NPR NEWS FOR ASPEN AND THE VALLEY
ANNUAL REPORT 2019 LETTER FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Dear Aspen Public Radio listener,
My name is Tammy Terwelp and I’m honored and humbled to be the Executive Director of Aspen Public Radio. I started my tenure at this wonderful organization in January 2019, and over the past year, I’ve had the great fortune of seeing the Roaring Fork Valley in all of its glorious seasons, and enjoying the opportunity to spend time cross country skiing, hiking, and participating in historical tours in one of the most beautiful places in the world.
Executive Director In short, I am lucky to be a part of this community, thanks to being Tammy Terwelp thanks welcomed so kindly by my neighbors, and I am really excited to live here. our community for Furthermore, I am grateful to help steward the continued growth and their support in 2019. Courtesy Aspen Public success of our public radio station as we quickly approach our fourth Radio decade serving not just Aspen, but also Snowmass Village, Woody Creek, Old Snowmass, Basalt, El Jebel, Missouri Heights, Carbondale, Redstone, Glenwood Springs, New Castle, Silt, Rifle, Gypsum, Eagle, and more.
The mission of Aspen Public Radio is to support, nourish, and enrich our community by providing informative, entertaining, and educational radio and digital programming in a reliable and professional manner. It is truly an honor to serve with this organization, and I am keenly aware that we could not do our important work without our listeners’ input, goodwill, and support.
Aspen Public Radio’s regional coverage aims to connect listeners to our community. From 2018 through 2019, the Aspen Public Radio news team covered a wide range of important and locally relevant stories, including winter sports clinics for disabled veterans; preparations for summer travel on Independence Pass after an historic winter season, the devastating Lake Christine wildfire in Basalt, Colorado; declining elk herds in the region; the record number of skiers involved in avalanches throughout Colorado; coverage of the Aspen Security Forum; Aspen Ideas Festival live broadcasts; and live broadcasts from the Aspen Music Festival and the Wheeler Opera House. Aspen Public Radio hosted a community-style Town Hall event to focus on affordable housing, a timely issue affecting residents valley-wide, as well as interviews with Kirk Siegler on his coverage of the west’s largest wildfires to date, Joshua Johnson and the1A team, and National Geographic photographer Pete McBride in conversation with Colorado River Basin reporter Luke Runyon. We also launched our eNewsletter, The Transmitter, as a weekly digest of important stories for nearly 18,000 listeners.
Additionally, we’ve made crucial upgrades to our broadcasting equipment, including the consolidation of frequencies along the Colorado Highway 82 corridor on 88.9. And, we’ve expanded station programming to include additional airtime for some of public radio’s most popular programs, such as Marketplace, the investigative journalism program, Reveal, Fresh Air, and Weekend Edition. These timely additions represent our commitment to serving as a resource for quality, informative news and programming. A loader, followed by a snowblower, make their way up Independence Pass after an historic Our small-but-mighty staff of eight are all deeply winter season. Credit Zoë Rom invested in this community. This past year, our station
2 ASPEN PUBLIC RADIO | ANNUAL REPORT 2019 hired two full-time reporters, thereby expanding our coverage and voice. You may also be aware that Aspen Public Radio was most recently honored as the winner of multiple Colorado Broadcasters Association (CBA) awards, including: Best News Feature, Best News Coverage of a Single Event, and Best Station-Sponsored Community Event. And I’m happy to share that in 2020, the Aspen Public Radio team will embark upon a new local project, dubbed Rocky Mountain Why?, which serves as a listener-powered journalism platform— bringing you access and insight into our great history, institutions, stories, and local traditions. Plus, we will unveil a three-part podcast series, Gen Z Tea, which shares insight into the lives of the next generation of public radio enthusiasts right here in Colorado. And, we’ll hit the roads, the trails, and the slopes to listen to the news and issues that are most important to you as part of our Tell Me More Tour from Aspen to In 2018, Aspen Public Radio provided critical coverage of the Lake Christine Fire, as well as Gen Z Tea, produced by Glenwood Springs, Rifle to analysis of what we learned about wildfires in Eleanor Bennett. Logo by Eagle, and everywhere in 2019. Courtesy Aspen Public Radio gaiacreative between.
One of the reasons we have the Public Broadcasting Act of 1967 proudly hanging in our offices is to remind all of our staff of the reason we are all here:it is the vision of public media to make independent, thoughtful, and local programming and news coverage accessible to all. Your support has undoubtedly helped shape and strengthen this vital public service.
I am grateful that, as a member of this community, you have made a sound investment in Aspen Public Radio. We will, in turn, do the same for our listeners in 2020, and beyond. Thank you.
Yours sincerely,
Tammy Terwelp Executive Director
970-920-9000 | aspenpublicradio.org | 91.5 KAJX Aspen | 88.9 KCJX Carbondale 3 LETTER FROM THE BOARD CHAIR
To our listeners:
On behalf of the Aspen Public Radio Board of Directors, I’d like to thank our community of listeners, members, volunteers, staff, and supporters, for your longstanding role in making public radio possible. For nearly forty years, Aspen Public Radio has remained committed to enriching our neighbor’s lives with informative and entertaining programming in a reliable and professional manner.
Our station’s principal and most imperative role is to serve as a highly Doug Carlston, Chair of trusted source for news and information, most especially in world filled Aspen Public Radio’s increasingly with untrustworthy and unreliable voices. During this important Board of Directors year of growth for Aspen Public Radio, the Board continued our strategic planning process alongside our capable Executive Director, Tammy Terwelp. I’m also delighted that in 2019, we welcomed Katy Frisch to our Board; she brings a wide breadth of experience and acumen as a business owner, as well as an engaged Aspen community member. And, in 2020, we will welcome Alexis Diaz, a committed volunteer, strategist, and attorney who resides in Snowmass Village.
