The Pitkin County Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved Wednesday the adoption of two resolutions related to Federal Aviation Administration grants for the Aspen/Pitkin County Airport. The first is a resolution allowing the acceptance of a FAA grant in the amount of $2,104,034 for th...
The Bell Mountain and The Little Nell chairlifts, which have carried skiers and snowboarders up Aspen Mountain for nearly 120 combined years, are coming down to make way for the new Nell Bell lift — and heading to auction for a once-in-a-lifetime chance for the public to take one home. “It’s a...
Aspen Snowmass announced the launch of the 2026/27 Community and Discount Pass programs Wednesday, offering discounted season passes to Roaring Fork Valley Chamber member businesses, local teachers, eligible active-duty military members and area students and youth organizations in a continued eff...
The Hickory House restaurant in Aspen has bear-themed decor and has also been the target of hungry real bears that attempt to break into coolers, trash bins and smokers out back. (Betsy Welch, Special to The Colorado Sun) " data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/newspack-coloradosun.s3.amazonaws.com/...
Colorado is ranked the fifth most-educated state overall in the United States, and yet in recent years the state’s education funding has taken hard hits. A recent study funded by the state legislature reported that Colorado was falling around $3.5 billion short annually on funds adequate to suppo...
The presentation “Laughing in Four Dimensions,” in conversation with poet and psychoanalyst Nuar Alsadir and neuroscientist Patrick House, will take place at 2 p.m. on July 30 at Paepcke Auditorium, 1000 N. 3rd St. The panel will be moderated by Evan Calder Williams. The event is a featured progr...
Poor little rising sign. Reduced to “how we look” or “the mask we wear,” let’s reclaim the ascendant from the netherworld of superficiality. Did you know that your ascendant is determined by the zodiac sign that was cresting the eastern horizon when you were born? Like the sunrise, your rising si...
The city of Aspen Drought Response Committee is recommending to continue the current Stage Three Water Shortage Declaration amid persisting drought conditions and an approximately 75% compliance with Stage Three Water Shortage Restrictions. The Drought Response Committee meets monthly in order to...
Colorado Mountain College offers free copies of bestselling novel ahead of author visitJul 26
Community continues to clash with U.S. Forest Service over proposed development at Sweetwater LakeJul 26
Eagle County School District (ECSD) is inviting community members to participate in a survey exploring the possibility of the district placing a Mill Levy Override (MLO) measure before voters on the November ballot. The district has contracted with Magellan Strategies, a Colorado-based public opi...
My parents and I enjoyed movies at the Isis Theater in our teens. I searched The Aspen Times for listings of movies we might have seen in the last few months of our senior years, 1966 for me, 1925 for my father and 1926 for my mother. For my parents, they were silent movies. The first movie with ...
Coloradans using the state’s Affordable Care Act marketplace could see health insurance premiums increase by an average of 11% in 2027, according to the preliminary rates requested by insurance companies . The average increases are likely to be even higher — approaching 15% — on the majority of t...
After a hot start to the wildfire season across Colorado, wildland firefighters and emergency managers in the mountains are hoping that monsoonal rains might give them room to breathe. But Red, White & Blue Wildfire Division Chief Matt Benedict said personnel aren’t letting their guard down — and...
Short-term rentals in Colorado ski towns are seeing higher rates, lower occupancy and unsteady revenue heading into the fall season. Rental experts say the market’s future could be shaped by the results of the state’s Democratic primary election. The Colorado Short-Term Rental Alliance, a nonprof...
When we pay attention on the river, the trout almost always tell us what they want. It sounds simple, but even the best anglers are learning and categorizing behaviors every day of their fishing lives. Some fish are simply disinterested in feeding and are reaching for the antacids (you would be t...
Judge Rachel J. Olguin-Fresquez on Friday sentenced 18-year-old Nefi Ezequiel Armijo Hernandez to seven years in Colorado’s Youthful Offender System for the murder of 14-year-old Jackson Davis of Gypsum. The sentence was the result of a plea agreement that concluded more than two years of court p...
Aspen Fire Protection District launches large-scale mitigation projects across AspenJul 24
‘Music by John Williams’ screens at Aspen’s Isis TheaterJul 24
The Aspen Police Department is working to discontinue its contract with Flock Safety, confirming it will not be utilizing automated license plate reader technology within the city of Aspen. According to Police Chief Kim Ferber, members of the police department are currently discussing with the le...
The sixth annual Aspen Chapel English Garden Party will return from 4 to 7 p.m. Aug. 11 in the chapel garden at 77 Meadowood Drive, with a new Western hoedown adding a Colorado twist. English chef Jane Luginbuhl will prepare traditional garden treats. “Now in its sixth year, we are inviting the c...
Some of the planes you may be seeing — and hearing — above Eagle this week are definitely bigger than the average jet. The Royal Air Force is conducting “routine high-altitude training in the area,” said David Reid, director of aviation at the Eagle County Regional Airport. The planes — McDonnell...
Aspen resident Jillian Livingston launched a redesigned website for “Aspen Real Life” this June, transforming it into a platform that aims to “celebrate the people behind the places” and to “preserve the stories that often go untold.” The site features an events-only calendar while serving Living...
