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Aspen Public Radio's local news is dedicated to delivering thought-provoking, relevant news; to providing insight into the challenges and opportunities facing the Roaring Fork Valley; and to reporting stories that otherwise might not be told. Covering a large and diverse territory from Rifle to Glenwood Springs to Aspen, the APR news staff produces special series at least twice a year, explores the details behind the decisions of the day, and provides solid, thorough news that meets the standards of National Public Radio.

Morning Newscast
Friday July 30, 2010
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The City of Aspen is moving forward with plans to use geothermal energy to heat and cool downtown buildings. Aspen Public Radio's Marci Krivonen reports.

The Pitkin County Elections office had to make an unexpected change last week to make sure it did not count votes for a candidate who dropped out of the race. Aspen Public Radio's Natalie Jones reports.

For the 21st year, a group of Tibetan Buddhist Monks from the Garden Shart-Say Monastery in India are in Aspen for a week. Aspen Public Radio's Mitzi Rapkin reports on their Sand Mandala meant to heal the people and animals affected by the Gulf oil spill.



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Morning Newscast
Thursday July 29, 2010

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Detailed maps depicting the Hidden Gems Wilderness proposal in Pitkin County, are now available at local libraries for the first time in the Roaring Fork Valley. As Marci Krivonen reports, the proposal is still contentious among some individuals and backcountry users.

This coming Winter there will only be one airline serving the Aspen Pitkin County Airport. Aspen Public Radio's Mitzi Rapkin reports.

Valley View Hospital in Glenwood Springs has been bringing music to recovering patients for 5 years. Aspen Public Radio's Kristina Tabor has more on the Holistic Harmony program.


Morning Newscast
Wednesday July 28, 2010

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Pitkin County Commissioners fear a trio of statewide anti-tax ballot measures could take away services for the community. Aspen Public Radio's Marci Krivonen has more on Proposition 101, and Amendments 60 and 61.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has been implementing a program called Secure Communities, around the country. As Aspen Public Radio's Kristina Tabor reports, the program might come to Colorado.

Colorado is still in the running to get millions of Federal dollars to help reform schools. Bente Birkland reports from Denver.


Morning Newscast
Wednesday July 28, 2010

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Pitkin County Commissioners fear a trio of statewide anti-tax ballot measures could take away services for the community. Aspen Public Radio's Marci Krivonen has more on Proposition 101, and Amendments 60 and 61.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has been implementing a program called Secure Communities around the country. It involves linking local criminal databases to the Federal database of undocumented immigrants. As Aspen Public Radio's Kristina Tabor reports, it might come to Colorado.

Colorado is still in the running to get millions of Federal dollars to help reform schools. Bente Birkland reports from Denver.

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