Our strategic plan aims to deepen and expand our organization’s service to the Roaring Fork Valley, explore new formats, and provide our listeners critical coverage on timely issues, local stories with national impact, and essential news as we approach the 2020 elections.
The station’s award-winning news team also gradually advanced their wide-reaching reputation for excellent reporting, and continues to work in earnest to cultivate news and cultural content that will broaden our appeal to listeners of all ages, from podcasting to traditional broadcasting. Station staff have also worked diligently to consolidate our transmitters to a single frequency from Aspen to Glenwood Springs on 88.9, thereby improving our accessibility from one end of the valley to the other.
We know that what Aspen Public Radio offers to our community is unique. We provide independent, fact-based journalism and cultural programming to a diverse population in a remote, rural—and distinctly cosmopolitan—area. At its very core, Aspen Public Radio is a public service entity. We’re here to provide you with what you need to make informed choices in your life, not to influence you, and we do it all out of a love for our community.
Thank you for being a part of it all.
Sincerely,
Doug Carlston Chair, Aspen Public Radio Board of Directors
4 ASPEN PUBLIC RADIO | ANNUAL REPORT 2019 ASPEN PUBLIC RADIO BY THE NUMBERS
740 Evergreen members 18,000 Listeners 132 Underwriters and local businesses served 38 Years serving the Roaring Fork Valley 1,044 News stories, posts, and content created on aspenpublicradio.org in 2019 424,220 Views on aspenpublicradio.org 365 Days listeners rely on Aspen Public Radio annually 21 Executive Director Tammy Terwelp’s # of miles hiked to Colorado ghost towns 39 Days that Development and Community Engagement Manager Lisa DeLosso skied the slopes in 2019 522 Apples eaten by Operations and Program Manager Daniel Costello during his workday in 2019 485 Times that Arts and Culture Reporter and Interim News Director Christin Kay sprinted after her RFTA bus 247 Walks that Office Administrator and Development Associate Lauri Jackson took with Dolly, our office dog 35 Rides that Underwriting Sales Director Debbie Welden had on her e-bike 7 Weeks that Classical Music Host Chris Mohr broadcasted from the Aspen Music Festival and School during their 2019 season 19 Colorado craft brews sampled by Reporter Alex Hager 2,100 Miles traveled on Highway 82 before sunrise by Reporter and Morning Edition Host Molly Dove 1,000,000 Number of times Aspen Public Radio staff relied on Intern Ryer Gardenswartz for recording and editing help, plus good laughs
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NEW CASTLE 88.9 88.9 70 SILT THE COLORADO RIVER RIFLE 70 THE COLORADO RIVER GLENWOOD SPRINGS 88.9 88.9 82 89.3 88.9
EL JEBEL BASALT CARBONDALE 88.9 THOMASVILLE 133 SOPRIS CREEK 88.9 88.9 AND EMMA SNOWMASS 90.9 CANYON WOODY 89.3 CREEK 89.3 OLD SNOWMASS ASPEN 133 BUSINESS SNOWMASS CENTER 91.1/88.9 VILLAGE ASPEN REDSTONE 90.9 91.5 82 91.5/88.9
970-920-9000 | aspenpublicradio.org | 91.5 KAJX Aspen | 88.9 KCJX Carbondale 5 NEWS HIGHLIGHTS
Our team of reporters curated stories and features from 2019 that represent the very best of Aspen Public Radio’s journalism throughout the valley— as well as the top hits on our web site.
Pitkin County 911 Dispatchers Become First Responders by Molly Dove (Oct. 8, 2019) #1 aspenpublicradio.org/post/pitkin-county-911-dispatchers-become-first-responders
The Legend Of The Frying Pan Road Pumpkin Fairy by Molly Dove (Oct. 25, 2019) #2 aspenpublicradio.org/post/legend-frying-pan-road-pumpkin-fairy
‘From Dentists To Programmers’: Locals Of All Stripes Embrace Van Life by Christin Kay #3 (Nov. 17, 2019) aspenpublicradio.org/post/dentists-programmers-locals-all-stripes-embrace-van-life
Bear Attacks Hiker In Aspen by Zoë Rom (May 27, 2019) #4 aspenpublicradio.org/post/bear-attacks-hiker-aspen
Visually-Impaired Teens Find Joy And Empowerment On The Slopes by Alex Hager (Dec. 11, 2019) #5 aspenpublicradio.org/post/visually-impaired-teens-find-joy-and-empowerment-slopes
Left: From Reporter and Morning Edition Host Molly Dove’s Oct. 25, 2019 story, “The Legend Of The Frying Pan Road Pumpkin Fairy.” Credit Molly Dove. Center: From Arts and Culture Reporter and Interim News Director Christin Kay’s Nov. 17, 2019 story, “‘From Dentists To Programmers’: Locals Of All Stripes Embrace Van Life.” Credit Aspen Custom Vans. Right: From Reporter Alex Hager’s Dec. 11, 2019 story, “Visually-Impaired Teens Find Joy And Empowerment On The Slopes.” Credit Alex Hager
“Aspen Public Radio provides REAL news!! I’m so happy it exists in our valley.” —Claudia C.
