upcoming ski season, and more.
On today's newscast: Aspen’s city council can’t agree on the best way to fund and attract development partners for the Lumberyard, AspenOUT has a new leadership and scholarship program for high schoolers, Roaring Fork School District Superintendent Jesus Rodriguez is taking family medical leave as the school year kicks off, and more.
On today's newscast: crews put out several small wildfires over the weekend including one in Glenwood Canyon, the city of Aspen will nail down some of the critical details on its Lumberyard affordable housing project Tuesday, Aspen resident John Gaston made the podium in the Leadville 100 mountain bike race, and more.
Four-year-old Otto Bontempo, who has autism, and his family get to participate in therapy together at Smiling Goat Ranch in Carbondale. As Caroline llanes reports, interacting with the farm animals and working together with therapists helps Otto communicate with people in his life.
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The Aspen Music Festival and School is presenting several of Adams’ compositions this week, all inspired by the natural world. As Kaya Williams reports, it’s a fitting lineup given this summer’s festival theme, “Adoration of the Earth.”
On today's newscast: officials have new recommendations for how to manage the Maroon Bells scenic area, crews have begun permanent repairs to a section of Highway 133 that collapsed this spring, the Aspen Thrift Shop art sale and a vintage movie posters will be at the Red Brick this weekend, and more.
Subsidized preschool is now available for kids across Colorado, despite limited funding statewide that has left some families with less support than expected. Halle Zander reports on the new program that kicks off this month.
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In response to a rise in anti-trans and anti-drag legislation across the country and instances of discrimination locally, LGBTQ+ advocates and allies are doubling down on creating safe spaces. Eleanor Bennett looks at one local cafe where people can gather and be themselves.
On today's newscast: a hiker with altitude sickness was rescued near West Maroon Pass on Wednesday, a state advisory board is recommending a name change for “Dead Mexican Gulch” in Garfield County, the Roaring Fork and Garfield Re-2 school districts both have three school board seats up for election in November, and more.
On today's newscast: the RV fire in Glenwood Springs disrupted internet services in the area, Garfield County is opposing potential limits to oil and gas on public lands, a democratic candidate is withdrawing from the race for Colorado’s Third Congressional District, and more.
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British conceptual artist Matt Copson designed the experiential work, titled “Obituary,” in which he explored questions about meaning and the purpose of life through the perspective of an anthropomorphic fox. Reporter Kaya Williams talked with Copson and visited his art exhibition inside the mine.
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On today's newscast: crews responded to a vehicle fire in Glenwood Springs on Monday, Aspen’s city council is preparing for some big infrastructure improvements next year, Wilderness Workshop is hosting its annual benefit dinner and a public talk with environmental lawyer and Earthjustice President Abigail Dillen on Wednesday, and more.
The laws that govern our region’s rivers and reservoirs are tough to wrap your mind around. But as Kaya Williams reports, art can create an emotional connection that helps people understand what’s at stake, as seen in one painter’s depiction of the Colorado River.
"Everesting" is a global challenge that requires cyclists, runners, and hikers to climb the same elevation as Mount Everest by ascending multiple laps on one peak. Aspen local Winter Van Alstine recently completed the challenge on Aspen Mountain by hiking the 11,212 ft. mountain nine times.
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On today's newscast: Aspen local John Gaston came in first in the Snowmass 50 mountain bike race, the Bureau of Land Management has drafted a new plan for how to use nearly 2 million acres in western Colorado, CPW officers are looking for the black bear that bit a camper near Trinidad on Saturday, and more.
Pianist Michelle Cann will perform works by prolific but lesser-known composers like Florence Price, whose work inspired her to dive deeper into a rich moment in music history. Reporter Kaya Williams spoke with Cann ahead of her recital Monday night with the Aspen Music Festival.
On today's newscast: an Aspen hiker's body was recovered from Conundrum Couloir several days after they went missing, first responders dealt with fires, floods and mudslides in the Basalt area Wednesday, changes to the way Glenwood Springs does its elections are still a little ways off, and more.
The touring Heritage Fire food festival has been marketed as a ‘bacchanal,’ but it’s also a celebration of family farms, local food and the restaurant community. Kaya Williams got a taste of the action and brings us this report.
On today's newscast: Pitkin County commissioners are looking at ways to provide property tax relief to residents, elections in Glenwood Springs could look a little different in the coming years, the Smuggler Mine is hosting a light and sound installation this week, and more.
On today's newscast: the National Weather Service issued its first flash flood watch of the year in Glenwood Canyon, Aspen’s city councilors have differing views on how to reduce traffic, Roaring Fork Fire is looking for public feedback on expanding its station in El Jebel, and more.
On today's newscast: Aspen Times Editor Don Rogers is leaving the paper after just a year in the role, an effort to help residents buy their mobile home park in Glenwood Springs has been awarded grant funding, businesses impacted by the sinkhole that closed Highway 133 earlier this year now have the opportunity to apply for federal disaster loans, and more.
On today's newscast: rescue crews helped two injured climbers who fell nearly 60 feet on Independence Pass, a new invasive bark beetle has been spotted in Carbondale for the first time, it’s looking to be a busy week for Aspen’s city council and the Pitkin County commissioners, and more.
A group of Latine leaders and DACA recipients from the valley and across Colorado spent a week in Mexico City this summer as part of local nonprofit Voces Unidas' inaugural Civic Leader Education & Advocacy Program. Reporter Eleanor Bennett spoke with several participants and program leaders about their experience.
On today's newscast: Pitkin County will be sending out a survey to find out how its doing in providing services, drought conditions returned to the Roaring Fork Watershed last week, Mountain Fair kicks off Friday with remarks from Carbondale's mayor and live music, and more.
Jazz Aspen Snowmass might be best known for its festivals, but programs like the JAS Academy help cultivate the next generation of talent with big-name mentors like Christian McBride. Reporter Kaya Williams talked with McBride ahead of the “Big Band” student performance at the Wheeler Opera House on Saturday at 7 p.m.
On today's newscast: the mayor of Grand Junction is the latest candidate to announce a challenge to Lauren Boebert, Aspen Valley Hospital's CEO warned of an uptick in COVID-19 cases this week, an injured man was airlifted out of the Snowmass Lake area on Wednesday, and more.
The Buddy Program pairs kids from Aspen to Carbondale with adult mentors who encourage them to stay in school and make healthy decisions. Katie Goldsmith and Layla became pairs in 2020 and they recently shared their story with Aspen Public Radio for the program's 50th Anniversary.
On today's newscast: Aspen and Pitkin County want to collaborate more on issues like affordable housing and traffic, the city of Aspen’s newspaper of record has officially been changed to the Aspen Daily News, local music and dance students will be joining a mariachi band for a free concert Wednesday night, and more.
On today's newscast: Representative Elizabeth Velasco announced that she’s running for reelection in 2024, the Aspen Security Forum got a surprise appearance from Ukraine's president, students at Highwater Farm in Silt are hosting their annual community lunch this week, and more.
On today's newscast: a hiker died in the backcountry outside of Aspen this weekend, Aspen’s city council will look at ways to move the Lumberyard affordable housing project forward, locals will be gathering for a Disability Pride celebration and rally in Glenwood Springs on Wednesday, and more.
During summer vacation, students can suffer a backslide in their academic performances. As Halle Zander reports, Summit54’s Summer Advantage program is trying to buck that trend.
“Bel Canto” is the fictionalized retelling of a real hostage situation in Peru, featuring an opera singer loosely inspired by the famous American soprano Renée Fleming. Kaya Williams has more.
On today's newscast: a dry thunderstorm rolled through western Garfield County Wednesday night causing at least nine small fires in the region, organizations around the world were awarded funding for climate solutions from an Aspen-based nonprofit, local residents will be celebrating Latino Conservation Week in Glenwood Springs on Saturday, and more.
The opioid epidemic looks a little different in rural resort communities like Aspen, thanks to the outdoor recreation economy and resort culture. Reporter Caroline Llanes looks at one local's journey with opioids and the unique nature of providing addiction services in the valley.
On today's newscast: the Aspen Airport Advisory Board plans to discuss ways to change federal legislation to reduce carbon emissions, Roaring Fork Schools is about to break-ground on a staff housing project in Carbondale, a group of Tibetan monks wraps up their month-long visit to the valley on Saturday, and more.
Community members are invited to join the Colorado Pika Project on Independence Pass this Saturday to collect data and observations on pikas in their natural habitat. As Eleanor Bennett reports, the volunteer training is part of a statewide effort to better understand how climate is impacting the small, furry animals.
On today's newscast: the city of Aspen is looking to increase its diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility efforts, a new parent company and CEO will now oversee the Aspen Skiing Company, Denver's new mayor declared a state of emergency to address homelessness, and more.
Wilderness Workshop's Latino-led environmental advocacy program, Defiende Nuestra Tierra, has created a new bilingual map of public lands in the Roaring Fork and Colorado River valleys. As Caroline Llanes reports, the group hopes its “El Camino Latino” map will help make outdoor recreation more accessible for Spanish speakers.
Gloria Vasquez has been running since she was a kid in Colombia. As Halle Zander reports, she came to the Roaring Fork Valley last weekend to inch closer to her goal of running 100 marathons before she’s 100 years old.
On today's newscast: the Aspen Security Forum begins Tuesday with conversations about national security and international relations, Aspen and Pitkin County leaders are meeting about affordable housing, environmental advocates want to ban the use of a popular predator trap, and more.
Pitkin County commissioners voted narrowly last week to authorize a new forecast for how many passengers and what types of planes will likely fly in and out of Aspen in the future. Aspen Public Radio takes a closer look at how the latest vote is part of a decades-long divide in the community.
On today's newscast: Adam Frisch has raised nearly three times as much money as CD3 incumbent Lauren Boebert, APCHA is now accepting applications to buy new affordable housing units at Burlingame, a heat advisory is in place Monday from New Castle to Parachute, Theatre Aspen is offering a show adapted for kids and people with sensory sensitivities, and more.
On today's newscast: a man who died while rafting in Glenwood Canyon last week has been identified, Defiende Nuestra Tierra is launching a bilingual map of local public lands, photographer Lynn Goldsmith - who recently won her U.S. Supreme Court case - will be at TACAW Friday night, and more.
Over 70 students of color are enrolled in the High School High Scholar program this year. After attending the Town of Redstone’s Fourth of July parade in 2022, some said they experienced racist incidents. The students chose not to attend any parades this summer.
On today's newscast: Pitkin County Commissioners authorize an aviation forecast for the Aspen airport in a split vote, inmates return to Aspen jail facilities, an acclaimed pianist performs at the Aspen Music Festival and School, blazing hot temperatures hit the Roaring Fork Valley this week, Colorado senators support the CORE Act, and more.
On today's newscast: Pitkin County is deciding how to spend $5 million in its fund for community housing, a public hearing and vote on the Aspen Airport will take place Wednesday, another Democrat wants to challenge Rep. Lauren Boebert for her seat in Congress, two local gallerists who lost their spaces last year are collaborating on a pop-up show, and more.
On today's newscast: the Pitkin County commissioners are scheduled to vote Wednesday on what kinds of airplanes and how much growth should be allowed at the Aspen Airport, a housing coalition is introducing a buy-down program for workers in the tri-county region, a well-known philanthropist with a complicated relationship to Aspen died last week, and more.
On today's newscast: the Pitkin County Sheriff's Office released an incident report on the death of Skico owner Jim Crown, a memorial was held at the Aspen Institute on Saturday for Basalt gallerist and former U.S. Labor Secretary Ann Korologos, the Aspen Historical Society is celebrating its 60th anniversary with a party on Monday, and more.
The historical society will host a 1960s themed celebration on Monday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Wheeler/Stallard Museum in Aspen’s West End. Kaya Williams has more on Aspen Hall of Famer Georgia Hanson who helped transform the organization.
On today's newscast: tactical fire breaks used to slow the Spring Creek Fire have increased smoke in the area this week, Krabloonik Dog Sledding has one year to wind down its operations or face eviction, this July 4th set a world record as the hottest day since 1979, and more.
Human-caused climate change is affecting post-fire recovery, causing a decline in the regeneration of some species. As Halle Zander reports, scientists hypothesize that with warming conditions, the same issues could befall the Roaring Fork Valley.
In the latest story in Aspen Public Radio’s four-part climate series “Adaptation,” we look at how stressful conditions impact the coldwater fish who live in our rivers and streams. Caroline Llanes has more.
On today's newscast: officials are hosting a community meeting Thursday night to update Parachute/Battlement Mesa residents on the Spring Creek Fire, CDOT plans to keep I-70 through Glenwood Canyon open more than it was last summer, a judge has ruled the town of Vail can take over land where Vail Resorts wanted to build workforce housing, and more.
In the latest story in Aspen Public Radio’s four-part climate series “Adaptation,” we look at how local ski areas in the Roaring Fork Valley are adapting to warming temperatures and working to prevent more damage in the future. Eleanor Bennett has more.
In the first story in our four-part series, "Adaptation," we look at how human-caused climate change is already manifesting in the Roaring Fork Valley. As Kaya Williams reports, community members aren’t just noticing the changes — they’re dedicating their lives to mitigating the impacts.
On today's newscast: the teenage girl who went missing near Rifle has been found, crews have been holding the Spring Creek Fire steady, local nonprofit Voces Unidas is leading a new civic education and advocacy program in Mexico City, crowds of people lined Main Street in Aspen for the annual Fourth of July parade, and more.
On today's newscast: crews battling the Spring Creek Fire are prepared for Tuesday's red flag warning, Fourth of July celebrations will be taking place throughout the valley, Aspen Public Radio will be broadcasting the Aspen Music Festival concert live from the Benedict Tent starting at 4 p.m., and more.
On today's newscast: authorities are looking for a missing teenager who was last seen in the Rifle/New Castle area on Saturday, Aspen theater icon Rita Hunter died this weekend several years after she was diagnosed with ALS, crews battling the Spring Creek Fire are preparing for warm, windy weather this week, officials urge people to take extra fire safety precautions on July 4th, and more.
On today's newscast: officials will be holding a community meeting on the Spring Creek Fire in Parachute Friday night, local inmates will return to the county jail in Aspen next month, Colorado Mountain College leaders consider the impacts of the U.S. Supreme Court's affirmative action ruling, and more.
