The community land trust aimed at preserving local businesses formed earlier this year. It’s the first land trust of its kind.
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Colorado State Patrol reported that one person was pronounced dead at the scene of a motor vehicle crash on Highway 82 Sunday afternoon. The road has since reopened in both directions near mile marker 12. An investigation is underway.
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Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains announced a temporary closure of its Glenwood Springs clinic, effective July 31. The clinic plans to reopen in late fall, once a new provider has been trained.
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After a successful fundraising event at Stranahan’s Whiskey Bar last week, Paul Montiel is looking to officially establish a nonprofit in the valley to continue supporting recovery efforts in Venezuela. This story is part of our “On the Ground” radio series that highlights solutions to local and global issues from Roaring Fork and Colorado River valley organizations.
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The Hogback bus route will end in November if Silt and Garfield County do not agree to a new three-year plan.
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On today's podcast: Protestors in Glenwood Springs want the city to do more to shut down the ICE detention center. A deadly automobile collision in Carbondale. And the federal government has issued new guidelines for Colorado River water access — and some states aren't happy about them.
Regional News
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The Trump administration created a new report showing how much coal lies under public acres. It’s part of its initiative to reinvigorate the industry.
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After years of stalled negotiations, the Department of the Interior releases final Environmental Impact Statement, covering 10 years of future management for seven states
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The campuses would manage nuclear waste, but could also mean other nuclear-related development, such as power plants, fuel processing centers or even nuclear-powered data centers.
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Federal wildlife officials downlisted the razorback sucker to threatened status, but its life in Arizona rivers is still difficult.
NPR News
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They are the first reported deaths linked to a massive outbreak of the intestinal illness that began in May.
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A 10-part HBO Max spin-off to The Big Bang Theory expands on that long-running sitcom by following a quartet of its characters. Every episode offers a new multiverse — and surprising cameos.
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Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown says nearly half of the city's neighborhoods have either been evacuated or are at risk as the fires remain uncontained.
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Pochettino came on in 2024 to right the ship ahead of this year's World Cup, in which he led the team to a record three wins and helped ignite enthusiasm in millions of fans before a round of 16 exit.
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An FDA advisory panel recently voted to green-light some popular peptides. The decision brought enormous attention to the market for these products — and concerns about the unregulated supply.
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Tens of millions of Americans have criminal records that can be barriers to employment. An AI-powered app is helping those eligible to expunge their records at a pace not seen before.
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Kim Aris, son of Aung San Suu Kyi, told NPR that photographs of his mother meeting a foreign official gave him "a reason to hope" for the first time since the military coup that ousted her in 2021.
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The Grateful Dead endured an original run of 30 years, but its appeal has survived just as long in a world where the band no longer exists. The question now is not whether the music will continue, but how?
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SNAP, also known as food stamps, has seen a rapid and consistent participation decline since last July. The drop comes as the program faces historic cuts and changes.
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The Justice Department is using federal conspiracy charges to sweep up ICE protesters. Some legal experts worry the agency is casting too wide a net to prosecute political activists.
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