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The midvalley area has seen the most dramatic demographic shift in recent years with the older-adult population growing faster and in some towns now outnumbering… by Laurine Lassalle October 12, 2024October 14, 2024 Social justice Habitat for Humanity’s latest project in Glenwood Springs aims to make homeownership more attainable With support from local governments and employers, nonprofit to buy rental building and convert to deed-restricted ownership People working in the Roaring Fork Valley could soon have a new opportunity to buy a condo at a more affordable rate in Glenwood Springs.  Local nonprofit Habitat for Humanity of the Roaring Fork Valley (Habitat RFV) has plans to turn an already existing apartment building near the Glenwood Meadows shopping area into deed-restricted… by Eleanor Bennett October 11, 2024October 10, 2024 Water Feds rule that next round of drought relief funding won’t cover tribes’ unused water  Tribal and state officials say Reclamation walked back support for forbearance payments  by Heather Sackett October 4, 2024October 11, 2024 Water Colorado’s water users are told ‘use it or lose it.’ But is the threat real? The old water law adage doesn’t capture just how difficult it is to lose a water right. And state policy limits the pool of possibly abandoned water even further. by Heather Sackett October 2, 2024October 4, 2024 One-time Monthly Annually One-time $50 $250 $500 Other Donation amount $ Monthly $10 $25 $50 Other Donation amount $ Annually $100 $250 $500 Other Donation amount $ Your contribution is appreciated. Donate Now The Roundup | Water myths busted, tribal water trials by Heather Sackett October 9, 2024October 9, 2024 RECEIVE WEEKLY UPDATES. Subscribe to our newsletters. Join my email list By clicking subscribe, you agree to share your email address with Aspen Journalism to receive a weekly newsletter, marketing, updates, and other emails from Aspen Journalism. You may unsubscribe at any time. Processing… Success! You're on the list. Whoops! There was an error and we couldn't process your subscription. Please reload the page and try again. 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Curtis has also served as editor, managing editor, and reporter at the Aspen Daily News, where he covered Aspen’s city hall. He has a journalism degree from the University of Montana. More by Curtis Wackerle email Heather Sackett Heather Sackett is the managing editor at Aspen Journalism and the editor and reporter on the Water Desk. She has also reported for The Denver Post and the Telluride Daily Planet. Heather has a master’s degree from CU’s Center for Environmental Journalism and her reporting has been recognized by the Colorado Press Association. More by Heather Sackett email Laurine Lassalle Laurine Lassalle is Aspen Journalism’s data desk editor, where she works to catalog and analyze local public data. She has a master’s degree in data and investigative journalism from UC Berkeley with an emphasis on environmental reporting. 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