On today's newscast: crews are making some headway on containing the Spring Creek Fire, Pitkin County commissioners seem to be leaning towards supporting a controversial plan for the Aspen Airport, Basalt’s town government has agreed to push its Midland Avenue Streetscape Project until next spring, and more.
On today's newscast: a specialized incident team is taking over management of the Spring Creek Fire near Parachute and Battlement Mesa, a power outage in Aspen on Tuesday was caused by an abnormal electric current, some of the proceeds from Basalt’s weekly concert on Wednesday will go to support LGBTQ+ kids in crisis in memory of local teen Jack Raife, and more.
On today's newscast: crews are still working to contain one of several fires that broke out between Rifle and Parachute over the last few days, the City of Aspen says it’s restored power to most of the downtown area after an outage Tuesday morning, the Club Q shooter pleaded guilty on Monday, and more.
Girl scout troop 17082 earned their Take Action badge last year by helping choose new playground equipment for the aging infrastructure at Hendrick’s Park. Reporter Halle Zander visited the park and talked with the students about the experience.
Mary Louise Kelly is visiting Aspen this week to discuss her new book about the challenges of raising two teenage boys while hosting a national news show and traveling the world as a war correspondent. Reporter Halle Zander spoke with Kelly ahead of her talk Monday night at the Wheeler Opera House as part of Ideas Fest.
On today's newscast: Aspen Skiing Company owner Jim Crown died Sunday in a car crash at the race track in Woody Creek, search and rescue efforts are underway for a rafter who went missing Sunday in Glenwood Canyon, crews responded to two small wildfires near Rifle and Parachute over the weekend, and more.
The Food and Wine Classic in Aspen is an opportunity for chefs to share their cultural heritage through their cooking, and several events last weekend put the spotlight on Latin American cuisines.
On today’s newscast: Pitkin County balks at a property tax proposal for affordable housing, updates on Coal Basin research, award-winning sculptures at the Aspen Art Museum, the Upper Colorado River Commission gets a full time lead from Colorado, a health clinic at Grand Junction High School, regional lawsuits against fossil fuel companies over climate, and more.
On today’s newscast: higher flows on the Roaring Fork River, energy rebates from CORE, a Jazz Aspen Snowmass preview, Colorado’s May jobs report, signature forging on ballot petitions, wildfire air quality action in Congress, pushback on proposed BLM rule changes, additions to the renewable energy grid in Wyoming, and more.
On today's newscast: Pitkin County commissioners support expanding the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness near Ashcroft, Highway 133 is back open near Somerset after a sinkhole damaged the road this spring, Queers & Coffee meet-up in Glenwood Springs now includes American Sign Language practice and Spanish intercambio, and more.
Ten years ago, the Aspen Institute decided to expand its annual Ideas Festival to include three days of health programming. Reporter Kaya Williams spoke with Ruth Katz, the director of Aspen Ideas Health, in advance of this year’s program, which begins tomorrow and runs through Saturday.
On today's newscast: local residents and library staff are voicing support for the LGBTQ+ community after a discriminatory incident at the Parachute library, Aspen’s city council is looking at temporary solutions to traffic in the West End, volunteers are invited to camp out in Marble for a weekend of outdoor stewardship, and more.
Buddha Lo is the first chef to win two seasons of the reality cooking competition, Top Chef. As Halle Zander reports, Lo was a featured chef during last weekend's Food and Wine Classic in Aspen.
Tahiirah Habibi is one of the tastemakers involved in Sunday’s “Juneteenth” celebration at Aspen Meadows Resort, which falls on the last day of the Food and Wine Classic in Aspen. Reporter Kaya Williams spoke with Habibi ahead of the event.
The ‘Outstanding in the Field’ dinner will feature local produce from Two Roots Farm in Emma and food prepared by Chef Matta Agazzi of Beverly Hills’ Osteria Gucci da Massimo Bottura. Reporter Kaya Williams brings us this story ahead of the sold-out dinner.
On today's newscast: continued recovery on the Grizzly Creek burn scar means there likely won't be as many I-70 closures this summer, Holy Cross Energy announced the results of its board election, the Roaring Fork School District has two new interim principals, the 126th annual Strawberry Days is this weekend, and more.
Michelin-starred restaurateur Rose Previte and her husband, former NPR “Morning Edition” host David Greene co-founded "Go There Wines," a company that highlights lesser-known winemaking regions. Kaya Williams spoke with Previte and Greene ahead of the 'Winemaking is Freedom' event they're co-hosting with Aspen Public Radio on Thursday night.
On today's newscast: the 'Valley Alliance to End Homelessness' is finalizing its plan for how to use a $2.7 million state grant, Skico and the White River National Forest are seeking public feedback on proposed changes to the Snowmass Ski Area, more pride celebrations are coming up this month at TACAW and the Aspen Music Festival campus, and more.
The Raizado Festival will return to Aspen this August for its second summer. Mónica Ramirez, co-founder of the Latinx House, wants the festival to showcase Latine cultural contributions.
On today's newscast: Aspen City Council pushed its Lumberyard affordable housing decision once again, the Roaring Fork School District's superintendent housing task force released its final recommendations, four friends recall memories from their childhood growing up in aspen in a new book, and more.
On today's newscast: ten people were shot in Denver during a late-night NBA championship celebration, Garfield County search and rescue crews helped find a missing child north of Dotsero, a new state law is focused on improving water quality in mobile home parks, Strawberry Days is returning to Glenwood this weekend, and more.
A large crowd donning rainbow flags and brightly-colored outfits gathered for the second-ever Glenwood Pride on Saturday night. For many, the event was an opportunity to celebrate community and advocate for LGBTQ+ rights.
On today's newscast: two injured hikers were rescued in the valley in separate incidents on Saturday, tenants of the Skier’s Chalet will have to make way later this summer for the new Lift One Lodge development, Aspen’s city council is taking up the Lumberyard affordable housing project again on Tuesday, and more.
Pride Month celebrations are kicking off in the Roaring Fork Valley with the second-annual Glenwood Pride on Saturday. For many in the LGBTQ+ community, this is also a time to reflect on successes and challenges over the past year.
On today's newscast: investigators determined the cause of the 2021 Marshall Fire, local officials are cracking down on parking at the Wildwood put-in on Roaring Fork River, the Aspen School District hosted its first meeting for prospective school board candidates, the second-annual Glenwood Pride is Saturday night, and more.
The 15th annual “Junefest” this weekend will celebrate the composer Craig Bohmler, including a concert production of “Enter the Guardsman” and an immersive review of his other works. Reporter Kaya Williams has a sneak peak ahead of the festival.
On today's newscast: the historic Emma store buildings in the midvalley could be used to combat food insecurity, CDOT has started putting in a temporary bridge on highway 133 north of Paonia, the Aspen Historical Society will launch a new ranching and immigration exhibit at its annual "Holden Marolt Hoedown" Friday, and more.
Some school districts from Aspen to Parachute received false shooting threats, others saw community protests, another received a lawsuit from one of its students. Education reporter Halle Zander reviews the school year.
On today's newscast: Pitkin County’s growth advisory committee presented its final recommendations to commissioners, Aspen's city council pushed its Lumberyard affordable housing vote to later this month, Democrat Mike Johnston will be the next mayor of Denver, and more.
On today's newscast: Xfinity/Comcast has been restored after an incident Monday caused internet and phone services to go down, the old Emma Store buildings near Basalt could turn into a community food storage facility, dozens of scientists are in town this week for a workshop and public panel discussion about the future of irrigation in a changing climate, and more.
On today's newscast: the body of a minor was recovered Saturday on a stretch of the Colorado River north of Eagle, Aspen’s city council will be discussing affordable housing and new uses for the old city hall this week, the Biden administration ordered a 20-year ban on new oil and gas development in part of our region, and more.
The recently-released documentary film “Full Circle” follows Trevor Kennison’s story in parallel with that of the late Barry Corbet, a pioneering skier and mountaineer who also became an advocate after his own spinal cord injury. As Kaya Williams reports, the film is screening at two Roaring Fork Valley venues this week.
On today’s newscast: a preview of the Aspen Psychedelic Symposium, streamflows in the valley and how it’s impacting Redstone, updates on SkiCo summer construction, property taxes and local leasing programs, summer hit and runs, a big win for the Nuggets, tribal regalia at high school and college graduations, and more.
On today's newscast: Community members share memories of longtime local Tony Welgos, the Basalt Connect begins its summer schedule, Wilderness Workshop connects with the community at First Friday, the Aspen Institute will offer free admission to Community Programs events this summer, Republican Congresswoman Lauren Boebert of Silt misses a vote to raise the country’s debt ceiling, and more.
On today's newscast: the body of longtime valley local Anthony "Tony" Welgos was recovered from the Roaring Fork River Monday, Garfield County Public Health is distributing Naloxone kits to reduce opioid overdose deaths in the community, the Roaring Fork Express shuttle will now run from the Aspen Airport, and more.
On today's newscast: a large crowd gathered for the annual Memorial Day ceremony in Aspen, Pitkin County has approved grants for a variety of water-related projects, local nonprofit Response received key approvals to build its new office and shelter in Basalt, the Protect the Dolores Film Tour is coming to TACAW on Wednesday, and more.
On today's newscast: a senior in Parachute defied her school district's orders and wore a culturally-significant stole to graduation on Saturday, local nonprofit Valley Settlement has received an unexpected $2 million gift, businesses that have been impacted by the Highway 133 closure might be eligible for disaster recovery loans, and more.
The Aspen Science Center is introducing a new summer camp for young girls covering topics within the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math. Halle Zander has more.
On today's newscast: a senior at Parachute’s Grand Valley High School is suing the Garfield-16 school district, Holy Cross Energy is pausing its planned rate restructuring until at least 2024, most rivers and streams across the Roaring Fork watershed are flowing well above average, and more.
On today's newscast: a public celebration of life will be held Friday in Vail for the local resident who died in a rafting accident in Glenwood Canyon, Independence Pass opens for the season on Thursday at noon, Pitkin County will poll voters next month about a potential ballot question on a tax to fund housing and childcare, and more.
The annual event will take place at Aspen High School with dancing, drumming and singing contests as well as food and artisan vendors. Reporter Kaya Williams spoke with event emcee Steve LaPointe of the Sicangu Lakota tribe and Aspen Indigenous Foundation Executive Director Deanne Vitrac-Kessler ahead of the event on Saturday and Sunday.
On today's newscast: Aspen’s city council gave its initial approval Tuesday to rezone the land for its Lumberyard affordable housing project, 'the Field House' mansion on Aspen Mountain has sold for $65 million, new details have come to light about the Vail resident who died while rafting in Glenwood Canyon, and more.
On today's newscast: a man from Vail died while rafting in Glenwood Canyon on Sunday, Hanging Lake Trail is temporarily closed due to high spring run-off, Aspen Airport officials hosted an open house Monday, the largest known police settlement in Colorado's history also comes with promises of police reform, and more.
On today's newscast: the Rio Grande Park and John Denver Sanctuary ponds have re-opened after a toxic spill last week, Colorado officials issued air quality alerts Friday due to smoke from wildfires in Canada, Aspen's city council is taking a day-long retreat Monday to talk about its goals, Aspen Words’ writer in residence is giving a talk at TACAW on Wednesday, and more.
Dr. Tom Buesch has taught philosophy, music appreciation, computer science and more since he joined the Colorado Mountain College staff in 1991. Now, at 81 years old, Buesch reflects on a long teaching career in this report from Kaya Williams.
The Entrance to Aspen has been a topic of community discussion for decades—and more questions are rising to the top as city council and other officials take up the question once again. Halle Zander sat down with reporter Caroline Llanes to discuss.
On today's newscast: On today's newscast: Asphalt tackifier spills into Aspen’s stormwater system, Rifle Mountain Park is closed due to flooding, CDOT secures a contractor for major road repairs on Highway 133 near Paonia, a New York dance duo is in Carbondale for a residency, Colorado’s bears are waking up, and more.
On today's newscast: Colorado Democrats take another crack at the CORE act, Garfield County has concerns about traffic congestion amid growth, author and activist Doug Peacock speaks at Explore Booksellers, the Hanging Lake trailhead reopens after debris flow, some doctors say we’re nearing the point when COVID-19 becomes endemic, three states may be close to an agreement on water cutbacks, and more.
On today's newscast: Pitkin County funds child care facilities upgrades, the Eagle County airport will conduct emergency response exercises this month, a prescribed burn is set for Meeker, Snowmass Village supports a visual arts scholarship, Governor Polis vetoes a wolf bill, Colorado River users share perspectives with a Senate committee in Washington, D.C., and more.
The Garfield County School District No. 16 is pushing back on Naomi Peña Villasano’s request to wear the sash, saying it would force the district to allow other students to wear flags that could be considered offensive, like the Confederate flag.
On today’s newscast: an update on the Entrance to Aspen, ASD Board of Education elections, yarn-bombing in Snowmass, wildfire outlook, education bills, delivery fees, potential BLM rule changes, more wolf brouhaha across the Mountain West, and more.
On today's newscast: what the Aspen City Council and Pitkin County Commissioners are working on this week, flooding prep in Redstone, a new artist at Anderson Ranch, fire protection and other bills passed by the CO legislature, mountain lions, accessible playgrounds, and more.
On today's newscast: The new Rightsizing Pilot Program from the Aspen Pitkin County Housing Authority, Pitkin County commissioners on track to approve a ban on short-term rentals in the rural and remote zone district, and a new grant from the city of Aspen for arts and culture nonprofits.
On today's newscast: COVID-19 response is business as usual in Garfield County as federal emergency declarations end, Pitkin County commissioners will soon review the unique short-term rental situation in Redstone, Aspen City Hall shows off Colorado artists, state representatives work on fire legislation, Governor Polis could veto a bill that impacts wolf reintroduction, and more.
On today's newscast: Police recover motorcycles from local thefts, Aspen’s city council gets an update on its affordable housing plan and codifies a short-term rental tax, a Carbondale artist contributes art to a new Hollywood film, local groups seek feedback on Coal Basin methane emissions studies, the state legislature wraps up its session, and more.
