Aspen Public Radio Newscast

On today's podcast: When Jeff Hurd begins his second term in Congress next year, he’ll likely be the only Republican member from Colorado. The federal government will be making a decision soon about potentially opening up thousands of acres of public land on the Roan Plateau for oil and gas drilling. And avalanche season is underway in the high country.

On today's podcast: An update on Aspen’s largest-ever affordable housing project. An LGBTQ community center has re-opened in New Castle. And the state budget will see billions of dollars in new revenue — But Colorado still must rein in Medicaid spending.

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.