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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 fatal car crash on Highway 82 near the CMC Spring Valley turnoff in Glenwood Springs Monday caused road closures and major traffic delays, English in Action is hoping to break ground on its new building in El Jebel next month, local and state leaders attended the annual Latino Advocacy Day in Denver, and more.
  • McBride’s newest book of photos and essays details a nearly two-decade project to document environmental change and natural beauty in the Colorado River basin. Reporter Kaya Williams spoke with him ahead of his upcoming talk in Aspen on Wednesday with writer Kevin Fedarko.
  • On today's newscast: Whooping cough is on the rise in Colorado and in Garfield County, Glenwood Springs fire chief Gary Tillotson is retiring after 50 years in fire rescue, APCHA has a new initiative to support the upkeep of deed-restricted properties, the designer of the recycling symbol will speak at the Pitkin County Library on Monday night, and more.
  • On today's newscast: Pitkin County commissioners have agreed to cap the amount of outdoor energy homes can use after months of debate, a local activist group is asking Carbondale to pass a resolution calling for a ceasefire in Israel and Gaza, a recent study found that U.S. ski resorts have lost billions of dollars due to climate change, and more.
  • A sense of belonging is crucial to the success of any community, but for many longtime locals in Aspen, it seems to be slipping away. Eleanor Bennett talks with journalist Paul Andersen about his latest series for Aspen Journalism on how a sense of place has evolved in Aspen and the valley, and the importance of regionalism as a cohesive force.
  • On today's newscast: The winter storm is bringing heavy snow and impacting roads in much of the region, Boebert says she won't run in a special election to fill the remainder of Ken Buck’s term, the future of Basalt’s Midland Avenue project will be put to a vote of the people, and more.
  • On today's newscast: The Roaring Fork School District is moving forward with hiring Anna Cole as its next superintendent, Republican congresswoman Lauren Boebert has asked a judge to end a temporary restraining order she had sought against her ex-husband, the city of Aspen will begin construction on two new recreation projects, and more.
  • On today's newscast: Firefighters helped put out a small brush fire in Willits on Monday, investigators have not found evidence of foul play in last week’s apartment fire in Snowmass Village, Aspen freestyle skier Alex Ferreira has finished a perfect season with a win at the Dew Tour, and more.
  • On today's newscast: Voces Unidas held a rally in Glenwood Springs to support immigrants in response to Garfield County's "non-sanctuary" resolution, two skiers were rescued in a backcountry area on Aspen Mountain, Pitkin County is once again considering an ordinance to cap the amount of outdoor energy homes can use, and more.
  • On today's newscast: Garfield Re-2 school board member Tony May addresses a recall petition against him, the Aspen School District hosts a forum on cell phone use, Garfield County Commissioners want to take over the library board appointment process, federal agencies plan prescribed burns in our area, the "Green is the New Black" fashion show features designs by teen apprentices, and more.