On today's newscast: Aspen air quality was better in 2022 than the year before, city council wants to pick up the pace on reducing greenhouse gas emissions, eight candidates vie for two seats on the Holy Cross Energy board, people commemorate Missing or Murdered Indigenous Persons day, a popular trail race fills up, and more.
On today's newscast: Aspen city council will get an update on housing and climate goals, Lift One corridor developers still need to sign a construction sequencing agreement, Fringe Fest passes go on sale this week, Monday is the last day state lawmakers can pass legislation for the year, Arizona water officials are optimistic about Colorado River supplies, and more.
On today's newscast: Highway 133 closed due to a rockslide on McClure Pass and a giant sinkhole near Paonia, updates on a new Snowmass Lift and Lift One Lodge and other SkiCo happenings, more on wolves, the outdoor recreation economy's big boom, predictions on wildfire season, and more.
On today's newscast: Officials prepare for future emergencies after winter school threats, tobacco tax funds could support a shelter for domestic abuse survivors, the city of Aspen plans to pilot arts and culture grants, debris flow and snowmelt impact area roads, Colorado Parks and Wildlife officials unanimously approve a wolf reintroduction plan, and more.
On today's newscast: Voters favor the incumbents in three local special district elections. property values skyrocket for Pitkin County homeowners, a prescribed burn continues in favorable conditions near Carbondale, mountain counties in Colorado have high life expectancies, and more.
"One for All” won the Hayden Kennedy award at this year’s 5Point Adventure Film Festival and will be featured in an “encore” screening at TACAW on Wednesday.
On today's newscast: special district elections here in the Roaring Fork Valley for Aspen Valley Hospital, Aspen Fire Protection District, and Crown Mountain Park and Recreation, local prescribed burns, a new lift for Snowmass Ski Area, avalanche dangers, water, guns, and property taxes at the state capitol, and solar power for warehouses, and more.
On today's newscast: Prescribed burns are happening in our region this week, government agencies have a busy week of meetings ahead, special district elections loom on Tuesday, a man dies in a Summit County avalanche, a local string ensemble plans some spring concerts, melting snow is filling rivers in the upper Colorado River basin, and more.
On today's newscast: The old Glenwood Springs Safeway could be redeveloped, VOICES will present its first-ever intergenerational theater production, Local nonprofit Manaus closed on Three Mile Mobile Home Park, a new state program to curb the use of toxic bullets, and how population growth in the Mountain West is slowing down.
On today's newscast: Aspen Police find sexual assault allegations against former priest at St. Mary's Catholic Church to be unfounded, Pitkin County considers expanding its jail with a second floor, a rent control bill sponsored by Glenwood Springs Democrat Elizabeth Velasco was postponed indefinitely Tuesday night, and more.
On today's newscast: Pitkin County commissioners got an update on federal COVID relief funds going towards childcare, the Wild and Scenic Feasibility Collaborative is hosting a summit on Thursday about the future of the Crystal River, a new report finds that our region is among those most heavily impacted by ozone and particulate pollution, and more.
After three decades in Aspen and even more time in the ski industry, Kaplan says the people of Aspen Skiing Company who stand out, “and it’s not only their skill, but their passion.” Reporter Kaya Williams spoke with Kaplan about his career before he officially hands over the reins to his successor Geoff Buccheister.
On today's newscast: a man was taken to the hospital after falling into a hole at a construction site in Aspen, local real estate brokers Tracy Sutton and Alexandra George are applying for the city's Planning & Zoning Commission, state lawmakers are considering a bill to roll-out an affordable housing measure passed by voters, and more.
The Wheeler Opera House in Aspen staged “Bone Hill: The Concert,” last week, presenting a show that explores four generations of family roots, oppression and resilience in the hills of coal-mining Appalachia. Reporter Kaya Williams has more on the show’s creator and her outreach at one local school.
On today's newscast: a candidate running for the Aspen Fire board was fired from the district last year following an interaction with law enforcement, local leaders continue working on issues like childcare and the Pitkin County jail, several performances starring local students are coming up this week, natural gas companies in our region have to pay over $9M in settlements, and more.
On today's newscast: On today's newscast: The Aspen-Pitkin County Housing Authority (APCHA) is exploring new grants for homeowners to make repairs to their units, a free summer program at the Roaring Fork Schools, the latest updates on Colorado’s gun legislation, and how a land use bill could impact resort towns like Aspen.
On today's newscast: Pitkin County commissioners are redrawing district boundaries, Garfield County adopts new amendments to its land use and development code, the 5Point Adventure Film Festival in Carbondale screens a documentary about wolf management, state lawmakers want to create a new task force to figure out how to tackle the Colorado River’s water shortage, and more.
On today's newscast: Pitkin County voters could be asked to approve a property tax to help pay for affordable housing, three special district elections are coming up in the valley in two weeks, 5Point Adventure Film Festival kicks off in Carbondale on Wednesday, a man who threatened Colorado’s top election official has been convicted, and more.
Author Jamil Jan Kochai's “The Haunting of Hajji Hotak and Other Stories” explores themes of displacement, a search for home and family in the wake of violence in Afghanistan. Kaya Williams talked with the Aspen Words Literary Prize finalist ahead of the final winner announcement on Wednesday.
On today's newscast: over 100 students from Aspen High School gathered on Monday to protest gun violence, a newly filed lawsuit alleges the Garfield County sheriff’s office caused an inmate’s death in 2021, Skico executives stopped by Aspen's city hall to introduce their new CEO, two gallery openings this week showcase student work, and more.
A tale of secrets, regrets and relationships became Angie Cruz's novel “How Not To Drown in In a Glass of Water,” published last year as several conversations-turned-confessionals with a job counselor. Kaya Williams spoke with the author ahead of the Aspen Words Literary Prize awards ceremony on Wednesday.
On today's newscast: fire crews responded to reports of a chimney fire in Aspen on Friday, Pitkin County officials want to warn state legislators about the consequences of a new housing bill, Atlantic Aviation is the finalist to be the FBO at the Aspen Airport, Governor Polis signed three major reproductive healthcare bills into law, and more.
Author Manuel Muñoz's latest book, “The Consequences,” is a collection of short stories set mainly in the 1980s with a focus on the lives of Mexican and Mexican American farmworkers. Kaya Williams spoke with the Aspen Words Literary Prize finalist ahead of the awards ceremony on Wednesday.
Rachel Richards attended her last city council meeting Tuesday night after 30 years in public office in Aspen and Pitkin County. Reporter Eleanor Bennett spoke with Richards on Tuesday, her last day in office.
On today's newscast: Aspen’s new city council kicked off this week with two new faces and tension in the air, locally-elected officials are advancing a state bill to expand language accessibility, ballots have been sent out for the Aspen Fire District’s board election, the recent dust-on-snow event and warmer temperatures could mean a faster snowmelt, and more.
“All This Could Be Different” follows a young Indian woman to Milwaukee, Wisconsin for her first job, her first love and her first real friendships in the author’s first published novel. Kaya Williams spoke with Aspen Words Literary Prize finalist Sarah Thankam Mathews ahead of the awards ceremony next week.
One hundred adaptive and able-bodied skiers — including one particularly optimistic business owner with cerebral palsy — competed earlier this month to see how many vertical downhill feet they could ski in one day. Reporter Halle Zander tagged along and has this story.
On today's newscast: crews are responding to a mudflow in Glenwood Springs that closed the road to Red Mountain, community members showed up at the Roaring Fork School District board meeting to ask for more accountability after Border Patrol attended a career fair, Aspen will begin charging a fee for using certain EV stations, and more.
Oscar Hokeah's debut novel “Calling For a Blanket Dance” is a coming-of-age story about a young man with Native American and Mexican heritage that aligns with the author’s own roots. Kaya Williams spoke with the Aspen Words Literary Prize finalist ahead of the awards announcement scheduled for April 19.
On today's newscast: no injuries were reported in an avalanche at Snowmass Ski Area Tuesday afternoon, a Carbondale Republican plans to challenge Lauren Boebert for Colorado’s Third Congressional District, Aspen city councilor Rachel Richards passed the torch after nearly 30 years as an elected official, Pitkin County met with the FAA about future airport plans, and more.
On today's newscast: Colorado Democrats are moving to protect access to abortion pills, newly elected Aspen city councilors will be sworn in Tuesday, The Aspen Times' former office has sold to an LLC linked to Mark Hunt’s development company, a new "antiracist book club” kicks off at Explore Booksellers this week, and more.
On today's newscast: lawmakers gathered in Glenwood Springs on Friday to oppose the Uinta Basin Railway, Garfield County Public Health is hosting a virtual summit Tuesday for people living with disabilities and the groups that support them, the Aspen School District is planning to opt out of the state’s newly approved free school lunch program, and more.
On today's newscast: lawmakers will gather in Glenwood Springs on Friday to oppose the Uinta Basin Railway, Pitkin County is looking at different ways to redraw its commissioner district boundaries, students in Aspen and Colorado joined national protests against gun violence this week, "Stroll for Joel" takes place Saturday at Sunlight Mountain, and more.
On today's newscast: Pitkin County is considering a ban on short-term rentals in rural and remote areas, APCHA is launching a “right-sizing” pilot program next month, Garfield County commissioners support the Uinta Basin Railway with some caveats, a show at the Aspen Chapel Gallery is raising funds for reproductive health care, and more.
On today's newscast: several newcomers were elected to Glenwood Springs' city council, Denver’s mayoral race is likely headed to a June runoff, the Midland Avenue project in Basalt is under scrutiny for its impact on parking, Aspen Snowmass premier passes for next winter are now on sale, and more.
Aspen Film's annual Shortsfest is one of the only Oscar-qualifying festivals in the country dedicated to short films — and next week, it’s back with 79 films at 11 different screening programs. Reporter Kaya Williams spoke with Shortsfest Program Director Jason Anderson to learn more about the lineup.
On today's newscast: it's Election Day in Glenwood Springs, Aspen's new police chief takes the helm this week, community members will be skinning up Sunlight Mountain on Saturday in memory of Joel Shute, Pitkin County launched a new survey to collect feedback on short-term rental regulations in Redstone, and more.
On today's newscast: the Aspen Airport reopened early Monday morning after a private jet went off the runway, voters in Glenwood Springs have until 7 p.m. Tuesday to cast their ballots, 171 teams raced in the annual Grand Traverse from Crested Butte to Aspen on Sunday, Utah is the latest state targeted by false reports of shooters at schools, and more.
The National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic took place at the Snowmass Ski Area this week. Reporter Kaya Williams joined one of those participants, a young woman from Missouri, on a ski lesson.
On today's newscast: law enforcement are still looking for the resident of the cabin that was destroyed Sunday in a fire up the Frying Pan valley, CDOT says it doesn't need approval from local voters to get started on the Entrance to Aspen, Buttermilk and Sunlight are celebrating closing weekend with plenty of festivities, and more.
Sarah Fedishen runs the Aspen Hope Center’s school program, which places clinicians at 14 schools in the Roaring Fork Valley. Reporter Halle Zander spoke with Fedishen this week about how to support students after the recent school lockdowns.
On today's newscast: Pitkin County is hoping to get the ball rolling on another landfill expansion, elected officials are frustrated that tax money can't be used to enforce HOV lanes in the upper valley, state lawmakers want to add guardrails to the wolf reintroduction process, local artist Marilyn Lowey is giving a talk at The Art Base, and more.
On today's newscast: AVLT is in the process of acquiring the Colorado Outward Bound School basecamp in Marble, local U.S. Ski Team member Hailey Swirbul announced her retirement from competitive racing, Snowmass Village Town Council unanimously approved its 2023 goals, four new gun-control bills have passed both chambers in the state legislature, and more.
On today's newscast: the CAIC has released its final report on last week's Maroon Bowl avalanche, Aspen’s city council has agreed to purchase some of the new Burlingame affordable housing units, the Denver East High shooting suspect was seen with a gun just a week before the fatal incident, gun reform legislation is slowly advancing at the State Capitol, and more.
Local chef C. Barclay Dodge is among 20 semifinalists for the James Beard Awards “Best Chef” honor in the mountain division. Reporter Kaya Williams stopped by downtown Aspen restaurant Bosq to meet with Dodge ahead of the finalist shortlist announcement on Wednesday.
On today's newscast: a local resident likely died Sunday in a cabin fire up the Frying Pan valley, the co-owner of an Arizona hockey team was suspended by the NHL after he was arrested for domestic violence in Aspen, longtime local resident Julia Marshall passed away unexpectedly after a day of skiing with friends on March 12, The National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic is back in town, and more.
On today's newscast: high schoolers descended on the State Capitol in Denver to demand stricter gun-control laws after the recent shooting, the Roaring Fork School District hosted a town hall this week to address concerns over staff housing, Pitkin, Eagle and Garfield county commissioners participated in a joint panel at Wednesday's housing summit, and more.
On today's newscast: two school administrators were shot at East High in Denver Wednesday, the Roaring Fork School District issued a letter of apology after U.S. Border Patrol attended a career fair, a regional housing summit in Aspen highlighted challenges facing Latino communities, livestock producers in our region have been hit hard by winter weather, and more.
The West Elk trail network located near New Castle is groomed for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing through groves of trees and open meadows with scenic vistas. Reporter Kaya Williams recently visited the trail system and talked to local residents who enjoy the solitude there.
On today's newscast: a controversial midvalley development called “The Fields” withdrew its application, Aspen Hall of Famer Marian Melville died this month at the age of 93, some construction projects will begin in Glenwood Springs in the next few weeks, Wyoming recently became the first state to explicitly ban abortion pills, and more.
The Aspen Center for Environmental Studies hosted an event at the Wheeler Opera House last Wednesday called “Living with Wolves.” As Halle Zander reports, panelists provided an update on the current draft plan for wolf reintroduction and what to expect when the animals arrive.
On today's newscast: Glenwood Springs candidates participated in a public forum Monday ahead of the April 4 election, Aspen has named its next police chief, tomorrow's regional housing summit in Aspen will be live streamed, President Biden will designate an Indigenous sacred site in our region as a national monument Tuesday, and more.
