On today's newscast: Pitkin County is updating its climate action plan and setting goals for 2030, Basalt's town council has formally opposed a ballot question on the Midland Avenue construction project, Pitkin County commissioner Francie Jacober now has two challengers in the upcoming primary, there's lots happening at 5Point Adventure Film Festival this weekend, and more.

Tharyn Mulberry will start as the superintendent of the Aspen School District on July 1. Reporter Halle Zander spoke with Mulberry about his goals for the district as he prepares to take the helm.

On today's newscast: crews were able to contain a small wildfire at the base of Crown Mountain, Aspen’s city council has given its initial approval to a childcare center at Burlingame, the Old Snowmass monastery property is listed for $150 million, state lawmakers passed a bill allowing students to wear cultural regalia at graduation, and more.

On today's newscast: Glenwood Springs voters have approved major changes to the requirements for building housing in the city, Garfield County commissioners are preparing to interview candidates for the library board amid a book banning controversy, the Forest Service will be doing a controlled burn in Avalanche Creek, and more.

Christina Baker Kline, a head judge for the award, said that the jury panel looked for a “distinctive voice,” “memorable story,” and quality writing as they evaluated works of fiction with a social image. Reporter Kaya Williams spoke with Kline about the decision-making process ahead of the upcoming awards announcement.

On today's newscast: there’s a new volunteer program for tourists and visitors who want to help care for local trails and public lands, Aspen officials want community feedback on regulating construction and demolition waste at the Pitkin County landfill, newly released wolves have killed four more cattle at a ranch in Grand County, and more.

The author has been nominated twice for the Aspen Words award, which celebrates works of fiction that grapple with vital contemporary issues. Reporter Kaya Williams spoke with Brinkley about how he approaches those topics with subtlety, while placing the humanity of his characters center stage.

On today's newscast: The West Mountain Regional Housing Coalition is hoping to raise $3 million from local governments for its new buydown program, Pitkin County officials will discuss climate goals and a plan to address homelessness this week, a local short film about a one-legged athlete will screen at 5Point Adventure Film Fest, and more.

Hammad's latest novel, “Enter Ghost,” follows an actress to her ancestral homeland in Palestine, where she’s pulled into a production of “Hamlet” on the West Bank. Reporter Kaya Williams spoke to the first-time finalist for the award, which honors works of fiction that explore vital contemporary issues.

School district officials say that they could introduce drug-sniffing dogs as early as this spring. As Halle Zander reports, they’ve got a general idea of how the system will work, but the practice could leave the school district vulnerable to lawsuits.