Last week, top national security voices, government officials, journalists, thought leaders and foreign policy practitioners flocked to Colorado’s majestic peaks for the 2026 Aspen Security Forum. The conference’s ambitious four-day agenda spanned from the “Western HemispHERE” to “Middle Ground i...
Aspen-based nonprofit Climate Curve honored 10 climate solution teams at its inaugural awards ceremony on July 1 at the Paul JAS Center, held in partnership with XPRIZE. On his first-ever visit to Aspen, late-night host and Emmy winner Seth Meyers emceed the gala, which drew scientists, entrepren...
Big Red. That was his name. Maybe it was Red until he became my horse. It sometimes doesn’t matter what name a horse has — they just sort of become whatever people name them, mostly because there’s at least a grain of personality in the moniker. I must have been 12, because I was sort of on my ow...
I’m highlighting some summer favorites — some of which are on sale, so get them before they’re gone. Sun and Sea Ascent Down Sleeping Bag 30 or 15 degrees Sea to Summit Ascent Down Sleeping Bag 30 or 15 degree. Sea to Summit/Courtesy photo Tested by the International Down Feather Laboratory, this...
Firefighters monitor the Aspen Acres Fire near Colorado City, Colo., as it begins to grow late on Thursday, July 2, 2026. (Michael Seamans/The Gazette via AP) " data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/newspack-coloradosun.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/AP26184092210492-scaled.jpg?fit=780%...
Aspen Institute Community Programs, in collaboration with the Aspen Economic Strategy Group, will host a panel, “The American Economy in a New Era,” at 1:30 p.m. Aug. 5 at Paepcke Auditorium, 1000 N. Third St. The panel will feature experts discussing AI-driven disruptions and geopolitical impact...
Back in Time | AspenJul 24
Friday letters: Library funding, housing growth, election confidence and moreJul 24
Most of us understand what it means to live within a budget. Families make thoughtful decisions every day. They prioritize needs over wants, look for savings, delay purchases when necessary and invest in the things that matter most. Responsible financial management is not about spending less for ...
Like many people around the world, my family and I enjoyed following the World Cup this summer. We always love watching major international events such as the Olympics and World Cup because they bring together amazing athletes competing at the highest level, highlight different cultures and backg...
Exercise is the last of Dr. Greger’s Daily Dozen, described in the 2026 edition of his book, “How Not to Die.” The first 10 were things we should eat every day, and last week’s column was about what beverages we should drink every day. Today’s column is about something we should do every day: exe...
On April 15, 1905, President Theodore Roosevelt’s train passed through Glenwood Springs on its way to New Castle, where Roosevelt began a hunting trip on horseback. The party headed toward East Divide Creek with local guides Jake Borah and John Goff. While Roosevelt was in the area, presidential ...
October 27, 1949 – July 18, 2026 Linda Cabe, of Rifle, Colorado, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on July 18, 2026, at the age of 76. Linda was born on October 27, 1949, in Rome, Georgia. She married the love of her life, Wesley Cabe, on March 1, 1969. Together they built ...
Americans are making rapid progress towards clean energy and electrification, and a recent report shared that many are looking to heat pumps as part of the solution. According to nonprofit Build Decarbonization Coalition, over the past 15 years, heat pump sales in the United States have doubled. ...
Eagle River Water & Sanitation District (ERWSD) customers have been doing their part so far this summer, dramatically reducing water consumption during a historic drought year that experts say was made more likely by long-term climate change . ERWSD has been running ads in the Vail Daily thanking...
AUTHOR’S EXPLICIT WARNING: If reading about diarrhea makes you squeamish, stop reading now. Seriously. Oh, what a joyride 2026’s been so far. First Bob Weir died. A week later Bo Nix broke his ankle. Then Lindsey Vonn almost lost her leg at the Olympics. Next, we saw an all time low snowpack and ...
The Fishhook Fire, which spread to 309 acres, has reached 89% containment as of Thursday morning, up significantly from the 58% containment reported Wednesday , according to an update from the Southwest Area Incident Management Team 1. “Firefighters have established significant containment across...
After several appearances in the Roaring Fork Valley, comedian Sammy Anzer returns to Basalt for his first local headlining show at 8 p.m. Aug. 14 at The Arts Campus at Willits. He’ll be joined by Edward Bell and Gerald Delisser. Anzer previously opened for Kevin Nealon at TACAW, and later perfor...
Aspen Fire Protection District extends satellite wildfire detection to Lincoln CreekJul 23
Aspen Laugh Festival looks to expand beyond Wheeler Opera House in 2027Jul 23
ASPEN CYCLING CLUB — WEEKLY RACE RESULTS GOVERNMENT MTB RACE Wednesday, July 22, 2026 Men’s A (9.96 miles and 1479 vertical) 1—0:54:29—Hart, Sam 2—0:55:24—Mobilian, Zach—Meatballs 3—0:55:36—Schafer, Bucky—Sante Cycling 4—0:55:40—Rispoli, Maxwell—Meatballs 5—0:55:51—Robinson, Ryan 6—1:00:20—Charle...