The Colorado Avalanche Information Center will release a full report within a week about the fatal avalanche Sunday in Maroon Bowl just outside the boundary of the Aspen Highlands ski area. Reporter Kaya Williams interviewed CAIC Deputy Director Brian Lazar who visited the avalanche site and spoke with the two survivors.
Local nonprofit Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers has a new paid opportunity open to tenth through twelfth grade students in the Aspen-Parachute region. Reporter Eleanor Bennett joined students in the program on a recent Saturday for a day of snowshoeing and backcountry skills training at Ashcroft.
On today's newscast: the Coroner’s Office released the name of the skier who died in the Maroon Bowl avalanche, Glenwood Springs is hosting its candidate forum Monday night, Democrat Elizabeth Velasco and Republican Perry Will are participating in a bi-partisan town hall, an effort to expand child labor protections cleared its first hurdle in the state House, and more.
On today's newscast: local representatives at the state capitol have expressed their support for the Thompson Divide mineral withdrawal, a federal trial is underway in Denver over the recent firings of several Starbucks workers, a gala at the Aspen X club tonight will raise funds for food insecurity, The Hotel Jerome is celebrating Women’s History Month with visiting chefs and bartenders, and more.
DanceAspen’s winter program will present works by some of its own dancers alongside those of established choreographers like Penny Saunders, Yin Yue and Sebastian Kloborg at the Wheeler Opera House this weekend. Kaya Williams has more on the collaboration, which manifests at the Wheeler Opera House Friday night and Saturday.
On today's newscast: Glenwood Springs is hosting a candidate forum Monday ahead of its municipal election, the Roaring Fork School District is holding a town hall next week on housing solutions, Democrat Elizabeth Velasco and Republican Perry Will are partnering on a bill to improve language accessibility in emergency situations, a show featuring Aspen Art Museum fellows opens Thursday at Anderson Ranch, and more.
On today's newscast: Aspen's city council has approved $1.8M in grant funding to nearly 100 local nonprofits and organizations, city staff are working with CDOT to fix the particularly bad potholes in Aspen, Aspen Film’s spring “Shortsfest” announced its lineup this week, the EPA proposed new drinking water standards for PFAS chemicals, and more.
A string of recent false school threats have each happened on Wednesday mornings and schools were once again bracing themselves for the possibility of another one last Wednesday. As Eleanor Bennett reports, the Aspen Community School decided to do something different instead of waiting to find out whether they’d have to secure their buildings again.
On today's newscast: Valley Settlement’s new R.V. brings education and resources to in-home childcare providers, Pitkin County approved funding last week to improve parts of its jail, poor mail service to some Colorado communities is prompting backlash against the Postal Service, 5Point Adventure Film Festival returns to Carbondale next month, and more.
Joyce Yang, a familiar face on the Aspen Music Festival campus, will bring selections by Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninoff and Stravinsky to Harris Hall on Thursday, March 16. Reporter Kaya Williams spoke with Yang last week about the story the selected compositions tell and the introspection they inspire.
On today's newscast: local officials want to see more done at the state level to prevent accidents in Glenwood Canyon, a valleywide housing summit is coming to Aspen next week, voter turnout was low among young people in Aspen's election, a local teacher’s union is presenting its recommendations to the Roaring Fork School District board on Wednesday, and more.
On today's newscast: a 71-year-old skier died yesterday at Snowmass after hitting a tree, the Aspen School District is getting four new electric buses, Aspen's newest city council members will be sworn in next month, a documentary about the community of Crested Butte is screening in Aspen, state lawmakers unveiled new bills to protect access to abortions and gender-affirming care, and more.
On today's newscast: Representative Lauren Boebert wants to take the gray wolf off the federal endangered species list, the Aspen School District talked about updating security measures at its board meeting Wednesday, drug policy advisors are in town to speak about solutions to the fentanyl and opioid crisis, Epic ski passes for next winter are already on sale, and more.
The Oolite Arts “Home and Away” program supports Miami artists through a residency that provides accommodations, travel support and a stipend — plus access to Anderson Ranch facilities.
On today's newscast: On today's newscast: Torre has won his third and final term as Aspen’s mayor and two council seats up for grabs will be filled by volunteer firefighter Sam Rose and local real estate agent Bill Guth. Plus, the Roaring Fork School District is working to expand its Career and Technical Education opportunities, a local ecologist will be speaking about the importance of a rare type of wetland this week, Vice President Kamala Harris visited Arvada to discuss federal efforts to combat climate change, and more.
On today's newscast: Aspen voters have until 7 p.m. to cast their ballots at the new City Hall, a new report sheds light on a significant child-care gap from Aspen to Parachute, members of Colorado's congressional delegation are opposing the controversial Uinta Basin railway project, Aspen students created hundreds of ceramic bowls for the annual “Empty Bowls” fundraiser, and more.
On today's newscast: a local woman was struck by a rock on Thursday while driving through Glenwood Canyon, Aspen residents have until Tuesday at 7 p.m. to cast their vote, Garfield County commissioners are asking the state to approve certain policies when it comes to wolf reintroduction, the World Cup ski races wrapped up this weekend, and more.
Black got his coaching start almost two decades ago at the Aspen Valley Ski and Snowboard Club and now works as an on-hill coach who helps with strength and conditioning for some of America’s fastest alpine racers.
On today's newscast: expanding Aspen's plastic bag ban, RFSD's superintendent clears up details on his license, Garfield County commissioners thumbs up and down various housing-related issues, overdose prevention centers and workplace harassment bills at the Capitol in Denver, Mexican Gray Wolf restoration, teacher shortages, and more.
On today's newscast: local school officials and law enforcement reflect on their responses to the recent school threats, several finalists are being considered for Aspen's next chief of police, ski industry leaders and corporate executives will talk about climate action during the World Cup events, four local artists are exhibiting dozens of works in a new show in Boulder, and more.
On today's newscast: Pitkin County received what it believes was another false threat that briefly put Aspen schools on "secure" Wednesday morning, the school district has implemented a new crisis communication system, Skico announced its new CEO and an extended season at Highlands and Aspen Mountain, Aspen’s city council is looking to generate more affordable housing credits, and more.
On today's newscast: Mayor Torre and challenger Tracy Sutton participated in a candidate forum at Explore Booksellers, Aspen’s city council unanimously approved an updated climate action plan, Aspen Film is hosting a screening on Wednesday inspired by champion downhiller Franz Klammer, the state House passed a bill that would allow local governments to enact rent control, and more.
Local mountaineer Lou Dawson was the first person to climb up and ski from the summit of every 14,000-foot peak in Colorado. He'll release a memoir later this year and plans to share stories from his adventures at a talk at the Aspen Center for Environmental Studies on Wed., March 1. Reporter Kaya Williams talked to Dawson ahead of the event.
On today's newscast: two backcountry skiers died in an avalanche in southwestern Colorado on Saturday, it’s looking to be a busy week for Aspen’s city council, a local team of repeat winners finished first in the Power of Four, World Cup athletes have been meeting with local students ahead of the races this weekend, a local peer support group for LGBTQ+ youth is expanding, and more.
Aspen city councilor Skippy Mesirow was first elected in 2019 and is seeking another four-year term in the March 7 election. In the third and final interview in our local candidate series, reporter Caroline Llanes talked with Mesirow about what new ideas he wants to pursue if he's reelected.
Local gallerist and collector D.J. Watkins has revived the Fat City Gallery at a new location in downtown Aspen with a display of Tom Benton prints and historic maps. Reporter Kaya Williams attended the recent reopening of the countercultural community hub and has this story.
On today's newscast: more details have emerged about the caller who threatened local schools, there were three major backcountry rescues in the Aspen area this week, officials are looking for ways to make Glenwood Canyon safer, state lawmakers have unveiled their plans to curb gun violence, the "Palm Tree Music Festival" is coming to Aspen this weekend, and more.
Longtime local author and journalist Paul Andersen has produced a second, revised edition of “Moonlight Over Pearl,” a collection of short stories rich with Aspen history that went out of print after he first published it in 2010. Reporter Kaya Williams spoke with him ahead of his book talk at Explore Booksellers on Friday at 5 p.m.
On today's newscast: Aspen, Roaring Fork and Garfield Re-2 schools are safe and have resumed classes after Wednesday's threat, Aspen city council and mayoral candidates participated in a forum hosted by the Aspen Chamber Resort Association, officials in our region want to ramp up American uranium production to power future nuclear reactors, and more.
On today's newscast: local law enforcement are working with the FBI to investigate the school threat, the names of the companies that applied to be the next FBO at the Aspen Airport have been released, restaurant owner Mawa McQueen is inviting a guest chef to the valley in honor of Black History Month, state lawmakers are drafting a bill that could change how Colorado accommodates its growing population, and more.
Aspen city council candidates Bill Guth, Sam Rose and incumbent Skippy Mesirow are vying for two seats on the council in the March 7 election. Guth is a local entrepreneur, real estate broker, and previously chaired the city’s Commercial Core and Lodging Commission. In the second of three candidate interviews, reporter Caroline Llanes spoke with Guth on Feb. 3 about how his experience informs his approach to local government.
On today's newscast: a controversial midvalley development proposal has another hearing scheduled, Pitkin County will weigh in Tuesday on waste reduction goals at the landfill, two Black ranchers sought support at a rally outside the state capitol in Denver, Aspen's longtime clothing store Susie’s Consignment has a new owner, Snowmass Village will be celebrating Fat Tuesday in style, and more.
Aspen city council candidates Sam Rose, Bill Guth and incumbent Skippy Mesirow are vying for two seats on the council in the March 7 election. Sam Rose, who ran for council once before, is a volunteer firefighter, a member of the city’s planning and zoning commission and would be the youngest-ever member of city council at age 29. In the first of three candidate interviews, reporter Caroline Llanes talks to Rose about his priorities.
On today's newscast: Aspen’s city council has approved its latest water efficiency plan, the Crown family expects to name a new Skico president before the end of April, Adam Frisch has already raised $500K in his 2024 race against Republican Lauren Boebert, lawmakers are considering measures this week to address the opioid crisis in Colorado, biochar could help plug hundreds of orphan gas wells across the state, and more.
Former Aspen city councilor Adam Frisch narrowly lost to Republican Lauren Boebert in the 2022 race for Colorado’s third congressional district. Nearly two years out from the 2024 election, Frisch has announced that he’s running again. Reporter Caroline Llanes got on the phone with Frisch talk about his campaign.
On today's newscast: newcomers are outraising incumbents in the race for Aspen’s city council and the mayor’s seat, longtime valley local Jony Larrowe passed away on Wednesday, the McBride family conserved the final portion of their Lost Marbles Ranch, a renowned Tibetan Buddhist is coming to the Aspen Art Museum, local governments may soon be able to impose rent control, and more.
Longtime Pitkin County Library Director Kathy Chandler is retiring next week and Genevieve Smith is stepping in to take her place. Born and raised in Carbondale, Smith started working at the library in 2010 and is excited to continue Chandler’s legacy. Reporter Halle Zander spoke with Smith about what plans she has for the library moving forward.
The Snowmass Ski Area 2022 Master Development Plan lays out everything Aspen Skiing Company might want to develop at Snowmass in the next decade or so, from chairlift upgrades and snowmaking expansions to new restaurants.
Aspen real estate agent Tracy Sutton is running against incumbent mayor Torre for a two-year term. Reporter Eleanor Bennett spoke with Sutton about what she hopes to accomplish as mayor if she’s elected.
Aspen voters will be choosing between mayoral candidate Tracy Sutton and incumbent mayor Torre in the March 7 election. Reporter Eleanor Bennett spoke with Torre about what he hopes to accomplish if he’s reelected for his third, and final, two-year term.
On today's newscast: Glenwood Canyon could see more delays Thursday as crews clear a semi-crash, two Democratic candidates are already campaigning for CD3, Pitkin County is working on its plans for the Phillips Mobile Home Park in Woody Creek, a Grand Junction veteran and business owner has been arrested in connection with the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, and more.
On today's newscast: Adam Frisch is officially running again for CD3 after narrowly losing to Lauren Boebert, Aspen City Council has given its initial approval to ban organic waste from the landfill, water levels in Lake Powell dropped to an all-time low Tuesday, Club Q will reopen this fall after the deadly shooting in November, and more.
On today's newscast: parts of Glenwood Springs experienced a power outage Monday night, Aspen City Council wants more public feedback before it moves forward on changes to the city entrance, ACRA is hosting a candidate forum for city council and mayoral candidates next week, Skico met with Snowmass Village officials to share future plans for the ski resort, Ascendigo Autism Service's annual gala is this Saturday in Aspen, Senator John Hickenlooper is convening a caucus to discuss water issues on the Colorado River, and more.
On today's newscast: Aspen’s City Council is holding a work session Monday on the Entrance to Aspen project, Skico is proposing some expansions and upgrades to Snowmass, Colorado lawmakers want to phase out the state’s use of private immigration detention centers, the late visionary pop composer Burt Bacharach had close ties to Aspen, and more.
On today's newscast: crews responded to a house fire between Glenwood Springs and New Castle Thursday, Pitkin County has until spring to complete renovations to its jail, some lawmakers in our region are pushing discriminatory restrictions on transgender people, Challenge Aspen athletes lit the torches to kick off the Special Olympics Colorado at Sunlight Mountain, and more.
On today's newscast: Aspen's city council and mayoral candidates dug into community issues at Squirm Night, a Democrat in Gunnison wants to face off against Republican incumbent Lauren Boebert in 2024, Aspen High School is back open Thursday after a gas leak was fixed, Colorado Democrats are endorsing President Biden's message during his State of the Union earlier this week, and more.
On today's newscast: classes were canceled at Aspen High School Wednesday after a potential gas leak was detected, the man who died during an encounter with law enforcement in Edwards last week has been identified, local governments will soon be getting funds to address the opioid crisis, several new bills dealing with student mental health are being considered in Colorado, a Native American art exhibit is touring our region, and more.
On today's newscast: Aspen's city council wants to explore more funding options for a community space at the old city hall, candidates running for mayor and city council will face-off at 'Aspen 'Squirm Night' Wednesday, CORE has hired a new energy manager, Governor Jared Polis says his administration is taking steps to cut Colorado’s utility bills, Aspen Public Radio will broadcast the State of the Union address at 7 p.m., and more.
