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Taylor: Our local climate contradiction

Aspen and Pitkin County frequently present themselves as national leaders in environmental stewardship. Climate action, sustainability...

Ground breaks on Little Red Schoolhouse expansion project

Snowmass officials talk about meeting new needs while preserving the past

Hotel Jerome hosts 6th annual Epicurean Passport

GM wants weekend to be ‘celebration of the town of Aspen’

Ittner top recipient, Doyle top spender in BOCC campaign finance reports

Initial supporters are often family, friends

Local news in brief, June 18

Library hosts Holocaust event

PitCo childcare providers will see additional $10k in Kids First funding

Council supported redirecting Burlingame early childhood center funds toward operational subsidies

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Groundbreakers old and young celebrate the construction getting underway for the expanded Little Red Schoolhouse program. The new facility will be located behind Snowmass Village’s iconic red building....

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This architectural rendering shows the new preschool facility currently under construction located behind Snowmass Village’s iconic Little Red Schoolhouse. Construction is anticipated to take about 14 months....

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Snowmass Councilmember Susan Marolt and Snowmass Mayor Alyssa Shenk look at a rendering of the expanded Little Red Schoolhouse project.

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Guests gather in the Hotel Jerome’s courtyard during the 2025 Epicurean Passport opening ceremony.

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Rob Ittner, center, has outraised District 1 opponents John Doyle, left, and Torre, right, in campaign finance reports in the Pitkin Board of County Commissioners primary race. District 2 candidates Emily Kolbe and Ted Mahon both automatically advance through the…...

Obituary: Lt Col Richard (Dick) Merritt

June 29, 1935 – June 11, 2026 Lieutenant Colonel Richard Owen “Dick” Merritt, United States Marine Corps (Retired), affectionately known as “The Colonel,” passed away peacefully on June 11, 2026, at the age of 90, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on June 29, 1935, in Se...

Xcel Energy outage affects thousands across region

An Xcel Energy outage is affecting Glenwood Springs and New Castle Wednesday evening. As of 7:41 p.m. Wednesday, 3,440 of 40,057 customers tracked in the area are without power, according to poweroutage.us. Xcel Energy crews are working to safely restore service, with estim...

Welcome back: Food and Wine Classic returns to Aspen

Editor’s note: A version of this story appears in The Aspen Times annual Food & Wine magazine. Pick up a copy now for more on the festival. In our ever-evolving world, some things deserve recognition for their longevity and stability. This year marks the 43rd edition of th...

PitCo P&Z determines proposed Snowmass Falls Ranch Trailhead to be ‘in conformance’

The Pitkin County Planning and Zoning Commission Tuesday found the Snowmass Falls Ranch Trailhead Parking Area Location and Extent Review in conformance with the 2018 Upper Snowmass Creek Master Plan and the 2003 Overview of Pitkin County Comprehensive Plan. This decision foll...

Over 120 teams and roughly 2,500 athletes arrive in Eagle County for 31st-annual Vail Lacrosse Tournament

Of course Erik Krum still remembers winning the eighth-grade title at the Vail Lacrosse Tournament back in 2003. But his favorite memories with Team Colorado that year came off the field. “I mainly remember hanging out with my teammates,” he said. “Going down to the river to ...

Snowmass selects updated Mall Transit Center option to present at community roundtable

Snowmass Town Council received an updated proposal Monday of the first phase of improvements for the Mall Transit Center project, with two primary options. The phased approach was developed beginning in 2025, with phase one including improvements to the Roaring Fork Transporta...

CLEER to host ‘BikeThere!’ from Parachute to Aspen

Clean Energy Economy for the Region is bringing “BikeThere!” — a day-long event celebrating biking — to communities from Aspen to Parachute for Colorado’s Bike to Work Day on June 24. “BikeThere!” provides an opportunity to connect with local communities, exercise and allevia...

Aspen mayor to host meet and greet at Saturday Market

Community members are invited to meet Aspen Mayor Rachael Richards at the Aspen Saturday Market on June 27. Richards and other city staff, including representatives from the city’s Kids First Program, will be at the city of Aspen booth on Saturday afternoon. The mayor and staf...

CLEER to host ‘BikeThere!’ between Aspen and Parachute

Clean Energy Economy for the Region is bringing “BikeThere!” — a day-long event celebrating biking — to communities from Aspen to Parachute for Colorado’s Bike to Work Day on June 24. “BikeThere!” provides an opportunity to connect with local communities, exercise and allevia...

Colorado’s Bureau of Land Management June oil and gas lease sale amasses over $35 million

The Bureau of Land Management in Colorado held one of its largest oil and gas lease sales on Tuesday, June 16, offering sales of 170 parcels in Arapahoe, Garfield, Jackson, Mesa, Moffat, Rio Blanco, Routt and Weld counties. The sale generated over $35.26 million from 147 parce...

Colorado’s Bureau of Land Management June oil and gas lease sale amasses over $35 million

The Bureau of Land Management in Colorado held one of its largest oil and gas lease sales on Tuesday, June 16, offering sales of 170 parcels in Arapahoe, Garfield, Jackson, Mesa, Moffat, Rio Blanco, Routt and Weld counties. The sale generated over $35.26 million from 147 parce...

Local golf results: Aspen women’s and men’s associations June 10-11

Aspen Women’s Golf Association from June 10LOW GROSS1st: Peggy Sontag 872nd: Camille Cook 883rd: Karin Hathaway 934th: Mary Cunningham 94LOW NET1st: Clarity Fornell 732nd: Amanda Flynn 743rd: Irene Greiser 744th: Rose Abello 75 Aspen Men’s Golf Association from June 11LOW GROS...

Branham: In the company of trees — A conversation with Christopher Titmuss

In a time of ecological crisis and personal uncertainty, I had a beautiful conversation with my Dharma teacher Christopher Titmuss. We explore healing, grief and the wisdom of trees. Below are a few excerpts from our conversation, edited and adapted from a video meeting in May 20...

Soliday: Jason Boston for Eagle County sheriff

Ballots are out, please vote for Jason Boston for Eagle County Sheriff. His vast experience in law enforcement and the district attorney’s office sets him apart from other candidates. Jason Boston is the change Eagle County citizens deserve and are seeking! The current sheriff is...

Marks: This election matters

With the June 30 primary just over two weeks away, County voters face a genuinely consequential choice — and many of us may sit it out. Please don’t. This election matters. Our community has grown increasingly polarized, retreating into echo chambers that magnify our differenc...

New Aspen Airport terminal design leaves room for gondola

The new Aspen/Pitkin County Airport terminal design is proposing less passenger holding space, less parking and less employee amenities, but is including space for a potential gondola system from Brush Creek Park and Ride to Aspen. Should the Board of County Commissioners appr...

Littlejohn: Nervous about U.S. investments? Good

If you’ve been looking at the U.S. markets lately and feeling a little twitchy, you’re not alone. Plenty of investors — quietly, cautiously — are wondering whether it’s time to stop treating the United States as the center of the financial universe. And honestly? It might be. The...

New York artist Ashley Longshore featured in Aspen pop-up

New York-based art provocateur Ashley Longshore is bringing her signature contemporary art to Aspen for a six-day pop-up, open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. from June 19-24, in partnership with the jeweler Buddha Mama. Timed to coincide with the 2026 Food & Wine Classic, the installation ...

Summer Words’ panels and craft talks remain open to the public

While the weeklong, juried workshops for Summer Words are closed at this point, there are still plenty of craft talks and panels that are open to the public June 22-25, and a pass for all six of the discussions is just $40. As one of the top literary gatherings in the nation, ...

Pitkin County Library presents strategic five-year plan

The Pitkin County Library introduced a strategic plan emphasizing accessibility and library visibility at the Pitkin County work session on Tuesday. To develop the plan, the library staff worked with Library Strategies, a library consulting nonprofit based out of St. Paul, Min...

PHOTOS: Despite low flow, Slaughter Fest paddles forward with racing

Slaughter Fest, the annual raft and kayak race that features the Roaring Fork River’s Class IV Slaughterhouse Falls, returned to Aspen on Sunday. With the river running lower than usual due to the low snowpack, the race began at Stein Park and ended at Slaughterhouse Falls. Fr...

Aspen One talks with Snowmass on partnership, community sentiment

Aspen One CEO Dave Tanner, Aspen Skiing Company CEO Geoff Buchheister and Aspen One Senior Vice President of Sustainability Chris Miller joined Snowmass Town Council Monday in an effort to increase transparency and strengthen community partnership, in addition to receiving feedba...

New Aspen Airport terminal design leaves room for gondola

The new Aspen/Pitkin County Airport terminal design is proposing less passenger holding space, less parking and less employee amenities, but is including space for a potential gondola system from Brush Creek Park and Ride to Aspen. Should the Board of County Commissioners appr...

Beyond the Algorithm: Paul McCartney, if you’re reading this

For 20 years, Belly Up Aspen has done something that still feels improbable on paper: book major talent into a 450-capacity room in a seasonal mountain town. David Goldberg grew up in Aspen and runs Belly Up alongside his brother Danny and father Michael, and he speaks about t...

Colorado Bureau of Investigation says ‘Molly Wonka’ investigation led to bust of Basalt-based drug ring selling narcotic-infused candy

A grand jury has unsealed an indictment accusing seven individuals of running what the Colorado Bureau of Investigation described in a news release as a “sophisticated” drug trafficking organization. The group is accused of manufacturing and distributing drug-infused candies a...

Colorado has a plan to ensure a more accurate census count in 2030, and it could bring in millions in federal funding

Colorado has a census problem, and it’s costing the state millions of dollars in federal funding and adequate political representation. The state is partnering with nonprofits to find a solution before the 2030 census. In May, the Colorado State Demography Office released its ...

Colorado has a plan to ensure a more accurate census count in 2030, and it could bring in millions in federal funding

Colorado has a census problem, and it’s costing the state millions of dollars in federal funding and adequate political representation. The state is partnering with nonprofits to find a solution before the 2030 census. In May, the Colorado State Demography Office released its ...

How did Colorado get here? Understanding the drought emergency in the headwaters state

Despite May bringing near normal precipitation and temperatures to the state, June has gotten off to a hot and dry start, spiraling Colorado into drought conditions. Understanding more about Colorado’s hydrology is critical to understanding how the drought developed — and got...

Colorado Bureau of Investigation says ‘Molly Wonka’ investigation led to bust of Basalt-based drug ring selling narcotic-infused candy

A grand jury has unsealed an indictment accusing seven individuals of running what the Colorado Bureau of Investigation described in a news release as a “sophisticated” drug trafficking organization. The group is accused of manufacturing and distributing drug-infused candies a...

Federal cyanide traps return to BLM lands in Colorado

Within Pitkin County, there are 27,490 acres of Bureau of Land Management land, according to the BLM’s Colorado River Valley Field Office. These are acres used for recreation and ranching purposes. Quietly, back on April 14-15, 2026, a Memorandum of Understanding was signed...

Federal cyanide traps return to BLM lands

Within Pitkin County, there are 27,490 acres of Bureau of Land Management land, according to the BLM’s Colorado River Valley Field Office. These are acres used for recreation and ranching purposes. Quietly, back on April 14-15, 2026, a Memorandum of Understanding was signed...

Colorado Bureau of Investigation says ‘Molly Wonka’ investigation led to bust of Basalt-based drug ring selling narcotic-infused candy

A grand jury has unsealed an indictment accusing seven individuals of running what the Colorado Bureau of Investigation described in a news release as a “sophisticated” drug trafficking organization. The group is accused of manufacturing and distributing drug-infused candies a...

Colorado Bureau of Investigation says ‘Molly Wonka’ investigation led to bust of Basalt-based drug ring selling narcotic-infused candy

A grand jury has unsealed an indictment accusing seven individuals of running what the Colorado Bureau of Investigation described in a news release as a “sophisticated” drug trafficking organization. The group is accused of manufacturing and distributing drug-infused candies a...

Federal cyanide traps return to BLM lands, including Pitkin County

Within Pitkin County, there are 27,490 acres of Bureau of Land Management land, according to the BLM’s Colorado River Valley Field Office. These are acres used for recreation and ranching purposes. Quietly, back on April 14-15, 2026, a Memorandum of Understanding was signed...

‘Preparedness not panic’ approach to wildfire starts with signing up for alerts, making a plan

Hot, windy, dry summer weather coming off a brutally low-snow winter has the Vail Fire Department once again urging residents to sign up for Eagle County Alerts, work on a personal evacuation plan (the six Ps) and get fuels five feet away from homes with Fire Free Five. “Evacu...

Obituary: Robert Sprague

July 28, 1956 – May 14, 2026 Robert Martin Sprague, 69, passed away surrounded by his family on May 14th, 2026 at St. Mary’s Hospital; Grand Junction, CO. Robert was born in Taft, CA on July 28th, 1956 and grew up in the Paso Robles, CA.He liked to go by Bob. He moved to Carbonda...

Obituary: Katie Dunsdon

October 8, 1953 – June 12, 2026 Katherine Dunsdon joined her Savior on June 12, 2026. Services will be held at Eagle Baptist Church, June 20th at 11:00 a.m. with a graveside and dinner to follow. “But I would ye should understand, brethren, that the things which happened unto me ...

Highway 6 reopens after grass fire near Powerline Road

Update 8:15 p.m. Monday: U.S. Highway 6 has reopened in both directions between Rifle and Silt after a small grass fire near Powerline Road prompted a closure and power outages affecting thousands of Garfield County customers Monday afternoon. As of 8:13 p.m., the area had bee...

Honey Tree Preschool branching out to Glenwood Springs

Honey Tree Preschool is planting new roots in Glenwood Springs. After six years of operating in El Jebel, co-owners Kelly Beal and Dustin Robertson are preparing to open a second location in the Meadows complex, bringing nearly 80 new childcare spots to Glenwood Springs as soo...

Colorado’s 14ers are ‘generally accessible’ after record-low snow, allowing for trail work to get underway

Colorado’s summit-bagging season is getting underway as snow melts from the highest peaks weeks earlier than usual, following the state’s worst snowpack on record this past winter. Colorado Fourteeners Initiative Executive Director Lloyd Athearn said while the nonprofit’s trai...

Who is funding Republican and Democratic candidates in Colorado’s 3rd Congressional District race?

In the race to represent Colorado’s 3rd Congressional District, Democratic candidates are relying almost entirely on small donors and self-funding, while the Republican incumbent has raised a significant chunk from political committees and GOP warchests. Voting is underway fo...

Roaring Fork Schools board hosts final meeting of 2025-26 school year

The Roaring Fork School District Board of Education closed out the 2025-26 school year Wednesday night by swearing in a new member, electing a new board president, approving the 2026-27 budget and advancing a proposed staff housing project in El Jebel. Delk sworn in, elected ...

1968 plane wreck on Independence Pass remains to be cleaned up

The wreck of a small aircraft that has been sitting in the trees above Independence Ghost Town and slowly deteriorating in the harsh subalpine environment for the past 58 years is still waiting to be cleaned up. Independence Pass Foundation’s Executive Director Karin Teague su...

Xcel Energy begins transmission line work between Rifle and New Castle

Xcel Energy has started rebuilding a transmission line between Rifle, Silt and New Castle. Crews are improving access roads, installing foundations and digging pits for new transmission poles along the line between Rifle and New Castle. That work is expected to continue for th...

