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Polling shows dismal approval ratings for Trump and many Republicans in tough races ahead of the midterms. Democrats are hopeful that Colorado’s 3rd Congressional District can flip blue.
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Three members of a family from New Castle were killed in a small plane crash near Swampy Pass in Gunnison County on Saturday morning (Oct. 24), according to Gunnison County officials. -
Lea Linse-Hirro/EcoFlightThe survey was conducted in mid-September and asked residents from across Colorado a series of questions about their thoughts on public land uses and proposed conservation initiatives. -
Aspen Science Center/Courtesy PhotoCarbondale-based nonprofit the Aspen Science Center has expanded programming throughout local valleys, for residents of all ages, over the past 20 years. 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. -
Jason Charme/Aspen Daily NewsThe Aspen School District is considering buying the 45-acre Woody Creek racetrack property to redevelop into affordable housing. The idea is still in its infancy and the school district plans to connect with community partners to determine the interest and feasibility of a housing development on the site.
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On today's podcast: The Aspen School District is considering buying the Woody Creek racetrack to develop affordable housing. A new poll finds that an overwhelming majority of Coloradans support public land conservation. And some new residents at the governor's mansion are more interested in pollen than politics.
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Murphy Woodhouse/Boise State Public RadioThey bought a triplex to have a community without having to share a kitchen: “We are punks, but we're also adults, and we need to have some personal space.” -
Navajo Police DepartmentDoused by ongoing storms, the Four Corners region has been beset by severe flooding, triggering evacuations, some rooftop rescues and interventions from public officials. -
The Trump administration is asking Arizona, New Mexico and Colorado to re-evaluate and potentially drop state-level protections for wolves. -
Robert Coy/Adobe StockAtrazine contamination is most widespread in the Midwest, but affected watersheds extend into Colorado and New Mexico.
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Natacha Pisarenko/APBrazil's 80-year-old left-wing leader President Lula defeats Flávio Bolsonaro in a bitterly contested runoff. -
Matt Rourke/APPennsylvania is the worst hit state, with at least 1,338 cases of measles confirmed in 44 counties so far this year, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Health. -
Alex Brandon/APAttorney General Todd Blanche defended the Justice Department's suit over Alaska's Senate race in an interview on CNN. -
Jesus Hernandez/APMachado announced her arrival on social media, writing "I am here. With you."
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Israel is holding a general election this week after years of war. For many Israelis, shaken by the Oct. 7, 2023, attacks and years of war, it is the most consequential in decades. -
The students, many from marginalized communities, learn to conjure up candy, do card tricks — and face the world with a confident, creative and resilient mindset. -
Every fall, snow geese migrating south stop in Vermont and cover the ground in a snowy white blanket. Now, a new picture book celebrates that real-life awe-inspiring event. -
The recent Meta settlement includes a clause banning "cosmetic procedure filters" for teens. But defining what constitutes an extreme makeover isn't easy. -
In a sign of the potentially dire midterm political environment, Republicans have spent millions of dollars playing defense in Arkansas, one of the most conservative states in the country. -
The U.S. has no national law for paid parental leave. But in states that do, more dads are using the benefit, sometimes more than moms. The change comes as Americans say having kids is unaffordable.
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