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Carbondale-based nonprofit the Aspen Science Center has expanded programming throughout local valleys, for residents of all ages, over the past 20 years. 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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Lea Linse-Hirro/EcoFlightThe survey was conducted in mid-September and asked residents from across Colorado a series of questions about their thoughts on public land uses and proposed conservation initiatives. -
Jason Charme/Aspen Daily NewsThe Aspen School District is considering buying the 45-acre Woody Creek racetrack property to redevelop into affordable housing. The idea is still in its infancy and the school district plans to connect with community partners to determine the interest and feasibility of a housing development on the site. -
Sarah Tory/Aspen Public RadioOrganizers hope the events throughout Garfield County will empower voters to make informed decisions for the midterm elections on Nov. 3, 2026. -
Glenwood Springs/Courtesy PhotoGlenwood Springs City Council voted at its last meeting to increase the fees. Council members said they want to see if the increase will decrease wait times and increase revenue.
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On today's podcast: The Aspen School District is considering buying the Woody Creek racetrack to develop affordable housing. A new poll finds that an overwhelming majority of Coloradans support public land conservation. And some new residents at the governor's mansion are more interested in pollen than politics.
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Murphy Woodhouse/Boise State Public RadioThey bought a triplex to have a community without having to share a kitchen: “We are punks, but we're also adults, and we need to have some personal space.” -
Navajo Police DepartmentDoused by ongoing storms, the Four Corners region has been beset by severe flooding, triggering evacuations, some rooftop rescues and interventions from public officials. -
The Trump administration is asking Arizona, New Mexico and Colorado to re-evaluate and potentially drop state-level protections for wolves. -
Robert Coy/Adobe StockAtrazine contamination is most widespread in the Midwest, but affected watersheds extend into Colorado and New Mexico.
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Gregorio Borgia/APWhile protests in France have claimed most international attention, large demonstrations also rocked many European cities Saturday from Milan to Rome to Madrid, Lisbon and Tirana. -
Anna King/NWPBRecord diesel prices are kicking Western ranchers while they're down. Drought means they have to buy extra hay, and pay truckers extra to deliver it because of fuel price hikes. -
Efrem Lukatsky/APUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that normal Starlink operating speeds were restored after more than a week of disruptions. -
AP Photo/APFootage broadcast on Jordanian state television showed three gunmen firing shots at a Greek Orthodox church in the city of Karak on Friday.
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Medicare open enrollment runs through Dec. 7, and for as many as 5 million seniors, it will be important to log on and pick a new plan. -
The U.S. birth rate fell to its lowest level ever recorded, according to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The drop would have been greater, but women over age 30 are having more children. -
Every other decade over the past hundred years has produced at least one midterm that made a big difference in Congress and in national politics more broadly. -
Taiz, a city in southwestern Yemen, faces a severe water crisis as Houthi rebels backed by Iran tighten their encirclement. The city has struggled with water issues for over a decade, but the situation has worsened in recent weeks. -
Intense rainfall slammed the Four Corners region late this week. As rivers flooded, towns declared evacuations and emergencies and made rescues. -
Researchers who track online influence operations say Kremlin-backed groups are renewing tactics they've used to sow distrust and discord in previous elections in the U.S. and around the world.
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