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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.
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Friday, May 17
On today's newscast: Roaring Fork School District announced it’s cutting its music programming next year, Aspen Film’s Isis Theatre continues its series of movies in Spanish this month, three final candidates are running for the next fire chief in Glenwood Springs, and more.
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Thursday, May 16
On today's newscast: Pitkin County officials hope for “Outstanding Waters” designation for four streams, Aspen High School celebrates College Decision Day, two candidates are running for one open seat on the Holy Cross Energy Board, and more.
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Feature: Ceramicist Alleghany Meadows sees utilitarian pottery as a vessel for creative expression
Meadows will lead a “Masterclass” workshop at the Carbondale Clay Center this weekend, where he’ll focus on the ways in which functional cups and dishes can connect viewers with art.
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Feature: New scrutiny and possible fixes coming for drinking water in Colorado's mobile home parks
A new law gives the state authority to test water quality in mobile home parks and force owners to fix any issues. The testing program officially begins this summer, but state officials have gotten a head start at one community in the Colorado River Valley that helped spur the legislation.
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Wednesday, May 15
On today's newscast: Colorado is poised to outlaw cellphone use while driving, officials are warning boaters at Ruedi Reservoir to be aware of invasive species to prevent a future infestation, a revamped version of the “Mount Sopris Run-Off” will take place this Sunday, it's "Bonedale Bike Week" in Carbondale, and more.
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Tuesday, May 14
On today's newscast: crews from Roaring Fork Fire Rescue responded to a fire at a mobile home in El Jebel, Aspen’s city council is considering new policies for keeping construction and demolition waste out of the landfill, an astronomer will speak about the value of dark skies and the impact of light pollution at TACAW, and more.