A mountain biking group in the Roaring Fork Valley could be the perfect strategy for aging well, with both physical and social benefits.
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Two anti-trans initiatives will be on the Colorado ballot this November. But local nonprofit PFLAG Roaring Fork Valley argues they could create unfair restrictions for transgender youth.
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A short-term ICE detention facility in west Glenwood Springs could be one step closer to shutting down after the City Council on Thursday voted to sue the property's Florida-based landlord for allegedly violating municipal code by allowing immigration detentions in a commercial zone without a city permit. ICE and its landlord did not respond to previous violation notices or appeal the city’s April decision to revoke its special use permit.
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Snowmass Village’s fifth annual Plein Air Festival and Art Sale takes place this weekend. Ahead of the event, artists go outdoors to paint what inspires them.
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As of 2 p.m. on Monday, the fire was 603 acres and 47% contained.
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On today's podcast: A local nonprofit is fighting against anti-transgender ballot initiatives. National Democrats see hope in Colorado Congressional races — including the Third Congressional Races. And Congresswoman Lauren Boebert's son, Tyler Boebert, has been arrested.
Regional News
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Senate Democrats say the examination undermines Congress' role in identifying wilderness areas for protection.
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Four died in Capitan Mountains after pilots radioed that their GPS appeared not to be working
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Twelve fires are over 100,000 acres.
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New research suggests wildfires appear to be upending years of steady progress in reducing ozone pollution in the United States. It’s a trend reversal with significant health implications.
NPR News
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The exercise can help you identify what's wasting your time — and make room for what matters, says psychotherapist Niro Feliciano. Take a moment to try it. You might be surprised with what you find.
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A 600-mile journey along the shores of Nigeria, Togo, Ghana and Ivory Coast reveals one of the world's most consequential transformations.
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Experts say AI can get personal finance fundamentals right but may struggle with nuanced questions.
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Shoppers' changing habits are fueling a major shift in what types of businesses are occupying storefronts.
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Federal efforts to revive uranium mining in the West and decrease reliance on Russian uranium raise concerns about drinking water for tribal communities reckoning with the industry's deadly legacy.
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A recent series of cyberattacks on U.S. water systems has exposed vulnerabilities across critical infrastructure during the Iran war.
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Voters in half a dozen states went to the polls Tuesday, and results highlight the ongoing conflicts within both parties ahead of the November midterms.
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Russia released an American military veteran, allowing his return to the U.S. after four years of what his family and U.S. officials allege was wrongful incarceration and abusive treatment.
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The earthquake killed at least 181 people and left 2,595 injured, according to Colombian authorities. At least 195 remained missing, but civilian-run databases put that number closer to 4,000.
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Lindell had President Trump's endorsement but he lost to Lisa Demuth, the speaker of the state house. She'll face Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar in the fall for governor.
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