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Maeve Conran/Rocky Mountain Community RadioFrom January 16-18, 2026, the First People's Festival in Estes Park brought together Indigenous artists, dancers, educators, and families for a fashion show, an art market, cultural demonstrations, and a powwow, creating a space for celebration, education, and remembrance. -
Emma KalffRidgway oil painter Emma Kalff talks about what it takes to make a living as a visual artist today, from balancing creative work with business demands to teaching online as a way to push back against isolation in rural communities. -
Trevor Doty/Aspen Public RadioVigils were held in communities around the region as part of a nationwide wave of action against ICE in the aftermath of the killing of Renee Good in Minneapolis. Hear voices from some of the actions in the Rocky Mountain West. -
Brent Gardner-Smith/Aspen Public RadioExperts say the federal government does not want to be the decision maker, and is pushing states to come to an agreement on future water use that will inform the river's post-2026 operating guidelines. CU Boulder's Chris Winter weighs in on the Interior's draft environmental impact statement.
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Warm temperatures and a lack of snow have made for an anomalous winter in the Upper Colorado River Basin. While it's not "the new normal," winters are certainly warming up due to climate change. -
A physician assistant from Colorado just completed his sixth medical mission in Ukraine. Bob Downs, from the tiny town of Lake City, volunteers with the nonprofit Global Care Force. -
The Trump administration's deadline to "review and remove" has passed with shops in the National Park closed for the season. -
The Trump administration spent much of the year rolling back environmental regulations, stripping protections for public lands, and working to limit the development of green energy while bolstering fossil fuels. -
Each December, the town of Ridgway comes together for Noel Night. Its an evening of music, crafts, and community tradition. From children's choirs to the historic Galloping Goose, the event offers a warm, hometown start to the holiday season. -
Veterans Community Project Longmont provides housing and supportive services for veterans and their families experiencing housing insecurity. The village of 26 tiny homes was completed in June 2025. -
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. -
In the second installment of a series about falling birth rates, Amelia Dotzenrod talks about why she waited until her mid-thirties to have a child. -
Reintroduced in 2023, gray wolves have spread out across western Colorado, exploring wild landscapes and preying on elk, deer, and occasionally — livestock. To address the problem, Colorado is piloting a program that sends "range riders" to patrol lands where wolves are preying on livestock. -
This week’s Regional Roundup is a holiday special. We explore unique Christmas traditions and share advice on navigating grief during the holidays. Hear the RMCR Regional Roundup Wednesday mornings at 8:30 on KSUT.
