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The news you need and the stories you can't live without. In-depth reporting from Aspen and the Roaring Fork Valley, plus regional news from across the Mountain West. New episodes out every weekday morning.

Latest Episodes
  • On today's newscast: A Glenwood Springs resident and cyclist was found dead on the side of Highway 82, Aspen One announced its contributing funds to help nearly 500 residents of two mobile home parks purchase their land, the state’s wildlife commission has decided not to kill any additional wolves for now, a jury found that My Pillow CEO defamed a former executive at a Colorado voting systems company, and more. Tune in every weekday morning on our website, or on your favorite podcast app.
  • On today's newscast: 'No Kings' protestors in Glenwood Springs spoke out against a range of issues from immigration enforcement to health care cuts, Alpine Legal Services is hosting a series of bilingual presentations this week, free summer meals for youth are returning to the valley this summer, Republicans in Congress are again pushing to sell public lands, and more. Tune in every weekday morning on our website, or on your favorite podcast app.
  • On today's newscast: the nationwide 'No Kings' protest is coming to Glenwood Springs, CDOT's inspection found that the Castle Creek bridge into Aspen is structurally sound, local water managers say this year’s peak flows are the lowest in the past six years, the new chief of the U.S. Forest Service faced scrutiny in front of Congress this week, and more.
  • On today’s newscast: Dozens of concerned residents met in Aspen Tuesday evening to learn about how to support immigrant communities amid increased ICE activity; the Pitkin County Jail is set to get $2.5 million in improvements; and Colorado utilities warn President Trump's multi-trillion budget plan could increase household energy bills. Tune in for these stories and more.
  • On today’s newscast: A Trappist monastery in Old Snowmass is back on the market after a buyer terminated their contract Monday; Vail Resorts is struggling to overcome recent setbacks to its bottom line and its image; and health advocates are raising concerns that temporary cooling stations aren’t open long enough during high-heat days. Tune in for these stories and more.
  • On today’s newscast: From political commentary to embroidered pandemic reflections, two new exhibitions at the Red Brick Center reveal how Colorado artists are mixing media to make meaning; freshman Republican Congressman Jeff Hurd is getting a primary challenger from the right; and a new Trump administration budget proposal hints at big layoffs for Colorado climate and weather researchers. Tune in for these stories and more.
  • On today’s newscast: As wildfire season looms, Colorado’s wildland firefighters gear up — and for the women in their ranks, the fireline isn’t the only place they’re breaking barriers; Carbondale Arts organized a Pride Parade on the town’s First Friday last week; and as high-stakes talks over the Colorado River continue behind closed doors, a rare public appearance by a top water official hints at the federal push to unite the West. Tune in for these stories and more.
  • On today’s newscast: The city of Aspen has selected a developer for the Lumberyard affordable housing project — find out who they chose and what’s next; local attorneys are raising alarms about a rise in scams targeting immigrants, amid increasing federal immigration crackdowns; and State Treasurer Dave Young is eyeing a new role as he runs for Congress. Tune in for these stories and more.
  • On today's newscast: Food insecurity is on the rise in the Roaring Fork Valley; residents of two mobile home parks in the valley are teaming up to buy their parks and fight off rent hikes and evictions — and one major donor just stepped up; and a federal judge has temporarily blocked the deportation of the wife and five children of the suspect in this weekend's Boulder firebombing. Tune in for these stories and more.
  • On today's newscast: Aspen City Council and Pitkin County Commissioners are considering convening a housing summit to develop more collaborative affordable housing solutions; a pricey bridge plan to ease traffic near Aspen is officially off the table, but a new trail connection could still be on the horizon; and as Senate budget talks ramp up, proposed cuts — and the possible sale of public lands — are drawing fresh scrutiny in the Mountain West. Tune in for these stories and more.