Researchers from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa are using Okinawan songs to learn about climate and geology. Our Living Lands Producer Daniel Spaulding spoke with Justin Higa, a postdoctoral fellow and a Ryukyuan traditional music practitioner, about the connections between climate, music, and culture.

The $120 million real estate sale has been shrouded in confidentiality, but Kaya Williams has insights into what might happen next to the 3,700-acre property in Old Snowmass. She broke news of the sale for Aspen Journalism and the Aspen Daily News on Dec. 17.

This year’s “Home/Un Hogar” exhibit did not receive a public opening reception, and students’ full names and photos are not published with their art.

The Aspen Jewish Congregation has seen a big turnout at its Hanukkah events this week, despite news of an antisemitic attack in Australia that killed 15 people on Sunday.

Mountain Valley Developmental Services received a grant to jumpstart home renovations for its clients with developmental disabilities. This story is part of our “On the Ground” radio series that highlights solutions to local and global issues from Roaring Fork and Colorado River valley organizations.

With a lack of Ute-led organisations in the Roaring Fork and Colorado River valleys, Skyler Lomahaftewa is working to bring more awareness to the history of the Ute people. This story is part of our “On the Ground” radio series that highlights solutions to local and global issues from Roaring Fork and Colorado River valley organizations.

Last month, Anderson Ranch Arts Center hosted artists who were affected by the Los Angeles wildfires in January. While many Anderson Ranch artists-in-residence pay for the experience, these artists participated for free. One ceramicist, Bryan Omar Juarez, spoke about how he was affected by the fires and the tiles he worked on at the ranch. This story is part of Aspen Public Radio’s series “On The Ground: A nonprofit spotlight.”

Despite a lack of snow, Aspen Mountain opened on time for Thanksgiving Day, with minimal runs open. Skiers and riders waited in long lines at Gondola Plaza, many with decades-long traditions of being on the hill for Opening Day to get a couple runs in.

Five Roaring Fork Valley women flew to South America this month to learn about birdlife, ecosystems, migration and birding networks for four days. The Argentina group is scheduled to complete the exchange and visit Aspen in May.

In October and November, Anderson Ranch Arts Center hosted 15 artists who were affected by the 2025 Los Angeles wildfires for free. One painter, Olivia Hill, spoke about how she was affected by the fires, what she worked on while at the ranch and what she’s taking back home with her. This story is part of Aspen Public Radio’s series “On The Ground: A nonprofit spotlight.”