PHOTOS: Construction begins at Silt fire house

Colorado River Fire Rescue Station 61 in Silt broke ground on Wednesday, June 10 with a shovel ceremony, attended by Colorado River Fire Rescue board members and firefighters. It was a windy day, but the gold shovels were gleaming and the fire personnel were happy to see what wou...

City of Rifle enters Stage 1 fire restrictions

The City of Rifle implemented Stage 1 fire restrictions Wednesday, aligning with restrictions already enacted across Garfield County. The Garfield County Sheriff’s Office, the Bureau of Land Management, and the county’s seven fire districts announced restrictions on June 9 fol...

Garfield Re-2 school board approves insurance renewals

The Garfield Re-2 School District Board of Education approved its insurance policy renewals Wednesday after reviewing increased premiums, higher deductibles and several changes in coverage. Representatives from Glenwood Insurance had been scheduled to present at the previous m...

What to do in Colorado this week: Juneteenth celebrations in Denver, Colorado Springs, Fort Collins and beyond

Plus: The Telluride Bluegrass Festival, FIBArk in Salida and an open mic in Basalt where there are no parents allowed

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Community remembers ‘the Colonel’

Dick Merritt was known for devotion to family, service to others

Sterling closed while liquor license in limbo

Bear Den owners requested separation of shared license with nightclub

Glenwood Springs celebrates 129th annual Strawberry Days Festival

3-day event features parade, family fest, race and more

Tommy Emmanuel brings 1-man guitar orchestra to the Wheeler

Reknowned fingerstyle guitarist will break in venue's updated sound system

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A memorial service for Dick Merritt, who passed away June 11, will be held Sept. 26 in Aspen, a date chosen by Merritt to share and celebrate his love of the fall colors....

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Richard “Dick” and Patricia Merritt moved to Aspen in 1979 from Taiwan with their children, Heather and Matthew. Merritt passed away on June 11 at the age of 90....

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Dick Merritt worked for many years at Aspen Highlands as a ski instructor, ski patroller, safety manager and as the mountain’s vice president.

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From left, Heather Merritt Gentry, Lt. Col. Richard “Dick” Merritt and Matthew Merritt celebrate a U.S. Marine Corps birthday in 2010.

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The Sterling Aspen is closed temporarily while it seeks a new liquor license.

On the trail again

Hikers reach the top of Hanging Lake Trail in Glenwood Canyon on Thursday, following the ribbon-cutting ceremony on a $4.9 million reconstruction and restoration project after the Grizzly Creek Fire in 2020 and subsequent debris flows and flooding in 2021.…...

Summer season kickoff

Aspen chef Emily Oyer raises two ears of corn above a cooking demonstration table during the Aspen Chamber Resort Association’s annual Hotel Jerome luncheon to kick off Food & Wine weekend and the summer tourism season. Corn accompanied the main…...

Perfectly fluffed eggs with a side of family

Los Angeles diner Max & Helen’s featured today at Food & Wine

22 notices of violation sent to homeowners following 2025 affidavits

19 came back into APCHA compliance

Yet again

Food & Wine Classic delivers in downtown Aspen

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Nancy Silverton was a Best New Chef for Food & Wine in 1990. She is an iconic figure in the restaurant business as a TV personality, restaurateur and recent James Beard Lifetime Achievement Award winner....

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Mason Royal and his wife Lily Rosenthal Royal are head chef and creative director, respectively, of Max & Helen’s Diner in Los Angeles. They will appear at the Food & Wine seminar “Short Orders, Big Flavor: Recipes from Max &…...

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The Aspen-Pitkin County Housing Authority asked homeowners to provide additional documentation for the 2025 biennial affidavit.

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John Herrigel, owner and founder of The Maine Oyster Company, shucks oysters with one hand during one of Friday’s Grand Tastings at the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen....

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Mariela Camacho, chef-owner of Comadre Panadería in Austin, Texas, displays her gansito snack cakes during one of Friday’s Grand Tastings at the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen. Camacho was recognized as one of Food & Wine’s Best New Chefs…...

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Christina Helmer, global brand ambassador for Don Fulano Tequila, pours a sample of blanco tequila during one of Friday’s Grand Tastings at the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen....

Vote Romero for congress, he’s the real deal

Betsy Furth — (Re: “Marolt: When it comes to elections, judge a book by its cover,” June 18, Aspen Daily News) I totally agree...

Durango cyclist edges Eagle rider in battle of former Fort Lewis College teammates at Bighorn Gravel

Sam Brown and Henry Nelson know each other’s strengths and weaknesses. Nelson can climb. Brown can descend. Nelson is from Kansas and lives in Durango. Brown — born and raised in Eagle County — knows the Bighorn Gravel course like the back of his hand. On Wednesday, the former Fo...

Aspen’s e-bike only business expands fleet, moves locations

Aspen’s Best E-Bikes, one of Aspen’s only e-bike exclusive rentals and sales businesses, has officially moved to its new location — 409 South Hunter Street. The business, which began as a small operation in 2022, has now grown to a fleet of about 60 e-bikes. The fleet’s expans...

Willoughby: Coal, hoppers and clinkers

Home heating at 8,000 feet is vital for survival. Innovations for efficiency, convenience and cost were implemented. The last phases were employed when I was a child. In early decades, home heat was fueled by wood and coal. Homes had fireplaces and stoves, including kitchen s...

Eagle County volunteer event bridges the food gap for neighbors in need

On June 18, the Vail Edwards Rotary Club took on local food insecurity with a meal packaging event through Meals for Hope, a nonprofit playing a role in eradicating hunger nationally.  From 8:30 a.m to noon, volunteers packaged meals at the Vail Health Behavioral Health Campus...

Dillon and Summit County record second-hottest start to June

Summer is off to a hot start in the Colorado mountains as soaring temperatures, a lack of precipitation and wind are worsening already severe drought conditions and exacerbating wildfire concerns. Across most of the mountain region, June has featured near-record temperatures a...

El Niño has officially arrived in Colorado, and stronger moisture could be next

El Niño has officially arrived, bringing what could be one of the strongest El Nino summers the Northern Hemisphere has seen in decades.  El Niño conditions — characterized by above-average sea surface temperatures across the central to eastern equatorial Pacific Ocean — have ...

Outfitted: Campsite Comfort

Summer camping in the mountains is all fun and games until you realize the campsite still needs a little strategy. The days can be hot and dusty, the nights can still get chilly, and the afternoon forecast has a charming little habit of throwing in wind or rain right when you’re ...

Reporters’ Notebook: Day 1 of the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen

Medium-Rare Moments: Bobby Flay serves up steak secrets A plated steak dish showcasing a classic sear and precise doneness.Madison Osberger-Low/The Aspen Times The 42nd annual Food & Wine Classic opened on a sizzling note with a seminar led by Bobby Flay, who brought his si...

BOCC District 1 candidates discuss key Aspen issues

The Pitkin County Board of County Commission District 1 election is set for June 30, with three Aspen candidates vying for the position. The candidates include former Mayor Torre, current Aspen City Council Mayor Pro Tem John Doyle and former Pitkin county commissioner Rob Itt...

Celeb chef Andrew Zimmern returns with a mission beyond the plate

A familiar face at the Food & Wine Classic, Andrew Zimmern returns to Aspen as one of the event’s marquee culinary personalities — a true celeb chef fans have grown to know. The four-time James Beard Award winner and Emmy-Award winning celebrity chef is a global food advocate ...

What can humans learn from beavers when it comes to drought-proofing the landscape?

Amid a field of “zombie willows” in the Kawuneeche Valley within Rocky Mountain National Park, researchers and water providers are taking lessons from nature’s ecosystem engineers to build drought resilience and restore wetlands. “This valley was once a really significant wet...

Foodstuff: Midday meal

Prospect at Hotel Jerome continues to cater to a variety of different tastes and timetables, with a summer weekend brunch newly on offer. This comes just in time to nurse any potential Food & Wine Classic in Aspen hangover you might be pushing through. The 11:45 a.m. start time a...

PHOTOS: Seminars, grand tastings get Food & Wine Classic going full swing

The Food & Wine Classic got going full swing on Friday in Aspen with seminars featuring celebrity chefs spread across town and the return of the ever-popular grand tastings to Wagner Park. It’ll be rinse and repeat on Saturday before the Classic concludes with a lighter day on Su...

Saddle Sore: History lives on

A lovely afternoon, blue sky overhead, a light breeze stirring the leaves, and I had a meeting scheduled with Amy Honey, vice-president of Education and Programming at the Aspen Historical Society. We had a Sunday history outreach program coming up that needed a little attention ...

Colorado’s mountains summers are getting warmer, exacerbating drought and wildfire risk

Summer is off to a hot start in the Colorado mountains as soaring temperatures, a lack of precipitation and wind are worsening already severe drought conditions and exacerbating wildfire concerns. Across most of the mountain region, June has featured near-record temperatures a...

Multi-year, $4.9 million Hanging Lake Trail restoration project completed

From Native Americans to gun-slinging gamblers to visitors from around the world, Hanging Lake, with its turquoise waters and waterfalls, has rested high in Glenwood Canyon for centuries. Now, after years of uncertainty, restoration work has positioned the world-famous trail to e...

Helicopter operations to close Aspen gondola, hiking trails on Monday

Helicopter operations have been scheduled for Monday, June 22, on Aspen Mountain in order to continue the construction of the new Nell Bell chairlift, set to debut this coming winter season. Flight operations will run from 7 a.m. until approximately 1:30 p.m., according to a ...

10th Mountain Lacrosse wins varsity boys division at 31st annual Vail Lacrosse Tournament

The 10th Mountain Lacrosse boys lacrosse team won the varsity division at the 31st annual Vail Lacrosse Tournament on Thursday. The three-day event, which attracted around 120 of the top youth teams in the country to Eagle County, featured boys and girls divisions in fourth throu...

Food & Wine Classic: All in the food family with Phil Rosenthal

Editor’s note: A version of this story appears in The Aspen Times annual Food & Wine magazine. Pick up a copy now for more on the festival. It seems everybody loves Phil. That would be Phil Rosenthal, host of the hit streaming food and travel series “Somebody Feed Phil” an...

Ski Country Amateur Radio Club to participate in National Field Day

Since 1933, clubs and amateur radio enthusiasts throughout North America have come together to set up temporary transmitting stations in public to demonstrate the science behind ham radio and how it still remains important nearly a century later. The National Field Day event ...

What can humans learn from beavers when it comes to drought-proofing the landscape?

Amid a field of “zombie willows” in the Kawuneeche Valley within Rocky Mountain National Park, researchers and water providers are taking lessons from nature’s ecosystem engineers to build drought resilience and restore wetlands. “This valley was once a really significant wet...

Ski Country Amateur Radio Club to participate in National Field Day

Since 1933, clubs and amateur radio enthusiasts throughout North America have come together to set up temporary transmitting stations in public to demonstrate the science behind ham radio and how it still remains important nearly a century later. The National Field Day event ...

Back in Time | Aspen

“A gentleman riding horseback along Main street found a ladies’ shoe on the road near the city limits on Wednesday evening,” The Aspen Daily Times stated on June 21, 1889. “It was a pretty little shoe and did not look as though it had been worn more than once or twice. After ...

Mountain Mayhem: Louis Vuitton’s Savoir Rêver comes to Aspen

I recently had the chance to experience “Louis Vuitton Presents Savoir Rêver Aspen, a Journey Through the House’s Most Exclusive Métiers and Artisanal Savoir-Faire,” hosted at Dunbar Ranch up Independence Pass. Several of us were part of the first group for a special preview, cha...

Colorado destinations see higher booking pace for Fourth of July weekend

Colorado resort destinations are seeing higher bookings for Independence Day weekend than last year, even as falling consumer confidence slows discretionary spending. As counties in Colorado’s Western Slope implement stricter fire restrictions amid an uptick in wildfire activi...

Colorado destinations see higher booking pace for Fourth of July weekend

Colorado resort destinations are seeing higher bookings for Independence Day weekend than last year, even as falling consumer confidence slows discretionary spending. As counties in Colorado’s Western Slope implement stricter fire restrictions amid an uptick in wildfire activi...

Opinion | Romer: We need a better immigration system

Eagle County often feels timeless, from the mountains to the rivers to the trails. But the truth is our community is always in motion, shaped by people who show up ready to work, raise families and build lives. And if we want to thrive in the years ahead, we must face a hard real...

Eagle County farmers markets offer more than produce

Farmers market season is back with all the markets now operating throughout the Vail Valley. Whether you’re looking for fresh produce to make dinner with or a unique gift for you or someone else, the farmers markets offer so much more than produce. Here’s a look at our area marke...

Luxe List: Food & Wine and fashion

Food & Wine always signals the unofficial start of the blink-and-you-miss-it summer in Aspen. Wagner Park becomes the center of the action with wine, spirits and — if you look really hard — some food. Yes, this event is for those more focused on libations than labels, but tha...

On the Fly: New hatches are here on local rivers and happening now

If you’re tired of the same-ole hatches, we have started seeing pale morning dun mayflies on the Fryingpan — which vary from pink, blood red and yellow from sizes 14 down to 18. The golden stoneflies are thick this year down closer to Basalt, and we are seeing caddis hatch on the...

Friday letters: Paradise Creek Fire response, Baker support and more

Grateful to our community I was just one of thousands forced off the interstate or stuck on it June 9 due to the Paradise Creek Fire near South Canyon exit. I was stuck at the West Glenwood exit for seven hours. I was lucky enough to watch the rafters and kayakers on the river...

Bruell column: Let’s elect leaders who will serve us, not billionaires

Whether we consider ourselves conservative, moderate or progressive, we all want leaders who make decisions based on what’s best for the people they were elected to serve. We want a government that protects our freedoms, including our freedom to make a good living and care for ou...

Feinsinger column: Unprocessed whole grains are important for optimal health

This is another column in a series on Dr. Michael Greger’s daily dozen — foods we should eat every day. Dr. Greger’s favorite grains are barley groats, buckwheat, yellow corn tortillas, millet, oat groats, popcorn, quinoa, rye groats, sorghum, teff, whole-wheat pasta and wild ric...

PHOTOS: Celeb chefs abound at Aspen Food & Wine Classic opening ceremony

A few hours after the Aspen Chamber Resort Association’s unofficial kickoff luncheon on Thursday, the Food & Wine Classic truly got underway with its opening ceremony at St. Regis Aspen. A private affair, the event brought out some of the biggest names in the world of celebrity c...

Obituary: Margie Davis

April 14, 1955 – October 10, 2025 Margie Ann Davis 4/14/1955 – 10/10/2025 Margie was born in Denver. She was adopted by Gladys and Cotton Davis at about 2 years of life. She will be remembered for her vivacious spirit and willingness to help others. Margie was a great lover of co...

Obituary: Donald L Haywood Sr.

August 3, 1937 – August 21, 2025 Please join us in a memorial service for Donald L Haywood Sr on June 20, 2026 at 2:00 pm at the Columbarium at Rosebud Cemetery in Glenwood Springs, CO. A gathering of friends and family will follow at the Burning Mountain Park in New Castle, Col...

Obituary: Mary Kopf

– June 4, 2026 Mary Kopf died on Thursday, 6/4/2026, peacefully, at home, with hospice, from Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, (PSP), a rare and very aggressive form of Parkinson’s. She was born in Leavenworth, Kansas, grew up in Florida, earned 3 masters degrees, worked in microbi...

