Aspen Public Radio Newscast

On today's podcast: Officials in Glenwood Springs say the city’s new speed cameras are driving a 15 percent revenue increase for next year’s budget. And the massive rainfall that caused severe flooding in the Four Corners region, is part of a larger pattern that’s causing concern among climatologists.

On today's podcast: This year’s drought forced water managers across the Roaring Fork region to collaborate. The two appointees chosen to serve on the Garfield County public library board have different views on restricting books with mature content. And Latino Democrats in Congress will reach record numbers next year.

On today's podcast: Rifle is moving forward with a set of regulations for data centers. Colorado Democrats will have a supermajority — and a new House leader — in the statehouse come January. And Colorado voters have approved tougher penalties for possessing and selling fentanyl.

On today's podcast: About a fifth of girls who play sports stop playing before high school — an Aspen ski club wants to change that. Election workers are still counting votes on ballot measure Amendment 87, but supporters are already celebrating. And heavy rains throughout the Southwest brought some water into Colorado River reservoirs —But not enough to fix regionwide shortages.

On today's podcast: Garfield County voters rejected some tax measures and approved others in Tuesday’s election. Two ballot measures involving transgender people are passing in Colorado, with votes still to be counted. And Colorado students will spend less time taking standardized tests next year.

On today's podcast: It was a good night for Democrats across Colorado. The race to represent Western Colorado in Congress is a tight one. And a woman will lead the Eagle County Sheriff's Office for the first time ever.

On today's podcast: An Aspen family were among the victims of a small plane crash in South Florida over the weekend. Garfield County voters are split over a hotly contested ballot measure involving natural gas. And Colorado will elect a new governor today.

On today's podcast: Pitkin County has taken over management of the Maroon Bells. A new yoga studio in Basalt offers a variety of classes focused on women. And a Colorado preview of key races and ballot issues ahead of Election Day.

On today's podcast: Immigrant advocacy groups are sounding alarms over Amendment 81. Basalt is one step closer to putting speed cameras on Highway 82. And a decades-old, family owned business in Downtown Aspen is being sold.

On today's podcast: Democrats in Colorado's 3rd Congressional District are hopeful that an unpopular president can help swing a seat they haven’t won in 18 years. Roaring Fork residents are organizing against a proposed housing project that would create hundreds of homes. And Colorado election officials say they will protect voters’ rights, no matter what Election Day brings.

On today's podcast: Seniors in Garfield County are facing changes to their Medicare plans as open enrollment begins. A skier survived Sunday after being buried in an avalanche on a Colorado 14er. And a Colorado tax credit that helped lift thousands of children out of poverty is being suspended.

On today's podcast: Bears have been seen all over the Roaring Fork Valley this year and they're eating more human food. What could that mean for their hibernation? A new report examines domestic violence deaths in Colorado. And wild-fires threaten more communities, researchers are looking at what it might cost to build homes that are more fire-resilient.

On today's podcast: Today’s the deadline in Colorado to register to vote and still receive a mail ballot for the upcoming election. Three members of a New Castle family were killed in a small plane crash in Gunnison County Saturday. And The Justice Department wants to send election monitors to Metro Denver.

On today's podcast: The Aspen School District is considering buying the Woody Creek racetrack to develop affordable housing. A new poll finds that an overwhelming majority of Coloradans support public land conservation. And some new residents at the governor's mansion are more interested in pollen than politics.

On today's podcast: Plans for a housing development, west of Glenwood Springs, is moving forward. The Aspen airport could double landing fee rates next year. And Colorado voters will soon decide whether to enshrine the right to hunt and fish into the state constitution.

On today's podcast: The city of Aspen wants to take on about a hundred million dollars of debt for water treatment facility improvements. It’ll cost a couple bucks more to ride Glenwood Springs’ on-demand ride service next year. And Colorado Democrats are returning the most ballots ahead of the midterm elections.

On today's podcast: Pitkin County commissioners are facing some tough choices over an airport construction project that’s over budget. Garfield County voters are weighing a slate of tax measures on the November ballot. And Pitkin County Public Health officials are encouraging residents to get flu and COVID vaccines.

On today's podcast: Pitkin County is considering a land-use update that would raise fees on some large homes — an effort to boost an affordable housing fund for local employees. The two candidates running to represent Western Colorado in Congress say they want to build bridges. And as ballots arrive in mailboxes across Colorado, county clerks are assuring people that their votes will be counted.

On today's newscast: CD3 candidates talk about the Iran War, Garfield County is facing a nearly $13 million dollar shortfall in its 2027 budget, and Basalt plans to turn on a new set of traffic cameras along Highway 82. Tune in for these stories and more.

On today's podcast: The executive director of the Early Learning Center in Aspen has been charged with misdemeanor child abuse. A new collaboration aims to protect water and land in the San Luis Valley. And a new report finds that Native Americans face voting obstacles at every step of the electoral process.

On today's podcast: The federal government plans to allow oil & gas drilling on the Roan Plateau as early as next year. The city of Aspen will remain under stage three water restrictions into the winter —A move that officials are calling unprecedented. And there’s a record number of state-wide ballot questions this year, many of them are especially relevant for women.

On today's podcast: Health care is a major point of contention… separating the candidates for Colorado’s 3rd Congressional District. The Aspen City Council could have a vacancy next year. The public is pushing back on a Trump administration move to allow more motorized vehicles in national forests.

On today's podcast: An affordable housing project in West Glenwood Springs is one step closer to breaking ground. Parachute wants to usher in new economic development. And a tribal nation is urging hunters to choose non-lead ammunition.

On today's podcast: A new program is offering free birth control, regardless of whether you have health insurance. The top two gubernatorial candidates shared the stage for the first— and only time— on Thursday. And business confidence in Colorado is low.

On today's podcast: The two candidates running for Eagle County sheriff want to prevent license plate reader technology from being misused. Garfield County could boost clean energy projects next year. And the city of Aspen wants to hear residents’ opinions on the timing of municipal elections.