Protesters lined Grand Avenue on Wednesday to rally against potential development at Sweetwater Lake, just blocks from the Glenwood Springs Library, where White River National Forest officials were holding an informational meeting outlining possible recreation management plans for the area. Resid...
Fourth-generation Olathe farmer Randy Friend stopped his pickup truck next to a row of corn whose green leaves were limp and curling, with a gray tinge. Friend’s corn was stressed as the valley endured a July heat wave with temperatures nudging close to 100 degrees. “I hate to see it looking like...
I’m not drinking enough rosé these days. By that I mean, of the wines I have been drinking lately, there is not enough delightfully dry, bracingly delicious and refreshingly young rosé in the mix. Especially when one considers that, with it being so hot and dry lately, this is the perfect time to...
All pre-evacuations have been lifted after the Hartman Hill Fire burned 26 acres near the Grand and Eagle County line. Fire crews were able to establish 100% containment following Wednesday’s operational period. Fire personnel will remain on scene for the next two days monitoring the area and fin...
Colorado’s newest wolf pack has established in Eagle CountyJul 23
Next Week in Music: A spiritual connectionJul 23
U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet and U.S. Rep. Jeff Hurd introduced bipartisan legislation Thursday aimed at stopping the U.S. Bureau of Land Management from approving any expansion of the Mid-Continent Limestone Quarry in Glenwood Springs. The Glenwood Hot Springs Protection Act, backed by Bennet, Hurd ...
The U.S. Forest Service has the ability to implement Stage 3 fire restrictions — which ban federal lands to all public entry — but has only done so once in Colorado. Amid a historic drought and extreme wildfire danger, Colorado mountain communities have spent weeks under Stage 2 fire restrictions...
Note: For a complete list of calendar events from around Garfield County and the Roaring Fork Valley, visit postindependent.com/entertainment/community-calendar . 55th Annual Mountain Fair What: The event of the summer throughout the Roaring Fork Valley will return for its 55th annual iteration f...
Politically connected investment firm Rocky Mountain Industrials wants to grow its Mid-Continent Limestone Quarry, seen in the upper left of the photo, above Glenwood Springs from about 16 acres to almost 60 acres. (Jason Blevins, The Colorado Sun and EcoFlights) " data-large-file="https://i0.wp....
Complexions Contemporary Ballet pushes the boundaries of both classical and contemporary dance with its blend of styles and techniques. Its mission involves delivering dynamic and inclusive performances that transcend boundaries and inspire a deep appreciation for the limitless possibilities of m...
Fox-Rubin and Pew: Employer appeal for Cavern SpringsJul 23
The U.S. Forest Service has Stage 3 fire restrictions, but they’ve only been used once in ColoradoJul 23
The Aspen Jewish Congregation and Snowmass Chapel along with members of the Mountain Voices Project are co-hosting an Affordable Housing Forum on Monday, Aug. 3 from 11 a.m. to noon at the Aspen Chapel, 77 Meadowood Drive in Aspen. “Housing in Our Valley: A Panel Discussion for the Community” is ...
‘Living Lines: Contemporary Native Voices,’ exhibition on view George Alexander “Mama Tried” (2026) at Casterline|Goodman Gallery. Casterline|Goodman Gallery/Courtesy image Casterline|Goodman Gallery is hosting “Living Lines: Contemporary Native Voices,” which opened July 20 at 611 E. Cooper Ave....
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All pre-evacuations have been lifted after the Hartman Hill Fire burned 26 acres near the Grand and Eagle County line. Fire crews were able …
Colorado’s nascent gray wolf population is growing. In addition to the formation of a new pack — the Piney Ridge Pack in Eagle County — Colo…
Headliners at the Aspen Music Festival next week include crowd-pleasing and always eloquent pianists Jean-Yves Thibaudet and Yuja Wang. Both…
U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet and U.S. Rep. Jeff Hurd introduced bipartisan legislation Thursday aimed at stopping the U.S. Bureau of Land Manage…
The U.S. Forest Service has the ability to implement Stage 3 fire restrictions — which ban federal lands to all public entry — but has only …
Note: For a complete list of calendar events from around Garfield County and the Roaring Fork Valley, visit postindependent.com/entertainmen…
Politically connected investment firm Rocky Mountain Industrials wants to grow its Mid-Continent Limestone Quarry, seen in the upper left of…
Complexions Contemporary Ballet pushes the boundaries of both classical and contemporary dance with its blend of styles and techniques. Its …
Everyone in this community knows how important it is to have safe, stable and affordable housing for our workforce. And it takes a village t…
The U.S. Forest Service has the ability to implement Stage 3 fire restrictions — which ban federal lands to all public entry — but has only …
The Aspen Jewish Congregation and Snowmass Chapel along with members of the Mountain Voices Project are co-hosting an Affordable Housing For…
‘Living Lines: Contemporary Native Voices,’ exhibition on view George Alexander “Mama Tried” (2026) at Casterline|Goodman Gallery. Casterlin…
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