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Mudslides close Highway 133 and Maroon Creek Road
Mudslides and a downed power line closed Highway 133 and Maroon Creek Road on Monday. As of 2 p.m. Monday, both Highway 133 near Redstone and Maroon Creek Road near Aspen remained closed....
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2 dead after head-on crash near Rifle
Two teenagers are dead after a head-on collision on Interstate 70 early Sunday morning, according to Colorado State Patrol. The Garfield County Coroner released the names of the deceased Monday afternoon....
government
Pitkin County moves closer to managing Maroon Bells Scenic Area
The Pitkin Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved a proposal on first reading Wednesday to take over day-to-day operations and deferred maintenance at the Maroon Bells Scenic Area....
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parks
Ziegler Reservoir to undergo second dig next summer
The Denver Museum of Nature & Science is scheduled to excavate Snowmass Village’s Ziegler Reservoir next summer for the second time. Researchers hope to discover more fossils following a massive dig over a decade ago....
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Garfield County may fund Hogback bus route for one more year, but future is unclear
Funding from the county will stop after 2027. The Town of Silt, the City of Rifle and the Roaring Fork Transportation Authority are working to find a more permanent funding solution....
News
Rezoning in Eagle County could spur more development in El Jebel, less in Missouri Heights
Eagle County is reviewing the final details of its new zoning plan. One group in Missouri Heights is mostly happy with the updates, but it worries the changes could open the door for more development in El Jebel....
government
Roaring Fork Schools’ priorities include reigning in chronic absenteeism, supporting special needs students
Roaring Fork School District Superintendent Anna Cole laid out the district’s strategic plan initiatives to board members at an August 26 meeting.
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Basalt’s new housing development could help some residents stay in their community
The Roaring Fork Conservancy is one of several local employers that have purchased a mix of deed-restricted and free-market condos to rent to staff in a new apartment complex in Basalt. Matthew Anderson, who works for the conservancy, will be one of the first residents to move in...
safety
Aspen Acres, Gold Mountain fire communities will get federal aid for recovery
Rain falls along North Creek Road in Beulah Wednesday. Thunderstorms that might have been normally mitigated by healthy forest inundated creeks in the area resulting in flash flooding due to the impact of the Aspen Acres fire. (Mike Sweeney, Special to The Colorado Sun) " data-im...
safety
Food insecurity continues to rise, despite strong services and resources
A new report identifies gaps in food assistance across Pitkin, Garfield and Eagle counties. The analysis suggests expanding mobile food banks, emergency food bags and home-delivery services could help address the issue....
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Redstone celebrates 30th annual art show, honoring the town’s history and artists’ longevity
This weekend’s festivities will include art demonstrations, history tours and an open house at one of the town’s oldest homes.
government
City needs more funds for entrance to Aspen reevaluation
Updated federal requirements are driving up costs for the entrance to Aspen reevaluation. Aspen City Council will review significant project updates on Sept. 22....
schools
Girl Scout troop helps design Basalt’s ‘safe route’ to school
An intersection near Basalt Elementary and Middle schools is getting an upgrade to make it safer for pedestrians. A local Girl Scout troop helped design the changes, including a rainbow crosswalk and revamped pedestrian bridge....