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Carbondale’s Board of Trustees recently updated the town’s regulations on Accessory Dwelling Units, hoping to encourage more residents to build housing on their properties.
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Eleanor Bennett/Aspen Journalism & Aspen Public RadioGlenwood Springs officials are recommending that the city’s planning and zoning commission uphold a special use permit for ICE’s short-term holding facility and administrative office ahead of an April 28 hearing, despite data that shows the agency detained people for over 12 hours at the site, in violation of the conditions of its permit. -
courtesy of VOICESIn an increasingly divided society, VOICES offers a challenge to political, racial, and gender stereotypes. This story is part of our “On the Ground” radio series, which highlights solutions to local and global issues from Roaring Fork and Colorado River valley organizations. -
Regan Mertz/Aspen Public RadioAfter Pitkin County agreed to fund a feasibility study for wildlife crossings, Roaring Fork Safe Passages went on an EcoFlight on Monday. Colorado’s Wildlife Collision Prevention Act is also making its way to the state house floor, which would fund similar projects. -
Jason Charme/Aspen Daily NewsAfter several marathon meetings over the last three months to review the controversial project, the city of Aspen plans to work with Aspen Meadows to address ongoing traffic concerns in the neighborhood.
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On today's newscast: The Glenwood Springs Planning and Zoning Commission will consider tomorrow whether to revoke a decades-old permit for an ICE holding facility; a novel that explores hope, love and survival in times of encroaching darkness won the 2026 Aspen Words Literary Prize; and Colorado Republicans are asking a federal judge to block unaffiliated voters from casting ballots in this year’s primary election. Tune in for these stories and more.
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Hart Van Denburg/CPR NewsThe increases go into effect automatically after a commission's report determined Colorado elected officials were underpaid. -
Hanna Merzbach/Wyoming Public RadioIn some parts of the Mountain West, residents are reviving these gathering places, which have long been a staple for westerners living in isolated places. -
Kevin J. Beaty/DenveriteStudents, caregivers, immigrants, rural communities and parents will all feel the impact of Colorado’s $1.5 billion shortfall. -
Maria Lin Kim/UnsplashThe declines were felt across the Mountain West. In Idaho, SNAP participation fell nearly 8%. Nevada saw a drop of more than 14%. In Arizona, participation fell by nearly 34%. New Mexico saw a decrease of about 6%, while Wyoming dropped by more than 11%.
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Apple TVBest known for his role as Ron Swanson on Parks and Recreation, Offerman plays a former professional wrestler reconnecting with his estranged daughter in Margo's Got Money Troubles. -
Spencer Pazer/NetflixA new Netflix comedy series by and starring Dan Levy is a wild inversion of Schitt's Creek. Where that show started out cartoonish and grew warmer, Big Mistakes is a frolic that grows more hellish. -
Julia Demaree Nikhinson/APFlorida's governor has called lawmakers to meet starting Tuesday. They'll consider a fast-track redistricting that could flip some House seats held by Democrats to Republicans. -
Jeff Chiu/AP/APMeta said Monday that the transaction "complied fully with applicable law" and that it anticipates "an appropriate resolution to the inquiry."
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Iran's foreign minister arrived in Russia on Monday, after a whirlwind weekend of diplomacy, seeking to gain political leverage and foreign backing as peace talks with the U.S. remain on hold. -
East Africa has rewritten marathon history as Sabastian Sawe produced a stunning breakthrough at the London Marathon, redefining what was thought possible over the marathon distance. -
A new review of state education data shows teacher pay increases can't keep up with inflation and fewer students are enrolled in public schools. -
The suspected gunman will face charges, including assault on a federal officer using a dangerous weapon. -
Wildfires, hurricanes, tornadoes and floods fueled by manmade climate change are changing the housing industry. That's because people are embracing prefab homes that can withstand extreme weather. -
Unlike many cancers, colorectal cancer has become more lethal for people at younger ages. Doctors are sleuthing out why.
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