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Roaring Fork Safe Passages recently released a plan to build two wildlife crossing structures north of the airport. They could increase safety and reduce collisions, but they may cost more than $30 million.

Organizers cancelled the festival’s free community day Sunday after hearing concerns from community members. Other panels, screenings and celebrations will continue.

No affordable housing despite 6 units approved

Following an increase in outdoor recreation during the COVID-19 pandemic, Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers ramped up their services. Funding and personnel cuts to federal agencies have exacerbated that pressure. Executive Director Becca Schild spoke with Arts & Culture Reporter Regan Mertz about what staff and volunteers are doing to ensure the backcountry is safe.

Historically dry fuels and long stretches of fire weather have led to the conditions driving one of Colorado’s biggest wildfires. Some experts are saying that climate change, which creates these conditions, could make these kinds of fire the new normal.

Summertime in Aspen has long been a cultural destination with Aspen Institute events like Aspen Ideas Festival, Aspen Security Forum and the Aspen Music Festival and School. A new event is joining the lineup and trying to set itself apart.

The City of Rifle recently approved a plan to improve energy efficiency and increase climate resiliency. Meanwhile, Garfield County commissioners approved dozens of new natural gas wells just outside the city.

Dozens of people showed up last week in Glenwood Springs to celebrate the $23 million Benedict Apartments for adults older than 55. Catholic Charities is behind the new building named for late Aspen philanthropists Fritz and Fabi Benedict, who donated about $2.1 million in affordable housing funds to the nonprofit in the 1990s.

A major milestone for redevelopment years in the making.

Aspen voters will decide in November whether to extend and double a 0.3% sales tax for schools to 0.6%, funding staff raises and operations as the district faces state funding shortfalls.