“I give because of Aspen Public Radio’s quality, depth, and breadth in adding knowledge to listeners’ lives.” —Susan H. listener’s voices listener’s
6 ASPEN PUBLIC RADIO | ANNUAL REPORT 2019 AWARDS RECOGNITION
In 2019, the Aspen Public Radio news team was presented with three awards of excellence and two certificates of merit from the Colorado Broadcaster’s Association.
AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE: Best Station Sponsored Community Event, 2018 “Many Voices, One Valley: Housing” hosted by Alycin Bektesh
Best News Feature, Report or Series, 2018 Carbondale’s Wild West Rodeo Is A Family Tradition by Zoë Rom
Best News Coverage of a Single Event, 2018 ‘We Are Still Fighting’: Youth Protestors Against Gun Violence Visit Local Exhibit Of Protest Art by Christin Kay
CERTIFICATES OF MERIT: Best News Feature, Report or Series, 2018 Using Science And Art To Capture The Complexity Of Human Memory by Christin Kay Aspen Public Radio Reporters Zoë Rom and Christin Kay share the station’s three awards of excellence and two Best Afternoon Show, 2018 certificates of merit from the Colorado Broadcaster’s Valley Round Up by Alycin Bektesh Association. Credit Tammy Terwelp
“I love Aspen Public Radio’s community news and great programming.” —Natasha H.
“Aspen Public Radio is such a tremendously important asset!” —Cristal and Mark L., Basalt
“I support Aspen Public Radio for excellent local, national, and international news.” —Brian M.
970-920-9000 | aspenpublicradio.org | 91.5 KAJX Aspen | 88.9 KCJX Carbondale 7 BOARD AND NATIONAL COUNCIL
Members of the Board of Directors serve as Jim and Brenda Grusecki advocates of Aspen Public Radio. We’d like to Linda Vitti Herbst and Clancy Joe Herbst send a heartfelt thank you to our 2019 Board Gerald and Jane Katcher members for their tireless work and support. Michael and Sheila Kurzman Adam and Melony Lewis Kitty Boone Jackie Merrill and Jay Hughes Doug Carlston, Chair Michael and Becky Murray Penney Evans Carruth Rob Pew and Susan Taylor Katy Frisch Mark and Kelley Purnell Gary Gerst Lynda and Stewart Resnick Karl Hanlon Mike and Margaret Simmons Ann Mass Jan Soderberg Marcie Musser Judith Steinberg and Paul Hoenmans Bob Purvis Curt Strand Chris Ryan *in memoriam Anne Tobey, Vice Chair Bill Turner Kathy Williams
Members of the National Council of Aspen Public Radio share a common passion for public radio and all that it offers our community, the nation, and the world. In turn, the financial support of the National Council is crucial to Aspen Public Radio’s continued relevance and public service. Thank you to our 2019 National Council members:
Anonymous Aspen Public Radio National Council members listen to Joshua Robert and Carol Auld Johnson, former host of 1A, in Aspen on June 23, 2019. Cara and Robert Barnes Credit Lauri Jackson Mercedes T. Bass For more information on joining Aspen Public Radio’s National Nathaniel Bates and Cornelia Greaves Council, please call 970.920.9000. Susan Beckerman Amy Margerum Berg Mel and Paulette Blumenthal “We give to Aspen Public Radio Molly Brooks because it keeps us informed with Kay Bucksbaum William Budinger and Zoe Baird accurate local and global news, and Janet Clark provides cultural insight to help build Sy Coleman connections in our community.“ Bernice and Randy Durand —Jill and Eli C. Stefan Edlis* and Gael Neeson Cinda and Donnelley Erdman “I give to Aspen Public Radio Zoe Eskin Richard and Deborah Felder because of the unbiased Jane and Bill Frazer reporting and thoughtful, diverse John and Jessica Fullerton programming” —Ann M., Basalt Harriett Gold
8 ASPEN PUBLIC RADIO | ANNUAL REPORT 2019 COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Aspen Public Radio has a Community Advisory Committee (CAC) that is in compliance with the requirements of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
The purpose of the advisory committee is to provide a vehicle for community input to station management about station programming and impact on the community.
We are honored to recognize our 2019 CAC members:
Ziska Childs Sandy Johnson Scott Keating Michelle Kiley Marci Krivonen Andy Popinchalk Stefan Reveal Sarah Shaw Leslie Shor Riley Tippet
Thank you!
“We get wonderful news every morning and you cover things we don’t hear about anywhere else.” —Tina and Simon B.
“Aspen Public Radio is the best resource to stay connected to our community and the world!“ —Becky T.
970-920-9000 | aspenpublicradio.org | 91.5 KAJX Aspen | 88.9 KCJX Carbondale 9 STAFF AND VOLUNTEER JAZZ HOSTS
Aspen Public Radio’s dedicated staff wake up each morning before dawn to work and report for you.
TAMMY TERWELP RYER GARDENSWARTZ WYATT ORME Executive Director Intern General Assignment / Downvalley Reporter ALYCIN BEKTESH ALEX HAGER News Director / Reporter Reporter ZOË ROM Morning Edition Host / DANIEL COSTELLO LAURI JACKSON Reporter Operations / Program Office Administrator / Manager Development Associate ELIZABETH STEWART- SEVERY LISA DELOSSO CHRISTIN KAY Freelance Development & Community Arts and Culture Reporter Engagement Manager and Interim News Director DEBBIE WELDEN Underwriting Sales Director MOLLY DOVE CHRIS MOHR Morning Edition Host / Classical Music Host Reporter
Left: Arts and Culture Reporter and Interim News Director Christin Kay records her story on traditional Oaxacan weaving at Toklat on July 18, 2019. Credit Eleanor Bennett. Right: Reporter Alex Hager interviews a group of young climate activists in Sept. 2019. Courtesy Charlotte Roennau.