Colorado destinations see higher booking pace for Fourth of July weekend

Colorado resort destinations are seeing higher bookings for Independence Day weekend than last year, even as falling consumer confidence slows discretionary spending. As counties in Colorado’s Western Slope implement stricter fire restrictions amid an uptick in wildfire activi...

Garfield County seeks court ruling on Glenwood Springs’ South Bridge project

Garfield County is asking a district court judge to determine whether the city of Glenwood Springs must comply with the county’s 1041 regulations before moving forward with the South Bridge project. The Garfield County commissioners voted unanimously Monday to direct staff to ...

Multi-year, $4.9 million Hanging Lake Trail restoration project completed

From Native Americans to gun-slinging gamblers to visitors from around the world, Hanging Lake, with its turquoise waters and waterfalls, has rested high in Glenwood Canyon for centuries. Now, after years of uncertainty, restoration work has positioned the world-famous trail to e...

Longtime volunteer helps keep Strawberry Days rolling

Before the music starts, before the crowds fill Two Rivers Park and before the beer tent becomes one of the busiest gathering spots at Strawberry Days, Rolf Hermanson is usually somewhere nearby, helping make sure the festival is ready. Hermanson moved to Glenwood Springs in 1...

Popular Colorado mountain destinations, including most-visited national forest, to enter Stage 1 restrictions

The entire White River National Forest will enter Stage 1 fire restrictions on Friday, according to a news release from the U.S. Forest Service. The White River National Forest is the most visited national forest in the United States, drawing nearly 18 million visitors annuall...

Redstone art festival returns with plein air painting across Crystal River Valley

By the time the paintings are hung on the walls at Joy and Wylde Redstone Gallery, much of the work will already have happened outside. It will have happened along the Crystal River, on Redstone Boulevard, in Marble and anywhere else an artist can find the right mix of light, ...

Super PACs, corporate money and a New York billionaire: A look at fundraising and spending in the Colorado governor’s race

Millions of dollars from wealthy donors have poured into the race for Colorado governor, much of which has been channeled into an advertising blitz in the lead-up to the June 30 primaries. In the Democratic race, Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser has set a new fundraising...

Popular Colorado mountain destinations, including most-visited national forest, to enter Stage 1 restrictions

The entire White River National Forest will enter Stage 1 fire restrictions on Friday, according to a news release from the U.S. Forest Service. The White River National Forest is the most visited national forest in the United States, drawing nearly 18 million visitors annuall...

Garfield County Commissioners approve $35,000 grant for Valley Meals and More

The Garfield County Board of County Commissioners approved a $35,000 grant on Monday to keep county funding flowing to Valley Meals and More through 2026. The funding will help sustain meal deliveries for older adults at the greatest nutritional risk while broader discussions ...

Garfield County Libraries schedule for June 22-28

Monday Parachute:The Fossil Files: Dinosaur Egg Engineering at 2 p.m. Rifle:Baby & Me Bilingual Storytime at 10:30 a.m./Hora de cuentos bilingüe para bebés y sus cuidadores a las 10:30 de la mañana. Silt:Summer Fun at the Silt Library at 2 p.m. Glenwood Springs:Buil...

A&E Lineup for June 19-29

Note: for a complete list of calendar events from around Garfield County and the Roaring Fork Valley, go to http://www.postindependent.com/entertainment/community-calendar/. Alice Feagan Book Tour Stop in Glenwood Springs What: Vail Valley children’s book author Alice Feaga...

Colorado Parks and Wildlife to direct $11 million toward protecting wildlife, public access on private property

Colorado Parks and Wildlife has $11 million to help private landowners protect wildlife habitat or provide public access for recreation. The state agency announced on Tuesday, June 16, that it is now accepting applications for the 2026 funding cycle of its Colorado Wildlife H...

Glenwood Springs Historical Society archive: Marching through Strawberry Days history

Colorado’s mountains summers are getting warmer, exacerbating drought and wildfire risk

Summer is off to a hot start in the Colorado mountains as soaring temperatures, a lack of precipitation and wind are worsening already severe drought conditions and exacerbating wildfire concerns. Across most of the mountain region, June has featured near-record temperatures a...

Obituary: Ellen Roeser

August 30, 1934 – June 15, 2026 Fort Worth, Texas – Ellen Roeser, daughter of a Texas oil tycoon, champion markswoman, and staunch advocate for cat adoption, passed away on Monday, June 15. She was 91. Born on August 30, 1934, to Charles and Maxine Roeser, Ellen was part of a pro...

Colorado’s mountain summers are getting warmer, exacerbating drought and wildfire risk

Summer is off to a hot start in the Colorado mountains as soaring temperatures, a lack of precipitation and wind are worsening already severe drought conditions and exacerbating wildfire concerns. Across most of the mountain region, June has featured near-record temperatures a...

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Doyle will effect real, tangible change

Chris Hopkins — I’m sure many of us can attest to hearing our own conscience more than ever in recent times with what has felt...

All are welcome at meeting on Woody Creek racetrack

Anita Rayburn — Calling all Woody creatures! A very terrible thing is coming our way if we don’t use our voices for the good of all.

GarCo should chip in on Cavern Springs

Ron Kokish — The residents at Cavern Springs Mobile Home Park are competing with a group of outside investors from Texas...

Atkinson: America at 250: Solving problems in a politically-heated climate

As America approaches its 250th birthday, the question is not whether we are patriotic. Nearly everyone claims patriotism.

Doyle: BOCC candidate Doyle touts his understanding of the environment

I am a skier and an artist. Skiing is why so many of us come here and, like me, stay. Skiing led me to move into a cabin on the back...

No airport? No problem

Food & Wine editor says Aspen event will continue in 2027

Derry shares her love of crawfish and tomatoes

‘Total baller’ in full control of restaurant empire

The ‘backbone’ of Food & Wine in Aspen

Volunteers describe event as part work, part play

At the World Cup of Wines, New Zealand takes the trophy

8 offerings face off in Food & Wine seminar

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Hunter Lewis speaks on the air with Aspen Public Radio’s Kaya Williams during Friday afternoon’s Grand Tasting at the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen.

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Tiffany Derry delighted her audience at a Saturday morning Food & Wine seminar with a demonstration of how to make crawfish and shrimp toast.

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Patty McKinney fills glasses for The World Cup of Wine seminar on Saturday morning at the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen. She is one of about 490 volunteers who power the event annually....

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The Paepcke Park volunteer team takes a photo with wine aficionados Gary Obligacion and Sabato Sagaria following a Saturday morning seminar. Volunteers can choose to work at seminars or the Grand Tastings....

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Sabato Sagaria and Gary Obligacion toast to the World Cup of Wines seminar during the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen on Saturday.

Season liberally and don’t fuss with the meat

Bobby Flay on display in Aspen, cooking steak dishes from around the world

PHOTOS: Food & Wine Classic hits its full stride on Saturday in Aspen

The Food & Wine Classic continued Saturday with its biggest day in Aspen. The annual event concludes Sunday afternoon. A patron goes in for the big bite while visiting the Verlasso Salmon table during the grand tasting at the Food & Wine Classic on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at ...

Aspen Public Radio to broadcast Aspen Ideas Festival live talks

Aspen Public Radio is continuing its longstanding tradition of airing select live sessions from Aspen Ideas: Health and Aspen Ideas beginning June 23. Community members and visitors are invited to tune in on 91.5 FM in Aspen and 88.9 FM throughout the rest of the Roaring For...

Local golf results: Aspen men’s and women’s associations from June 17-18

Aspen Women’s Golf Association from June 17LOW GROSS1st: Karin Hathaway 842nd: Virginia Newton 863rd: Heather Kroeger 884th: Amy Thompson 91LOW NET1st: Heidi Burkemper 742nd: Lucy Morgan 743rd: Irene Greiser 754th: Kathryn Henderson 78 Aspen Men’s Golf Association from June 18...

Shannon: ‘Usually safe’ is not good enough

The Aspen Times recently reported that the Bureau of Land Management has once again opened the door to the use of M-44 sodium cyanide devices on public lands (“Federal cyanide traps return to BLM lands, including Pitkin County,” June 14). I believe these devices should be bann...

Hopkins: Make a difference on the local level

I’m sure many of us can attest to hearing our own conscience more than ever in recent times with what has felt like a hostile takeover of our governing bodies and human morals, that voice of ours feeling overwhelmed by the ability to have an individual impact. Here to remind ...

Single-speed successes: Eagle County riders sweep Little Bighorn titles at Bighorn Gravel

A month ago, Erinn Hoban was in the ICU. On Saturday, the Eagle cyclist conquered the grueling 50-mile Little Bighorn route in a time of 4 hours, 44 minutes and 12 seconds — using a singlespeed bike. “It was hard,” the 46-year-old said after navigating Bighorn Gravel’s second...

PHOTOS: The 43rd Food & Wine Classic comes to a close in Aspen

The Food & Wine Classic wrapped up its 43rd showing in Aspen on Sunday with a last round of seminars and one final grand tasting. Despite next summer’s closure of the Aspen/Pitkin County Airport for a major modernization project, organizers have confirmed the event will return...

Moon Mondays: Drift or decide

“Summertime and the livin’ is easy.” Or … is it? Summer in Aspen totally overwhelms me. It’s the best and the worst. As my great-grandmother used to say, “Damnit to hell,” there’s just too much going on. Forced choices in a river of “I want to do it all.” These are acutely f...

Reporters’ Notebook: Day 3 of the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen

If there’s a diner in Heaven … Mere minutes into the “Short Orders, Big Flavor: Recipes from Max & Helen’s, LA’s Hottest Diner” seminar in the bowels of the St. Regis, it became blatantly obvious Nancy Silverton was the real star of the show. Chef Nancy Silverton, right, l...

Little Red Schoolhouse expansion provides essential childcare solutions for Snowmass

Everyone from town officials to toddlers joined together on Wednesday to break ground on the new Little Red Schoolhouse expansion project in Snowmass Village. Snowmass Mayor Alyssa Shenk said that she hopes this will provide more childcare opportunities to Snowmass residents, ...

Colorado’s mountains summers are getting warmer, exacerbating drought and wildfire risk

Summer is off to a hot start in the Colorado mountains as soaring temperatures, a lack of precipitation and wind are worsening already severe drought conditions and exacerbating wildfire concerns. Across most of the mountain region, June has featured near-record temperatures a...

El Nino has officially arrived in Colorado, and stronger moisture could be next

El Nino has officially arrived, bringing what could be one of the strongest El Nino summers the Northern Hemisphere has seen in decades. El Nino conditions — characterized by above-average sea surface temperatures across the central to eastern equatorial Pacific Ocean — have ...

Reporters’ Notebook: Day 2 of the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen

Delight in the bubbly at ‘Films and Fizz’ What better time to have champagne than morning? With help from the crowd, wine personality and sommelier Amanda McCrossin, right, leads a seminar connecting wine with certain films as part of the Food & Wine Classic on Saturday, J...

Remembering Lt. Col. Richard (‘Dick’) Merritt

June 29, 1935 — June 11, 2026

How many gates does Aspen’s airport need?

Weather issues, safety regs and earlier flights prompt talk of 8 gates at new terminal

Questions surround plans for proposed Basalt hotel

Theater building would be demolished for 94-room facility

Walking through the stargate of non-alcoholic brands

NAs have come into their own at F&W Classic in Aspen

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Passengers crowd the terminal of the Aspen-Pitkin County Airport on Saturday, when gusty winds were a culprit in some flight delays. Airlines are leaning toward more early-bird departures to take advantage of the morning’s calmer skies, and generally park planes…...

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For the new design of the Aspen-Pitkin County Airport terminal, adding gates above the recommended total of six must be approved by county resolution or ordinance following public hearings and input. Last week at a Board of County Commissioners meeting,…...

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The former Movieland 7 theater lot in Basalt, which closed in January after decades of operation, is the subject of an application to be developed into a Residence Inn by Marriott franchise....

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In this screenshot, Ben Moss, left, presents to the Basalt Planning and Zoning Commission regarding a proposed hotel on the property of the former Movieland 7 theater during the body’s meeting on Tuesday....

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Stephanie Honig is founder of the non-alcoholic wine brand Missing Thorn, born from the expertise of Napa Valley’s finest winemakers. The wine was poured at the Grand Tasting tent at the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen....

Top 5 most-read stories last week

Stories in this list received the most page views on postindependent.com from June 15-June 22. 1.Colorado Bureau of Investigation says ‘Molly Wonka’ investigation led to bust of Basalt-based drug ring selling narcotic-infused candy A grand jury has unsealed an indictment ac...

Top 5 most-read stories last week

Stories in this list received the most page views on aspentimes.com from June 15 -June 22: 1. El Niño has officially arrived in Colorado, and stronger moisture could be next Historically, El Niño conditions bring wetter summers and falls but drier than normal winters in the...

Voss: Heat stroke in dogs

The long days and pleasantly warm evenings are a reminder that summer is officially here. We are all excited to get outside and enjoy everything summer in Aspen has to offer, but rising temperatures are also a good reminder that our pets have different tolerances for heat than we...

Kronberg: More of a mohawk cut

A “haircut” on the new airport terminal square footage by the BOCC? Seems like it might be more of a mohawk cut. Sardine seating. Views of big houses. Can’t get off the plane — not enough gates. Isn’t that how we describe our current airport? Voters and the community spec...

Northwest Colorado state parks experiencing water shortages, reduced boating access

Impacts from Colorado’s extreme drought conditions are hitting several state parks in the state’s northwest corner. Colorado Parks and Wildlife announced emergency water conservation measures and boating restrictions at both Sylvan Lake State Park in Eagle County and Rifle Ga...

Rifle hires former police chief to return to department

Thomas Klein Jr. was confirmed Wednesday evening during Rifle City Council’s meeting as the city’s next chief of police. Klein will return to the role he previously held from 2017 to 2021, bringing more than 30 years of law enforcement and municipal leadership experience bac...

Northwest Colorado state parks experiencing water shortages, reduced boating access

Impacts from Colorado’s extreme drought conditions are hitting several state parks in the state’s northwest corner. Colorado Parks and Wildlife announced emergency water conservation measures and boating restrictions at both Sylvan Lake State Park in Eagle County and Rifle Ga...

Northwest Colorado state parks experiencing water shortages, reduced boating access

Impacts from Colorado’s extreme drought conditions are hitting several state parks in the state’s northwest corner. Colorado Parks and Wildlife announced emergency water conservation measures and boating restrictions at both Sylvan Lake State Park in Eagle County and Rifle Ga...

Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers:

Join RFOV, the U.S. Forest Service and Wilderness Workshop for a day of trail improvements and targeted weed removal in the iconic Maroon Bells Scenic Area on Saturday, June 27! We had such a great time at our 30th Anniversary project here that we’re bringing it back for 2026. ...

Hodge Pottery opens in New Castle for creative fun, relaxation

The cup sits on the table, blank, pale and serene, able to become anything. With a few strokes of color, it’s become a meadow, green dotted with multihues of flora, or a fish with an open mouth, teeth lining the rim. Aaron Frakes and Shelly Haddon started Hodge Pottery in Janu...