On today's newscast: The Aspen School District announced a two-hour delayed start due to the winter storm, local gallerist and former U.S. labor secretary Ann McLaughlin Korologos died last week, Aspen’s city council will discuss future uses for its old city hall at its meeting Monday, Snowmass Village is continuing conversations about a proposed transit center, a federal appeals court has suspended drilling permits near Chaco Canyon in northern New Mexico, and more.
On today's newscast: Aspen City Council candidate Bill Guth held a campaign event Thursday night, the gondola at Aspen Mountain is back open after a mechanical issue, the Aspen Airport will be closed May 10-24 for pavement maintenance, students in Durango are demanding that they be allowed to carry Narcan on school campuses, new data shows the success of a wild horse fertility-control program in our region, and more.
On today's newscast: a man died in Edwards Tuesday night after an encounter with Eagle County sheriff’s deputies, both candidates for mayor of Aspen officially launched their campaigns Wednesday, Glenwood Springs City Council is considering a change to its affordable housing requirements, two local agricultural nonprofits are joining forces, an interactive exhibit wraps up at The Art Base in Basalt Friday night, and more.
Skiing and horses are two things the Mountain West has no shortage of and "skijoring" competitions are held across our region. KUER's Ciara Hulet reports for the Mountain West News Bureau on a recent competition in Heber City, Utah.
On today's newscast: RFTA canceled several bus trips Tuesday night due to a lack of staff, Glenwood Springs Democrat Elizabeth Velasco’s first bill in the state legislature has passed in the House, Holy Cross Energy has two board seats up for election, local endurance athlete Jeff Colt is giving a talk at ACES Wednesday night, Pitkin County is asking skiers and snowboarders with Apple watches and iPhone 14s to help prevent accidental 911 calls, and more.
Pitkin County launched a new partnership last week with the app ReachWell to deliver emergency alerts and other county information in 100 languages. Halle Zander speaks with county officials about the new system that sends out alerts to residents and visitors who speak a language other than English using an artificial intelligence translation system.
The X Games at Buttermilk Mountain this weekend were an opportunity for some of the world’s best extreme skiers and snowboarders to show off their moves. For young local athletes, it was also a chance to find inspiration. Aspen Public Radio’s Kaya Williams reports.
On today's newscast: 911 service has been restored in our area after an outage overnight, more details emerge on the recent threats made against Summit County schools that led to the arrest of Glenwood Springs resident Charles Draughn, Republican U-S Representative Lauren Boebert of Silt recently introduced a bill that would cut federal funding for Planned Parenthood, and more.
Residents of a mobile home park in Glenwood Springs are trying to purchase their property with the help of social- justice nonprofit Manaus. But lending conditions are putting pressure on everyone to raise money and speed up the transfer of ownership.
On today's newscast: district officials respond to a threat made at Aspen Elementary School, Pitkin County Dispatch wants skiers to turn off iPhone's automatic 9-1-1 feature, Pitkin County nonprofits raised a chunk of change in FY2021, our local representative sponsors a rent control bill, razorback suckers make a comeback, a rundown of this weekend's X Games, and more.
On today's newscast: a skier died Thursday after an accident at the Makaha terrain park at Snowmass, the suspect in the recent school threat had his first court appearance in Summit County, PitkinAlerts are now available in over a hundred languages via an app, Pitkin County has agreed to continue funding a network of cameras that monitor for wildfires, X Games kicks off Friday with the Special Olympics "Unified" races, and more.
On today's newscast: a suspect in a school shooting threat is in Pitkin County custody after local schools went on a 'secure lockout' this morning, Governor Jared Polis and Attorney General Phil Weiser support expanding Colorado’s red flag gun law, Aspen’s city council adopted a new set of building codes last night to reduce carbon emissions, Mikaela Shiffrin broke the women’s ski World Cup record in Italy yesterday, and more.
On today's newscast: the owners of the Smith Cabin withdrew their short-term rental application after county commissioners expressed concerns, Aspen’s community development department has some big projects and goals this year, Garfield County commissioners will discuss several legal issues in a special meeting today, a state program to help undocumented Coloradans get health insurance has signed up thousands, and more.
On today's newscast: Pitkin County experienced a 911 outage over the weekend, local residents gathered in Paepcke Park yesterday for the annual Women's March, Aspen City Council is meeting this week to talk about priorities for community development, Aspen's sister city exchange program with Shimukappu students is back after a pandemic hiatus, Colorado Democrats have created a new gun violence prevention caucus, and more.
Policymakers in Colorado envision a future with close to a million electric cars on the road by 2030. But before all those electric cars can hit the roadways, we’ll need a way to charge them, especially in rural areas. KUNC's Rae Solomon reports.
“Aspen Extreme” is a ski movie made in the ‘90s about what Aspen felt like in the ‘70s that, even in the 2020s, people still watch with a sense of starry-eyed nostalgia and unbridled enthusiasm. Kaya Williams has more on the 30th anniversary of the film with the people who love it and the people who made it.
The Aspen Skiing Company released a letter on Martin Luther King Jr. Day outlining steps the ski industry can take to promote equity and diversity. Hannah Berman, the senior manager of sustainability and philanthropy at SkiCo, spoke with reporter Halle Zander about some efforts the company has made and the work ahead.
On today's newscast: Aspen's annual Women's March is being held at Paepcke Park Sunday, gasoline flowed into the Colorado River after a tanker-truck accident in Glenwood Canyon this week, the Glenwood Springs City Council selected its new city manager yesterday, a sexual assault lawsuit was filed against a former Catholic priest and the Archdiocese of Denver yesterday, and more.
On today's newscast: the Supreme Court will hear an online stalking case from Colorado, a proposal is circulating at the state capitol that would ban the purchase of assault weapons, Aspen and Pitkin County are hoping to further decrease landfill waste from development projects, local chef Emily Oyer is hosting a dinner for women attending Aspen Gay Ski Week, and more.
Rain in California and deep snow in the Rocky Mountains have brought temporary relief to drought-stricken states in the West so far this winter. But as Alex Hager reports, water managers say the long-term water supply picture remains bleak.
On today's newscast: Pitkin County commissioners got a chance last night to give feedback on the city's proposed plan for the entrance to Aspen, legendary speed skier and Hamilton Sports co-founder Jeff Hamilton died of pancreatic cancer last week, 350 Roaring Fork is leading another protest against the Uinta Basin Railway this weekend, Governor Jared Polis gave his annual State of the State address yesterday, and more.
Kim Reichhelm is considered one of the most influential skiers of all time, as much for her mentorship and ski clinics as for her ski movie credits and world championship titles. Kaya Williams has more on the 35th anniversary of Reichhelm’s “Women’s Ski Adventure” program.
The crisis of missing and murdered indigenous people has been a focus for President Biden’s administration since he took office. But as the Mountain West News Bureau's Will Walkey reports, the rollout of federal solutions has been slow, and states have been picking up the slack.
On today's newscast: Aspen Public Radio will be broadcasting live coverage of Gov. Polis' State of the State address at 11 a.m., Aspen's city council and the Pitkin County commissioners are having their first joint meeting of 2023 today, two of the top-ten biggest political donors in 2022 were from Aspen, Mexican artist Jose Davila has two artworks on display on the mountains this winter, and more.
On today's newscast: a skier was rescued on Saturday after leaving the Snowmass Ski Area, service providers in Pitkin, Eagle, and Garfield counties are coordinating efforts for the first time to identify the number of people who are unhoused in the area, Colorado lawmakers are taking pause in their legislative work today to observe Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Aspen Public Radio will be broadcasting live coverage of Gov. Polis' State of the State address tomorrow at 11 a.m., and more.
Buttermilk ski instructor David Turner brought enthusiasm, joy and kindness to a life of outdoor adventure, according to the community now mourning his death. Turner died on Jan. 5 after hitting a tree while skiing off-duty with friends at Aspen Highlands. One of his daughters, Stephanie, recently shared memories of her father with reporter Kaya Williams.
On today's newscast: Garfield County's sheriff has terminated an agreement to house Pitkin County inmates in Glenwood Springs, Democratic Representative Elizabeth Velasco has introduced her first bill in Colorado’s legislature, a new analysis from federal scientists shows 2022 tied for the fifth-hottest year on record, volunteers are invited to join the Wintersköl torchlight parade on Aspen Mountain tomorrow night, and more.
Drag queen bingo brunch kicks off Aspen Gay Ski Week this Sunday, with events in Aspen in the morning and Snowmass Base Village in the afternoon. As Kaya Williams reports, the drag queens calling the numbers at local bingo brunches see an opportunity to have fun while promoting LGBTQ+ advocacy.
On today's newscast: Basalt resident and ski instructor David Turner dies in accident at Aspen Highlands, the public comment period for the Thompson Divide mineral withdrawal ends Monday, outdoor retail companies are boycotting a major trade show in Utah this week, new federal data on natural disasters reveals that 2022 was one of the deadliest years on record, and more.
Jean Alberico joined the county in 1982 and was elected Clerk and Recorder in 2006. She talked with reporter Caroline Llanes this week about the major changes her office has seen, as well as some of the most meaningful parts of her job.
On today's newscast: Denver's mayor has ordered the city to begin closing emergency shelters for migrants, free COVID-19 testing sites are closing in the valley and across the state, Snowmass officials provided feedback on the entrance to Aspen project this week, the 72nd annual Wintersköl celebration begins tomorrow, and more.
On today's newscast: Pitkin County is holding a swearing in ceremony for elected officials this afternoon, Boebert plans to reintroduce two bills designed to aid the oil and gas industry that could impact protections for the Thompson Divide area, local residents can still give feedback on the state's wolf reintroduction plan, a facility that removes carbon dioxide from the atmosphere is coming to our region, and more.
2022 was a busy year for local restaurant owner Mawa McQueen. She was one of 20 James Beard semi-finalists for “best chef” in the mountain region, she had her first “grand-tasting booth” at Aspen’s Food and Wine Festival, and she opened a new Latin-inspired restaurant in Snowmass Village. As Eleanor Bennett reports, McQueen still found time to experiment with the West African cuisines of her childhood.
On today's newscast: Democrat Elizabeth Velasco of Glenwood Springs will be sworn in at the state House today, Republican Perry Will of New Castle will fill the vacancy in the state senate left by Senator Bob Rankin of Carbondale, Aspen councilman Skippy Mesirow cleared up a mishap last week in his campaign for reelection, Idaho’s near-total abortion ban will stand after a state supreme court decision, and more.
On today's newscast: Congresswoman Lauren Boebert nominated Oklahoma Republican Kevin Hern to be House speaker this week, Colorado Democrats have created a new “gun violence prevention” caucus, the Interior Department is providing new funds to help communities in the West tackle drought, author and journalist Ted Conover spoke about his new book with Aspen Journalism last night, and more.
Snowmass Village operates its own lottery system to determine who can purchase the homes in its highly competitive, deed-restricted, workforce housing program. And in the first drawing of 2023, a handful of local business owners were vying for a four-bedroom located behind the town’s recreation center. Halle Zander followed some of the applicants to see how the process works — and what it feels like to win and lose.
On today's newscast: the name of the ski patroller who died on Monday at a Utah resort has been released, Congresswoman Lauren Boebert is standing firm in her opposition to Kevin McCarthy's bid for House speaker, Garfield County commissioners have approved some key policy goals for 2023, the three finalists for Glenwood Springs city manager are participating in a public meet and greet tonight, and more.
On today's newscast: Pitkin County and the Aspen Community Foundation are launching a stipend to support child care staff, Glenwood Springs residents have until Friday to give feedback on the city’s "2023 Comprehensive Plan," Democratic lawmakers at the state capitol want to repeal a Colorado law that bans gay marriage, a new alert system for missing and murdered indigenous people is in effect in Colorado, and more.
On today's newscast: a father-son backcountry ski outing near Breckenridge on Saturday had a tragic ending, Aspen City Councilor Skippy Mesirow is officially announcing his bid for re-election tomorrow, Adam Frisch and his son are giving a talk at ACES this week about their experiences campaigning across CD3, a pair of Aspen realtors have teamed up to form a public policy group, and more.
The Mexican government is opening an office to help reunite families across borders in Jackson, Wyoming. As Hanna Merzbach of KHOL reports for the Mountain West News Bureau, the office will support people from Tlaxcala, Mexico, the state where most of Jackson’s Latino population has roots.
In the dynamic landscape of Aspen’s art and retail scenes, one gallery dealing in modern works with international renown has stuck around for more than two and a half decades. Aspen Public Radio’s Kaya Williams reports.
On today's newscast: On today's newscast: McClure Pass on Highway 133 will likely remain closed for at least another day and a half, local county officials will get back to work this week, the White River National Forest is the country's busiest national forest, a new law designed to improve backcountry search and rescue operations went into effect yesterday and more.
Students in the Aspen High School’s Gender and Sexuality Alliance developed a presentation for faculty with tips about how to support transgender students. Aspen Public Radio’s Halle Zander reports.
On today's newscast: Garfield County officials warn that phone scammers are making the rounds, Mountain Rescue Aspen teams help an exhausted skier get to safety, the first component of Aspen’s “Gravity Haus” opens, snow totals across the Colorado River basin are mostly above average for this time of year, and more.
On today's newscast: Environmental advocate Hal Harvey will be talking about his new book at Explore Booksellers, the Audi Ajax Cup returns tomorrow with ski racing and fundraising, holiday travel woes continue at Denver International Airport, and more.
A caricature sign depicting a Native American man at a Durango art gallery has been controversial for decades. For Rocky Mountain Community Radio, K-S-U-T and K-S-J-D's Clark Adomaitis explores a range of opinions among Native American people about the sign some people call the Durango Chief.
On today's newscast: Garfield County officials are investigating the death of a woman found with a gunshot wound on Monday, Colorado saw its first avalanche death of the season this week, some local projects had their requests for federal funding approved for 2023, a penthouse sale in downtown Aspen set a new record last week, the number of babies born each year is dropping significantly in our region, and more.
