A child care tax district, Every Child Parachute to Aspen, wants input from the community on how to best support providers and families. Members of a new community advisory board could have a say in future cash flows.
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Construction activity took up nearly 23 more parking spaces on average per day in Aspen’s downtown core in July compared to the same time in 2025.
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A growing effort to preserve mobile home parks as affordable housing was praised by local leaders at a public forum Aug. 3 at the Aspen Chapel co-hosted by the Aspen Jewish Congregation, Snowmass Chapel and Mountain Voices Project as an example of public-private, cross-sector collaboration that could help solve wider housing challenges.
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The Aspen Thrift Shop’s annual art sale makes rare and high-end art more accessible to the community. 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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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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On today's podcast: Garfield County wants to preserve funding for its libraries. A local district aimed at boosting funding for child care seeks community input. And bear encounters are up across the state.
Regional News
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As the climate warms, some mountain trees are moving higher up, while others are spreading downhill. Scientists say something inside the trees may explain why. And that split could reshape watersheds and wildfire risk.
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On Colorado's Upper Arkansas River, a deal is boosting water for fish and rafting
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The tribe's river water allotment largely goes to alfalfa and cotton operations, which pay for healthcare, housing and more. But as agencies negotiate over water, tribes are often left out.
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As of Aug. 12, Uber and Lyft passengers in Colorado have more protections. Under a new law signed by Governor Jared Polis this June, rideshare companies operating in Colorado will be required to investigate drivers after receiving complaints from riders within seven business days or face penalties.
NPR News
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Lawyers for Rep. Joyce Beatty asked a judge to rule speedily on the complex's renovation and entrance tarp. The National Symphony Orchestra also announced its new season, away from the Kennedy Center.
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There's a reason why the escapist hit from singer Aitana has swept most of the Spanish-language world.
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Researchers have identified a speed demon at the heart of the Milky Way. This fast-moving star may yield insights into the black hole parked at the center of our galaxy.
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Oregon was the first state to establish a legalized and regulated psilocybin industry. Since then, thousands have tried magic mushrooms. Here is the latest data from the state's real-life experiment.
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The Normandy beach town of Trouville-sur-Mer is a two-hour train ride from Paris, but feels a world away, with English Channel breezes and the sound of seagulls screeching through the cobbled streets.
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When Indian authorities scrubbed the biopic of activist Jaswant Singh Khalra, local villagers and activists turned its censorship into a grassroots movement.
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In addition to pay, striking hospital workers say patient violence is an issue. Hospital workers are seven times more likely to be injured at work due to violent acts than the general working population.
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Government data showed the outbreak had so far recorded 5,021 cases, including 2,378 deaths. The outbreak has infected and killed more people at a greater speed than any other outbreak in history.
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Feeling restless in life? Level up your main quest with an activity that has no other purpose than to add whimsy to your life. Play experts share tips on how to find the perfect side quest.
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Elbridge Gerry was an important early figure in the American Revolution, but his decision to approve a "gerrymandered" state legislative map inadvertently won him lasting infamy.
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