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Local Newscasts

Local Newscasts

Aspen Public Radio broadcasts live local and regional news throughout the daily broadcast of Morning Edition, exploring topics and issues which affect the lives and interests of those who live, work, and play here in the Roaring Fork Valley. Below you can find a compilation of each morning’s newscasts presented as a single file, which is generally posted daily by 10 a.m. You can also subscribe to the “Aspen Public Radio Newscast” as a podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher.
  • On today's podcast: A golf company wants to build houses in an area of Garfield County that’s historically protected for eagles. Candidates for Garfield County commissioner have different opinions on how to work with the city of Glenwood Springs on the South Bridge project. And the ski industry is tempering their expectations for a good snow season, especially after last year’s historic drought.
  • On today's podcast: Candidates for a Garfield County commissioner seat debate data centers. The candidates for Eagle County sheriff say they want to improve the agency’s response to mental health calls. And fishing restrictions are being lifted on many Colorado rivers.
  • On today's podcast: With federal Medicaid cuts looming, doctors in the Roaring Fork Valley are bracing for the impact it will have on patients. Xcel energy is moving forward with infrastructure improvements in Garfield County. And Colorado Parks and Wildlife is going to temporarily stop killing wolves that have been attacking livestock.
  • On today's podcast: Two candidates running to represent HD57 have different views on how to make housing more affordable. The Roaring Fork Valley is getting more funding to help reduce conflicts involving humans and bears. And the Forest Service has opened up public comment on Pitkin County's plan to take over management of the beloved Maroon Bells Scenic Area.
  • On today's podcast: The city of Glenwood Springs has filed a lawsuit against the landlord of an ICE holding facility. Beekeepers in Colorado are struggling. New research finds wildfires are increasingly threatening drinking water supplies.
  • 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.