Regional Roundup August 17, 2026

On this week's Regional Roundup, we explore the mental and emotional toll a hectic fire season can take on firefighters. We also look at how the language we use to describe wildfire can shape the way we feel about fire. Then, we turn to water and we hear a report about the impact of this year's drought on the Arkansas River and the communities that depend on it. We round out the show with a discussion on what the latest federal management plan for the Colorado River could mean for the future of the river and the seven states that rely on it. A report on how the chief of the Aspen Fire Protection District deals with the emotional and mental toll of being a fire fighter. (Aspen Public Radio) A report on the language we use to describe wildfire and how that influences how we understand and feel about it. (KVNF) A report on the impact of this year's drought on the Arkansas River. (KHEN) A discussion on the latest federal management plan for the Colorado River and what it means for the seven states that rely on the river. (RMCR)