Thank you to our volunteer jazz hosts in 2019: “Aspen Public Radio is my go-to station when I’m in the car.“ —Jody H. Stan Bialek Brent Gardner-Smith Arlene Guillen “We appreciate the quality Scott Harper and breadth from our news to Stuart Huck entertainment. Aspen Public Radio Neil Jung provides conversation that is civil Cheryl Koehne and informed, especially in these Daniel Sadowsky times.“ —Chelsea and James B., Snowmass Sandy Sattler Phillip Supino Jeannie Walla Andrea Young
10 ASPEN PUBLIC RADIO | ANNUAL REPORT 2019 VOLUNTEER THANK YOU
Aspen Public Radio is honored to rely on volunteers for their assistance during our membership drives. Thank you for your service in 2019!
END OF YEAR MEMBERSHIP DRIVE, WINTER MEMBERSHIP DRIVE, DECEMBER 2019 FEBRUARY 2019 Hovik Abramian Hovik Abramian Stan Bialek Stan Bialek Renee Fleisher Penney Evans Carruth Sandy Johnson Jill Cohen Leslie Shor Pam Cunningham Renee Fleisher SUMMER MEMBERSHIP DRIVE, JULY 2019 Sara Garton Hovik Abramian Jody Guralnick Stan Bialek Carolyne Heldman Ziska Childs Sandy Johnson Jill Cohen Neil Jung Eli Cohen Beth Krulewitch Elise Fitzsimmons Ann Mass Renee Fleisher Marcie Musser Sara Garton Bob Purvis Jackie Kasabach J.D. Redmond Sandy Johnson Leslie Shor Neil Jung Noah White Joan Lava Owen McLernon Karen Mohr Marcie Musser Andy Popinchalk Carolyn Popinchalk Bob Purvis Leslie Shor Lorraine Spector
“As a lifelong resident of the Roaring Fork Valley, I rely on Aspen Public Radio for all my news, both local and global. I’m an everyday listener, and appreciate being able to tune in each day and get caught up on everything going on in our valley and around the world. Thanks for being there each day and for providing such great content!” —Anthony T.
“We support Aspen Public Radio because of the excellent, objective reporting. Aspen Public Radio is our ‘go to’ source for local, regional, national and international news.” —Susan and Randy, Carbondale
970-920-9000 | aspenpublicradio.org | 91.5 KAJX Aspen | 88.9 KCJX Carbondale 11 BUSINESS AND UNDERWRITING
We’d like to thank the more than 100 local businesses and organizations that supported Aspen Public Radio in 2019 through their generous underwriting.
5Point Film Colorado Mountain College and Snowmass Tourism A Way Out the Colorado Mountain College Sol Energy Ajax Physical Therapy Foundation Spellbinders Alpine Bank Colorado River Water Conservation St. Regis Aspen Resort Alpine Legal Services District Stan Clauson Associates, Inc. American Renewable Energy Confluence Architecture Suitable for Framing Institute Core The Art Base Anderson Ranch Arts Center Coventure The Arts Campus at Willits Ann Korologos Gallery David Johnston Architects Theatre Aspen Aspen Center For Environmental Dirt Thunder River Theatre Company Studies Earth’s Call Timberline Bank Aspen Chapel Earth-Wise Horticultural Town of Basalt Aspen Community Church English in Action Town of Snowmass Village Aspen Community Foundation Evolution Communications Agency Trees Water People Aspen Community Theatre Garfield & Hecht, PC True North Management Aspen Country Day School Glenwood Springs Subaru Urban Expositions / Art Aspen Aspen Film Green Line Architects Ute Mountaineer Aspen Fire Protection District Harmony Scott Jewelry Design Vail Health Aspen Fringe Festival Harry Teague Architects Valley View Hospital Aspen Global Change Institute Hudson Reed Ensemble Voices Aspen Historical Society Independence Pass Foundation Way of Compassion Foundation Aspen Institute and The Aspen Intentional Solutions Wheeler Opera House Institute Society of Fellows Jazz Aspen Snowmass Wilderness Workshop Aspen Meadows Resort Jennifer M. Smith, Esq. William H. Baker Construction Aspen Outfitting Company Kalamaya - Goscha Aspen Productions Karp Neu Hanlon, PC Aspen Skiing Company Caring for Kitchen Collage Community Fund Limelight Hotels Aspen Snowmass Sotheby’s Main Street Gallery & The Framer International Real Estate Michael Fuller Architects Aspen Square Condominium Hotel Midstate Motors Aspen Thrift Shop Mmi Agency Aspen Total Automotive Mountain Chalet Aspen Aspen Ute Foundation Mountain Family Health Centers Aspen Valley Hospital Mountain Valley Developmental Aspen Valley Land Trust Services Aspen Valley Ski Club MVP Estate Management & Home Aspen Words Services Aspen Youth Center Obermeyer Wood Investment Avalanche Ranch Counsel Balcomb & Green, PC Of Grape and Grain Basalt Chamber of Commerce Pitkin County Basalt Clinic Pharmacy Pitkin County Elections Department Basalt Regional Library District Pitkin County Healthy Rivers Bowden Properties Program Buddy Program Pitkin County Human Services Carbondale Age-Friendly Pitkin County Library Community Initiative Pitkin County Open Space & Trails Carbondale Arts Pitkin County Senior Center Carolyn Williams College Consulting Premier Medical Center Ceramics Club Of Aspen R.J. Paddywacks Pet Outfitter Challenge Aspen Red Brick Center for the Arts Charles Cunniffe Architects Response Chris Klug Foundation River Bridge City Of Aspen - Asset Management Roaring Fork Conservancy Department Roaring Fork Valley Horse Council City Of Glenwood Springs Ryan Investments Clark’s Market Ski Butlers Colorado Dept. of Transportation Snowmass Christmas Tree Lot Colorado Energy Office Snowmass Mountain Club
12 ASPEN PUBLIC RADIO | ANNUAL REPORT 2019 FOUNDATIONS AND GRANTS
We are grateful to the following foundations and grantmaking organizations for providing vital funding of Aspen Public Radio in 2019. Thank you for your support!