June 10 Rifle fire ruled human-caused, investigators seek tips

Investigators have determined the June 10 structure and wildland fire near Willow Creek Circle and Government Creek in Rifle was human-caused, though the specific ignition source has not been identified. Colorado River Fire Rescue and the Rifle Police Department are asking for...

Northwest Colorado state parks experiencing water shortages, reduced boating access

Impacts from Colorado’s extreme drought conditions are hitting several state parks in the state’s northwest corner. Colorado Parks and Wildlife announced emergency water conservation measures and boating restrictions at both Sylvan Lake State Park in Eagle County and Rifle Ga...

Short-term funding solution proposed for Hogback Route

The Roaring Fork Transportation Authority (RFTA) presented to Rifle City Council on Wednesday, June 17, to keep the Hogback bus route running from Glenwood Springs to New Castle, Silt and Rifle. RFTA CEO Kurt Ravenschlag spoke during Wednesday’s work session about the proposal...

PHOTOS: Strawberry Days celebrates 129 years

For 129 years, Strawberry Days has brought Glenwood Springs together for a weekend of art, music, food and summer tradition. This year’s festival featured artists from across Colorado and around the country, offering visitors the chance to support independent makers while finding...

Sylvan Lake among state parks experiencing water shortages, reduced boating access

Impacts from Colorado’s extreme drought conditions are hitting several state parks in the state’s northwest corner. Colorado Parks and Wildlife announced emergency water conservation measures and boating restrictions at both Sylvan Lake State Park in Eagle County and Rifle Ga...

Garfield Clean Energy column: What if we BikeThere?

Colorado’s Bike Month is here, and Bike to Work Day is rapidly approaching. In celebration, BikeThere! Returns on Wednesday, June 24. BikeThere! is an annual celebration of biking across, between, and within our communities in the Colorado River and Roaring Fork valleys. Why “...

Aspen participates in ‘Here & Now Tour’ to address climate cost

Community members, elected officials and local conservation leaders joined together on Thursday at Aspen One’s Buttermilk Lodge for a local “Here & Now Tour: Building Local Resilience to Climate Disasters,” part of a statewide listening engagement initiative aimed at strengthenin...

Ehlers returns home, sweeps women’s Strawberry Shortcut races

Nearly 600 runners and walkers gathered Sunday morning at Bethel Plaza in Glenwood Springs for the 50th running of the Strawberry Shortcut races, a milestone year for one of Strawberry Days’ longtime traditions. The anniversary race brought familiar faces back to Glenwood Spri...

Despite naysayers, books are alive and well

The first in a series of six panel and craft talks open to the public at Summer Words took place on June 22. While writers walked away with technical information about pitching books, the overall takeaway was: Despite societal changes — ranging from the popularity of video games ...

Colorado could see more haze this week from wildfires burning elsewhere in the West

Colorado could continue to see hazy skies this week as wildfire activity in the West picks up. Smoke from three large wildfires burning in Utah and Nevada pushed across the Western Slope over the weekend, according to the Colorado Department of Public Health and the Environmen...

Colorado could see more haze this week from wildfires burning elsewhere in the West

Colorado could continue to see hazy skies this week as wildfire activity in the West picks up. Smoke from three large wildfires burning in Utah and Nevada pushed across the Western Slope over the weekend, according to the Colorado Department of Public Health and the Environmen...

Colorado could see more haze this week from wildfires burning elsewhere in the West

Colorado could continue to see hazy skies this week as wildfire activity in the West picks up. Smoke from three large wildfires burning in Utah and Nevada pushed across the Western Slope over the weekend, according to the Colorado Department of Public Health and the Environmen...

Colorado could see more haze this week from wildfires burning elsewhere in the West

Colorado could continue to see hazy skies this week as wildfire activity in the West picks up. Smoke from three large wildfires burning in Utah and Nevada pushed across the Western Slope over the weekend, according to the Colorado Department of Public Health and the Environmen...

Trump’s tax cut law will cut into Colorado’s budget next year, but not as much as previously expected

Colorado lawmakers could be looking at a smaller budget gap in 2027 when they return for their annual legislative session, according to a recent update from state economists. The forecast, presented on June 18 to lawmakers on the Joint Budget Committee, is welcome news for le...

Trump’s tax cut law will cut into Colorado’s budget next year, but not as much as previously expected

Colorado lawmakers could be looking at a smaller budget gap in 2027 when they return for their annual legislative session, according to a recent update from state economists. The forecast, presented on June 18 to lawmakers on the Joint Budget Committee, is welcome news for le...

Colorado could see more haze this week from wildfires burning elsewhere in the West

Colorado could continue to see hazy skies this week as wildfire activity in the West picks up. Smoke from three large wildfires burning in Utah and Nevada pushed across the Western Slope over the weekend, according to the Colorado Department of Public Health and the Environmen...

Aspen receives update on Cozy Point Ranch expenses

Following Aspen City Council’s work session June 1 that featured an update on Cozy Point Ranch projects, staff were asked to provide more information on the current Cozy Point expenses and a summary of all the Open Space parcels beyond city limits that the city owns or has played...

Glenwood Springs advances South Bridge land acquisition

Glenwood Springs City Council voted 4-3 Thursday to authorize the city to acquire property interests needed for the South Bridge project, including through eminent domain if negotiations fail. Mayor Marco Dehm, Mayor Pro Tem Erin Zalinski and Councilors Mitchell Weimer and Sum...

Pitkin County to enter Stage 2 Fire Restrictions on Friday

Pitkin County Sheriff Michael Buglione will enter Stage 2 Fire Restrictions at 12:01 a.m. Friday, June 26, which was announced at a joint Aspen City Council and Board of County Commissioners meeting on Monday. This follows Pitkin County’s move into Stage 1 on June 10. Accor...

Vail Mountain School named ‘2025 Volunteer Group of the Year’

Eagle Valley Community Foundation, an Eagle County nonprofit, recognized Vail Mountain School as its 2025 Volunteer Group of the Year.  The award recognized the school’s outstanding commitment to service, experiential learning and the meaningful connections it built across the...

Obituary: Marlene C Hawkins

September 22, 1939 – June 9, 2026 Marlene C. Hawkins, age 86, passed away on June 9, 2026. Born on September 22, 1939, in Cripple Creek, CO, she was the cherished daughter of Miles and Viola Fleetwood. Marlene grew up with a deep love for the Colorado landscape. After attending B...

Obituary: Darshon Walker Pina

January 14, 1982 – June 12, 2026 Darshon Walker was born in Wyoming to Terry Walker and Sharleen Rowley. Her children, Rosalie Montover and Lukas Montover, were her whole world. Darshon was outgoing and bubbly. Her love was unconditional. She was a bright ray of sunshine in our ...

Obituary: Kenneth H Smith

October 14, 1955 – June 15, 2026 Kenneth H. Smith (Ken) was born to James E. and Vivian A. Smith in Tucson, Arizona and passed away on June 15, 2026 at home with his loving wife of 21 years by his side. Shortly after Ken’s birth the family returned to Urbana, Illinois where he w...

Obituary: Marsha Ann Brendlinger

November 19, 1938 – May 29, 2026 On May 29, 2026 the cookie timer dinged one last time for Marsha Ann Brendlinger. She passed with her children by her side assisting her in a smooth, peaceful transition. Marsha was born on her mother’s birthday on November 19, 1938. Marsha baked ...

Obituary: Marlene C Hawkins

September 22, 1939 – June 9, 2026 Marlene C. Hawkins, age 86, passed away on June 9, 2026. Born on September 22, 1939, in Cripple Creek, CO, she was the cherished daughter of Miles and Viola Fleetwood. Marlene grew up with a deep love for the Colorado landscape. After attending B...

Obituary: Marsha Ann Brendlinger

November 19, 1938 – May 29, 2026 On May 29, 2026 the cookie timer dinged one last time for Marsha Ann Brendlinger. She passed with her children by her side assisting her in a smooth, peaceful transition. Marsha was born on her mother’s birthday on November 19, 1938. Marsha baked ...

Obituary: Kay Simons

December 20, 1934 – May 28, 2026 In loving memory of Kay Simons Kay Simons grew up in Denver , Colorado as Kay Frances Kranz. She graduated from Colorado University with a degree in Elementary Education and a Masters from University of Wyoming. She taught first and second grade...

Eagle County case alters national climate law

Local railroad debate steams into Supreme Court

Aspen family urges everyone to consider kidney donation

Melville: Saving a life is a no-brainer

A decade of excess, neon jumpsuits and shocking murders

Aspen Historical Society hosts exhibit on ’80s

Local news in brief, June 23

Community survey open until July 20

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Tank cars, often used to transport oil, line a rail track near Parachute in June.

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Anna Battista and Karen Thacker of Aspen’s Melville family seek to raise awareness about the impact of organ donation as Anna awaits a kidney transplant....

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Susan Gomes’ deceased husband, Pepper Gomes, received the gift of life in the form of a kidney donation from Craig Melville in 2014. Melville wants to encourage others to consider paying it forward through a kidney donation....

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Anna Battista, 34, is on dialysis awaiting a kidney donation. She is the granddaughter of legendary Aspen innkeepers Marian and Ralph Melville.

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The grand opening for the exhibit “Aspen in Excess: The 1980s… Small Town, Global Hotspot!” happens Wednesday from 4 to 7:30 p.m. at the Wheeler/Stallard Museum....

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Visitors checked out the exhibit “Aspen in Excess: The 1980s… Small Town, Global Hotspot!” at the Wheeler/Stallard Museum. The show, put on by the Aspen Historical Society, opened June 16 and the grand opening is Wednesday from 4 to 7:30…...

KOTA! Releases “MORE,” the 2026 Self-Love Anthem We All Need — Out Now

Tuesday letters: Community support, banking praise, governor’s race and sheriff support

Mountain Valley thankful for community support We are very thankful these days at Mountain Valley Developmental Services. First, we received a generous grant from the Defiance Thrift Store — a partner in many ways for many years. Secondly, we have started a new program w...

Dónde se posicionan los demócratas Alex Kelloff y Dwayne Romero sobre los principales temas en las elecciones primarias del 3er Distrito Congresional de Colorado

Read in English | Traducido por Rossana Longo Better Dos demócratas compiten entre sí en las elecciones primarias demócratas para el 3er Distrito Congresional de Colorado el próximo 30 de junio: el empresario Alex Kelloff y Dwayne Romero, exintegrante del Concejo Municipal de Asp...

Aspen opens community survey to all residents

Following the city of Aspen’s launch of its biennial community survey earlier this month with mailed participation invitations to randomly selected households, all community members are now invited to answer a variety of questions surrounding quality of life in Aspen and their le...

Snowmass history: King at Jazz

“B.B. King Leads Off First Weekend Of Summer” headlined the Aspen Daily News on June 24, 1995. “The Jazz Aspen Snowmass musical festival, which runs through Sunday, continues tonight with Grammy-nominated jazz vocalist Cassandra Wilson and featuring 1995 Grammy-winner Herbie Hanc...

Aspen Ideas: Health features four days of ‘big ideas’

Aspen Ideas: Health opened on Monday with remarks from experts, including two-minute big-idea summaries from seven health industry professionals. Since artificial intelligence is such an all-encompassing and rapidly expanding force, at least half of the big ideas revolved around ...

Street closures planned for Mall Fest 50 in Aspen

Galena Street between Hopkins Ave and Cooper Ave will be closed from 9 to 11:30 a.m. on June 27 for Mall Fest 50.  Mall Fest 50 is an art parade celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Aspen Pedestrian Mall. The free event will feature art from local artists, costumes and perf...

PHOTOS: Strawberry Days celebrates 129 years

For 129 years, Strawberry Days has brought Glenwood Springs together for a weekend of art, music, food and summer tradition. This year’s festival featured artists from across Colorado and around the country, offering visitors the chance to support independent makers while finding...

Beyond the Algorithm: Building on reputation

In 1995, Tom Sherlock and his wife packed up a car and a U-Haul, left the East Coast and headed west for what they thought would be a single ski season.  What followed was years of hands-on work, a reputation built project by project and eventually a construction company shape...

Colorado River experts say agriculture must make permanent cuts to water use

Some Colorado River experts are floating a concept to address the basin’s water woes that is both radical and mundane: permanently reducing the amount of water used by agriculture. Many cities have already reduced their water use in recent decades while adding residents, provi...

Anderson Ranch Arts Center presents ‘Critical Dialogue — Contemporary Design: Object and Identity’

Three of the design world’s most influential voices will convene in Aspen on June 30 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Anderson Ranch Arts Center for a rare public conversation on culture, identity and the objects we live with. The new Critical Dialogue entitled “Contemporary Design...

Opinion | Climate Action Collaborative: Eagle County gears up for Bike to Work Day

On Wednesday, June 24, Eagle County residents are invited to trade traffic for trail time and celebrate Bike to Work Day, Colorado’s annual event promoting healthy, sustainable and fun ways to get around. Whether you’re commuting to work, grabbing coffee, running errands, or s...

‘Ready Together’ Aspen event to provide update on airport runway closure plans

Community members are invited to a public information event from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on July 14 at the Limelight Aspen to learn how local and regional partners are preparing for the 2027 closure of Aspen/Pitkin County Airport, with the opportunity to submit questions for panel...

The Collective Snowmass hosts Two-Step Tuesdays this summer

The Collective Snowmass will be hosting Two-Step Tuesdays from 5 to 8 p.m. every Tuesday evening this summer from June 30 to Aug. 25, with free live music and line dancing creating country nights at Base Village. Live music will run from 5 to 6 p.m., with line dancing instruct...

‘Just Beyond Your Backyard’: Aspen’s tie to California’s Route 66 sites

It’s a big year for travel in terms of destinations highlighting a number of milestones: America’s 250th, Colorado’s 150th and Route 66’s 100th. Maybe it started with visions of driving my dad’s 1969 GTO down at least a portion of Route 66, or maybe it’s my general obsession...

U.S. Forest Service initiates paid camping on Homestake Road

The former free camping area along Homestake Road in Eagle County is now the Homestake Valley Campground, managed by the White River National Forest’s campground concessionaire. The campsites cost $20 per night. The area used to be open to what the Forest Service calls “di...

Anderson Ranch announces date for Picnic and Auction

Anderson Ranch Arts Center in Snowmass is hosting its annual Ranch Picnic and Auction from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on July 18. In light of Anderson Ranch’s 60th anniversary this year, the free, public event will honor six decades of artwork, arts education and community impact. It w...

What to know about proper waste disposal in Snowmass

With summer tourism kicking off in Snowmass, disposing of waste properly is critical to avoid harming the natural landscape. Waste generation in Snowmass is highest during peak visitation periods, including the summer recreation season and the ski season, according to Snowmas...

Evacuations underway for structure, wildfire south of Rifle

Crews are responding to a structure fire and wildfire south of Rifle on Gage Road, where additional structures and gas wells are threatened, according to Colorado River Fire Rescue. Evacuations are in progress for Gage Road and are moving into the Grass Mesa area, according to...

Colorado streamflows projected to be a quarter of normal this summer

Colorado’s rivers and streams are expected to flow at only a quarter of normal levels during June and July, following what the Natural Resources Conservation Service referred to as an “unusual volatile winter” in its June water supply outlook. On the Western Slope, the outloo...

Colorado streamflows projected to be a quarter of normal this summer

Colorado’s rivers and streams are expected to flow at only a quarter of normal levels during June and July, following what the Natural Resources Conservation Service referred to as an “unusual volatile winter” in its June water supply outlook. On the Western Slope, the outloo...