On Nov. 29, 1864, more than 230 Cheyenne and Arapaho women, children, and elders were killed by U.S. troops. Carbondale resident and Northern Arapaho tribal member Kate Collins’ great great grandmother survived the Sand Creek Massacre. KVNF's Laura Palmisano recently talked with Collins about her ancestor and the new History Colorado exhibit that commemorates the lives lost in the massacre.
On today's newscast: Glenwood Springs is inviting its residents to provide feedback on traffic and commuting in town, a winter storm is expected to move in tonight that could impact flights at Aspen’s airport, Mesa County has new power to penalize people living in RVs on public land, Parachute has received a $50,000 grant to beef up its trail system, and more.
A new nonprofit launched in the valley last week to protect drivers and animals from collisions on Highways 82 and 133 by building wildlife crossings. Aspen Public Radio talked with two local residents behind the effort.
Coloradans are having a harder time accessing abortion clinics due to increased demand from out-of-state patients. As KSJD's Chris Clements reports, that’s the result of some neighboring state's banning the procedure after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.
On today's newscast: the state safety board investigating last week’s chairlift incident at Breckenridge says the event was "extremely rare," AVSC has announced its pro line-up for this year's Audi Ajax Cup on Friday, the filmmakers of “Aspen Extreme” have produced a new indie movie screening at the Wheeler tomorrow, Colorado's minimum wage is increasing by more than 8% in 2023, and more.
On today's newscast: organizations around the world have a chance to win funding for climate solutions from an Aspen-based nonprofit, the state plans to reintroduce grey wolves next winter on land between Aspen and Vail, the House is debating a bill today that includes water projects in the West, Representative Lauren Boebert was not swayed by the Ukrainian president's call this week for continued U.S. support, and more.
Meeting Santa is a quintessential holiday experience for many children. As Halle Zander reports, Challenge Aspen is hosting “Sensory Santa” gatherings this week to offer kids and adults on the autism spectrum a more approachable way to meet the jolly old man in red.
On today's newscast: Pitkin County commissioners gave their initial approval yesterday to protect land owned by the Craig family in Woody Creek, Garfield County is asking the state for assistance in improving rural internet access, local health officials are reporting an uptick in respiratory diseases ahead of the holidays, Aspen Film wraps up its Academy Screenings festival tomorrow, an arctic cold front is moving through, and more.
On today's newscast: Aspen Valley Hospital employees are getting a raise in the New Year, Pitkin County commissioners want X Games organizers to track climate impacts and mitigation efforts, the price of transferable development rights spiked in Pitkin County this year, Denver is working to improve gun safety and storage, the mountains could get up to six inches of snow before Christmas Day, and more.
Carbondale musician Jackson Emmer wanted to find a way to shake up the traditional model of album-driven promotion and get a bit more sonic leeway with the music he released in 2022. Reporter Kaya Williams talks with Emmer about how his decision to release 22 singles this year helped him find new sounds in classic country western music.
Aspen Film’s annual Academy Screenings festival begins today with a weeklong lineup of award-season contenders showing at the Wheeler Opera House and Isis Theatre, including “The Pale Blue Eye,” in which a weary detective at West Point solves a murder mystery with the help of a young cadet named Edgar Allen Poe. Reporter Kaya Williams spoke with Director Scott Cooper ahead of his screening and film talk at the Wheeler tomorrow night.
On today's newscast: The Aspen Police Department has appointed two interim police chiefs, the director of the Pitkin County jail has resigned, the ski slopes were abuzz with Argentinian soccer fans after the country beat France in yesterday’s World Cup final, the largest annual meeting about drought and the Colorado River wrapped up Friday, the Whitebark Pine has been listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act, and more.
On today's newscast: Denver's mayor declared an emergency yesterday in response to migrants arriving from the southern border, the owner of Club Q and two survivors of last month’s shooting testified in front of the U.S. House this week, Glenwood Springs is going to require more water-efficient practices for landscaping, CRMS in Carbondale is set to receive a grant from the state’s outdoor equity program, and more.
On today's newscast: drivers heading over Vail Pass today should plan for delays, the BLM and Forest Service held a public outreach meeting last night about the proposed mineral withdrawal on the Thompson Divide, CORE hosted a panel in Aspen this week about the state of climate change, Aspen approved new inflation relief grants for local organizations, Boebert and other House Republicans are calling for the impeachment of the Secretary of Homeland Security, and more.
Fourteen visually-impaired students from North Carolina and Tennessee learned how to ski with Challenge Aspen over the weekend. Reporter Halle Zander joined them for a ski day at Snowmass and has this story.
On today's newscast: Representative Lauren Boebert promises to take a different tone now that Republicans have a slim majority in the House, Garfield County has filled the open positions for its attorney and its deputy manager, gun deaths in Colorado have been rising, award-winning photographer Lynn Goldsmith is giving a book talk in Aspen today, The National Audubon Society kicks off its annual Christmas bird count, and more.
Local residents celebrated a traditional Mexican posada and cut down their own Christmas trees in the Thompson Divide area last Saturday. As Eleanor Bennett reports, that includes Vicky Rodas who wanted to give her ten-year-old son the same experience her mother gave her growing up in Aguascalientes, Mexico.
Professional skier and filmmaker Chris Anthony spent nearly seven years researching and producing “Mission Mt. Mangart,” a documentary that tells the little-known story of a 10th Mountain Division ski race toward the end of World War II. As Kaya Williams reports, he’s taking the film on tour with a stop at the Wheeler Opera House tonight.
On today's newscast: the state's automatic recount for CD3 is complete and Republican Lauren Boebert has officially been reelected, Denver continues to use an emergency shelter to house an influx of migrants, Aspen’s city council is considering housing options for city employees, wolves could soon be coming to Glenwood Springs, local adventurer Michael Wirth hopes to inspire others to explore the outdoors with new film, and more.
In 2018, the Northwestern Band of the Shoshone Nation purchased land in Southeastern Idaho. For decades it was used for farming, but that hid a much darker history. As Will Walkey reports for the Mountain West News Bureau, there are now efforts to restore the land.
As drought and steady demand shrink the Colorado River and Lake Powell, Glen Canyon Dam faces an existential threat. As KUNC's Alex Hager reports, it's a rare example of the Southwest's water crisis made visible.
On today's newscast: protesters gathered in Glenwood Springs and across the country on Saturday to demand the federal government revoke permits for the Uinta Basin Railway, Aspen’s city council will get updates today on its programs to address affordable housing and carbon emissions, Aspen Words has announced the longlist for its annual Literary Prize, Senator John Hickenlooper and his wife Robin have a new baby boy, and more.
Artist Jeffrey Gibson’s “The Spirits are Laughing” exhibition at The Aspen Art Museum explores an Indigenous kinship with the land through bright, bold mixed-media works.
On today's newscast: COVID wastewater indicates higher case numbers in the valley, Migrants are setting up shelter in Denver, a water conservation program could roll out soon in Western states, and an interview with Jeffrey Gibson on how indigenous culture is weaved into his work.
On today's newscast: a large group of migrants arrived in Denver by bus this week with no advance notice, Pitkin County commissioners had an extensive discussion yesterday about two short-term rental applications, Aspen is hosting a series of community events to discuss the future of the Castle Creek Bridge and the entrance to town, The Art Base in Basalt is appointing Lisa DeLosso as its new executive director, and more.
Earlier this year, Aspen Public Radio’s Halle Zander dug deep into Spanish emergency alerts in the three counties that make up the Roaring Fork Valley. Zander discusses her reporting with Caroline Llanes and what local counties need to do to make sure they reach all communities during the next emergency.
On today's newscast: the suspect in the Club Q shooting in Colorado Springs is facing hate crime charges, 350 Roaring Fork is organizing an event on Saturday to protest the Uinta Basin Railway, Republican State Board of Education member Joyce Rankin of Carbondale announced her resignation yesterday, the Aspen/Snowmass Nordic Council is gauging support for snowmaking, a new documentary features eight Latino community members who share their experiences moving to the Valley, and more.
The largest dam-removal and river-restoration project in history was approved last month for the Klamath River along the California-Oregon border. As Eleanor Bennett reports, a group of native youth are training with the Aspen-based nonprofit Ríos to Rivers to be the first to kayak down the free-flowing river.
A logging project up the Fryingpan about 40 miles from Basalt in the White River National Forest has various benefits for the forest ecosystem, according to the U.S. Forest Service. Reporter Caroline Llanes went out to see the project, and learned a little bit about what kinds of impacts these projects have.
On today's newscast: the Supreme Court heard arguments yesterday in a case involving a Colorado website designer who objects to making wedding sites for same-sex couples, Aspen is expanding its childcare capacity with a few new programs, Sunlight Mountain is hiring ahead of its opening day Friday, Mountain Rescue Aspen and the CAIC are hosting a backcountry safety talk tomorrow, The Aspen Santa Fe Ballet and The Aspen Choral Society are holding performances this weekend, and more.
Reporter Caroline Llanes is well-versed on the ways public health officials communicated with people on the Western Slope during the pandemic. Llanes reflects on her two-part series on the varied COVID-19 responses and consequences with All Things Considered Anchor Halle Zander.
On today's newscast: Colorado's Republican Party has until early February to find a replacement for State Senator Bob Rankin of Carbondale, local ski icon Klaus Obermeyer turned 103 on Friday, Aspen is looking for feedback on its draft water efficiency plan, healthcare providers are expanding abortion services in Colorado in response to an influx of patients, the Biden Administration announced several justice initiatives in indigenous communities aimed at the crisis of missing and murdered people, and more.
After researching her family’s history, author Kate Manning found material for a story of romance, adventure and labor rights in a Colorado mining town that isn’t so different from Marble or Redstone. Reporter Kaya Williams spoke with Manning before the author makes a couple of book tour stops in Aspen and Redstone this weekend.
On today's newscast: Republican state Senator Bob Rankin of Carbondale has announced his resignation ahead of the upcoming session, Carbondale and Glenwood Springs are joining RFTA's bikeshare program WeCycle, Aspen’s city council has finalized the city’s budget for next year, the man who helped stop the Club Q shooting received a $50 thousand award for his bravery, the two-day Tribal Nations Summit took place this week at the White House, and more.
The Red Brick Center for the Arts kicks off its annual resident artists exhibition tonight. As Kaya Williams reports, the event also marks the official debut of a mural by artist Valeria Fiala — who is here on an exchange from Bariloche, Argentina with Aspen Sister Cities.
On today's newscast: the race for Congressional District 3 is officially headed for a mandatory recount, the annual “Summit for Life” race to the top of Aspen Mountain supports organ donation, the Ceramics Club of Aspen is holding its holiday sale in Aspen today and tomorrow, local residents will have a chance to cut their own Christmas trees near Glenwood Springs this weekend, the BLM has announced a new rule to curb natural gas waste, and more.
Local artist Lara Whitley’s latest artwork encourages people to pause, reflect and meditate in the forest near Beyul Retreat in Meredith. Kaya Williams has more on Whitley's "Forest Spiral" installation in the Fryingpan Valley.
The Discovery Cafe, which offers support services for people in recovery, has expanded its offerings in the Roaring Fork Valley. Executive director Gabe Cohen talks to reporter Halle Zander about his own recovery process and how some participants in the program are faring.
On today's newscast: Eagle County approved a ban yesterday on open-carry firearms on county property, Aspen Film has announced the lineup for its annual Academy Screenings, the recent snow storm means more terrain is opening on Aspen Mountain and Snowmass, Conservation Colorado is calling for more funding and legislation to protect Latinos against pollution and climate change, the BLM is proposing oil and gas lease sales for nearly 100,000 acres of public land in our region, and more.
On today's newscast: Aspen is rolling out a public information campaign to let the community know about plans for a new Castle Creek Bridge, Explore Booksellers will host a panel on Thursday about the history of the 10th Mountain Division and efforts to preserve public lands, the Hotel Colorado hosted its 32nd annual Christmas tree lighting on Friday, today marks 158 years since the Sand Creek Massacre, Governor Polis is taking a hard look at Colorado’s red flag gun law, and more.
Tamara Susa’s “Disturbance” project began three summers ago as a way to explore the impacts of climate change through photography. As Kaya Williams reports, about three dozen pieces from the project are now on display at the Red Brick Center for the Arts in Aspen.
On today's newscast: a fire at Dooley Creek Farm near Carbondale last week destroyed the home of the local couple that runs the farm, the White River National Forest is now issuing Christmas tree cutting permits, The Red Brick Center for the Arts opens its annual “resident artists exhibition” this week, Colorado's unemployment rate ticked up slightly last month, several groups are petitioning the federal government to increase the bond requirements for oil and gas leasing, and more.
On today's newscast: U-S Representative Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.) says she's being unfairly blamed for the Club Q mass shooting in Colorado Springs, a new domestic abuse shelter could be coming to Basalt, Carbondale supporting the Crystal River's potential Wild and Scenic designation, updates on real estate in Aspen and Pitkin County, evaluations of Colorado's red flag laws and gun control in Colorado Springs, and more.
Earlier this year, after Russia invaded Ukraine and initiated a war that has killed tens of thousands and displaced millions, one musician saw an opportunity to make a difference for a fellow piano player seeking refuge. Kaya Williams reports.
On today's newscast, tune in for news on water flows in the Fryingpan River, the closure of Skip’s Farm to Market in Basalt, new protections for wildlife migration routes and more.
On today's newscast, tune in for news on the Roaring Fork Valley’s response to the shooting at Club Q in Colorado Springs, local approvals for a natural gas well pad in Garfield County, an endangered bird species and more.
Climber and BASE jumper Steph Davis will speak with renowned mountaineer Reinhold Messner at the Aspen Institute on Wednesday night for a talk called “Mountain vs. Human Nature: Sustaining Alpinism as a Way of Life.” Reporter Kaya Williams talked with Davis ahead of the event.
On today's newscast: the Club Q shooting comes as politicians are increasingly using anti-LGBTQ+ messaging in their platforms, an organizer from Sunday's Glenwood Springs vigil talks about the importance of safe spaces, a group of nonprofits is petitioning the state’s oil and gas commission to support stricter rules on fossil fuel development, $10 million from the federal infrastructure law is headed to restore sagebrush in the West, and more.