Alpenglow Foundation Grinspoon-Foley Charitable The Arches Foundation Foundation Aspen Business Center Foundation Irving Harris Foundation Aspen Community Foundation J.M. Kaplan Fund The Aspen Skiing Company Family Fund J.R. Hyde Family Foundation The Austin Memorial Foundation Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Balbach Family Foundation Kansas City Barnard Fain Foundation Jewish Community Foundation of Milwaukee BF Foundation Kimbrell Family Fund Castaways Foundation Louis and Harold Price Foundation Catto Shaw Foundation Maine Community Foundation City of Aspen The Magnolia Charitable Foundation Commonwealth Charitable Fund The Northern Trust Company The Community Foundation of Utah PAJWELL Foundation Coydog Foundation Pitkin County Health and Human Services DuBose Family Foundation Red Top Foundation Edlis Neeson Foundation Resnick Family Foundation, Inc. The Eisner Foundation, Inc. The Rodel Foundation Ernst and Wilma Martens Foundation The Thrift Shop of Aspen Eskin Family Foundation Tobey Foundation Esther Simon Charitable Trust Walton Family Foundation Foundation for the Carolinas WHH Foundation The Gill Foundation and the Gay & Lesbian Fund for Colorado
The Arts & Culture Desk at Aspen Public Radio is funded by the Stefan Edlis & Gael Neeson Foundation with a mission to support the arts, community, and outreach.
Thank you to the Barnard Fain Foundation for their generous support of classical music with Host Chris Mohr on Aspen Public Radio.
970-920-9000 | aspenpublicradio.org | 91.5 KAJX Aspen | 88.9 KCJX Carbondale 13 COMMUNITY PARTNERS
Thank you to our community partners. In addition to our longstanding partnerships with the Aspen Music Festival and School and the Aspen Institute, Aspen Public Radio was honored to work with the following nonprofits on community-based initiatives and events in 2019, including:
ASPEN FILM We also served as an official Academy Screenings, Filmfest, Media Partner with: and Shortsfest ASPEN WORDS ASPEN FRINGE FESTIVAL 2019 JAZZ ASPEN SNOWMASS ASPEN YOUTH CENTER THEATRE ASPEN Family Feud Aspen and Aether Games
THE BUDDY PROGRAM Boogies’ Buddy Race and Bash for the Buddies
CHALLENGE ASPEN Gala and Golf Classic
CHRIS KLUG FOUNDATION Summit for Life
CORE Roaring Stories
ENGLISH IN ACTION Summer Benefit 2019 and Fiesta de Tamales
RESPONSE Our Response – Survivor Stories Aspen Public Radio partnered with multiple nonprofits in 2019, including Aspen Film’s “Aspen Filmfest” on VAIL HEALTH Sept. 25, 2019. Credit Alex Hager Pink Vail
“I listen every day! We need non-biased, civil discourse and well- researched programming; Aspen Public Radio is my go-to station and constant companion.” —Katie L., Rifle
“Aspen Public Radio is my favorite houseguest.” —Sara G.
14 ASPEN PUBLIC RADIO | ANNUAL REPORT 2019 EVERGREEN MEMBER GROWTH
Aspen Public Radio Evergreen Members give monthly to strengthen and sustain in-depth news and programming on our station. We are grateful for our Evergreen members’ contributions year-round.
2019 740 Evergreen Members
2018 639 Evergreen Members
2017 568 Evergreen Members
2016 464 Evergreen Members
2015 335 Evergreen Members
2014 266 Evergreen Members
2013 150 Evergreen Members
“Aspen Public Radio is truly invested in the local community as well as providing high quality national programming.” —Liz and Neil S.
“Aspen Public Radio is a jewel and a necessity.” —Christine A., Carbondale
970-920-9000 | aspenpublicradio.org | 91.5 KAJX Aspen | 88.9 KCJX Carbondale 15 EVERGREEN MEMBER THANK YOU
Aspen Public Radio is indebted to our loyal Evergreen Members, who give monthly to sustain in-depth news and programming on our station.
Evergreen members, thank you for allowing us to count on you, year-round, in 2019!
