On today's podcast: Development was a key issue at a debate involving candidates for Pitkin County Commissioner. Eagle County Sheriff James Van Beek faces a challenge this November. And the Colorado State Patrol is beefing up DUI enforcement for the next month.

On today's podcast: Pitkin County is one step closer to taking over management of the Maroon Bells. Federal firefighting resources in the Mountain West were stretched thin this summer. New research finds only a small portion of the nation’s rivers will have as much fish and wildlife diversity as they do today.

On today's podcast: Garfield County’s housing authority might help a group of residents purchase their mobile home park. Locals are asking why Aspen Skiing Company is changing its company culture. And the Navajo Nation Council has taken a major step toward protecting one of its most precious water resources.

On today's podcast: Garfield County commissioners want limited development around Sweetwater Lake — But state and federal officials may have other plans. Coloradans who rely on Medicaid are bracing for more cuts. And Amazon is launching an effort to raise one hundred million dollars to help the Colorado River.

On today's podcast: Glenwood Springs has tightened restrictions on short-term rentals. A downvalley school district has received federal funding to help kids learn to read and write. And Colorado’s economic forecast says, while the economy is growing, people are still struggling financially.

On today's podcast: The public will now get a chance to weigh in on a proposed Pitkin County-Maroon Bells operational partnership. Water experts say collaboration was key to making it through Colorado's drought this summer. And local food pantries are stepping up after the only grocery store in Parachute closed.

On today's podcast: Energy companies in Garfield County anticipate the arrival of data centers in the region. The on-again, off-again gubernatorial debate saga... is off again. And attorneys general in the Mountain West are hailing this week's Supreme Court ruling involving mail-in voting.

On today's podcast: A bill to stop the proposed expansion of a quarry near Glenwood Springs is moving through Congress. A proposed development in Snowmass could provide dozens of workforce housing units. And many western states now let Medicaid cover the cost of doulas.

On today's podcast: Colorado voters can expect their ballots in the mail, per usual. The hot and dry summer has impacted leaf peeping season. And no more snowmobiles at the X Games.

On today's podcast: Mudslides cause road closures across the valley. Most of the people being detained by ICE in Pitkin, Garfield and Eagle Counties do not have criminal convictions. And Snowmass Village is pausing the use of pesticides.