Colorado streamflows projected to be a quarter of normal this summer

Colorado’s rivers and streams are expected to flow at only a quarter of normal levels during June and July, following what the Natural Resources Conservation Service referred to as an “unusual volatile winter” in its June water supply outlook. On the Western Slope, the outloo...

Snowmass Rendezvous to celebrate 10-year anniversary

Snowmass residents and visitors are invited to attend the 10th annual Snowmass Rendezvous, an event featuring a variety of craft adult beverages and other activities, from 4-8 p.m. on Saturday, June 27, at Snowmass Base Village. The event, which is open to the public, is hosti...

Colorado streamflows projected to be a quarter of normal this summer

Colorado’s rivers and streams are expected to flow at only a quarter of normal levels during June and July, following what the Natural Resources Conservation Service referred to as an “unusual volatile winter” in its June water supply outlook. On the Western Slope, the outloo...

Colorado streamflows projected to be a quarter of normal this summer

Colorado’s rivers and streams are expected to flow at only a quarter of normal levels during June and July, following what the Natural Resources Conservation Service referred to as an “unusual volatile winter” in its June water supply outlook. On the Western Slope, the outloo...

What the polls say about the primary races for Colorado governor

Colorado voters next week will decide which Democratic and Republican candidates will face off in November to be the state’s next governor.  Two Democrats, U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet and Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser, are running for their party’s nomination. In the Repu...

Wheeler Opera House unveils free summer lineup

The Wheeler Opera House has announced a new lineup of free summer programming.  The upcoming summer season will showcase a special edition of the Changemaker Speaker Series, outdoor July 4 performances and Commedia dell’arte by Camille Henrot, as well as an early-evening music...

What the polls say about the primary races for Colorado governor

Colorado voters next week will decide which Democratic and Republican candidates will face off in November to be the state’s next governor.  Two Democrats, U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet and Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser, are running for their party’s nomination. In the Repu...

Pitkin County and Aspen discuss airport closure impacts, solutions

Editor’s note: This article has been updated to reflect that Kara Silbernagel is the official county manager. Aspen City Council and the Pitkin County Board of County Commissioners met on Monday to discuss community impacts they expect from the 2027 airport closure and redesig...

PitCo, Holy Cross Energy and RFTA collaborate on AABC microgrid

Pitkin County, Holy Cross Energy and the Roaring Fork Transportation Authority announced Tuesday the successful commissioning of the Aspen Airport Business Center Integrated Clean Energy Microgrid, a first-of-its-kind regional project designed to keep essential public services op...

Wheeler Opera House unveils free summer lineup

The Wheeler Opera House has announced a new lineup of free summer programming.  The upcoming summer season will showcase a special edition of the Changemaker Speaker Series, outdoor July 4 performances and Commedia dell’arte by Camille Henrot, as well as an early-evening music...

Growing Community: The distance between us

Dry Creek Fire grows to 189 acres south of Rifle

Update, 5:15 p.m. Tuesday: The Dry Creek Fire south of Rifle on Gage Road is estimated at 189 acres, Colorado River Fire Rescue spokesperson Maria Nechkash said Tuesday evening. Evacuations are in progress for Gage Road and part of the Grass Mesa area, Nechkash said. No struct...

5 wildflowers to look for in Snowmass this summer

With peak wildflower season around the corner in Snowmass, residents and visitors have the chance to see many colorful blooms this summer, despite the drought. Snowmass boasts a wide array of local wildflowers that thrive at high elevation. They play an important role in loca...

Dry Creek Fire grows to 288 acres south of Rifle

Update, 5:15 p.m. Tuesday: The Dry Creek Fire south of Rifle on Gage Road is estimated at 288 acres, Colorado River Fire Rescue spokesperson Maria Nechkash said Tuesday evening. Evacuations are in progress for Gage Road and part of the Grass Mesa area, Nechkash said. No struct...

Ski more, live longer

Aspen Ideas: Health panelists discuss benefits of altitude on aging

Summit commissioner endorses Doyle for PitCo seat

Eric Mamula — My name is Eric Mamula and I am a Summit County commissioner and former Breckenridge mayor. If I lived in Pitkin...

Reader supports Weiser for governor

Colin Laird — As a local elected official working on solutions to affordable housing, climate, transportation and the economy...

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A woman holds a bag of Bonfire Coffee in the new Glenwood Springs store on June 11.

Writers on the Range: When hiking is touted as a piece of cake

Overconfidence can ruin a good hike. When I surf through outdoor sites on social media, here’s the essence of what I usually find...

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Hikers descend into the Grand Canyon.

Officials planning ground transportation during ASE closure

Community advisory group evaluating suite of options from surrounding airports

250 years of America, thousands of ideas

Aspen fest explores a country at a crossroads

Bonfire Coffee upgrades to larger roasting facility

New space in Glenwood Springs welcoming customers

Remembering Kay Simons

Dec. 20, 1934 — May 28, 2026

ideas health

Aspen Valley Health physician Megan Hiles, anti-aging researcher Jamie Justice, and NPR Health and Science Reporter Allison Aubrey discuss longevity at altitude during a community Aspen Ideas: Health event on Tuesday at the Wheeler Opera House....

aspen airport

Rental cars are parked at the Aspen-Pitkin County Airport on Tuesday. The airport is planning for temporary rental car parking off-site from the airport as part of several transportation planning arrangements during the eight-month airport closure next summer....

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At the 2018 Aspen Ideas Festival, Katie Couric interviewed former FBI Director James Comey about his book “A Higher Loyalty: Truth, Lies and Leadership,” his controversial decisions leading up to the 2016 election, and his legacy at the FBI....

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Paolo Benanti is one of the leading theologians on AI in the world. He advises the Vatican on emerging technologies and the rise of generative AI and will be featured in two discussions at the 2026 Aspen Ideas Festival....

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Bonfire Coffee Founder Charlie Chacos, right, stands with head roaster Clay Gailey in front of equipment at their new roasting facility in Glenwood Springs on June 11....

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Ski more, live longer

Aspen Ideas: Health panelists discuss benefits of altitude on aging

Wind-driven wildfire burns two structures in Rifle, forces evacuations

The Dry Creek fire was estimated at 315 acres as of Wednesday morning after starting Tuesday in Garfield County

Air quality advisory issued today due to wildfire smoke

Stage 2 fire restrictions begin Friday; fire weather watch in effect Saturday

Fire on the Mountain

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment issued an air quality health advisory today for Aspen, the Roaring Fork Valley and many Western Slope counties due to smoke from out-of-state wildfires....

Smoky skies prompt health advisories in Colorado’s mountains as wildfires balloon across the West

A haze from out-of-state wildfires is choking the Colorado mountains as widespread drought and persistent hot, dry weather continue to elevate the fire danger. The smoke wafting across the Western Slope is primarily from three major wildfires burning out of control in Utah and...

Pitkin County approves Aspen Airport schematic design

The Pitkin County Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved the schematic design for the Aspen/Pitkin County Airport terminal redesign Wednesday, with plans to continue finalizing more employee amenities, parking availability and passenger comfort. Carter Strothman, ...

Stage 2 fire restrictions begin Friday in Garfield County, White River National Forest

Stage 2 fire restrictions will take effect across Garfield County and the White River National Forest at 1 a.m. on Friday, June 26, as hot, dry and windy conditions continue to increase fire danger across the region, according to press releases from both the county and the forest...

Smoky skies prompt health advisories in Colorado’s mountains as wildfires balloon across the West

A haze from out-of-state wildfires is choking the Colorado mountains as widespread drought and persistent hot, dry weather continue to elevate the fire danger. The smoke wafting across the Western Slope is primarily from three major wildfires burning out of control in Utah and...

Smoky skies prompt health advisories in Colorado’s mountains as wildfires balloon across the West

A haze from out-of-state wildfires is choking the Colorado mountains as widespread drought and persistent hot, dry weather continue to elevate the fire danger. The smoke wafting across the Western Slope is primarily from three major wildfires burning out of control in Utah and...

Smoky skies prompt health advisories in Colorado’s mountains as wildfires balloon across the West

A haze from out-of-state wildfires is choking the Colorado mountains as widespread drought and persistent hot, dry weather continue to elevate the fire danger. The smoke wafting across the Western Slope is primarily from three major wildfires burning out of control in Utah and...

Yacoub: Torre has earned this position

If you haven’t voted yet, be sure to vote for Torre for commissioner, District 1. The other candidates are nice guys, but they haven’t earned this position like Torre. He has been serving this community for 25 years in and out of public office. He has always worked for the enviro...

Smoky skies prompt health advisories in Colorado’s mountains as wildfires balloon across the West

A haze from out-of-state wildfires is choking the Colorado mountains as widespread drought and persistent hot, dry weather continue to elevate the fire danger. The smoke wafting across the Western Slope is primarily from three major wildfires burning out of control in Utah and...

Highlights of Aspen Ideas: Health, day two

On Tuesday, Aspen Ideas: Health ushered in the actual first full day — and evening — of programming. Here are some highlights from different tracks, or themes.  NextGen Health Track: On the Frontiers of Brain Health “As belly size gets larger, the memory center in the brai...

Obituary: George S. Weaver Jr.

Longtime Aspen homeowner George S. Weaver Jr., whose love for the Rocky Mountains and the American West spanned nearly half a century, died peacefully at his home in Wheeling, W.Va., on June 22. He was 92. For 45 years, Aspen served as a second home for Weaver and his wife, Sh...

Ballot measure to force more money to roads will face Colorado voters in November

An initiative that could force Colorado’s legislature to redirect hundreds of millions of dollars annually to road projects is headed to voters’ ballots this fall.  Supporters of the Restore Our Roads campaign have gathered the required number of signatures to place an amendme...

Ballot measure to force more money to roads will face Colorado voters in November

An initiative that could force Colorado’s legislature to redirect hundreds of millions of dollars annually to road projects is headed to voters’ ballots this fall.  Supporters of the Restore Our Roads campaign have gathered the required number of signatures to place an amendme...

Aspen to host public safety event

Aspen community members are invited to a drop-in public safety event, “Community Safety Conversations: Pedals, Paws and Preparedness,” from 1-3 p.m. July 2 on Galena Plaza and in the Dunaway Room at the Pitkin County Library.  The event will feature a variety of educational bo...

Aspen Snowmass announces Community and Discount Pass programs for 2026/27 season

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 i...

Colorado to roll out new rules for retail electric vehicle chargers July 1

Colorado will implement new rules July 1 for retail electric vehicle charging stations meant to increase transparency and ensure consistency for consumers and business owners. While the requirements will be enacted this year, the Colorado Division of Oil and Public Safety wil...

Colorado to roll out new rules for retail electric vehicle chargers

Colorado will implement new rules July 1 for retail electric vehicle charging stations meant to increase transparency and ensure consistency for consumers and business owners. While the requirements will be enacted this year, the Colorado Division of Oil and Public Safety wil...

Dry Creek Fire grows to 315 acres south of Rifle

Update, 9 a.m. Wednesday: The Dry Creek Fire south of Rifle has grown to an estimated 315 acres as of Wednesday morning, according to an update from Colorado River Fire Rescue on Facebook. Management of the fire transitioned at 7 a.m. Wednesday to the Upper Colorado River Inte...

White River National Forest moves into Stage 2 Fire Restrictions Friday

All lands managed by the White River National Forest will be under Stage 2 Fire Restrictions beginning Friday, June 26, the agency announced Wednesday. Under Stage 2 restrictions, campfires and charcoal are prohibited everywhere on the White River National Forest, including in...

Blues Music Award winner Sue Foley to perform at JAS June Experience

Grammy-nominated and five times Blues Music Award winner Sue Foley will perform at 6:45 p.m. and 8:45 p.m. June 27 at the Jazz Aspen Snowmass Festival at 39 Degrees at W Aspen, 550 S. Spring St. The Canadian blues guitarist and singer-songwriter is known for her fiery Texas b...

La Greca: The words we choose

A glass of milk hits the floor. For a second, everyone freezes. The child looks at the puddle. You look at the child. And in that tiny pause, the adult brain starts loading its usual script. “Why did you do that?” “You need to be more careful.” “Look at this mess.” But w...

Aspen Snowmass announces Community and Discount Pass programs for 2026/27 season

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 i...

Opinion | Noble: Why I’m running for Eagle County coroner

“We do these things … not because they are easy, but because they are hard.” That’s President Kennedy in September 1962, at Rice University in Houston, making the case for putting an American on the Moon. I have always found inspiration and motivation in that quote since I fir...

Dry Creek Fire reaches 35% containment

Update, 5:15 p.m. Wednesday: The Dry Creek Fire south of Rifle is now 35% contained, according to watchduty.org. Firefighters have made progress constructing direct handline and installing hose lays along the western perimeter of the fire, according to a Wednesday evening Face...

Aspen moves ‘extraordinarily expensive’ Armory Hall project to construction phase

Aspen City Council unanimously approved four resolutions required to move the Armory Hall Adaptive Reuse Project from pre-construction into construction Tuesday, authorizing the construction-phase contracts and contingency approval authority needed. Mayor Rachael Richards was ...

Town of Vail cancels fireworks as stage 2 fire restrictions set to begin Friday

Stage 2 fire restrictions will go into effect across Eagle County on Friday, banning campfires, personal fireworks and other spark-producing activities. The notice prompted the town of Vail to cancel its regularly scheduled Independence Day fireworks event, citing conditions a...

Eagle County government gets fired up during the celebration of the new geothermal system

On June 25, Eagle County flipped the switch of the new geothermal heating and cooling system that lies just below the Eagle County building in Eagle. The new $14 million system, which replaced the building’s dying boiler, will aid Eagle County’s greenhouse gas reduction goal of 5...

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Aspen Valley Health physician Megan Hiles, anti-aging researcher Jamie Justice, and NPR Health and Science Reporter Allison Aubrey discuss longevity at altitude during a community Aspen Ideas: Health event on Tuesday at the Wheeler Opera House....

Brandon: Training for the Olympics of middle age

Remember the good ol’ days of eating and drinking whatever you wanted without recourse? How about filling in for someone on a coed...

Green: A weekend of alcoholic abundance

Food & Wine just wrapped in Aspen. Three days of pouring. Tasting. Toasting. Streets full of people who flew in from everywhere...

Lives can be saved with organ donation

Mary Ryerson — (Re: “Aspen family urges everyone to consider kidney donation,” June 23, Aspen Daily News) Thank you for spotlighting...

Torre will keep environment front and center

Alex Mueller — I support Torre for Pitkin County commissioner, District 1. He has introduced and supported environmental action...

A bored Sen. Bennet wants to be governor

David Bentley — U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet has disgraced his office by primarying state Attorney General Phil Weiser in the Colorado...

Torre defends Pitkin County’s working class

Alex Brough — I am writing to express my strong support for Torre in his campaign for Pitkin County commissioner.

Parade preparation

Lissa Ballinger creates a costume during a workshop at the Red Brick Arts Center for Saturday’s Mall Fest 50 Art Parade. The final free costume-making workshop takes place today from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Red Brick. Mall Fest celebrates the…...

‘Mr. Unlimited’ speaks in Aspen

Former NFL quarterback Russell Wilson talks about mental wellness during an Ideas: Health panel session on Monday called “Reimagining Youth Mental Health.” Wilson, who recently retired from pro football to join CBS Sports as a studio analyst, is the co-founder…...

