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National parks and other popular destinations on public lands are still open with little to no staff. Advocates don’t want the public to forget that it’s the federal government’s responsibility to protect and maintain these areas.
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On today's newscast: This November, voters in Garfield, Pitkin and southwest Eagle counties will decide whether or not to establish a sales tax to fund childcare in the region; the city of Aspen is proposing a 15% increase in water rates for customers in 2026; and the Interior Department is laying out where it wants to cut its federal employees, including in Colorado. Tune in for these stories and more.
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Antony Jones/Getty Images for World ChessU.S. chess grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky died this week at age 29. Former world champion Vladimir Kramnik had accused Naroditsky, among others, of cheating in the sport. -
Brandon Bell/Getty Images North AmericaOver the past few days, cattle ranchers and agricultural groups have been sounding the alarm that a plan to import more foreign beef would hurt struggling ranchers. -
Kiran Ridley/Getty ImagesArt heists may sound glamorous, but stealing priceless cultural artifacts doesn't always pay off like you'd expect. We talked with a veteran art thief, a lawyer, and an expert on heist economics. -
Becky Barnicoat for NPRWhy does my toddler say "no" to everything? Say everything is "mine"? Want to crash into everything? Child development experts unpack common toddler behaviors and offer advice on how parents can cope.
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Prosecutors say Rozier and others passed confidential intel to organized crime groups to help wager on NBA games. Billups allegedly participated in a separate scheme involving underground poker games. -
There have been at least 20 deaths in ICE custody in 2025, the deadliest year since 2004. As the agency is ramping up hiring and increasing detentions, concerns remain about how to stop the trend. -
There have been at least 20 deaths in ICE custody in 2025, the deadliest year since 2004. As the agency is ramping up hiring and increasing detentions, concerns remain about how to stop the trend.
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On her stunning new album The BPM, the multi-instrumentalist Sudan Archives explores the freedom of augmented reality and technology through the sounds of club music. -
Vice President Vance's scathing remark came as he wrapped up an Israel trip, as the Trump administration attempts to keep up momentum on the U.S.-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza. -
A new pachycephalosaur, officially named Zavacephale rinpoche, was described in the journal Nature. The word rinpoche is Tibetan for "precious one" and refers to the domed skull.
After more than fifty years of bipartisan Congressional support, October 1 marks the first day nationwide without any federal funding for public media. In response, Aspen Public Radio is announcing the launch of a Resiliency Fund to raise $500,000.
This voter guide includes up-to-date information about registering to vote, polling locations and what’s on the ballots in Pitkin, Eagle and Garfield counties. Election day is November 4, 2025.
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