http://www.aspenpublicradio.org/pledgeen-us℗ & © 2009 Aspen Public RadioMorning NewscastsAspen Public RadioDaily newscasts from Aspen, CO and the Roaring Fork Valley. Aspen Public Radio is a non-profit organization that relies on support from listeners like you. Please consider making an annual contribution to Aspen Public Radio at www.aspenpublicradio.org/pledge. Every dollar makes a difference and helps Aspen Public Radio provide great podcasts for everyone everywhere.Daily newscasts from Aspen, CO and the Roaring Fork Valley. Aspen Public Radio is a non-profit organization that relies on support from listeners like you. Please consider making an annual contribution to Aspen Public Radio at www.aspenpublicradio.org/pledge. Every dollar makes a difference and helps Aspen Public Radio provide great podcasts for everyone everywhere.http://aspenpublicradio.org/images/jewel-news_sm.jpghttp://www.aspenpublicradio.org/support.phpAspen Public Radionews@aspenpublicradio.orgnoAspen Public Radio News TeamLocal news from AspenThe number of suicides in Garfield County has been steadily rising over the past 5 years. Aspen Public Radio's Kristina Tabor reports on what some local groups are doing to try to prevent suicide and support survivors.

Governor Bill Ritter is weighing whether Colorado will become part of a new Federal program aimed at deporting illegal immigrants who commit serious crimes. Bente Birkland reports.http://www.aspenpublicradio.org/news/9-2NEWS.mp3Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -040000:00:00aspen, public radio, news, politics, roaring fork valley, mitzi rapkin, marci krivonen, kristina taborAspen Public Radio News TeamLocal news from AspenThe State law allows local governments to regulate their medical marijuana facilities, and Carbondale is grappling with what to do. The Town Trustees and the public discussed it last night. Aspen Public Radio's Kristina Tabor reports.

A monitor near the Aspen Golf Course that measures the pollutant, ground-level ozone, has had some high readings this year. Aspen Public Radio's Marci Krivonen reports.http://www.aspenpublicradio.org/news/9-1news.mp3Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -040000:00:00aspen, public radio, news, politics, roaring fork valley, mitzi rapkin, marci krivonen, kristina taborAspen Public Radio News TeamLocal news from AspenThe City of Aspen and Pitkin County are recruiting local businesses to participate in a new composting program. Aspen Public Radio's Marci Krivonen reports.

Democratic candidate for governor John Hickenlooper outlined his goals and ideas to help turn around the state's education system. Bente Birkland reports from Denver.http://www.aspenpublicradio.org/news/8-31NEWS.mp3Tue, 31 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -040000:00:00aspen, public radio, news, politics, roaring fork valley, mitzi rapkin, marci krivonen, kristina taborAspen Public Radio News TeamLocal news from AspenA traffic analysis by the City of Aspen shows some new trends this Summer, regarding when drivers are making the journey in and out of Aspen. Aspen Public Radio's Mitzi Rapkin reports.

Water experts from across the state gathered in Vail recently to discuss how to meet Colorado's future water needs. Bente Birkland reports.

School starts at all Colorado Mountain Colleges today, including at a new C.M.C. campus in Parachute. Aspen Public Radio's Marci Krivonen reports.http://www.aspenpublicradio.org/news/8-30news.mp3Mon, 30 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -040000:00:00aspen, public radio, news, politics, roaring fork valley, mitzi rapkin, marci krivonen, kristina taborAspen Public Radio News TeamLocal news from AspenPitkin County Manager Hilary Fletcher is resigning at the end of September, after serving the County for more than two decades. She's taking a job in Denver. Aspen Public Radio's Marci Krivonen reports.

The Aspen Election Commission met this week to discuss how to deal with various complaints it's received about the May 2009 election and other issues. Aspen Public Radio's Mitzi Rapkin reports.http://www.aspenpublicradio.org/news/8-27news.mp3Fri, 27 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -040000:00:00aspen, public radio, news, politics, roaring fork valley, mitzi rapkin, marci krivonen, kristina taborAspen Public Radio News TeamLocal news from AspenToday marks the first day of school for Aspen High School students and they begin their year with a new superintendent of schools. Aspen Public Radio's Marci Krivonen reports.

Mountain Summit starts today, in Aspen. It's a 4-day festival of films, idea sharing, talks and a symposium on extinction. Aspen Public Radio's Mitzi Rapkin reports.http://www.aspenpublicradio.org/news/8-26news.mp3Thu, 26 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -040000:00:00aspen, public radio, news, politics, roaring fork valley, mitzi rapkin, marci krivonen, kristina taborAspen Public Radio News TeamLocal news from AspenAspen City Council rejected an amended agreement with the University of Colorado related to the purchase of the Given Institute. Aspen Public Radio's Mitzi Rapkin reports.

A local voter-approved program that would have provided low interest loans for homeowners to do energy efficiency projects, has been put on hold. Aspen Public Radio's Marci Krivonen reports.

Colorado has failed once again, to win millions of dollars from a Federal education grant to help reform schools. Bente Birkland reports from Denver.http://www.aspenpublicradio.org/news/8-25NEWS.mp3Wed, 25 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -040000:00:00aspen, public radio, news, politics, roaring fork valley, mitzi rapkin, marci krivonen, kristina taborAspen Public Radio News TeamLocal news from AspenThe Pitkin County Board of Commissioners has sent a letter to the state's Congressional Delegation opposing the contentious land exchange, the Sutey-Two Shoes swap. Aspen Public Radio's Mitzi Rapkin reports.

Aspen City Council passed new amendments to its Charter to allow for voters in November, to choose how they want to vote. Aspen Public Radio's Mitzi Rapkin reports.

In November, voters in Snowmass Village will decide whether to help fund the purchase of Open Space on the Droste property, between Aspen and Snowmass. Aspen Public Radio's Marci Krivonen reports.

http://www.aspenpublicradio.org/news/8-24news.mp3Tue, 24 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -040000:00:00aspen, public radio, news, politics, roaring fork valley, mitzi rapkin, marci krivonen, kristina taborAspen Public Radio News TeamLocal news from AspenAspen City Council may hit a major snag when it discusses the fate of the Given Institute at its meeting tonight. Aspen Public Radio's Mitzi Rapkin reports.

The City of Aspen has joined a group sponsored by the United Nations, that is dedicated to improving the lives of mountain people and mountain environments. Aspen Public Radio's Mitzi Rapkin reports.

Several million Federal and State dollars to help fund energy efficiency projects at homes and businesses will flow to this region over the next three years. Aspen Public Radio's Marci Krivonen reports.http://www.aspenpublicradio.org/news/8-23news.mp3Mon, 23 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -040000:00:00aspen, public radio, news, politics, roaring fork valley, mitzi rapkin, marci krivonen, kristina taborAspen Public Radio News TeamLocal news from AspenDuring a 4-day conference on energy and climate change in Aspen, environmental leaders say the country is lagging, and everyone from the American people to the White House, need to act. Bente Birkland reports from Aspen.

An African author and humanitarian, who have up the comforts of life in America to build schools for orphans in Uganda, speaks in Aspen Friday. Aspen Public Radio's Marci Krivonen has more on Twesigye Jackson Kaguri.http://www.aspenpublicradio.org/news/8-20news.mp3Fri, 20 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -040000:00:00aspen, public radio, news, politics, roaring fork valley, mitzi rapkin, marci krivonen, kristina tabor