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The Garfield County Public Library District has become a battleground for culture wars. And county commissioners’ increased involvement in library business has raised red flags for residents who want to see the institution remain independent. It led to a rally at the commissioners’ most recent meeting to interview candidates.
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Dozens of people gathered in El Jebel on Wednesday, May 1 to celebrate the groundbreaking of English In Action’s new tutoring center for immigrants. Students and tutors who attended the groundbreaking hope the new center will help foster cross-cultural community.
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High Country News staffers have announced plans to unionize for better working conditions at the nonprofit news magazine that has covered the West for 54 years.
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Presentations at the recent forum highlighted numbers and data that explain the crunch that many feel when it comes to housing in the Roaring Fork Valley. The coalition also talked about how it is offering potential solutions to alleviate the housing crisis through its programming.
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Glenda Strong Robinson is an associate minister and historian for the Second Baptist Church in Boulder. In 1968, as a 19-year-old student, she marched with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 55 years later, she honors his legacy by continuing to work for civil rights.
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In the second of a three-part series, Libia talks about traveling to the U.S., where she’s helping her girlfriend care for three children. She's part of a group of over a hundred migrants who arrived in the Roaring Fork Valley in the fall of 2023.
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The public media coalition shares stories and ideas among more than a dozen stations, including Aspen Public Radio. Managing editor Maeve Conran shares what it takes to collaborate — and why it’s so critical now.
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Ute Mountain Ute Tribal Park is almost double the size of nearby Mesa Verde National Park, and includes dozens of archaeological sites, well-preserved cliff dwellings, pottery sherds and art on canyon walls. The park is a tribal enterprise encompassing the entirety of Mesa Verde’s backcountry and requires visitors to travel with a Ute Mountain Ute guide.
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Spanish-speaking attorneys at Thursday’s presentation outlined the application process for temporary protected status (TPS). The designation provides work permits and some protection from deportation, but backlogs and the price of legal support can make TPS difficult to obtain.
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The Garfield County Public Library District faced backlash this year, as some people tried to restrict access to books in the adult section, citing safety concerns about children. But library staff remain committed to serving the community, especially through their children’s programming.
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The petition alleges Tony May misused his position to bully and intimidate staff, parents, and community members. This comes after a long fight in the district over a conservative social studies standard, which May backed.
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The documentary, produced by Olympic ski racer Bode Miller and the Alterra Mountain Company, explores the high highs and low lows of life in a resort community. It screens at the Wheeler Opera House on Wednesday.