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Halle Zander/Aspen Public RadioDuring one of the worst fire seasons on record, Aspen Fire’s Jake Andersen tries to shepherd his team — and himself — through the stress of firefighting. For its innumerable challenges, he still sees the blessings of the job. -
Caroline Llanes/Rocky Mountain Community RadioThe seven states that use the Colorado River have not reached a deal on how to cut back water usage after this year, but the federal government is moving forward with a plan anyway, after a year of severe drought.
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Water managers are reenvisioning Carbondale’s water system in response to climate change — and a record-breaking dry winter. -
An advanced wildfire model is being used to predict fire movement in several Roaring Fork Valley communities. The designer of the model says it’s helping leaders prioritize protection measures. -
One of Colorado’s most productive peach farmers is preparing for the possibility that irrigation water may be turned off before the harvest is finished. -
Unlike the state of Wyoming, Teton County requires wildlife-friendly fences. Jackson may consider more this fall. -
Activist Mina Guli is running the entire length of the Colorado River on foot. She passed through Glenwood Springs in June on her way to bring new light to the river’s crisis. -
Much of the local economy from Aspen to Parachute is focused on the outdoors. But this summer’s drought and the record-low snow year raise questions about how businesses can diversify in a changing climate. -
Last winter’s record-low snowpack stressed many businesses in the Roaring Fork and Colorado River valleys. Whether they’ve been around for decades or are just starting out, they hope it’s not the new norm. -
Trump first reduced the two Utah monuments in 2017, but this most recent action goes even further, slashing their acreage to under 10% of their original sizes. -
Coming off a winter with historically low snowpack, Colorado farmers are cutting back and bracing for exceptional drought. But some regenerative farming practices have made their operations more resilient. -
A high pressure system is moving over the Western United States and the Rocky Mountains, bringing with it hot, stagnant air. Temperatures are forecast to be 10-15 degrees above normal.
