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Twenty firefighters have died so far this season, and hundreds of homes have been destroyed across the West.
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Regan Mertz/Aspen Public RadioCandidates Emily Kolbe and Ted Mahon spoke to Aspen Public Radio about where they stand on the county’s top issues. They’ll face off in the Nov. 3 election. -
Hannah Weaver/Aspen Public RadioThere are a record number of statewide ballot measures in the Colorado midterms this year. The Women’s Foundation of Colorado says 10 of the 14 are particularly relevant for women. -
Courtesy of Wilderness Workshop/Aspen Daily NewsThe federal government plans to lease about 5,000 acres of public land on Garfield County’s Roan Plateau in December for future drilling. -
Regan Mertz/Aspen Public RadioPitkin County District 1 candidates weigh in on the airport, water rights and public land managementCandidates Rob Ittner and John Doyle spoke to Aspen Public Radio about where they stand on top issues facing the county. They’ll face off in the Nov. 3 election.
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On today's newscast: CD3 candidates talk about the Iran War, Garfield County is facing a nearly $13 million shortfall in its 2027 budget, and Basalt plans to turn on a new set of traffic cameras along Highway 82. Tune in for these stories and more.
Regional News
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frank600/Getty Images/iStockphoto/iStockphotoProducts sold as energy drinks, gummies or herbal supplements at gas stations and convenience stores may contain potent opioid-like compounds, putting people at risk of addiction, overdose and death, according to health experts. -
Ryan Moehring/U.S. Fish and Wildlife ServiceThe U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service started allowing hunting this fall at Rocky Flats National Wildlife Refuge as part of a Trump administration push to expand hunting and fishing on public lands. -
U.S. Fish and Wildlife ServiceAfrican antelope brought to New Mexico decades ago for hunting could eventually spread across much more of the West as climate change brings warmer winters, according to new research. -
Courtesy of Kalela ReubenFor many Indigenous communities, hunting is a key part of culture and subsistence. But tribal hunting rights are often misunderstood or not respected.
NPR News
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Charlie Riedel/APThe coalition behind nationwide anti-Trump protests is shifting its strategies this weekend to focus on voter turnout. Organizers say Saturday's events are a nonpartisan effort to get people to the polls. -
Sajad Hameed for NPRPatients travel miles to be treated at public hospitals in Delhi. Those in need get financial aid for their care. But for overnight accommodations, families are often on their own — and on the street. -
Stephan BisahaAbout a third of couples are willing to save money on cake and dessert, according to the wedding-planning site Zola. -
Kent Nishimura/AFP via Getty ImagesPresident Trump's midterm travel blitz ahead of Election Day includes several red states he won easily 2 years ago, showing the electoral landscape is more challenging for Republicans.
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High winds are fueling a fast-moving fire that has burned homes in Southern California. Flames engulfed expensive coastal properties and prompted thousands to evacuate. -
From generational classics like J Dilla's Donuts to the star turns of Sudan Archives and Anderson .Paak, one small LA label has made history for 30 years — without losing its roots. -
Katie Zacharia's first official day was on Monday. -
For the first time since 2014, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists has updated its guidelines for the treatment of symptoms commonly associated with menopause. -
Nathan Fielder's new film about Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes blurs the lines between reality and fiction. The film can be genuinely gripping — but the truth might not be so ambiguous. -
A majority of Americans support the death penalty for people convicted of murder, but support becomes more divided when questions vary.
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