Rose Abello Brittany Biebl Stan and Judy Clauson Tripp and Peggy Adams Nell and Bill Birk Margaret Clement Barbara Adams Michael Blakeslee and Joanne Clements Tony Alcantara The Blakeslee Family Larry Cohen Audrey Allen Karen Blomquist Nancy Collins Alpine Sign Shop Joy Blong John Comerford Kelly and Jon Amdur Kim and Peter Bock Carla and Robert Comey Paul Andersen and Lu Clay Boland, Jr. Patrick Conarro Krueger-Andersen Pace Bolling Jim Condit and Kim Chang Susan Anderson Kristin and Tom Boronski Ashley and Mike Connolly Sari Anderson Carol Boschert Rachel Connor Benjamin Anderson Whit and Leah Boucher Theresa Cook Charles and Karyn Andrade Johnny Boyd Annie Cooke Tiffany Antos Edgar and Elizabeth Boyles Deborah Copito Tara Arcomano Amity Brereton-Preis Daniel Costello and Mary Groome Matthew Armentrout Jeffrey Briggs John and Susan Cottle Bernard Armstrong Mike and Monica Brinson Heather Cramer Laura Armstrong Karen and Ted Bristol Renee Crawford Laurin Arnold Ross Brooks Russ and Debbie Aspen Kayak and Stand Up Charlotte Brooks Crawford-Arensman Paddle Academy Lindsay and Barb Brown Jon and Alicia Creyts Betsy Aster Kimbo Brown-Schirato and Tom and Cathy Crum Frances Atkins Jason Schirato Pamela Cunningham George and Linda Austin-Martin John and Margaretta Bruegger Murray and Claudia Cunningham Avalanche Ranch Cabins and Jo Brumet Abigail Cunningham Hot Springs Teri Bruna Liz Curtin Mary Awalt Chris and Andrea Bryan Diane Curtindale Jordan Bacheldor Lee and Keith Bryant Katie and Larry Custodio Hilary Back and Terry McShane Mike and Charis Bucchin Anne Dakin Tom and Tess Backhus Gena Buhler Claire Dalby Nancy Ball Rick and Kate Burchell Lee Damuth Lissa Ballinger Eliza and Andrew Burlingame Meredith and Gary Daniel John and Nancy Barbee Ria Burnett Jeanette Darnauer Karen Barch Art Burrows Brian Daugherty Carter and Kathleen Barger Rob Cairncross Chris and Jessica Davenport Michael Barlow Jane Campbell Amber Davenport Trey Barnes Martha Campbell Peter Davidoff Gary and Norma Barr Ashley Cantrell Perl Jeff Davis David Barrow Michele and Jim Cardamone Judy Davis Brenda Bathke Cornelia and Chris Cardillo Steven Deliyianias David Batterson John Carlin Lisa Christine DeLosso Deb Bauer Ben and Ivy Carlsen Linda Deters Colleen Beasley Joey Carlson Sandra Dexter Jill Beathard Doug Carlston Alexis and Dustin Diaz Brandon A. Beaudette Marilyn Carruthers Fritz Diether Lenny and Lara Beaulieu Bobbi Carson Debbie Dietz Shore Lee Beck Philip and Susan Carter Anjuli DiMaria Kathryn Beckler Andrea Caruso Laci Dinan Elizabeth Bell Troy Casey Eliot Dinsmoor Bayard Bellinger Kevin and Iris Cassidy Joanna and Larry Doble Robert Benedetti and Maria Yurasek Missy Castaneda Julia Domingos Jimmie Benedict Charlie Chacos Mary Dominick-Coomer and John and Janie Bennett Marie Chan Sven Coomer Shana Benson Elizabeth Chapman Melanie Doskocil Joe Bergquist and Judy Byrns Marie and Olan Chapman Sarah Douglas Simon and Tina Beriro Sandy Cheris Jane Douglass Susan Bernard Steve and Molly Child Brandy Drake Jeremy Bernstein Susan Christman William Draper Dana Berro Catherine Christoff Jim Dula Diana Beuttas Nancy Chromy Tom and Kay Dunton
16 ASPEN PUBLIC RADIO | ANNUAL REPORT 2019 Martha Durgy Jane Finsterwald Khara Gaw Richard Durrance, Jr. and Thomas Fisher Sue Geist Susan Drinker Cynthia Fisher Samuel Gemus Kathryn Dziedzic Russell Fiske Chris and Marni George Doc Eason Elise Fitzsimmons Abigail Gierke Jim Easton Renee Fleisher and Greg Smith Linda Giesecke Val Edgington Jenn Flentge Brian Gieszl Ruth and Ted Edmonds Lynn Fletcher Alyson and Justin Gish Joseph and Charlotte Edwards Raquel Flinker Terry Glassenapp and Amy Levenson Amy Egertson-Throm Ed Foran Marilyn Gleason Julie Ehret A.O. and Janice Forbes Martin Gloria Elana McNulty Stephanie Forte Randy Gold Margot Ellis Sandy Franklin John and Susan Gorman Damie, Joe, and Jimmy Elsen Simone Franklin Larry Gottlieb Alyssa Erdman David and Shelly Franklin Thomas Gourley Katie and Kipp Ertl Lesley Fraser Tony and Kathryn Grant Randy Essex Jillian and Cullen Frazier Paul Gray Lee Ann Eustis Amy and Robert French Anne Grice Sarah Evans Chuck Frias Joel and Teresa Griffin Molly Faath Franz Froelicher Thomas Griffiths and Heidi Hoffman Chelsea Fagan Darryl Fuller Renee Grossman Chris and Sally Faison Dan and Betsy Furth Peter and Misty Groves-Benedict Craig and Colleen Farnum Tony and Marcia Fusaro Jill Gruenberg and Eric Vozick Helene Gude John Guenther Deric Gunshor Richard and Virginia Haberman Nathan Hadden Amelia