Armory Hall price tag reaches $60.6M

Final cost includes $6.9M for ‘contingency,’ nearly $1M in other fees

New Orleans Suspects bring the 504 to the 970

Crescent City rockers kick off JAS June today with two shows

JAS June Experience transforms the Aspen core today

Karl Denson, Robert Cray, Cory Henry and more

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A trailer sits outside of Armory Hall on Wednesday ready to be loaded with furniture and other belongings to move the existing city offices to the Old Powerhouse building. Construction will start in July on the Armory once the building…...

jake eckert

Jake Eckert is the co-founder, lead guitarist and lead vocalist of the New Orleans Suspects. The four-piece band kicks off the JAS June Experience on Thursday at 7:30 p.m....

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C.R. Gruver plays piano and keyboards for the New Orleans Suspects. He has been with the band since it formed in 2008. Before moving to New Orleans, he lived in Colorado and played with the band Polytoxic....

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Samantha Fish rips a guitar lead at Belly Up Aspen during last year’s JAS June Experience. This year’s festival starts today and runs through Sunday.

Crews fighting Dry Creek fire in Garfield County get reprieve after overnight rains

The size of the fire that started Tuesday south of Rifle did not grow and remains around 315 acres as of Thursday morning

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Letter to the editor: White River National Forest needs to live within its means

When families face financial strain, they cut non‑essentials and sell assets. The White River National Forest now admits it’s in the same position. Forest officials recently told Pitkin County that the Maroon Bells Scenic Area runs a yearly deficit of nearly $300,000 and has b...

PHOTOS: Ridin’ dirty with Snowmass Rodeo now in its 52nd season

The 52nd season of the popular Snowmass Rodeo is well underway with weekly events each Wednesday evening at Snowmass Town Park. Organized by the Snowmass Western Heritage Association, the 7 p.m. rodeo is always preceded by a 5 p.m. barbecue along with many activities for the k...

Nike Outdoor Nationals track meet features pair of Garfield athletes

Eugene, Oregon, has long been one of the country’s landmark running destinations, from the evolution of the modern running shoe to hosting the Olympic track and field qualifiers. In June, two Garfield County athletes got their chance to compete on that same stage. Recent Ri...

Lo-Fidelity: Aging into the Paul JAS Center

As I careen haphazardly through the four-way stop of my midlife-crisis, the newborn Paul JAS Center on the Cooper Street Mall is a venue I feel like I’ve very effectively “aged-into.” After willingly enduring countless late nights seeing, hearing and dancing-to live music at ...

County commissioners approve Rifle airport taxiway, apron work

Garfield County commissioners approved nearly $10 million in construction and engineering contracts for Rifle Garfield County Airport projects meant to improve safety, ease congestion and prepare the airport for continued growth. The unanimously approved contracts include new ...

How a network of 12 mountain communities across the West is ‘moving the needle’ on mental health

As Colorado mountain communities grapple with mental and behavioral health issues, many are getting involved with a project to share data between resort areas across the Rocky Mountain West. Despite picturesque surroundings and abundant recreation, mountain resort communities ...

How a network of 12 mountain communities across the West is ‘moving the needle’ on mental health

As Colorado mountain communities grapple with mental and behavioral health issues, many are getting involved with a project to share data between resort areas across the Rocky Mountain West. Despite picturesque surroundings and abundant recreation, mountain resort communities ...

How a network of 12 mountain communities across the West is ‘moving the needle’ on mental health

As Colorado mountain communities grapple with mental and behavioral health issues, many are getting involved with a project to share data between resort areas across the Rocky Mountain West. Despite picturesque surroundings and abundant recreation, mountain resort communities ...

Bob Moses returns to ‘home away from home’ at Belly Up Aspen

After almost a decade of playing Aspen, Bob Moses will be returning to Belly Up for a club set on Friday, July 3, bringing with them their signature sound, new versions of songs and a love of the Colorado mountains. The Vancouver-bred duo, made up of Tom Howie and Jimmy Vallan...

Nike Outdoor Nationals track meet features 2 Garfield County athletes

Eugene, Oregon, has long been one of the country’s landmark running destinations, from the evolution of the modern running shoe to hosting the Olympic track and field qualifiers. In June, two Garfield County athletes got their chance to compete on that same stage. Recent Ri...

How a network of 12 mountain communities across the West is ‘moving the needle’ on mental health

As Colorado mountain communities grapple with mental and behavioral health issues, many are getting involved with a project to share data between resort areas across the Rocky Mountain West. Despite picturesque surroundings and abundant recreation, mountain resort communities ...

How a network of 12 mountain communities across the West is ‘moving the needle’ on mental health

As Colorado mountain communities grapple with mental and behavioral health issues, many are getting involved with a project to share data between resort areas across the Rocky Mountain West. Despite picturesque surroundings and abundant recreation, mountain resort communities ...

Aspen’s Main Street improvements project moves from design to construction

Aspen City Council approved on Tuesday two resolutions that move the Main Street Inlets and Pedestrian Improvements project into the construction phase.  Phase two — construction — is set to take place between July and October, with crews mobilizing in mid-July, according to A...

Peak 10 Classic canceled due to low snowpack, plans to return for free in 2027

For the first time since its inception as an official event in 2017, Breckenridge’s Peak 10 Classic will not be happening this Independence Day. Typically, the classic draws hundreds of attendees to ski the Fourth of July Bowl — a high-Alpine basin near Peak 10 where snow usu...

Aspen Ideas: Health fellows

Every year, the Aspen Ideas: Health and Aspen Ideas festivals collectively sponsor more than a hundred professionals under 40 years old from various fields — including nonprofit leaders, scientists, artists, educators and more —  to further innovative solutions and insights into ...

Obituary: Jim Crown

Jim CrownJune 25Remembered with love today and always.

A&E Lineup for June 27 – July 5

Note: for a complete list of calendar events from around Garfield County and the Roaring Fork Valley, go to http://www.postindependent.com/entertainment/community-calendar/. Touch-A-Truck with Glenwood Springs Parks and Rec What: Let your kids climb into the driver’s seat o...

Garfield County Libraries schedule for June 29 – July 5

Monday Parachute:The Fossil Files: Dino Sip and Paint at 2 p.m. Silt:Summer Fun at the Silt Library at 2 p.m. New Castle: Take & Make Craft Kits for Adults all day/Kits de Manualidades para Adultos todo el día. Teen-Rex Takeover at 1 p.m. Glenwood Springs:Las...

Where to find information on Colorado’s candidates for the June 30 primary

Colorado’s primary election — with consequential party races for local, state and federal offices — is rapidly approaching. The Vail Daily election page has coverage as well as candidate columns and responses to questions about key issues on Colorado’s Western Slope for voter...

West Nile virus detected in Garfield County mosquitoes

West Nile virus has been detected in mosquitoes in Battlement Mesa, an early-season sign that the virus is circulating in western Garfield County. Garfield County Public Health officials said there have been no reported human cases of West Nile virus in Garfield County this se...

Where to find information on Colorado’s candidates for the June 30 primary

Colorado’s primary election — with consequential party races for local, state and federal offices — is rapidly approaching. The Post Independent election page has coverage as well as candidate columns and responses to questions about key issues on Colorado’s Western Slope for...

Where to find information on Colorado’s candidates for the June 30 primary

Colorado’s primary election — with consequential party races for local, state and federal offices — is rapidly approaching. The Aspen Times election page has coverage as well as candidate columns and responses to questions about key issues on Colorado’s Western Slope for vote...

West Nile virus detected in Garfield County mosquitoes

West Nile virus has been detected in mosquitoes in Battlement Mesa, an early-season sign that the virus is circulating in western Garfield County. Garfield County Public Health officials said there have been no reported human cases of West Nile virus in Garfield County this se...

Pitkin County behavioral health responders release annual report

The Pitkin Area Co-Responder Teams program, or PACT program, served 249 individuals in 2025 with a total of 1,294 visits. This is according to Raleigh Bacharach-Hope, the PACT administrator for Pitkin County Public Health. PACT serves Pitkin County residents who struggle with ...

Lo-Fidelity: Doing a double-take on Herbert Bayer

To know Herbert Bayer’s artwork is to know, and better understand, Aspen. I was reminded of this self-born concept once again while touring the latest exhibit at the Resnick Center for Herbert Bayer Studies — “Double Take: Recurrent Dialogues in the Art of Herbert Bayer.” The ...

WineInk: A historic wine celebration at Hotel Jerome

Well, that came and went quickly. It has only been a week since the 43rd Food & Wine Classic in Aspen weekend, and already it seems to be a bit of a blur. I guess that is how these things play out, sips and snippets and bits run together to become a collection of hazy memories...

Where to find information on Colorado’s candidates for the June 30 primary

Colorado’s primary election — with consequential party races for local, state and federal offices — is rapidly approaching. The Steamboat Pilot election page has coverage as well as candidate columns and responses to questions about key issues on Colorado’s Western Slope for ...

Where to find information on Colorado’s candidates for the June 30 primary

Colorado’s primary election — with consequential party races for local, state and federal offices — is rapidly approaching. The Summit Daily election page has coverage as well as candidate columns and responses to questions about key issues on Colorado’s Western Slope for vot...

Holloway: Protect Woody Creek’s character

My family has been part of the Woody Creek community for generations, and I am writing to oppose the proposed commercial rezoning and expansion of the Woody Creek racetrack. The racetrack has existed in Woody Creek for more than 50 years, and many residents have accepted its c...

Compass for Lifelong Discovery Board of Directors: Thank you for the support

On behalf of the Compass for Lifelong Discovery Board of Directors, we would like to express our sincere gratitude to the Aspen School District Board of Education for its partnership and support of Aspen Community School. We are deeply appreciative of the district’s allocation...

Brough: Defender of the working class

I am writing to express my strong support for former Aspen Mayor Torre in his campaign for Pitkin County commissioner. Throughout his years of public service, Torre has consistently demonstrated that he understands and advocates for the people who make this community work ever...

Foster: Just figure it out

I am crying, I am laughing, I am crying and now I am rolling on the floor laughing. The absurdity of it all. The airport terminal is going to be 130,000 square feet, no, wait, it’s going to be 30,000 square feet, the same size of at least three houses on Willoughby Way, not i...

Business Briefs: Business news from up and down the Eagle Valley … and beyond

Rocky Mountain Taco now serving at Home Depot in Avon Eagle County’s original taco truck is parked in a new location. The truck that has served guests for more than a decade in Eagle County has been moved to Home Depot in Avon, where it is operating every day starting at 7 ...

Colorado wolves are traveling east and south as summer begins

For the first time since beginning the reintroduction of gray wolves, Colorado Parks and Wildlife confirmed a wolf traveled east across Interstate 25. The collared wolf’s trip was captured in the latest wolf activity map, which illustrates the watersheds where Colorado’s coll...

Colorado wolves are traveling east and south as summer begins

For the first time since beginning the reintroduction of gray wolves, Colorado Parks and Wildlife confirmed a wolf traveled east across Interstate 25. The collared wolf’s trip was captured in the latest wolf activity map, which illustrates the watersheds where Colorado’s coll...

Aspen Ideas: Health last full day

Wednesday, Aspen Ideas: Health presented its last day of full programming. The festival ended on Thursday. One of the tracks included Grey Matters, highlighting topics that fall into areas with no cut-and-dried, right-or-wrong answers. Wednesday morning offered a Grey Matters...

Dry Creek Fire reaches 90% containment

Update, 5:45 p.m. Thursday: The Dry Creek Fire south of Rifle reached 90% containment Thursday evening, Colorado River Fire Rescue Chief Leif Sackett said. Sackett said conditions are looking good around most of the fire, though crews are still working along the west and north...

Obituary: Alexis “Lex” Carter

January 27, 1963 – April 14, 2026 Surrounded by family and friends, Lex passed peacefully at home. Born in Anchorage Alaska, Lex grew up an army brat in both Europe and the US, before settling in Colorado and graduating from Loveland High. Attending CMC she made many life long fr...

Obituary: JoAnn Lynn Nystrom

March 21, 1949 – June 10, 2026 JoAnn Lynn Nystrom entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on June 10, 2026. Born March 21, 1949, in Baltimore, Maryland, to Richard and Frances Blair, JoAnn was known for her strong faith, joyful spirit, compassion, and love f...

High Points: Living with Stage 2 fire restrictions

The High Point? Well, as of this writing, it is that, thus far in this very dry June, there has yet to be a fire of severe consequence in the Roaring Fork Valley. I use the word “severe” because, although we have had fires, they have been stymied by the outstanding work of our...

Copper Mountain selected to host two World Cup ski and snowboard events

Last week, U.S. Ski and Snowboard announced that, for the second year in a row, Summit County was chosen to host two World Cup events during the 2026-2027 winter season. Copper Mountain Resort will be hosting the Stifel Copper Cup on Thanksgiving weekend. This year, the Alpin...

Blumenthal: Gearing up for summer in the valley

I’ve been packing the car this week for our return to the Roaring Fork Valley in time for all the Fourth of July...

Kelloff: What the Roaring Fork Valley told me

When I stopped in the Roaring Fork Valley as part of my By The People Tour, I came to hear directly from the people...

McCready: The billion-dollar problem in youth sports

Nearly every day, we see another story about the absurdity of what youth sports have become and the staggering amount of money spent...

Recent data offers more details on winter-spring slowdown

Airport-travel decline not as sharp as retail, occupancy decreases

Phillips redevelopment project moving forward

P&Z finding of nonconformance officially overruled in 5-0 vote

Early childhood tax district taps executive director

Markovitz brings 6 years of ECE experience with Eagle County

APR awarded for on-air excellence

Station recognized by 3 different organizations

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The redevelopment of Phillips Mobile Home Park — a plan eight years in the making — will now begin after the Pitkin Board of County Commissioners voted to overrule the Planning and Zoning Commission’s finding of nonconformance....

Filling a void

A sage plant fills the spot of a missing light post on the Mill Street pedestrian mall on Tuesday.

Basalt to hold river festival

Rapidgrass will be the headlining musical act at Saturday’s Basalt River Jams, a free festival featuring food trucks, beverages, river activities and live music set for noon to 9 p.m. on Saturday at Basalt River Park. Activities include tubing, kayak…...

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Passengers wait for their luggage at the Aspen-Pitkin County Airport on Tuesday. Local tourism stakeholders and workers are hoping for a strong summer season to offset the decline in visitation and sales that occurred during the winter-spring ski season....

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Aspen Public Radio’s newsroom in 2025 included, from left, Eleanor Bennett, Regan Mertz, Halle Zander, Sarah Tory and Michael Fanelli. The team received awards in April and May for work done in 2025....

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The Confluence Early Childhood Development Service District Board of Directors unanimously approved the contract for Samantha Markovitz to be the organization’s first executive director on Thursday....

Glenwood Springs Historical Society archive: Tom Mix in Glenwood Springs

Carsten column: Ultraviolet light and dog eyes

Colorado is well known for its sunshine, with 245 to 285 sunny days each year. With all that sunshine comes blue skies and plenty of ultraviolet light, or UV. At Colorado’s high altitude, UV exposure is estimated to be 20% to 30% higher than at sea level. That matters because ...

