The unveiling of what’s now being called the “Basalt River Park” by a citizen’s committee earlier this week has turned some heads and raised some eyebrows. At $8 million dollars, elected officials and fiscal conservatives are wondering whether it’s worth it. Joining news director Carolyn Sackariason on Valley Roundup are Madeleine Osberger, contributing editor of the Aspen Daily News and Andy Stone, columnist for the Aspen Times.
You can hear more of the conversation which includes Aspen Public Radio’s newest reporter, Elizabeth Stewart-Severy, about her environment coverage on Valley Roundup today at 3:30 p.m.