Hahn Julie and Marshall Hall Teresa Hall Sharon Haller Jennifer Hamilton Patricia Hammon Cheryl Hannah Matt and Carolynn Harder Laura and Tal Hardman Joyce Hardy Mark Harris Norman Lindsay Harris Lindsey Harris Joanne Harrison Blair and Sam Hartnett Sam Harvey Ward and Mimi Hauenstein Kent Haugaard Reid Haughey and Mary Fox Barbara Hauptli Naomi Havlen and Michael Brands Aspen Public Radio members greet one another at Lawn Bash Kelly and Linda Hayes on June 26, 2019. Credit Ross Kribbs John Hayes Chris Hazleton Jennifer and James Hearn Emily Farrell Shaun Gabbard Richard Heede Marianne Farrell Walter Gallacher Benjamin and Susan Heffer Dorothea and Doug Farris Scott Gallagher Meghan Hegberg Chet Feldman Noel Gannett Nancy Heldman Aleksander and Nona Feuer Nick Garay Jodi Henderson Dan and Julie Feuerborn Ted and MK Gardenswartz Marilyn Hendricks John and Kelly Field Paulina and Brian Gardner Erik Hendrix Pamela Fielding Christy Garfield Jessica Henley Carolyn Fields and Andy Popinchalk Hilary Garnsey and Ben Peery Peter Hershberger Deborah and Scott Fifer Susan Garrett Zander Higbie Suzanne Filerman Jessica Garrow Joe High Gabriel Finesilver Sara Garton Mark and Brigitte Hilberman
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18 ASPEN PUBLIC RADIO | ANNUAL REPORT 2019 Robert O’Leary Mike Regan Robin Severy-Pfautz Heather O’Malley Will Reiser Patrick Seydel Martha O`Keefe Katherine Reppa Nathan Shand Audrey Oberlin Tammy Reynolds Deborah Shannan Jen Odegaard Paula Rhodes Meagan Shapiro Katie Oestrike Todd and Lisen Richmond Bonnie Shappell Jennifer and Kayo Ogilby Lee Riciputi Marina Sharpe Meredith and Chuck Ogilby Carol Riley Michael and Layne Shea Ksana Oglesby Eric and Karen Ringsby Tom and Anne Shepard Julie Oliff Shawn Rios Dan Sheridan Julie Olson and Mike Blair Judith Ritschard Jeanne Sheriff Elisa Orcajada Kirk and Marcey Robinson Renee Sherman Terry and Connie Orcutt Scott Rolles Denise Sherry Jon Ott Jarid Rollins Martin and Susan Sherwin Brian Overbo Curt and Melissa Rom John Shine Travis Owen Dwayne and Margaret Romero Jay Shultz Pomeroy Instruments Richard Rosenfeld John and Cari Shurman John and Barbara Palmer Randy and Lena Ross Mike and Margaret Simmons David Panico Neil Ross and Christine Amini Lorene Simpson Jane Partiger Robert Ross Keri and Jeffrey Sivess Marta Parker Andy and Rose Rossello Marina Skiles Virginia Parker Linda Roth Anda and Ryan Smalls Terri Partch Arthur and Maureen Rothman Amy and Zane Smith Carol Ann Pasternak Justin Rounsefell Zack Smith Patricia Patersen Susan Rouse Ann Smulka Jillene Patrick Julia and Nathan Rowland Blake Snyder Marci and Bob Pattillo Adam Roy Kris Soderberg Andrea Pazdera Tiffanie and Chad Rudow Stephanie Soldner Molly and Jon Peacock Cliff and Kathryn Runge Peggy and Hugh Sontag Virginia Pearce Amy Rutkowski Kathleen Sovich John Pearson Carey Ryan Pat and Lorraine Spector Eric and Karen Peirson Cindy Ryman Kate Spencer Matt and Becca Percy Sheryl Sabandal Erin Spiess Julie Peters Claire Sacco Ellen Stapenhorst Jack and Sharon Petersen Sarah Sachs Bryana Starbuck Amanda Petersen Dan Sadowsky and Alex Halperin Jim Stark Maria Peterson Sally Sakin Eden Steele and Bart Johnson Dana and Jeff Peterson Jessica and Philip Salet Alycia Steinberg Chris Peterson Paul Salmen Jeff and Suzanne Stephens Peter J. Petrie Diana Sanchez Paula Stepp and Frank Martin Zuleika Pevec Colleen Sardinsky Elaine Stevens Illene Pevec Jonathan Satz and Sara Smith Barbara Stirling Elizabeth Phillips Nancy Scarcella Austine Stitt Mike and Pat Piburn Stephanie Scavullo Andy Stone and Linda Lafferty Greg Pickrell and Julie Comins Jennifer Schaiberger Marietta and Denis Strachan Doren Pinnell Sydney Schalit Paul Straw Kathryn Pitner and Jerry Rankin Scheinbaum Robert Streich Robert Leatherman Rachel Schlepp Lauren and Mike Suhrbier Barbara Platts Judy Schramm Shelley Supplee Amanda Poindexter Katherine Schuhmacher James Surls Sidney Poncelet Linda Schuman Erik and Cecilia Sweet Philip Popkin and Lisa Zimet Jan and Steve Schute Megan Tackett Greg and Maureen Poschman Anna and Bubba Scott Julia Tallmadge Katie Preston Ellie Scott Alexandra Tarika Carolyn and Leo Prinster James Sears Harry Teague Lisa Prior Maryellen Secrist Annie Teague Missy and Steve Prudden Paris Seekatz Tammy Terwelp James Psaki Elyse Seidner-Joseph Scott and Laurel Tesoro Mark and Kelley Purnell Sasha Semple David Tetley Bob Purvis Christina Senechal Sharon Thadem Andy Quiat Nicholas Senn Sharon and Todd Thaden Robert Ramey Ronni Sergeant Eric Theile Ryan and Dawn Randolph Walt and Kim Seubert Suzy Theriot David Reed and Krysia Carter-Giez Christy Severy Laura Thielen and George Eldred Barbara Reese Betty Severy Jeff Thomas
