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Aspen Public Radio's local news is dedicated to delivering thought-provoking, relevant news; to providing insight into the challenges and opportunities facing the Roaring Fork Valley; and to reporting stories that otherwise might not be told. Covering a large and diverse territory from Rifle to Glenwood Springs to Aspen, the APR news staff produces special series at least twice a year, explores the details behind the decisions of the day, and provides solid, thorough news that meets the standards of National Public Radio.

Morning Newscast
Monday February 8, 2010
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More people are using community health centers in Colorado for low-cost care but funding is up and down for these centers. Money from the State and the Federal governments is either being cut or coming in. Aspen Public Radio's Marci Krivonen reports.

An organization with a mission to enhance youth literacy is offering training for new volunteers this week. Aspen Public Radio's Mitzi Rapkin has more on the non profit, Spellbinders.

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Morning Newscast
Friday February 5, 2010

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The City of Glenwood Springs has more than 30 open seats on its boards and commissions. Aspen Public Radio's Kristina Tabor has more on why the seats are vacant and the changing nature of citizen engagement.

The Wyly Community Art Center plans to expand programs this Spring, after it moves into the old Basalt Library in Lion's Park. Basalt Town Council chose the Wyly to fill the vacated space last month. Aspen Public Radio's Marci Krivonen reports.


Morning Newscast
Thursday February 4, 2010

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It's estimated Garfield County will need more than 19,000 additional homes and jobs over the next twenty years. So officials are working on a Comprehensive Plan to design how that growth should happen. Aspen Public Radio's Kristina Tabor reports.

Author Firoozeh Dumas has written two books about being an immigrant from Iran. She speaks in Aspen tonight as part of the Aspen Writers' Foundation's Winter Words Series. Aspen Public Radio's Mitzi Rapkin reports.


Morning Newscast
Wednesday February 3, 2010

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Affordable housing was the focus of a lengthy meeting yesterday between Aspen City Council and Pitkin County Commissioners. Aspen Public Radio's Mitzi Rapkin reports.

A low snowpack topped by recent snowstorms has caused more avalanches in the Aspen region over the last ten days. Aspen Public Radio's Kristina Tabor reports.

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