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In order to create a fire-resilient community without borders, the Roaring Fork Wildfire Collaborative agreement was signed by 18 agencies throughout the Roaring Fork. “As the recent Lake Christine and Grizzly Creek fires have taught...

The Pitkin Alert system run by Pitkin County’s dispatch center is a software that is used to notify residents directly during an emergency. But until now, it has only translated certain high-priority alerts in Spanish using Google Translate. This is the first story in a three-part series on Spanish-language emergency alerts in the Roaring Fork Valley’s three counties — Pitkin, Garfield and Eagle — and comparing what different agencies are offering.

The Pitkin Alert system run by Pitkin County’s dispatch center is a software that is used to notify residents directly during an emergency. But until now, it has only translated certain high-priority alerts in Spanish using Google Translate. This is the first story in a three-part series on Spanish-language emergency alerts in the Roaring Fork Valley’s three counties — Pitkin, Garfield and Eagle — and comparing what different agencies are offering.

Despite a decent ski season this winter, the snow that feeds our local rivers is melting faster than usual and spring runoff could peak earlier than the historical average this year. Aspen Public Radio talked with Aspen Times reporter Scott Condon and weekly columnist Ted Mahon who say strong winds, dust and a persistent drought driven by human-caused climate change are likely to blame.

Fentanyl law is good step forward

Dust on snow, dry ground and “blow dryer” winds have eaten up the Roaring Fork watershed’s snowpack at an alarming rate. A brief reprieve is expected starting Friday.

The Roaring Fork Conservancy and Taylor Creek Fly Shop are hosting a free teen fly fishing camp in Carbondale, Colorado.

Question: If Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., can tell LGBTs to “Build your own Florida,” then why can’t Christian fascists (please note I did not say Christians) build their “Christian nation” somewhere else?

Aspen’s Trash Crush cleanup event set for May 6, while the Fryingpan & Beyond River Cleanup runs April 18-23.

Rivers need ambassadors, and the Roaring Fork Fishing Guide Alliance is making major impacts towards the enjoyment and health of our local waters by promoting etiquette, communication and driving home a strong catch-and-release mindset.