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22 ASPEN PUBLIC RADIO | ANNUAL REPORT 2019 Gail and Phil Holstein Linda Koones Gladys Martinez-Augello James Horowitz and Nicole Tom and Ann Korologos Ann Mason Giantonio Bob and Suzanne Kriscunas Bill and Sue Mason Mary Huffine Marci Krivonen and Jason Suazo Ann M. Mass Janis and George Huggins Richard and Susan Kuhn Jacquelyn Matthews Carol and Mike Hundert Karen Kunzer Pete McBride Allen Hunt Michael and Sheila Kurzman John and Laurie McBride Patrick and Rae Ann Hunter Darcy Lacy Stewart McConaughy Robert and Soledad Hurst Ann Lael David McConaughy Jimmy Ibbotson Trevor Lalonde Joelle McDonough Margaret Idema Sheryl Lamb Barbara McElnea Keith Ikeda Henry Lambert and Carey Bond Margaret McGavock Mason Ingram and Nicolette Leslie Lamont and Lance Luckett Thomas McGill Toussaint Elaine Langstaff Heather McGregor and Steve Smith Mary Irwin Elizabeth Lasko Andrew McGregor John Isaacs Laura and Gary Lauder Ricki McHugh and John McHugh Nick and Joan Isenberg Joan and Jeffrey Lava Bonnie McKenzie Lauri Jackson Rosemarie Lavender Holly McLain Mike Jahn Nick and Sara Lebby Charlotte and Michael McLain Jane Jenkins Elaine LeBuhn Sally McMillen Sandy and Peter Johnson Patty Lecht Kent and Beth Meager Sallyanne Johnson Mitzi and Gordon Ledingham Graeme and Elizabeth Means Ann Johnson Terry Lee John Medveckis Gerry Johnston Richard and Jean Leety Isabel Melvin Deborah Jones Gregg Lemkau Jackie Merrill and Jay Hughes Kenneth Jones Emma Lerma, Emmy’s Eldercare Richard and Patricia Merritt Neil Jung Dan and Lynne Levinson Lorraine Miller Denise Jurgens and Kevin Denison Levy Robert Millette Messerschmidt Adam and Melony Lewis Janet and Bob Mineo Arthur and Carole Kafrissen Toby Devan Lewis Barry and Peggy Mink Marcel Kahhak Frances Lewis Kelley Mitchell Sandy and George Kahle Jim and Dianne Light Kathleen Mitchell Stephen Kahn and Suzanne Bober Jon and Martha Lindenberg William Mitchell Colleen and Kevin Kaneda Darlene and Victor Liss Karen Moculeski Mike and Laura Kaplan Bob Littler and Penelope Farquhar Chris and Karen Mohr Susan Karbank John Livingston Jr. and Catharine Patricia and James Morris Jane Katcher Livingston Patrick and Jean Morrissy Jill Kaufman Denise Lock Sandy and Mary Lynn Munro George Kaye* and Harriet Washton Linda Loeschen Mary Jo Murphy Linda Keefe Carol Loewenstern Shannon Murphy Donna Keelty Lindsay and Rick Lofaro Michael and Becky Murray Bronwyn Kelch Michael and Sacha Logan Robert and Marcie Musser John Keleher and Suzanne Caskey Cristal and Mark Logan Andrew Myatt Annette Keller Roger and Debbie Long Bill and Jo Ellen Myers Randi and Diane Kelly April Long Stephanie and Michael Naidoff Kearns Kelly Linda Loy Coco and Richard Neel Jeffrey Kenner and Hyunja Laskin Jorge Lozoya Richard Neiley Jr. and Maria Jeff Kentz Sue and Bob Ludtke Maniscalchi Mary Jo Kimbrough Brad and Mary Ellen Lundgren Don and Sara Nelson Mark Kincheloe Jan MacCready Rob Nelson Sue King Parker and Tilly Maddux David Newberger Michael Kinsley Dianne Madsen Virginia and Rick Newton Bob Kippes Martha Madsen Ann Nichols Katie Kitchen and Paul Kovach Linda Maggiore Lynn Nichols and Jim Gilchrist Cil Klamper Peg and Chuck Malloy Vince Nichols and Jen Ingalls George and Sue Klein Robert and Aslaug Mandel Patricia and C.C. Nolen Michael Klein and Joan Fabry Martin and Carolyn Manosevitz James Noyes William and Anne Klim Chris Manuel and William Gibson Denise O’Connor Bill and Sarah Kling Rachel Marble Carolyn and James O’Donnell Sarah Klingelheber Amy Margerum Berg Cherie and Lennie Oates Katy Knapp Nancy Marsh Carla Ober Kathryn Koch Mt. Daly Enterprises, LLC Gracie Oliphant Ron Kokish and Niki Delson Tom and Ellen Marshall Siri Olsen Alan Kokish Stephen Craig and Susan M. Martin Lisa Olsen Joe Kolbe Judy Martin Bernadette and Tom Ossola
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24 ASPEN PUBLIC RADIO | ANNUAL REPORT 2019 Marilyn Wilmerding Judy and Don Wrigley Roger and Kris Wilson Andrea and Dennis Young Natalie Winston Shauna Young Heidi Wirth-Johns and Daniel Johns William Zambelli Brenda Wohlstadter Evan Zislis Dottie Wolcott Antonia Zurcher Steven Wolff and Lynne Feigenbaum *in memoriam Bill Wood Fred Wooden Tamara and Frank Woods Kim Worline Amy Wray
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