Soul, Culture, and DNA of Aspen: "Candidating" with Torre

In this episode of Soul, Culture & DNA, Joanie and Mike make Torre Bear Dance and then engage in a vibrant conversation about his 2026 candidacy for Pitkin County Commissioner; diving once again into the soul, history, and spirit of Aspen and the Roaring Fork valley. Torre shares his unique origin story, his father’s comedic ties to 1970s Aspen, and the powerful legacy of Elizabeth Paepcke, John Denver, Klaus Obermeyer, and the community values that shaped modern Aspen. Discover insights on sustainability, environmental stewardship, carrying capacity, community-first growth, the airport expansion, and what it truly means to preserve Aspen for everyone. Expect heartfelt stories, Indigenous wisdom, laughter, wisdom on giving back, and a clear vision for Aspen’s future. A must-watch for anyone who loves Aspen’s history, culture, and soul. Know Aspen. Watch GrassRoots. GrassRoots programming is made possible by the producers' creativity itself, direct contributions from viewers, members of the Roaring Fork Valley community, and through grants from the Pitkin County Healthy Community Fund, The Town of Snowmass Village, the City of Aspen Community Non-Profit Grant Program, and The Aspen Thrift Shop. Founded by citizens of Aspen, Colorado in 1972, GrassRoots TV is the first and oldest community operated and programmed open-source media center and television station in the United States. Virtually all of the programming is created by local residents, occasionally with world renown guests. In partnership with the American Archive of Public Media and the Library of Congress, GrassRoots is currently cataloguing, restoring and digitally archiving 700 of the most at-risk original video programs out of its 45,000 title Community Video Archive. Help sustain this community treasure by donating now! Go to: https://bit.ly/GRTVContribute Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE, HIT LIKE and leave a COMMENT to let us know if you enjoyed this video, it is important to us and the community for you to become part of the conversation. Thanks for tuning in! Download the GrassRoots Community Network iOS and Android apps Subscribe for more videos: https://bit.ly/2Ycpi4P Facebook:   / grassrootscommunitynetwork   Twitter:   / grassrootstv   Web: http://www.grassrootstv.org/