On today's newscast: local residents and LGBTQ+ groups held a vigil in Glenwood Springs last night in the wake of the Colorado Springs shooting, Democrat Adam Frisch hasn't ruled out running for CD3 again in 2024, Saturday’s early season kickoff on Aspen Mountain and Snowmass was the last opening day with Mike Kaplan at the helm of Skico, Sunlight is also planning to open early at least for the holiday weekend with limited terrain, and more.
John Irving's latest book, “The Last Chairlift,” contains plenty of familiar Irving themes, as well as a story of skiing, ghosts and Aspen’s Hotel Jerome. Reporter Kaya Williams spoke with the author over Zoom yesterday.
On today's newscast: the race for CD3 could be headed to a recount despite Frisch's concession, local clerk's offices say they've finished counting ballots, Carbondale Arts kicks off its annual “Deck the Walls” holiday market today, Colorado Senators voted to codify same sex marriage into federal law, Governor Polis tests positive for COVID-19 as a winter surge of hospitalizations builds for the third straight year, and more.
The world’s population reached eight billion this week — just as the 27th annual U.N. climate summit was wrapping up in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt. Reporter Eleanor Bennett talked with local residents who have been attending COP27 over the last two weeks.
On today's newscast: the race for CD3 enters a critical phase today as clerks count their final ballots, Pitkin County's dispatch center will soon have a bilingual alert system, Skico will be offering discounted tickets for the first few days of skiing, the Boulder-based jam band "Leftover Salmon" is coming to TACAW on Saturday, U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg was in Albuquerque yesterday, and more.
On today's newscast: the Pitkin County Sheriff’s office is preparing for a leadership transition, local ski and tourism officials gave a sneak peak of the season yesterday, the Aspen Chapel Gallery’s annual “Small Wonders” show opens tonight, Vail Valley voters approved a significant expansion of public transportation services, a state commission calls for more funding to prevent the unequal impacts of climate change, and more.
On today's newscast: Democrat Adam Frisch joined Colorado's newest members of congress for orientation yesterday in case he wins CD3, Pitkin and Eagle counties are warning of a sharp rise in local and state levels of respiratory illness, The Farm Collaborative is holding its annual community meal share tomorrow, Aspen local Weston Boyles is at COP27 with his Ríos to Rivers organization, and more.
On today's newscast: Republican Lauren Boebert is still leading Democrat Adam Frisch in the race for CD3 as of this morning, Pitkin County Sheriff Joe DiSalvo is waiting for every vote to be counted before conceding the race, Garfield County voters did not vote along any one party line in last week’s elections, a new poll looks at how Colorado Latinos voted in last week’s midterm elections, opening day at Aspen Mountain and Snowmass has been bumped up to Saturday, and more.
In today's newscast: as of Thursday night, Representative Lauren Boebert of Silt had 1,122 more votes than Adam Frisch of Aspen in the race for the Third Congressional District; Tom Jankovsky was reelected to another term as a Garfield County commissioner; voters of color weighed in on climate issues in our region; outdoor recreation has a huge economic impact in the mountain west; and a youth orchestra is performing in Carbondale on Sunday. Also of note, Aspen Skiing Co. announced today it would open for the ski season on Saturday, Nov. 19, with terrain on Aspen Mountain and the Snowmass Ski Area available for skiing and riding five days ahead of schedule.
On today's newscast: incumbent Republican Lauren Boebert has pulled ahead of Democrat Adam Frisch by about 380 votes in the race for CD3, Republican state senator Barbara Kirkmeyer has conceded in the race for Colorado’s new 8th Congressional District, Republicans won the county commissioner, clerk, and treasurer seats in Garfield County, the city of Aspen opens applications for its arts and culture grants today, students are performing “The Drowsy Chaperone” this weekend in Aspen, and more.
On today's newscast: Aspen Democrat Frisch still just barely ahead of Boebert in CD3, Democratic challenger Velasco has likely won in House District 57, incumbent Pitkin County Sheriff DiSalvo has likely lost to Buglione, incumbent Pitkin County Commissioner McNicholas Kury was reelected, the Snowmass Village Town Council will have two newcomers and a returning mayor, candidates in the Garfield County Commissioners race still neck and neck, voters in the Roaring Fork Valley backed new taxes on lodging and vacation rentals to fund affordable housing, Aspen voters passed the parks and open space measure and the Aspen Ambulance District measure, U.S. Senator Michael Bennet, Colorado Governor Jared Polis and Secretary of State Jena Griswold were all reelected, and more.
Colorado’s new 8th Congressional District has more Latino voters than any other district in the state and they could help decide the balance of power in the U.S. House of Representatives. Republicans and Democrats are vying for their votes, but KUNC's Lucas Brady Woods reports that Latinos in the district may not be voting along party lines.
On today's newscast: Aspen Public Radio will be airing live election coverage starting at 6 p.m. tonight, local clerks say they’re fully staffed today despite a statewide shortage of election judges, affordable housing is on the ballot up and down the Roaring Fork Valley and across the state, Latino voters in Colorado’s new 8th Congressional District could help decide the balance of power in the U.S. House, and more.
Republican incumbent Lauren Boebert of Silt and Democrat Adam Frisch of Aspen are both optimistic about their chances to win the seat to represent our region in Congress.
On today's newscast, tune in for news on the congressional candidates vying to represent our area, a local investigation into a grim discovery in Redstone, the latest COVID-19 hospitalization data and more.
Aspen Community Theatre performers are putting on six productions of the musical “Mary Poppins” this month. Reporter Kaya Williams has more on the show that opens tonight and runs for two straight weekends at the Aspen District Theatre.
On today's newscast: Independence Pass is officially closed to drivers for the season, Aspen locals head to the United Nations "COP27" climate convening in Egypt, Garfield County voters are deciding between two candidates for clerk and recorder, Carbondale will celebrate Dia de los Muertos tonight at First Friday, COVID hospitalizations are going up in Colorado, and more.
Spurred by feelings of isolation and invisibility, artist Shawna Miller set out to document the weight and work of motherhood by painting it. Her pieces will be featured in a solo exhibition called “Love Letters to my Mother” at The Art Base in Basalt. Reporter Kaya Williams spoke with the artist in advance of the show’s opening tomorrow night.
On today's newscast: Governor Jared Polis was in Glenwood Springs and Eagle yesterday, House District 57 incumbent Perry Will has a mixed voting record when it comes to "bipartisanship," election officials across the state are worried about a false conspiracy theory, a new multilingual election hotline is available for voters in Colorado, and more.
In the race for Pitkin County sheriff, incumbent Joe DiSalvo and challenger Michael Buglione talk with reporter Halle Zander about local law enforcement issues ahead of the November 8 election.
On today's newscast, we’ve got updates from Pitkin County’s budget process, a tax proposal in Glenwood Springs, public health updates from around the region and more.
This election local voters are deciding between political newcomer and Democrat Elizabeth Velasco of Glenwood Springs and incumbent Republican Perry Will of New Castle for Colorado’s House District 57. The way the district was redrawn now favors Democrats, but Eleanor Bennett reports that hasn’t stopped either candidate from getting out on the campaign trail.
On today's newscast: Glenwood Springs and Pitkin County join efforts to stop a new railroad that would transport crude oil along the I-70 corridor, a closer look at the latest campaign finance reports for the Garfield County Commissioner and CD3 races, members of Colorado's only known wolf pack may have been killed in Wyoming, and more.
One of the statewide measures before Colorado voters is Proposition 123. It calls for the allocation of 0.1% of state tax revenue to fund the construction of affordable housing units. Proponents say this measure will provide overdue relief while not increasing taxes. But as Rossana Longo-Better reports, those who oppose it say eliminating housing regulations will do more to solve the problem.
On today's newscast: Aspen city councilors have thrown their full support behind ballot question 2A, ski swap season continues with two more swaps tomorrow, this year's “Hallo-weekend” is a four-day long affair in the valley, the price of health insurance in Colorado is expected to rise next year, residential solar energy is increasing across the Mountain West, and more.
Miscommunication during the 2018 Lake Christine fire, which threatened Basalt and El Jebel, caused an unsafe environment for some Spanish speakers. Since then, Eagle County has increased efforts to improve Spanish-language communication during emergencies. This is the final story in a three-part series from reporter Halle Zander about the uneven landscape of Spanish-language emergency alerts in the Roaring Fork Valley’s three counties.
On today's newscast: the Aspen and Roaring Fork School districts declared a 'snow day' for students, Aspen city councilor Rachel Richards has decided not to run again after 28 years in public office, Democrats for state and federal office were in Aspen yesterday, ESPN is selling the X Games to an investment group, an oil analyst predicts gas prices will soon drop in our region, and more.
Efforts are underway to provide Spanish-language alerts in Garfield County since the Grizzly Creek Fire in 2020, but the level of reliable and timely translations from local agencies still varies. This is the second story in a three-part series from reporter Halle Zander on the uneven landscape of Spanish-language emergency alerts in the Roaring Fork Valley’s three counties.
On today's newscast: Aspen’s city council gave its approval yesterday for a new childcare group at the Yellow Brick Building, the Aspen School District still has a big need for coaches and other staff, the Roaring Fork School District board will review a resolution to support LGBTQ+ students today, the Aspen Music Festival and School announced its winter lineup yesterday, a Native political organization is endorsing 31 native candidates running for office, and more.
The emergency alert system run by Pitkin County’s dispatch center is a software that's used to notify residents directly during an emergency. But until now, it has only translated certain high-priority alerts in Spanish using Google Translate. This is the first story in a three-part series from reporter Halle Zander on the uneven landscape of Spanish-language emergency alerts in the Roaring Fork Valley’s three counties.
On today's newscast: Aspen Public Radio will be live broadcasting a debate in Grand Junction tonight between candidates for governor of Colorado and the U.S. Senate, CD3 incumbent Lauren Boebert holds a nearly 3-1 edge over Democratic challenger Adam Frisch in recent campaign contributions, new education data out yesterday shows that student math and reading scores have suffered in Colorado and across the country, and more.
Violinist-turned-author Arianna Warsaw-Fan Rauch hopes her new book "Declassified: A Low-Key Guide to the High-Strung World of Classical Music" will help break down the walls around the genre. Kaya Williams spoke with Warsaw-Fan Rauch in advance of her book talk at Explore Booksellers in Aspen later today.
On today's newscast: an Eagle County candidate for sheriff was arrested for unpaid traffic tickets last week, Aspen’s city council is asking voters to approve two tax questions on their ballots, the Central Rocky Mountain Permaculture Institute is close to reaching a deal with county commissioners, Arapahoe Basin was the first Colorado ski area to open yesterday, researchers are working on a new plane fuel that could help bring down emissions, and more.
Seven local artists will share heartfelt, funny and often vulnerable stories for “A Green Bird on Orange Trees” this weekend at The Arts Campus at Willits. Kaya Williams has more on the “Queer VOICES Theater Project.”
On today's newscast: both CD3 candidates have made national headlines this week, Garfield County Public Health is hoping for a return to normal, Carbondale’s local watering hole Batch Provisions has announced its closing, local artists will share stories of LGBTQ identity at TACAW this weekend, Colorado election workers are receiving death threats, and more.
On today's newscast: the Roaring Fork School District is hoping to build more employee housing in Carbondale, Snowmass Village is now accepting applications for its town boards and commissions, activists from the Ute Mountain Ute tribe are protesting a radioactive waste dump, state regulators approved a new rule that could result in treating wastewater for drinking, a new study finds climate change could be fueling fights between mountain goats and bighorn sheep, and more.
On today's newscast: the BLM has opened public comment for a proposed 20 year ban on mining in the Thompson Divide, Aspen residents can expect to see small increases to their utility bills next year, a plethora of arts events are coming to the Roaring Fork Valley this week, Colorado's Republican gubernatorial candidate Heidi Ganahl has tempered her calls for restricting abortions, new research finds that federal funds for wildfire and drought mitigation often don’t reach rural communities, and more.
Response, a local nonprofit that provides services and resources to survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, will present a live storytelling event in Aspen tomorrow. Kaya Williams has more on the “Voices of Courage” event and the speakers involved.
On today's newscast: Congressional candidate Adam Frisch of Aspen denies recent claims by incumbent Lauren Boebert about his being blackmailed, artists in Basalt talk about creativity and advocacy, aridification continues to mess with snowpack in the West, Lucas Brady Woods talks with U.S. Senator Michael Bennet and his challenger Joe O'Dea, and more.
On today's newscast: a Basalt resident has filed a lawsuit over the town’s approval of a major development project, Aspen's engineering department is asking city council to approve funding for infrastructure improvements, the Pitkin County Republicans have a new party chair, Governor Jared Polis and Republican challenger Heidi Ganahl participated in their third debate on Sunday, last month brought record-breaking temperatures to our region, and more.
New education initiatives, panel conversations, and community celebrations are part of an expanded slate of programming at the long-standing arts hub in Snowmass Village. Kaya Williams has more on the offerings on and off the campus at the Anderson Ranch Arts Center.
In today's local newscast: Democrat Adam Frisch of Aspen talks with KVNF about the status of his campaign to unseat Republican Lauren Boebert of Silt in the Third Congressional District; local governments are working on their budgets; a new report looks at ways to improve wildlife migration; a wolf pack may have killed over 20 calves near Meeker; the roads in Yellowstone National Park are almost repaired after being damaged in June; and Carbondale's first "Farm Fest" takes place this weekend.
On today’s newscast; President Biden was in Eagle County yesterday to designate federal lands near Camp Hale and the Breckenridge ski area as the Camp Hale-Continental Divide National Monument; candidates for mayor and town council in Snowmass Village faced questions Wednesday during a “Squirm Night” election forum; Adam Frisch of Aspen and Lauren Boebert of Silt held an election forum in the race for Third Congressional District; the federal government is preparing to inject $4 billion dollars into the Colorado River basin in response to the ongoing drought; the Shining Mountains Film Festival returns to Aspen this week; and scientists are not sure about the future of a program designed to bolster the beaches along the Colorado River in the Grand Canyon with water released from Lake Powell.
