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McBride’s newest book details a nearly two-decade project to document environmental change and natural beauty in the Colorado River basin.
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A ski area expansion at Aspen Mountain has given many inbounds skiers and riders the chance to experience new terrain, but a closed boundary limits access points to the backcountry. Aspen Public Radio reporter Kaya Williams spoke about the matter with Aspen Journalism contributor Elizabeth Stewart-Severy, who looked into the closure for a story this winter.
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The high-end liquor company with national distribution originated in a barn in Woody Creek, where “hobby distiller” Jess Graber experimented with whiskey made from the leftovers of George Stranahan’s Flying Dog beer.
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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. Journalist Paul Andersen talks about his latest series for Aspen Journalism about how a sense of place has evolved in Aspen and the valley, and the importance of regionalism as a cohesive force.
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The $35,000 award recognizes a work of fiction with a social impact. This year’s shortlist includes two short story collections and three novels, selected by a jury of celebrated authors.
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The Roaring Fork School District’s board announced on Tuesday that Dr. Cole, who has been serving as interim superintendent since the fall of 2023, is their sole finalist for the superintendent position. The district will engage in contract negotiations with Dr. Cole before she can officially step into the role.
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The Colorado-based group will perform a free-flowing set of “jamgrass” music at The Arts Campus at Willits on Saturday.
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School districts in the Roaring Fork Valley made lots of news this week from Aspen to Newcastle. Halle Zander has the latest on superintendent turnover, recall elections, and smartphone policies.
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An international project combines art with community dinners in an effort to address hunger and food insecurity. The Aspen iteration features bowls painted by local students.
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Hancock is retiring from his role as chief of race, a position he has held since 1998. But he’s been involved with World Cup skiing in Aspen since 1981 — when members of the ski school bootpacked a run to ensure it was slick and fast enough for the racers.