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Four Galena Street intersections will receive a new paint job. It is a part of an effort to beautify an area of town undergoing construction, while making pedestrian walkways more visible.
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Courtesy Town of BasaltBasalt is floating a sales tax increase to fund the construction of a multi-million dollar facility that would combine the police department and all Public Works departments into one building. -
Hannah Weaver/Aspen Public RadioIt’s been six months since voters across the Roaring Fork Valley approved a tax district to help subsidize childcare. District leadership said they want to start distributing money — but also take the time to do it right. -
Sarah ToryFor one Glenwood Springs senior, taking an art class was a way to branch out from traditional academics in her final year of high school. -
Michael Fanelli/Aspen Public RadioPitkin County announced on May 12 that it’s exploring a permit to take over management of the Maroon Bells Scenic Area. If it doesn’t agree to do that by this fall, the U.S. Forest Service plans to explore partnerships with private concessionaires.
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On today's newscast: Communities throughout the Roaring Fork Valley are facing water restrictions this summer after a near record-breaking low snowpack; a tribe from the Four Corners region has inked a deal with Interior Secretary Doug Burgum advancing the Trump administration’s domestic energy agenda; and a new bipartisan group is betting big on the geothermal energy that’s abundant across the Intermountain West and Great Basin. Tune in for these stories and more.
Regional News
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ARHIT/Adobe StockArizona, New Mexico, Idaho and Wyoming have no statewide wildfire building codes. Colorado adopted a code last year, with enforcement expected to begin this year. Most other Western states are somewhere in between. -
(Jon G. Fuller/VW Pics/ Universal Images Group via Getty Images)Mountain West Consortium Bets on Geothermal as the Region’s Next Big Power Source -
Ethan Swope/Associated PressAt night, temperatures are often cooler and the air is wetter, which gives wildland firefighters a long window to make up significant ground when trying to suppress blazes. But that pattern is breaking down, a trend driven by human-caused climate change, according to a new study. -
The 2026 Colorado legislative session officially wrapped up on May 13, after months of debate on issues ranging from housing and education to immigration, transportation and the state budget. We hosted a panel discussion and statewide call-in show featuring reporters from the Colorado Capitol News Alliance.
NPR News
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NASA via APThe space agency outlined the first phase of its moon base plans on Tuesday, awarding hundreds of millions of dollars in contracts to four U.S. companies. -
Matt Kelley/APJoe Biden sued the Justice Department to block the release of audio recordings and transcripts of the former president's interview with a ghostwriter that were obtained by the special counsel. -
Alex Brandon/APPresident Trump will meet with his Cabinet on Wednesday at a precarious moment for talks aimed at ending the war with Iran. The emerging deal has already exposed the president to fierce criticism. -
Sergio Flores/Getty ImagesControversial Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton challenged Sen. John Cornyn's reelection and won President Trump's endorsement in the bitter primary fight that cost Republicans more than $100 million.
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This week, FIFA finalized the list of where competitors will train during the tournament. Here's a breakdown of the U.S. cities that are included. -
The Trump administration has proposed creating a new government-wide nondisclosure agreement for new and existing federal employees. -
The declining number of Gulf shrimpers who are still in business are now struggling as gas prices rise and competition with cheaper imports remains high. -
Republican state senators don't face election this year. Trump's urging for them to redistrict to help flip the House seat held by prominent Democrat Jim Clyburn was met with opposition. -
The Trump Department of Justice purged government news releases with information about prosecutions of rioters who attacked the U.S. Capitol and assaulted law enforcement on Jan. 6, 2021. -
Some veterans from the last World Cup — like forward Christian Pulisic and midfielders Weston McKennie and Tyler Adams — made the team. The roster includes 13 newcomers as well.
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