On today's newscast: President Biden is expected to fly into Eagle County today and travel to Camp Hale between Minturn and Leadville, where he will designate a new national monument preserving the World War II training ground and mountainous terrain to the east in the Ten Mile Range; the mayoral and town council candidates in Snowmass Village are participating in an election forum tonight at town hall, and we talk with the candidates for council; ski areas in the west are starting to think about when they might open; and fans of John Denver gather in Aspen to celebrate the singer's legacy, while also wondering about the viability of their informal annual event here each year.
Snowmass Village’s two mayoral candidates will face off tomorrow for a “Squirm Night” at Snowmass Town Hall where they’ll answer questions about growth and development in the community and whether they want to maintain the town's character. But first, Kaya Williams hopped on the phone with both of the longtime locals in the race to get their two cents on the direction the town is heading.
On today's newscast: the mayoral race in Snowmass Village brings up questions about where the town is heading, several local and statewide debates are taking place over the next several days, officials in Colorado and Wyoming are collaborating on a mass transit study, about $9.3 million in new federal grants is aimed at supporting Colorado students and their mental health, and more.
On today's newscast: Aspen City Council wants to see more money for climate action in next year's budget, support for law enforcement was top of mind for Garfield County Republicans at a recent candidate meet and greet, local officials have agreed to fund a detox facility that will be run by Mind Springs Health, a recent report shows how integral national forests and grasslands are to public drinking water in our region, and more.
On today's newscast: a recap of key state and local debates in Aspen and Glenwood Springs this week, the state’s vaccination bus is coming to Aspen today as state hospitalizations rise, President Joe Biden is expected to designate Camp Hale as a national monument, a new study on wolf kills and wolf trapping in our region found the data to be woefully lacking, and more.
On today's newscast: “Squirm Night” for Pitkin County commissioner and sheriff candidates is tonight, state and local candidates representing Garfield County faced off last night, the Roaring Fork School District is working with the state to turn its test scores around, a tribe in our region is suing county officials over unequal voting opportunities, and more.
An art initiative in Aspen wraps up a second summer of events this weekend in an effort to share a message about conservation and climate change. Kaya Williams has more on the present and future of the Aspen Space Station.
On today's newscast: Garfield County Sheriff’s officers have started wearing body cameras, revamping Aspen's airport is going to cost more than double the initial estimate, an affordable housing controversy continues in Vail, regional government officials want to collaborate on climate solutions, classical music and contemporary art are coming together at TACAW this Saturday, and more.
From wildfires to drought and dwindling snowpack, local communities are facing the impacts of human-caused climate change. As Eleanor Bennett reports, mayors and county commissioners from Aspen to Vail came together during a three-day United Nations convening to talk about solutions and the importance of regional collaboration.
On today's newscast: another local resident survived a bear attack near New Castle this weekend, Aspen's city budget planners say inflation and housing will likely remain challenges next year, the Aspen School District is hoping to use federal funds for a solar project, a new report tracks the economic potential of wind energy in our region, an annual celebration of John Denver’s legacy returns to Aspen this week, and more.
On today's newscast: the Republican incumbent and Democratic challenger for House District 57 were out campaigning over the weekend, Glenwood Springs is hosting a candidate forum on Wednesday night, Basalt recently approved new measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, a new exhibition at The Art Base draws inspiration from a familiar monster, Colorado is suing two pesticide companies over business practices that have allegedly hurt farmers, avian flu is on the rise across the state, and more.
More than 30 people signed up to speak during public comment at the Roaring Fork School District's board meeting last week about the district's new "gender toolkit." As KDNK's Morgan Neely reports, most of them agreed with the district's support for LGBTQ+ students and staff.
On today's newscast: applications open tomorrow for new short-term rental permits in Aspen, Mawa's Kitchen is hosting a dinner tonight to help support Action In Africa, lots of local events and fundraisers coming up this weekend, COVID-19 hospitalizations are on the rise in Colorado for the first time in a couple of months, a new federal tool could force a significant amount of water conservation on Lower Colorado River users, and more.
Several recent conflicts over public lands access have made headlines in our region. As the Mountain West News Bureau’s Will Walkey reports, one of those cases involves a practice called corner crossing — and it could determine whether recreators can access millions of acres.
Aspen Film is purchasing the century-old Isis Theatre from the city. As Kaya Williams reports, the move will give the nonprofit more autonomy over what plays on the screens — and more opportunities for other community programming.
On today's newscast: the body of Telluride local and ski mountaineer Hilaree Nelson has been found, local leaders from Aspen to Vail participated in a public panel on regional climate efforts last night, the Roaring Fork School District is putting out a ‘Gender Toolkit’ for teachers and students, the Colorado Bear Coalition hosted a town hall in Aspen this week, Colorado’s Democratic governor and his GOP challenger had their first debate last night, and more.
This story is the first in a two-part series looking at the impacts of COVID-19 across six counties on the Western Slope of Colorado. In Part 1, we explore challenges for health care providers included dealing with a transient community, staffing issues and public angst. This series is reported by Aspen Public Radio's Caroline Llanes and Aspen Journalism's Laurine Lasalle.
This story is the second in a two-part series looking at the impacts of COVID-19 across six counties on the Western Slope of Colorado. In Part 2, we explore why resort communities saw lower death rates than more-rural counties. This series was reported by Aspen Public Radio's Caroline Llanes and Aspen Journalism's Laurine Lasalle.
On today's newscast: crews are monitoring a small fire burning near Meeker, Aspen Film is buying the Isis Theatre from the city, Pitkin County's new short-term rental process is underway, the state health department says the water at a mobile home park near Newcastle has improved, a bipartisan pair of Colorado lawmakers want to help schools protect kids from fentanyl, a judge in Arizona reinstated an abortion ban that dates back to before its statehood, and more.
A new show at the Red Brick Center for the Arts features dozens of artworks that show off the landscapes of the Roaring Fork Valley. As Kaya Williams reports, the artists in the “Where We Live” exhibition say community support is as much a part of the local landscape as the mountains and valleys they paint.
On today's newscast: local, state and federal agencies are investigating possible water contamination in Lincoln Creek and Grizzly Reservoir, Aspen Mayor Torre and Gov. Jared Polis gave opening remarks at the UN Mountain Partnership convening this morning, Aspen Filmfest is off to the races with six days of screenings, Colorado is the first in the region to test a direct cash program to address homelessness, and more.
John Denver’s single “Rocky Mountain High” started as a song about the beauty of the mountains — and became an anthem for our region inspiring a generation of people to move West and to Aspen. Emma VandenEinde of the Mountain West News Bureau explains the legacy of John Denver's life and his music ahead of the song's 50th anniversary next month.
On today's newscast: Aspen is considering updating its building codes to be more environmentally friendly, the sixth Global Meeting of the UN Mountain Partnership kicks off tomorrow, the Interior Department is sending millions to Colorado to support wildfire resilience, officials are considering how to improve America’s rural housing stock, and more.
September is suicide prevention month and the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention is supporting community walks around the country to raise awareness for the cause. As KDNK's Hattison Rensberry reports, Glenwood Springs is hosting its 'Out of the Darkness' walk for Western Slope residents tomorrow.
Leaders from mountain communities around the world are coming to Aspen next week to talk about sustainable development in the face of climate change and other environmental threats. Eleanor Bennett talked with the president of the Aspen International Mountain Foundation about the United Nation's convening.
On today's newscast: Pitkin County candidates for sheriff and county commissioner spoke at last night’s Woody Creek Caucus, a hunter stumbled upon human remains outside Redstone last week, Glenwood Springs is hosting a walk to raise awareness about suicide prevention, TACAW is celebrating its one-year anniversary, CDOT hopes to reduce I-70 closures in Glenwood Canyon next summer, a recent survey shows our region is aligned with national thoughts on transgender policies, and more.
One year in, a contemporary ballet company in Aspen is shaping its identity and planning for the future. Reporter Kaya Williams has more on Dance Aspen's latest production "New Horizons," which takes place at the Wheeler Opera House on Sept. 23 and 24.
On today's newscast: the Garfield County sheriff is being investigated for potential campaign finance violations, Garfield County commissioner Tom Jankovsky is using the recent vandalism of his campaign sign to discredit his opponent, Aspen is seeking community input in selecting its next police chief, a show featuring two local artists at The Art Base in Basalt closes tomorrow, parts of the Front Range hit record highs this week, officials found an invasive zebra mussel in Colorado for the first time ever, and more.
The term Latinx has gained popularity and received criticism over the last decade as a gender-neutral alternative to Latino or Latina. As Halle Zander reports, some members of a new group of drag performers in the Roaring Fork Valley say it’s not the only option and opt to use the word “Latine.”
On today's newscast: candidate Gray Warr has dropped out of the race for Snowmass Village Town Council, CORE is hosting two upcoming events on the proposed methane capture project in Coal Basin, the first-ever winners of a new Theatre Aspen fund will be developing one-person plays, the BLM has laid out its vision for the agency's western headquarters in Grand Junction, the recent killing of a Las Vegas investigative reporter shocked many in our region, and more.
On today's newscast: Carbondale Middle School is back open today after a power outage, Aspen's city council decides not to get involved in STR run-out periods, SkiCo is bringing back an employee housing incentive program for local landlords, cost of living and school shootings are on the minds of Latino voters in Colorado, a new show at the Red Brick Center for the Arts is all about local landscapes, Moab pioneer and Black cowboy William Grandstaff spent his later years in Glenwood Springs, and more.
On today's newscast: Carbondale Middle School is closed today because of a power outage, the Aspen school board could sign off on a partnership with Theatre Aspen this week, the "Gentlemen of Aspen" rugby team won first place at this year's Ruggerfest, hot air balloons took to the sky in Snowmass Village this weekend, enrollment at Colorado's community colleges is showing signs of improvement, the U.S. Supreme Court is reviewing a case that could overturn protections for Indigenous youth, and more.
On today's newscast: the state's mobile vaccination bus is bringing the new COVID-19 booster to the valley, Carbondale is becoming a member of the Colorado Association of Ski Towns, city officials say that higher costs have impacted Aspen's sales tax revenue, Colorado is one of 35 states that received federal approval for its electric vehicle plans, El Sol del Valle shares upcoming Hispanic Heritage Month events, and more.
On today's newscast: Garfield County is ramping up its involvement in state and federal plans to make Sweetwater Lake a state park, a racial slur has been removed from the names of 650 mountains and geographic features, a new study shows that a large number of Native American households in our region lack indoor plumbing, Colorado’s minimum wage will jump more than a dollar next year, Aspen's annual "Ruggerfest” tournament kicks off today, the "No Man's Land" outdoor film festival returns to Carbondale tomorrow, and more.
On today's newscast: Colorado railroad workers could be part of a national strike later this week, the new Roaring Fork Schools superintendent wants to address low test scores and racial disparities, Aspen’s city council has released new guidelines for short-term rental owners and operators applying for a permit, Coloradans are taking the state's housing crisis into their own hands with a ballot initiative, Republican Senate Candidate Joe O'Dea is urging his party to pass a bill that would protect same sex marriage, tickets for Aspen Filmfest go on sale today, and more.
On today's newscast: it was a busy weekend for local rescue crews in the Capitol Peak area, Aspen plans to replace its entire electric system over the next 15 years, a new design has been released for renovations on Midland Avenue in Basalt, the revenue from a proposed lodging tax increase in Glenwood Springs will go to affordable housing, The JAS Aspen Labor Day Festival wrapped up yesterday, Anderson Ranch Arts Center has announced new Latinx programs, a conversation with the late Robert McNamara's son about his new book, and more.
On today's newscast: Glenwood Springs voters will be asked to increase taxes on short-term rentals and lodging stays this November, SkiCo is working to open its Pandora’s expansion on Aspen Mountain in time for the 2023-24 ski season, Colorado's Senate candidates are making a bilingual pitch to Latino voters, a new law requires Colorado hospitals to make bills more affordable, Colorado Springs officially closed one of its last two coal-fired power plants yesterday, a preview of the JAS Labor Day Festival this weekend, and more.
On today's newscast: a New Castle resident was attacked by a bear early yesterday, CD3 incumbent Lauren Boebert had more cash on hand at the end of June than her Democratic challenger Adam Frisch, Garfield County’s Latino Committee is calling for more bilingual dispatchers, the Roaring Fork School District is considering new security measures in the wake of recent school shootings, Interior Secretary Deb Haaland is launching an advisory committee to get rid of derogatory place names, and more.
On today's newscast: several contested elections are coming up in Snowmass Village this November, voters will decide if they want to approve a property-tax increase to fund the Aspen Ambulance District, a limestone quarry just north of Glenwood Springs is out of compliance with federal rules, several large development projects are moving forward in the midvalley, the annual JAS Labor Day festival is this weekend, and more.
On today's newscast: Aspen voters will be asked to approve a tax on short-term rentals this November, an emergency physician weighs in on our region’s court battles over abortion, declining enrollment is forcing some schools to close in Colorado, the state is launching a new financial aid program to help students become health care workers, La Niña could bring above-average snowfall to our mountains this winter, and more.
On today's newscast: community members gathered on Saturday to celebrate the life of former Pitkin County Sheriff Bob Braudis, Aspen's city council is considering ballot language today for a question about a short-term rental tax, the owner of the Aspen Public House is seeking the city's approval to sell his majority stake in the restaurant, disappointing test scores at the Roaring Fork Schools shine light on inequities among students, conservatives in northern Colorado are trying to recall a state senator who left the Republican party last week, and more.
On today's newscast: Idaho’s near-total abortion ban was temporarily blocked this week, a new support group for people in the hospitality industry struggling with addiction is launching in Aspen, a memorial service for former Pitkin County Sheriff Bob Braudis will be held at the Benedict Music Tent tomorrow, Aspen’s city council wants to keep some of its experimental parking and lane changes downtown, local resident DJ Watkins is hosting a book party tonight for the newly updated version of Peggy Clifford's "To Aspen and Back," and more.
On today's newscast: the body of an Arizona woman was found after she was swept away by flash flooding last Friday at Zion National Park, a family of bears were euthanized in Aspen after they broke into a home over the weekend, a regional crunch for employees and housing could impact snowplowing on Highway 82 this winter, seven utilities from across the Colorado River basin released a new commitment yesterday to conserve water, Yellowstone National Park is hosting a range of Indigenous events this week for its 150th anniversary, and more.