About Aspen Public Radio

Andrew Todd, Executive Director Aspen Public Radio, broadcasting on KAJX, Aspen and KCJX, Carbondale, is a public radio station located in Aspen, Colorado. It serves communities in the Roaring Fork, Crystal, Colorado, Frying Pan and Eagle River valleys. The station is located in the Red Brick Center for the Arts and its public file is open for inspection during regular business hours at 110 E. Hallam Street, Suite 134, Aspen, CO.

The station is run by Roaring Fork Public Radio, Inc., a 501(c)(3) corporation (tax ID # 84 - 0884901) whose board of directors are elected by the station's members. A minimum contribution of $50 is required for annual membership. A station audit is conducted each spring by Reese, Henry and Company. The audit may be viewed online or at the station during regular business hours.

Aspen Public Radio provides full local news broadcasts each weekday morning during Morning Edition at 6:04, 7:04 and 8:04. Local news headlines may be heard weekday mornings at 6:33, 7:33 and 8:33. A local ski report airs seasonally at :20 past the hour during Morning Edition and Weekend Edition. The station also features national news and culture affairs programming from National Public Radio, Public Radio International, American Public Media and the BBC. Locally-produced programs including jazz, bluegrass, blues, soul, electronic and oldies music air throughout the week.

The station is proud to be the official voice of the Aspen Music Festival and School. Classical Music from Aspen airs September through mid-June from 1 until 3 weekday afternoons. Aspen Music Festival Showcase airs weekday afternoons from 1 until 3 during the nine weeks of the Festival each summer. The station also broadcasts Festival Notes each morning at 9:01 and 10:01 during the Festival. Live broadcasts may also be heard throughout the year from the Aspen Institute, Aspen Writers’ Foundation and Jazz Aspen Snowmass.

Aspen Public Radio is a member of the Rocky Mountain Community Radio Coalition (RMCRC), Aspen Chamber Resort Association, Basalt Chamber of Commerce, Carbondale Chamber of Commerce, Glenwood Springs Chamber of Commerce and National Public Radio.

Read our Annual EEO Public File Report here.

Our Board of Directors Mike Murray
Co-chairperson

Judith Steinberg
Co-chairperson

Judith Barnard
Secretary

Randy Colman
Treasurer

George Baker

Jane Frazer

Jody Guralnick

Loren Jenkins

Gerri Karetsky

Joanne Lyon

Bob Purvis

Chris Ryan

Judie Seymour

Mike Simmons

Anne Tobey

about our board

Our Vision

Inform, entertain and inspire listeners through quality local public radio.

Our Mission

Present a balanced mix of programming produced to the highest standards
to a diverse community of listeners.

Our Values

High Integrity:
Broadcast Excellence:
Intelligence:
Quality Journalism:
Courage:
Strategic Thinking:
Total regard for truth, honesty and transparency.
Deliver quality audio in an engaging manner.
Display knowledge, curiosity and intellectual poise.
Be comprehensive, accurate, reliable and accountable.
Be independent, show passion, fight injustice.
Strive for growth, sustainability and financial security.