This is Spotlight Health on Aspen Public Radio, our six-part series, partnering with the Aspen Ideas Festival and the Spotlight Health Conference .

Four Navy crew members from the nuclear submarine the USS Colorado will talk to students at Glenwood Springs High School about the value of STEM courses in their work.

This week, v oters approved a tax increase to help fund Crown Mountain Park in El Jebel. The City of Aspen said it's close to reaching settlement agreements with some of the groups who oppose its work to retain rights to build reservoirs on Castle and Maroon Creeks. And Basalt Town Council is anticipating the same housing issues that Aspen now dealing with.

The Roaring Fork Transportation Agency (RFTA) held a retreat with its board members on Thursday. They discussed a possible property tax, which could go on the ballot in November.

Welcome to the beginning of another week in the Roaring Fork Valley! This is Week in the Arts, a curated list of upcoming exhibitions and events.

Aspen is in the running for Best Small Town Food Scene in the USA Today Reader’s Choice Awards. Monday is the last day for locals to vote.

Aspen police are asking city council to approve a new law aimed at keeping people from harassing wildlife. It comes amid growing concerns about public safety — and the health of local bears.

Garfield County’s Commissioners will decide Monday if they’ll sign an amicus brief supporting the state’s “Raise the Bar” amendment, which would make it so voters from around the state would need to give input on any changes to Colorado’s constitution.

This week on Mountain Edition, hosts Christin Kay and Elizabeth Stewart-Severy bring you the biggest news from the Roaring Fork Valley.

T he Claudette Carter ARTmentors Program art show opens Friday night, exhibiting the work of three high school students who spent several months shadowing professional artists.