Aspen Public Radio Newscast

On today's newscast: R-H, the luxury home furnishings brand, now fully owns the former Crystal Palace building, in Glenwood Springs, the National Weather Service is predicting temperatures in the triple digits through next Wednesday, a federal appeals court has revived a Colorado voter intimidation lawsuit tied to the aftermath of the 2020 election, and more.

On today's newscast: hungry bears are wandering into Aspen earlier than usual, Western governors sign an energy agreement, the Aspen Security Forum won't come to town next year, and more.

On today's newscast: agencies work to address the risks of wildland firefighting after three firefighters died in Colorado, Theatre Aspen wants to build a facility in Rio Grande Park, the Ladies of Aspen rugby club kicks off their first full season, and more.

On today's newscast: wildfires around the state are straining resources, climate solutions are recognized, a dress-code protest takes to the streets, and more.

On today's newscast: mobile home park residents get ready to buy the land under their homes, Snowmass' only childcare facility is growing, new research challenges a common concern with solar, and more.

On today's newscast: American democracy is battered but not broken, according to four election law experts, Eagle County has flipped on a new geothermal heating and cooling system, a measure to reinstall funding for national park maintenance has wide support in Congress, but it may not be enough to get over the finish line before the country’s 250th birthday, and more.

On today's newscast: American democracy is battered but not broken, according to four election law experts, Eagle County has flipped on a new geothermal heating and cooling system, a measure to reinstall funding for national park maintenance has wide support in Congress, but it may not be enough to get over the finish line before the country’s 250th birthday, and more.

On today's newscast: Initial results are rolling in from the 2026 party primary elections in Colorado, the Colorado Supreme Court has delivered a blow to Democratic redistricting efforts to draw more blue seats in the state, long-range forecasts show it’s likely going to stay hot through the rest of the season, and more.

On today's newscast: Colorado’s health department issued an air quality advisory for much of the state yesterday, federal wildland fire officials have identified the three firefighters who died while responding to the Snyder Fire near the Utah / Colorado border on Saturday, it’s primary election day here in Colorado, and more.

On today's newscast: Garfield County Libraries’ has a new executive director, amid Colorado River negotiations, states and cities are asking residents to conserve water, Colorado's primary election is tomorrow, and more.

On today's newscast: Plans for ground transportation from surrounding airports during Aspen-Pitkin County Airport closure next summer, West Nile virus has been detected in mosquitoes in Battlement Mesa, Aspen Ideas: Health panelists discuss the medical community's lack of menopause education, and more.

On today's newscast: Evacuations remain in place for the Dry Creek Fire south of Rifle. The three candidates running for Pitkin County’s District 1 commissioner seat each support environmental policies, but have different priorities. And how artists are using music as a coping mechanism at Aspen Ideas: Health. Tune in every weekday morning on our website, or wherever you get your podcasts.

On today's newscast: The Aspen-Pitkin County Housing Authority issued 22 notices of violation to homeowners, Pitkin County will up its fire restrictions to Stage 2 on Friday, and Top Chef season 23 winner Rhoda Magbitang shared Filipino and Hawaiian cuisine at the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen over the weekend.

On today's newscast: local communities receive grant funding for climate and environment initiatives, Congress moves to protect public lands, Food & Wine gets sporty, and more.

On today's newscast: A local farm is finding new ways to engage with the community; the Bureau of Land Management’s Colorado office announced this week that it has leased over 134-thousand acres of land for oil and gas drilling — generating over 35 million dollars in revenue; and the latest economic forecasts for the state of Colorado are a mix of good news and not so good news. Tune in for these...

On today's newscast: The two Democratic candidates for Eagle County Sheriff agree that the agency lacks structure, but they differ on how to address the issue; a legal dispute is escalating between the City of Ouray and the town’s only sworn police officer; and nearly 170,000 ballots have been returned for Colorado’s primary election so far. Tune in for these stories and more.

On today's newscast: Glenwood Springs has signed a contract with the company Axon to replace its automatic license plate cameras; a judge has ordered the Trump Administration to restore exhibits at national parks; and two women were rescued from a technical climbing route known as a via ferrata in Telluride on Saturday night. Tune in for these stories and more.

On today's newscast: Dr. Ángel Cabrera will be the Aspen Institute's next President and CEO; Senate Republicans have come up with a new way to try and repeal the Roadless Rule; and ballots for the primary election are hitting mailboxes around Colorado this week. Tune in for these stories and more.

On today's newscast: The Bureau of Land Management has proposed leasing land on the Roan Plateau for the first time since 2014; residents at the Cavern Springs Mobile Home Park near Glenwood submitted an offer last week to buy the land under their homes; and the U.S. Forest Service has been criticized for not doing enough work to reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfires in recent years. Tune in f...

On today's newscast: Aspen’s 30 parks will get less water this summer under the city’s stage 3 water restrictions; a coalition of Colorado communities is preparing to advocate for climate-minded data center regulations; and GEO Group, the corporation that operates immigrant detention facilities nationwide and in Colorado, has sued the state over a new law requiring health and safety inspections. T...

On today's newscast: Garfield, Pitkin and Eagle Counties are now under Stage 1 fire restrictions; the Aspen Fringe Festival’s 18th annual Junefest returns tomorrow; and hundreds of people rallied at the Utah State Capitol in Salt Lake City recently to protest a proposed data center in Box Elder County that would be one of the largest facilities of its kind in the world. Tune in for these stories a...

On today's newscast: About 30 firefighters are working on the Paradise Creek Fire as of Wednesday morning; Colorado is expanding access to abortion medication on college campuses; and some of the Colorado River’s top officials made a rare public speaking appearance last week but still seemed far apart on a deal to share water going forward. Tune in for these stories and more.

On today's newscast: Holy Cross Energy hit a milestone in March — it sourced enough renewable power to match its members’ demand — but that doesn’t actually mean the utility provided clean energy for every hour of every day; Colorado now has stronger penalties for child exploitation and human trafficking; and 68% of Americans think extreme weather events are becoming more frequent. Tune in for the...

On today's newscast: The historic Armory Hall served as Aspen City Hall for half a century, but crews will start to redevelop the space after it’s fully vacated at the end of this month; Gov. Jared Polis vetoed a bill that would have reduced how much retailers have to pay for credit-card swipe fees; and the federal government expects to have a short-term agreement for the Colorado River later this...

On today's newscast: Pitkin County can once again advertise in the Aspen Times, reversing a 2022 ban directed by the Board of County Commissioners; an on-demand ride service in Parachute expanded into Rifle and Battlement Mesa this week; and a new leader is likely coming for the top federal agency on the Colorado River. Tune in for these stories and more.