<description>From June 1 - On this week’s Regional Roundup, we hear about efforts to repeal the Roadless Rule for National Forests and learn about an upcoming movie set to benefit from a new Colorado tax credit. We also visit a popular Western Colorado trail that has introduced new fees for e-bikes, hear why water managers are worried about a dry summer ahead, and tag along with researchers studying the ecological benefits of beaver habitat. Plus, we round out the show with a conversation about the dangers of melanoma and the importance of early detection.</description>

From June 1 - On this week’s Regional Roundup, we…

From June 1 - On this week’s Regional Roundup, we hear about efforts to repeal the Roadless Rule for National Forests and learn about an upcoming movie set to benefit from a new Colorado tax credit. We also visit a popular Western Colorado trail that has introduced new fees for e-bikes, hear why water managers are worried about a dry summer ahead, and tag along with researchers studying the ecological benefits of beaver habitat. Plus, we round out the show with a conversation about the dangers of melanoma and the importance of early detection.

Regional Roundup EP 157

<description>From May 25 - On this week’s Regional Roundup, we hear how Utah residents are pushing back against a proposed data center, and we'll hear a report on a new management plan for the Maroon Bells area in Western Colorado. We'll also hear about the nuances of party affiliation ahead of Wyoming’s primary elections, and the environmental benefits of mushroom cultivation. Then, a story on how drought is placing pressure on local farmers and producers, a story on efforts to teach environmental stewardship to young children, and we round out the show with a visit to a recent performance of Cinderella in Western Colorado, which helped young dancers build confidence.</description>

From May 25 - On this week’s Regional Roundup, we…

From May 25 - On this week’s Regional Roundup, we hear how Utah residents are pushing back against a proposed data center, and we'll hear a report on a new management plan for the Maroon Bells area in Western Colorado. We'll also hear about the nuances of party affiliation ahead of Wyoming’s primary elections, and the environmental benefits of mushroom cultivation. Then, a story on how drought is placing pressure on local farmers and producers, a story on efforts to teach environmental stewardship to young children, and we round out the show with a visit to a recent performance of Cinderella in Western Colorado, which helped young dancers build confidence.

Regional Roundup EP 156

<description>From May 18 - On this week’s Regional Roundup, we hear about the Trump administration’s decision to rescind the Public Lands Rule, and we hear a report on the success of wildlife crossings in Wyoming. As bears become more active, we hear why communities need to be bear aware, and we'll hear about efforts across the region to protect dark skies from light pollution. Plus, a feature on the 50th anniversary of KSUT Public Radio and the station’s tribal roots and legacy, and a story on Mujeres y Pedales, a cycling group building community in Eagle County, Colorado. We round out the show hearing about great horned owls.</description>

From May 18 - On this week’s Regional Roundup, we…

From May 18 - On this week’s Regional Roundup, we hear about the Trump administration’s decision to rescind the Public Lands Rule, and we hear a report on the success of wildlife crossings in Wyoming. As bears become more active, we hear why communities need to be bear aware, and we'll hear about efforts across the region to protect dark skies from light pollution. Plus, a feature on the 50th anniversary of KSUT Public Radio and the station’s tribal roots and legacy, and a story on Mujeres y Pedales, a cycling group building community in Eagle County, Colorado. We round out the show hearing about great horned owls.

Regional Roundup EP 155

<description>From May 11 - On this week’s Regional Roundup, we look at how communities across the region are grappling with immigration enforcement. In Durango, Colorado, the District Attorney has filed charges against a federal immigration officer over an alleged assault on a protester outside an U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in October 2025. In Glenwood Springs, city officials have revoked the permit for a local ICE  facility. And we hear about a theater project that brings immigrants to the stage, creating space for them to tell their own stories in their own words.


A two way with reporter Jamie Wanzek on the charges filed against a federal immigration officer after an assault on a protester at an ICE facility in Durango last October. (KDUR/RMCR)
A report on Glenwood Springs revoking the permit for a local ICE facility. (KDNK)
An interview with MOTUS theater about their work centering the voices of immigrants, and a first-person monologue from one of the participants. (KGNU)</description>

From May 11 - On this week’s Regional Roundup, we…

From May 11 - On this week’s Regional Roundup, we look at how communities across the region are grappling with immigration enforcement. In Durango, Colorado, the District Attorney has filed charges against a federal immigration officer over an alleged assault on a protester outside an U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in October 2025. In Glenwood Springs, city officials have revoked the permit for a local ICE  facility. And we hear about a theater project that brings immigrants to the stage, creating space for them to tell their own stories in their own words.


A two way with reporter Jamie Wanzek on the charges filed against a federal immigration officer after an assault on a protester at an ICE facility in Durango last October. (KDUR/RMCR)
A report on Glenwood Springs revoking the permit for a local ICE facility. (KDNK)
An interview with MOTUS theater about their work centering the voices of immigrants, and a first-person monologue from one of the participants. (KGNU)

Regional Roundup EP 154

<description>From May 4th: On this week's edition of the Regional Roundup: The city of Durango has proclaimed April 19, 2026 as Ross Anderson Day, marking twenty years since the Native American speed skier set a U.S. speed-skiing record of 154.06 miles per hour.
We’ll also hear from a researcher working in Bears Ears who is turning to crowdfunding to continue his work after losing a federal grant. Then, we head to Utah, where students at the University of Utah are building community through the student Drag Club. And we close the show with a conversation with Aspen Public Radio Executive Director Breeze Anderson who talks about a recent lawsuit involving Aspen Public Radio, KSUT, and CPR. The stations challenged an executive order from President Trump that cut funding to NPR and PBS. In March, a federal judge ruled in favor of the stations.</description>

From May 4th: On this week's edition of the Regio…

From May 4th: On this week's edition of the Regional Roundup: The city of Durango has proclaimed April 19, 2026 as Ross Anderson Day, marking twenty years since the Native American speed skier set a U.S. speed-skiing record of 154.06 miles per hour.
We’ll also hear from a researcher working in Bears Ears who is turning to crowdfunding to continue his work after losing a federal grant. Then, we head to Utah, where students at the University of Utah are building community through the student Drag Club. And we close the show with a conversation with Aspen Public Radio Executive Director Breeze Anderson who talks about a recent lawsuit involving Aspen Public Radio, KSUT, and CPR. The stations challenged an executive order from President Trump that cut funding to NPR and PBS. In March, a federal judge ruled in favor of the stations.

Regional Roundup EP 153

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