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Renowned 'Planetwalker' Visits Five Point Film Festival
Throughout his time on the road and in institutions of higher education, Dr. Francis says that his mission of conservation and preservation of the natural world has evolved into a message that is greater and all encompassing, kindness. "If we could practice kindness Um, we learn and, and just open...
Valley View set to host annual Kids Safety Fair on May 18
Valley View will be holding its annual Kids Safety Fair on Saturday, May 18 from 10 a.m. to noon. The safety fair is put together as part of Valley View’s ongoing efforts and commitment to keep the community safe. Families are invited to attend this free event featuring fire...
Tuesday, May 14, 2024
Evening host Hattison Rensberry brings listeners Tuesday's news including a bill to reintroduce the American wolverine and the appearance of a world-famous conservationist in Carbondale, Colorado. Hattison Rensberry has a Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design and Drawing, but has worked for newsrooms in various capacities since 2019.<br/>She also provides Editorial...
CMC - What You May Not Know | Steve Skadron
On this month's episode of CMC - What You May Not Know, hosts Christie and Heather interview Steven Skadron, VP & Campus Dean of CMC Carbondale & Aspen. Steve offers updates on CMC’s exciting new community kitchen, jewelry lab and what’s next for CMC.
Monday letters: Zoning changes after Question A, Holy Cross Board election, and water conservation
Approaching zoning changes in the wake of Question A. The Post Independent recently asked citizens to discuss where we go in the wake of Question A. Growth issues don’t fit neatly into letters or three-minute comments to council, venues that preclude counterpoints and listening. Face-to-face conversation has been used for centuries to bridge divides on complex issues. Conversation works.
Monks from India’s Gaden Shartse Monastery return to Carbondale for Compassion Week
Monks from the famed Gaden Shartse Monastery in India will be making a return to the Roaring Fork Valley from May 13-19 for a week of family-friendly “compassionate activities,” according to a news release from the Way of Compassion Dharma Center in Carbondale. The Way of Compassion Dharma...
In Colorado, new scrutiny and possible fixes coming for drinking water in mobile home parks
In western communities, mobile home parks provide a more affordable place to live, but residents often face problems with their drinking water. In Colorado, a new law gives the state authority to test water quality in these communities and force owners to fix any issues. The state plans to start...
This I Remember | Jack Snobble
Jack Snobble was a teacher at Colorado Rocky Mountain School starting in 1954, and a professor at the brand-new Colorado Mountain College starting in 1967, and he lived at the mouth of the Crystal River on a very precious wetland. You can hear his environmental activism in Part One of This I Remember.
Roaring Fork Schools Board of Education adopts a Safe Haven Policy
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KKCO) - Roaring Fork Schools Board of Education voted unanimously to adopt a robust Safe Haven Policy aimed at safeguarding the rights and well-being of immigrant students within the district. The policy took inspiration from the 2016 Safe Haven Resolution which laid out principles ensuring that schools...
Plant-based whole food presentation in Carbondale
Dr. Greg Feinsinger will present a free presentation about the best diet for optimal health of humans and the planet: plant-based, whole food. The presentation is slated for 7 p.m. Wednesday in the Third Street Center’s Callaway Room in Carbondale.
Monday, May 13
On today's newscast: The Aspen School District has reached a tentative settlement agreement with the district’s teachers union, schools in Carbondale have cut their music education offerings, “The Aspen Collective” will open its first art show this week in a city-owned retail space at the Wheeler Opera House, and more.
Data dashboard: Local rivers are running below average
Aspen Journalism is compiling a data dashboard highlighting metrics of local public interest, updated weekly. At Stillwater, located upstream of Aspen, the Roaring Fork River ran at 50.2 cfs on May 12, or 36.4% of average, down from last week when the river ran at 73.8 cfs and from 71.7% of average.
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