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Paonia chosen over Carbondale, Crested Butte for Space to Create initiative

On Thursday, a big announcement was made regarding a statewide effort to bring more affordable housing to artists in rural mountain towns. Colorado Creative Industries has selected Paonia over Carbondale to receive money for the state’s northwest region.

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Valley Roundup for Sept. 22, 2017

By • Sep 22, 2017

Welcome to Valley Roundup. I’m Carolyn Sackariason.

Joining me this week are Randy Essex, editor and publisher of the Glenwood Post Independent, David Krause, editor of The Aspen Times, and Madeleine Osberger, contributing editor of the Aspen Daily News.

 

 

Glenwood Springs to decide on confluence plan

By • Sep 21, 2017

On Thursday night, Glenwood Springs City Council will decide on a plan to redevelop the confluence area downtown.

As Special Session Looms, Colorado Lawmakers Debate Focus And Fixes

By • Sep 21, 2017

For only the second time during his tenure as governor, John Hickenlooper is calling lawmakers back to the Capitol outside of their regular session. He wants them to fix an error that is keeping thousands of dollars from getting to the Denver Zoo and regional transportation districts.

But a special session may not lead to a simple fix.

Colorado River District taps new leader

By • Sep 21, 2017
Courtesy of Colorado River District

The Colorado River District has one finalist — a local water attorney — for its general manager position.

Rescued from Capitol: Stranded hiker shares his experience

By • Sep 21, 2017

Earlier this month, Joe Seeds was rescued by a Blackhawk helicopter and a Mountain Rescue Aspen (MRA) team. He had lost his way on Capitol Peak. Seeds was back in the valley yesterday to pick up his pack and campsite from Capitol Lake and stopped by the studio to talk with reporter Elizabeth Stewart-Severy.

'Art of business and business of art' discussed at Carbondale Chamber's annual conference

By • Sep 20, 2017
Claire Woodcock/Aspen Public Radio News

On Wednesday, the Carbondale Chamber’s Annual Business Conference brought roughly 60 locals together to discuss issues facing the region’s workforce.

New health insurance rates for Colorado released

By • Sep 20, 2017
Elise Thatcher

New figures from the non-partisan Colorado Health Institute say close to 95 percent of Coloradans have health insurance. But getting to 100 percent will be difficult.

Lawmakers look at overcrowding problems in county prisons

By • Sep 20, 2017

Colorado’s annual legislative session may be in recess, but interim committees are still meeting and wrapping up their work. One group studied county prison overcrowding and the cost of housing inmates.

AMFS and Americorps to bring five music teachers to valley

By • Sep 20, 2017
Elle Logan

A new partnership between the Aspen Music Festival and School (AMFS) and the AmeriCorps program has brought five music teachers to the valley.

Bureau of Land Management to build parking for Sutey Ranch

By • Sep 20, 2017
Courtesy of Bureau of Land Management

Hikers and hunters will soon be able to access public land acquired in a controversial land exchange earlier this year.

 

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As Special Session Looms, Colorado Lawmakers Debate Focus And Fixes

By • Sep 21, 2017

For only the second time during his tenure as governor, John Hickenlooper is calling lawmakers back to the Capitol outside of their regular session. He wants them to fix an error that is keeping thousands of dollars from getting to the Denver Zoo and regional transportation districts.

But a special session may not lead to a simple fix.

New health insurance rates for Colorado released

By • Sep 20, 2017
Elise Thatcher

New figures from the non-partisan Colorado Health Institute say close to 95 percent of Coloradans have health insurance. But getting to 100 percent will be difficult.

Hickenlooper calls special legislative session

By • Sep 17, 2017
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Colorado lawmakers are headed back to the state capitol much sooner than expected. Gov. John Hickenlooper has called for the first special legislative session in five years. It’s to fix an error on a bill that prevented cuts to rural hospitals and set aside money for roads.

Colorado Is Putting In Bid For Amazon HQ2, But Some Aren’t Sold On The Idea

By • Sep 17, 2017

Merchandising giant Amazon wants to open a second headquarters – called Amazon HQ2 -- outside of Seattle. Colorado is pulling together what it hopes is a winning bid, but it’s a competitive venture.

“This has gotten the attention of the nation for that matter -- and North America, so we’re competing internationally,” said J. J. Ament, the CEO of the Metro Denver Economic Development Corporation.

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