Eleanor Bennett
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Aspen Journalism & Aspen Public Radio
Glenwood Springs officials are recommending that the city’s planning and zoning commission uphold a special use permit for ICE’s short-term holding facility and administrative office ahead of an April 28 hearing, despite data that shows the agency detained people for over 12 hours at the site, in violation of the conditions of its permit.
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courtesy of VOICESIn an increasingly divided society, VOICES offers a challenge to political, racial, and gender stereotypes. This story is part of our “On the Ground” radio series, which highlights solutions to local and global issues from Roaring Fork and Colorado River valley organizations. -
Regan Mertz/Aspen Public RadioAfter Pitkin County agreed to fund a feasibility study for wildlife crossings, Roaring Fork Safe Passages went on an EcoFlight on Monday. Colorado’s Wildlife Collision Prevention Act is also making its way to the state house floor, which would fund similar projects. -
Jason Charme/Aspen Daily NewsAfter several marathon meetings over the last three months to review the controversial project, the city of Aspen plans to work with Aspen Meadows to address ongoing traffic concerns in the neighborhood. -
Glenwood Springs/Courtesy PhotoThe bridge would cross sections of unincorporated Garfield County, and commissioners argue the city needs their approval. Glenwood Springs argues that both the city and the Colorado Department of Transportation have determined the county doesn’t have jurisdiction under state law.
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On today's newscast: Aspen’s teachers’ union hopes to reach an agreement with the school district over salary negotiations; a Carbondale startup is bringing floor tiles made from tulip buds to the Roaring Fork Valley; and with the rise of AI, Indigenous people around the world are growing more concerned about data sovereignty. Tune in for these stories and more.
Regional News
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Hanna Merzbach/Wyoming Public RadioIn some parts of the Mountain West, residents are reviving these gathering places, which have long been a staple for westerners living in isolated places. -
Kevin J. Beaty/DenveriteStudents, caregivers, immigrants, rural communities and parents will all feel the impact of Colorado’s $1.5 billion shortfall. -
Maria Lin Kim/UnsplashThe declines were felt across the Mountain West. In Idaho, SNAP participation fell nearly 8%. Nevada saw a drop of more than 14%. In Arizona, participation fell by nearly 34%. New Mexico saw a decrease of about 6%, while Wyoming dropped by more than 11%. -
Courtesy Jonathan StineAs conventional funding methods become more uncertain, and the Trump administration’s hostility towards scientific research continues, geologist Jonathan Stine decided to try crowdfunding as a way to pay for the cost of his research in Southeastern Utah.
NPR News
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Yui Mok/AP/Pool PAKing Charles and Queen Camilla arrive Monday for a four day U.S. state visit. Some hope the royal touch can heal the transatlantic rift that's emerged under Trump. -
NPRPolice in Virginia used a technique called geofencing to tap into Google's databases to find out who was near the scene of a bank robbery. The Supreme Court will consider whether it is constitutional. -
Yasmin Yassin for NPREvery school has problem students, but some are labeled emotionally disturbed (ED) and taught separately from others. -
Kent Nishimura/AFP via Getty ImagesPresident Trump and several cabinet members were safely rushed from the event in Washington, D.C. after several loud sounds were heard. The Secret Service said one person was in custody.
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Steve O'Donnell was introduced as the sanctioning body's chief executive officer at Talladega Superspeedway on Saturday and vowed to "make some moves" that will return the storied racing series to its roots. -
As some continue to pushback on AI art, artist Refik Anadol seeks to base his new venture on ethical and environmental principles. -
Dirk Kempthorne, a Republican, was elected mayor of Boise at age 34 and served seven years before serving one term in the U.S. Senate and then as governor until 2006. -
The second-in-command of the RSS, a Hindu nationalist organization in India, rarely speaks to the Western press. Here's what he said about his group's controversial history. -
The bronze sculpture is on display inside the Philadelphia Museum of Art as part of a new exhibition on the impact and cultural importance of statues. -
Authorities have filed murder charges against the roommate of a Bangladeshi doctoral student who disappeared with his girlfriend from the University of South Florida.
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