Friday letters: ICE facility enforcement, Weiser support and Highway 82 concerns

City should enforce its own codes After the City of Glenwood Springs Planning and Zoning board voted to revoke a permit for the operation of an ICE detention facility in Suite 210 in the commercial center at 100 Midland Avenue, I assumed City Council would follow the law and s...

Citing water restrictions, Avon cancels July 3 fireworks

Avon Town Manager Eric Heil on Friday made the decision to cancel Avon’s fireworks display for the Salute to the USA event. “This decision is based on the designation of Stage 2 Fire Restrictions by the Eagle County Sheriff’s Office and the lack of any rain in the forecast o...

On the Fly: Go up in elevation and find some solitude

High Country fishing is officially on the menu now, which provides some of the most spectacular views and beautiful fish you will find anywhere. Some anglers tire of busy rivers here in the valley during July and August, and hiking up to higher altitude waters offers a nice respi...

Climate Curve to celebrate award winners on Wednesday

Comedian Seth Meyers will emcee Aspen ceremony

Back-up bricks for pedestrian mall running out

City officials discuss how to appropriately replace aging walkways

Zakaria, Brooks predict the pessimism will pass

Aspen Ideas Festival opens with hope for better days

The strong persuader comes to the Wheeler

Robert Cray Band plays JAS June Experience

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The 72-year-old blues guitar legend Robert Cray and his band will play the Wheeler Opera House at 5:30 p.m. today as part of the JAS June Experience.

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Robert Cray has won five Grammys and is regarded as one of the main artists that brought the blues back to the mainstream in the 1980s.

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Jacquelyn Francis is founder and executive director of the Aspen-based Climate Curve (formerly Global Warming Mitigation Project). The nonprofit will hand out Keeling Curve awards to ambitious projects aiming to address climate change during a Wednesday event in Aspen....

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Seth Meyers attends the Chanel Tribeca Festival Artists Dinner at Tribeca Grill on June 8 in New York. Meyers will host the Climate Curve Awards in Aspen on Wednesday....

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Bricks on the Cooper Avenue pedestrian mall in front of the former Bidwell Building are in need of repair. The city of Aspen is running out of its historic brick reserves and is trying to decide next steps for the…...

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Journalists David Brooks and Fareed Zakaria kick off the 22nd annual Aspen Ideas Festival with a discussion about America’s future on Thursday evening....

SkiCo execs paint uncertain future, describe reinvestment as at risk

Presentations to elected officials focus on downward industry trends, valley’s housing and traffic problems

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Aspen Skiing Co. CEO Geoff Buchheister celebrates the opening of Coney Glade lift at Snowmass resort in 2024.

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Skier visits to Aspen/Snowmass have been declining for three years in a row, say Aspen Skiing Co. executives. Last year, with record-low snow, they dropped by 21.5%....

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The Aspen Skiing Co.’s Shop employee housing in Snowmass is planning an expansion.

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The Aspen Skiing Co. touts its massive investments in infrastructure at Snowmass Ski Area, but says future investments are at risk.

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The Aspen Skiing Co. is spending $43 million on a new Ullrhof restaurant at Snowmass, scheduled to open next ski season.

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The proposed EJ Crossing affordable housing project sits along Highway 82 in El Jebel next to the Blue Lake subdivision.

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From left, Aspen Skiing Co. CEO Geoff Buchheister, Aspen One CEO Dave Tanner, and Aspen One Vice President of Sustainability Chris Miller present to the Snowmass Village Town Council and mayor on June 15....

Climate change could shutter ski resorts

Patrick Hunter — Leaders of Aspen One recently held a meeting with the Aspen City Council. The ski company leaders said they need support from the community......

Reflections on a Woody Creeker’s last party

Allen Jones — I went to my friend Bill Dinsmoor’s last birthday party. Bill was happy that day and laughing a lot...

‘The calm in the storm’: Mesa County range rider fills gap outside of state wolf program

Collbran resident Christina Vander Berg had a 25-year career investigating fires and built a life as a Western Slope cattle producer and rodeo judge. Over the past two years, she’s stepped into a new role that draws on her passions and experience: serving as a range rider amid Co...

The Blind Spot: The silent fire in your mouth

You’ve had this moment. The hygienist finishes your cleaning, glances at her notes and says it almost as an afterthought: “Just a little bleeding back here. Nothing to worry about.” You nod. You forget about it before you’ve left your parking spot. That sentence may be the mos...

What to know about running at altitude

At over 7,000 feet above sea level, running in the Upper Roaring Fork Valley can pose a significant challenge for those used to running at lower elevations. But the answer isn’t to simply “try harder.” Science-backed reasons why exercising at high elevations is difficult also...

Spencer: Vote John Doyle

John Doyle has a proven record of presenting practical solutions to solve our valley’s transit and housing issues, and he prioritizes our natural environment in all decisions. He is a public servant who listens, does his homework and consistently puts the community’s best interes...

Aspen Fire recommends wildfire hardening for APCHA HOAs

Andy Fisher, deputy chief of Aspen Fire Protection District, presented to the Aspen/Pitkin County Housing Authority board on Wednesday, June 17, about wildfire hardening procedures for APCHA-owned building complexes, urging hardening against ember showers and vegetation removal a...

Willoughby: Two kinds of geological treasure

We think Maroon Bells and Maroon Lake are two of our greatest treasures. The geology that produced them also provided Aspen’s other great treasure: silver deposits. Looking back over time, you can see how the definition of treasure has changed.  The first photo of Maroon Bells...

PHOTOS: Art parade celebrates 50 years of the Aspen pedestrian mall

Much like the entrance to Aspen, affordable housing, the airport modernization project and a host of other popular topics today, the creation of the pedestrian mall in the downtown core was hotly debated for years before becoming reality. Created in 1976, this summer marks the...

James Hunter Six to debut at Aspen’s Paul JAS Center

Grammy-nominated British soul and R&B act The James Hunter Six will debut in Aspen. The ensemble will perform two jazz cafe performances at 6:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. on Friday, July 3, at the Paul JAS Center, located at 422 E. Cooper St. The British rhythm-and-soul and R&B ensemble...

Bank sees long lines, increased calls at Western Slope locations following conversion of FirstBank accounts

Nine months after PNC Financial Services Group announced it would be acquiring Colorado-based FirstBank — one of its many efforts toward westward expansion — the bank faced droves of inquiries from Western Slope customers encountering challenges with their new accounts. PNC Ba...

Bank sees long lines, increased calls at Western Slope locations following conversion of FirstBank accounts

Nine months after PNC Financial Services Group announced it would be acquiring Colorado-based FirstBank — one of its many efforts toward westward expansion — the bank faced droves of inquiries from Western Slope customers encountering challenges with their new accounts. PNC Ba...

M.S. Rau showcases American treasures

M.S. Rau has extended its mini exhibition, “From Court to Cocktail,” through July 6, in consideration of Aspen’s Fourth of July weekend celebration. It showcases dining items from the 16th century and beyond, including a sterling silver coffeepot handmade by Paul Revere himself. ...

Aspen Music Festival and School supports 50 years of concerts in Salida

The 2026 Salida Aspen Concerts series will celebrate 50 years of music, community and summer traditions with six Saturday evening performances at 7 p.m. July 11 through Aug. 15 at Salida High School Auditorium. The world-class musical acts are presented in a partnership with ...

Pitkin County vacancy rates exceed Garfield

A report on the Regional Housing Needs Assessment for the Roaring Fork and Colorado River valleys was presented during a joint meeting between Aspen City Council and the Pitkin County Board of County Commissioners last week, the first step in a process to identify current afforda...

The calm in the storm’: Mesa County range rider fills gap outside of state wolf program

Collbran resident Christina Vander Berg had a 25-year career investigating fires and built a life as a Western Slope cattle producer and rodeo judge. Over the past two years, she’s stepped into a new role that draws on her passions and experience: serving as a range rider amid Co...

The calm in the storm’: Mesa County range rider fills gap outside of state wolf program

Collbran resident Christina Vander Berg had a 25-year career investigating fires and built a life as a Western Slope cattle producer and rodeo judge. Over the past two years, she’s stepped into a new role that draws on her passions and experience: serving as a range rider amid Co...

What 2 hours at Aspen Ideas revealed about AI

‘Life, Optimized’ — What We Gain (and Lose) When AI Takes Over With Joanna Stern, Manoush Zomorodi, Jenn White, and Fanny Elahi From L to R: Jenn White, Manoush Zomorodi, Joanna Stern and Fanny Elahi.Daniel Bayer/Courtesy photo I walked into “Life, Optimized” expecting...

Amid firework cancellations, Colorado’s mountain towns look to alternative celebrations for the country’s 250th Independence Day weekend

Fourth of July celebrations are heating up for Colorado mountain resort towns — figuratively and physically As more counties face increasing wildfire risk and respond with stricter fire restrictions, many are looking to firework alternatives to celebrate the country’s 250th an...

Alumni in Action: 6 Eagle County athletes compete at Nike Outdoor Nationals

Six Eagle County athletes competed at Nike Outdoor Nationals in Eugene, Oregon from June 18-22. Hayward Field played host to the USATF U20 championships alongside Nike Outdoor Nationals, which annually attracts hundreds of the top middle and high school track athletes. Participan...

Documentary celebrates life of Eagle County sustainability pioneer Adam Palmer

Adam Palmer’s legacy is remembered in pieces of Eagle County — in the trails, the ice, in the waves and in the energy that powers people’s homes. On Thursday, June 25, Palmer was remembered by his beloved community, as locals attended a sold-out screening of “The Casual Enormity ...

New, Low Cost Technology Extends Roof Life

Have you heard about insurance cancellations because your roof is 10–15 years old? Why invest in an expensive roof replacement when you can now affordably refurbish your existing roof with advanced nanotechnology — and gain even better extreme weather protection than many bran...

Peak Glam: A chef’s tale

I was away from Food & Wine this year, the first time in ages. But, I had my own little Food ‘n’ Wine moment in London over said weekend where I was visiting my family, as I met up with a gal who’d been working the Jägermeister promotion at Shaun White’s Snow League event in Laax...

Saddle Sore: Where have all the cowgirls gone?

Where have all the cowgirls gone? Someone said a while back there were no real cowgirls left in the area. My reply was that one needed to get off the asphalt, go down a dusty road and take a look around. You probably won’t find them in town showing off a brand-new hat and spo...

Circadian Coffee Co launches new drive-thru option in El Jebel

Something’s been brewing in El Jebel. Now, after years in the making, Circadian Coffee Co soft-launched on Friday, offering convenience coupled with an assortment of coffee options, from blended drinks to lattes with homemade syrups, along with local food menu items. How di...

Feinsinger column: Herbs and spices contribute to optimal health

Previous columns on Dr. Michael Greger’s “Daily Dozen” have noted that plant foods with intense color are loaded with antioxidants and other micronutrients. The same applies to foods with intense flavor: herbs and spices. Many of these have been used for centuries by various c...

ACES hosts event looking at health impacts of climate change

Dr. Mark Gladwin, the dean of University of Maryland School of Medicine and the vice president of Medical Affairs, is slated to speak with Aspen Center for Environmental Studies from 6 to 7 p.m. July 2 on the worsening health impacts in the face of human-driven climate change. ...

Intersect Aspen Art + Design Fair premiers new film featuring Colorado artists

Intersect Aspen Art + Design Fair will be hosting the Aspen premiere of “Time and Other Materials” in partnership with Aspen Film at 6:30 p.m. July 30 at the Isis Theatre. Filmmaker Amie Knox will attend, alongside the five Colorado artists featured in the film, according to ...

The smoke in the Colorado mountains has cleared, but gusty winds will lead to ‘red flag’ fire conditions

The smoke that blanketed Colorado mountain skies for much of the week has dissipated, but officials are warning that high winds this weekend will increase the wildfire danger amid widespread drought.  The National Weather Service has issued red flag warnings across the Western...

The smoke in the Colorado mountains has cleared, but gusty winds will lead to ‘red flag’ fire conditions

The smoke that blanketed Colorado mountain skies for much of the week has dissipated, but officials are warning that high winds this weekend will increase the wildfire danger amid widespread drought.  The National Weather Service has issued red flag warnings across the Western...

RFTA, USFS offer free Maroon Bells access to library card holders

Roaring Fork Transportation Authority and the U.S. Forest Service have partnered to allow free access to Maroon Bells for library card holders in Pitkin, Basalt and Garfield counties (Glenwood location) on a first-come, first-served basis.  The program is aimed at providing ac...

The smoke in the Colorado mountains has cleared, but gusty winds will lead to ‘red flag’ fire conditions

The smoke that blanketed Colorado mountain skies for much of the week has dissipated, but officials are warning that high winds this weekend will increase the wildfire danger amid widespread drought.  The National Weather Service has issued red flag warnings across the Western...

The smoke in the Colorado mountains has cleared, but gusty winds will lead to ‘red flag’ fire conditions

The smoke that blanketed Colorado mountain skies for much of the week has dissipated, but officials are warning that high winds this weekend will increase the wildfire danger amid widespread drought.  The National Weather Service has issued red flag warnings across the Western...

Aspen’s new wildfire code could increase some costs

Aspen’s recently adopted wildfire resilience code is slightly increasing the costs of new developments and some renovations that include square footage expansion, according to contractors and architects. Bonnie Muhigirwa, Aspen’s chief building official, noted that while the c...

The smoke in the Colorado mountains has cleared, but gusty winds will lead to ‘red flag’ fire conditions

The smoke that blanketed Colorado mountain skies for much of the week has dissipated, but officials are warning that high winds this weekend will increase the wildfire danger amid widespread drought. The National Weather Service has issued red flag warnings across the Western...

Destination Summer Permanent 2026

Bank sees long lines, increased calls at Western Slope locations following conversion of FirstBank accounts

Nine months after PNC Financial Services Group announced it would be acquiring Colorado-based FirstBank — one of its many efforts toward westward expansion — the bank faced droves of inquiries from Western Slope customers encountering challenges with their new accounts. PNC Ba...

Bank sees long lines, increased calls at Western Slope locations following conversion of FirstBank accounts

Nine months after PNC Financial Services Group announced it would be acquiring Colorado-based FirstBank — one of its many efforts toward westward expansion — the bank faced droves of inquiries from Western Slope customers encountering challenges with their new accounts. PNC Ba...

Colorado public land advocates say Interior Department review of highly protective wilderness policies ‘is laying the groundwork for an attack’

Public land advocates are speaking out after the U.S. Department of Interior launched a broad review of its policies that protect remote and undeveloped places recognized under federal law as “wilderness.” The Bureau of Land Management, National Park Service and U.S. Fish and ...

PHOTOS: Jazz Aspen Snowmass June Experience gets funky in Aspen

Jazz Aspen Snowmass hosted its annual June Experience over the weekend at various venues across Aspen. Numerous artists took part, headlined by Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe and Cory Henry & the Funk Apostles playing at Belly Up Aspen. Other acts included The Family Stone, Robert C...

Temporary art installations engage the senses at Aspen Ideas festivals

As part of the Aspen Ideas festivals, which run through July 1, the Aspen Meadows Campus showcases several temporary art installations. While people need a pass to attend the Ideas’ sessions and activities, all but two of the temporary art installations stand outdoors, so the pu...

5 wild berries to forage this summer in the Aspen area

With wild berry season around the corner in the Roaring Fork Valley, locals and visitors can soon discover a plethora of wild treats while in nature. There are over 10 varieties of edible wild berries that grow in the Roaring Fork Valley, according to Aspen Center for Environ...

Leadville wildfire column visible from Pitkin County

A “significant wildfire column” from the Willow Fire that has broken out west/northwest of Leadville in Lake County was visible from Pitkin County as of 5:48 p.m., according to a Pitkin Alert. The fire grew to more than 1,000 acres in a matter of hours Sunday evening. Evacuati...

Moon Mondays: Hot tips for the best Mercury retrograde of your life

The sky is falling! The sky is falling! Mercury is going retrograde today. What impending catastrophe is going to befall us now? Aren’t things already bad enough? Tonight’s a double whammy, the full moon and Mercury reversing simultaneously. If there ever was a time to relinq...

Willow Fire grows to 1,066 acres near Leadville

Editor’s note: This story has been updated to reflect new growth of the Willow Fire. A wildfire that grew to more than 1,000 acres in a matter of hours near Leadville in the evening Sunday, June 28, sent smoke rolling into Summit County and led emergency officials to ask resid...

Growing 1,066-acre Willow Fire near Leadville sends smoke into Summit County

Editor’s note: This story has been updated to reflect new growth of the Willow Fire. A wildfire that grew to more than 1,000 acres in a matter of hours near Leadville in the evening Sunday, June 28, sent smoke rolling into Summit County and led emergency officials to ask resid...

Vail music venue revival raises the question: How many live shows will Eagle County support?

In 2005, when Michael Goldberg was first opening Belly Up Aspen, rival ski town Vail still had 8150 – a legendary music venue named for Vail’s elevation and steeped in a tradition of intimate, local talent and frequently big-name musicianship served up to a few hundred people on ...

Pedestrian Mall Lanes

During the Mall Fest 50 art parade on Saturday to celebrate 50 years of Aspen’s pedestrian mall, Tim Sack, executive director of Buckhorn Public Arts, bowls a keg down East Hyman Avenue — recreating an old Aspen tradition frequently organized…...

Aspen old-timer endorses Doyle for BOCC

Jim Wingers — I am a certified “Aspen geezer,” since I am over 80. I am a non-affiliated voter who leans right. John Doyle is my...

Vote Torre, who stands up for locals

Lisa Markalunas — Torre is excellent and he is my choice for Pitkin County commissioner in District 1. He is well-versed...

Romero has earned a place in Congress

Erin Rigney — Please vote for Dwayne Romero for U.S. House District 3. I cannot say enough positive things about Romero’s integrity...

Ireland: No need to whine — just vote

Celebrate the 250th for what really counts. Better than a cage match on the White House lawn. More important than...

Parrott: Long love Aspen, long love skiing

The Aspen Daily News article on Aspen One’s plea for help (June 10, “Aspen One’s success relies on community support...

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In-person voting for the primary elections is available at the Pitkin County administration building, 530 E. Main St., today from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and also on Tuesday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Ballot drop-off locations (deadline is…...

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Appointee named RFSD board president

New head of GarCo libraries wants to protect the ‘freedom to read’

Korah takes the helm amid censorship efforts, growing use

All the JAS that’s fit for print

Scenes from the weekend’s June Experience

Ask a Broker: How do off-market deals work in Aspen?

In a real estate market as nuanced and relationship-driven as Aspen and Snowmass, not every transaction plays out...

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Newly appointed Garfield County Libraries Executive Director Abraham Korah, left, and Branch Director Nancy Barnes, right, stand with three staff members at the Glenwood Springs Library in front of their “summer reading” posters on Tuesday. According to the library district,…...

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Then-Garfield County Libraries Executive Director Jamie LaRue stands in front of the Glenwood Springs public library in this photo from early 2025. LaRue, who retired April 9, has been a staunch advocate for intellectual freedom amid local and national efforts…...

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Garfield County Libraries Branch Director Nancy Barnes stands in front of the “summer reading challenge” prizes at the Glenwood Springs Library on Tuesday. Barnes served as the interim executive director during the library district’s hiring process and was one of…...

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Christian McBride performs a tribute set called “Remembering Ray Brown” at the Limelight Hotel Aspen.

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Dancers get lost in the music of The Family Stone on Friday at the Paul JAS Center.

Fire southwest of Pueblo explodes to 23,000 acres amid 100-mph wind gusts

The Aspen Acres fire was the latest wildfire to ignite across southern Colorado and the Western Slope amid extremely dry conditions, strong winds and extreme heat...

What to know about running at altitude

At over 7,000 feet above sea level, running in the upper Roaring Fork Valley can pose a significant challenge for those used to running at lower elevations. But the answer isn’t to simply “try harder.” Science-backed reasons why exercising at high elevations is difficult also...

As Eagle County towns cancel shows, fire officials watch for uptick in personal fireworks use on July 4

Eagle River Fire Chief Mick Woodworth is no stranger to an uptick in personal firework activity surrounding Independence Day. From smaller sparklers and firework cones to giant bottle rockets, he’s seen it all. However, this year, while he hopes not to see any firework activity, ...

Mountain Rescue Aspen responds to West Maroon Pass medical emergency

Mountain Rescue Aspen successfully rescued a subject experiencing a medical emergency roughly five miles up the West Maroon Pass trail, at approximately 11,200 feet, Sunday afternoon. Mountain Rescue Aspen was notified at about 2:04 p.m., according to a press release, and disp...

Glenwood Springs engineering firm celebrates 40 years of service

SGM first opened its doors in Glenwood Springs in 1986 with a goal of serving its community’s unique engineering needs. Now, 40 years later, the firm has grown into one of Western Colorado’s largest locally owned engineering and surveying companies. Over the past 40 years, th...

Wildfires are spreading quickly in Colorado’s drought-stricken mountains as demand for firefighting resources tightens nationwide

Wildfires fueled by high winds and historic drought conditions raged across Colorado and the West this weekend — burning thousands of acres, forcing evacuations and resulting in the deaths of three firefighters. Firefighters on Friday achieved full containment on the Dry Creek...

Albert Schweitzer Days highlight humanitarianism in Aspen, Basalt

When Albert Schweitzer visited Aspen in 1949, he made such an impact that his purpose is still being honored in 2026, as the second annual “Albert Schweitzer Days Celebration” graces The Arts Campus at Willits in Basalt on June 30 and Aspen on July 1.  The events are aimed at ...

Wildfires are spreading quickly in Colorado’s drought-stricken mountains as demand for firefighting resources tightens nationwide

Wildfires fueled by high winds and historic drought conditions raged across Colorado and the West this weekend — burning thousands of acres, forcing evacuations and resulting in the deaths of three firefighters. Firefighters on Friday achieved full containment on the Dry Creek...

Garfield Re-2 budget reduces planned deficit

The Garfield Re-2 school board approved a $90.3 million budget for the 2026-27 school year on Wednesday, reducing its planned General Fund deficit. Finance Director Jason Lynch told the board that the district’s financial outlook has improved from earlier projections, though ...

Public access, recreation closed on Colorado River downstream of Fruita amid fire danger

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. — Colorado Parks and Wildlife has issued an emergency closure for all public access and downstream recreation on the Colorado River from James M. Robb-Colorado River State Park in Fruita to the Utah state line.  Working with the Mesa County Sheriff’s Offi...

Public access, recreation closed on Colorado River downstream of Fruita amid fire danger

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. — Colorado Parks and Wildlife has issued an emergency closure for all public access and downstream recreation on the Colorado River from James M. Robb-Colorado River State Park in Fruita to the Utah state line.  Working with the Mesa County Sheriff’s Offi...

Colorado Supreme Court rejects redistricting plan that sought to flip congressional seats for Democrats — including on the Western Slope

The Colorado Supreme Court unanimously shot down a package of ballot initiatives on Monday, June 29, that sought to redraw the state’s congressional maps in favor of Democrats. Coloradans for a Level Playing Field, a group formed earlier this year to support the redistricting...

Colorado Supreme Court rejects redistricting plan that sought to flip congressional seats for Democrats — including on the Western Slope

The Colorado Supreme Court unanimously shot down a package of ballot initiatives on Monday, June 29, that sought to redraw the state’s congressional maps in favor of Democrats.  Coloradans for a Level Playing Field, a group formed earlier this year to support the redistricting...

BLM pursues changes to oil and gas leasing in hopes of spurring new development, but environmental groups have concerns

The U.S. Department of the Interior is proposing changes to the Bureau of Land Management’s oil and gas leasing process. While the industry is lauding the proposal as a repeal of punitive measures implemented during former President Joe Biden’s administration, environmental advoc...

BLM pursues changes to oil and gas leasing in hopes of spurring new development, but environmental groups have concerns

The U.S. Department of the Interior is proposing changes to the Bureau of Land Management’s oil and gas leasing process. While the industry is lauding the proposal as a repeal of punitive measures implemented during former President Joe Biden’s administration, environmental advoc...

Carbondale educator creates self-guided, comprehensive path to understanding college applications

It is never too early to start laying out a path to higher education, but for some, compiling essays, transcripts, letters of recommendation and extracurriculars can feel like navigating space. Carbonale resident Robin Colt first realized the complex nature of the college app...

Colorado Supreme Court rejects redistricting plan that sought to flip congressional seats for Democrats — including on the Western Slope

The Colorado Supreme Court unanimously shot down a package of ballot initiatives on Monday, June 29, that sought to redraw the state’s congressional maps in favor of Democrats. Coloradans for a Level Playing Field, a group formed earlier this year to support the redistricting...

Aspen Ideas Festival: What will music sound like in 250 years?

Damian Woetzel, artistic director of Vail Dance Festival, spoke on a panel at Aspen Ideas festival on Monday along with Charles Yang and Caroline Shaw about music — and what it might sound like in 250 years, in alignment with Aspen Ideas’ theme: “Declarations of Independence: Pas...

Colorado Supreme Court rejects redistricting plan that sought to flip congressional seats for Democrats — including on the Western Slope

The Colorado Supreme Court unanimously shot down a package of ballot initiatives on Monday, June 29, that sought to redraw the state’s congressional maps in favor of Democrats.  Coloradans for a Level Playing Field, a group formed earlier this year to support the redistricting...

Colorado Supreme Court rejects redistricting plan that sought to flip congressional seats for Democrats — including on the Western Slope

The Colorado Supreme Court unanimously shot down a package of ballot initiatives on Monday, June 29, that sought to redraw the state’s congressional maps in favor of Democrats.  Coloradans for a Level Playing Field, a group formed earlier this year to support the redistricting...

Laughter as Medicine event coming to Vail

SpeakUp ReachOut, whose mission is to prevent suicide in Eagle County, is proud to present the second annual Laughter As Medicine Comedy Show in partnership with Vail Comedy Show. This dual language comedy event will take place at Manor Vail Lodge in Vail and will feature perform...

Voss: Hidden dangers of mountain waterways for pups

One of the joys of a warm summer day in the Roaring Fork Valley is the variety of water activities we have to explore. Our dogs enjoy splashing around in alpine lakes, rivers and streams just as much as we do — while this can be a great way to spend an afternoon with your pup, mo...

Confluence tax district names first executive director

The Confluence Early Childhood Development Special Service District has named Samantha Markovitz as executive director, following a nationwide search. Markovitz will begin July 27, according to a news release from the district. The district, approved by voters in November ...

Amid firework cancellations, Colorado’s mountain towns look to alternative celebrations for the country’s 250th Independence Day weekend

Fourth of July celebrations are heating up for Colorado mountain resort towns — figuratively and physically As more counties face increasing wildfire risk and respond with stricter fire restrictions, many are looking to firework alternatives to celebrate the country’s 250th an...

Amid firework cancellations, Colorado’s mountain towns look to alternative celebrations for the country’s 250th Independence Day weekend

Fourth of July celebrations are heating up for Colorado mountain resort towns — figuratively and physically As more counties face increasing wildfire risk and respond with stricter fire restrictions, many are looking to firework alternatives to celebrate the country’s 250th an...

Two Rifle Helitack firefighters among three killed in Knowles Fire incident

The U.S. Department of the Interior on Monday released the names of three firefighters who died Saturday while responding to the Knowles Fire in western Colorado, including two assigned to the Rifle Helitack crew. The firefighters were engaged in initial attack operations on t...

Carbondale educator creates self-guided, comprehensive path to understanding college applications

It is never too early to start laying out a path to higher education, but for some, compiling essays, transcripts, letters of recommendation and extracurriculars can feel like navigating space. Carbondale resident Robin Colt first realized the complex nature of the college ap...

GreenPal lawn care launches in Rifle

GreenPal, a lawn care app described by co-founder Gene Cabellero as the “Uber for lawn care,” has launched in Rifle, allowing homeowners to book same-day or next-day lawn care appointments directly from their phone. “We saw people signing up in Rifle already, so we knew ther...

Simon: Transportation needed from Denver, not just Eagle

I understand plans are underway to provide ground transportation from the Eagle County Regional Airport to Aspen when the Aspen Airport is closed next year. While this will be needed, ground transportation from the Denver Airport all the way to Aspen will be much more important. ...

Top 5 most-read stories last week

Stories in this list received the most page views on postindependent.com from June 22-June 29. 1.El Nino has officially arrived in Colorado, and stronger moisture could be next The Climate Prediction Center’s three-month seasonal precipitation outlook shows above-normal cha...

Forest Service seeks public comment on Sweetwater Lake plan

The White River National Forest is seeking public comment on a draft environmental impact statement that outlines possible recreation management plans for the Sweetwater Lake area in Garfield County. The Forest Service released the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the ...

‘The calm in the storm’: Mesa County range rider fills gap outside of state wolf program

Collbran resident Christina Vander Berg had a 25-year career investigating fires and built a life as a Western Slope cattle producer and rodeo judge. Over the past two years, she’s stepped into a new role that draws on her passions and experience: serving as a range rider amid Co...

‘The calm in the storm’: Mesa County range rider fills gap outside of state wolf program

Collbran resident Christina Vander Berg had a 25-year career investigating fires and built a life as a Western Slope cattle producer and rodeo judge. Over the past two years, she’s stepped into a new role that draws on her passions and experience: serving as a range rider amid Co...

Rifle police increasing enforcement of bike, e-bike and scooter violations

The Rifle Police Department will increase enforcement of bicycle, e-bike, e-moto and scooter violations in the coming weeks after officers observed a growing number of unsafe riding behaviors throughout the community. Police said officers have become increasingly concerned abo...

Rifle cancels fireworks for July 3 Celebration

The City of Rifle is canceling fireworks for its July 3 Celebration after consulting with the Colorado River Fire Rescue due to extreme fire danger, the city announced in a press release on Thursday.  Rifle is under Stage 2 fire restrictions along with the rest of Garfield Cou...

Two Rifle Helitack firefighters among three killed in Knowles Fire incident

The U.S. Department of the Interior on Monday released the names of three firefighters who died Saturday while responding to the Knowles Fire in western Colorado, including two assigned to the Rifle Helitack crew. The firefighters were engaged in initial attack operations on t...

Mack: One valley, one plan, one gondola

Some of the most impactful conversations of my life have happened on the gondola — with friends, family and strangers. Imagine that gondola camaraderie woven into daily life in Aspen, not just powder days. Aspen is about to spend $410 million improving employee housing and nea...

Identities released of 3 firefighters who died responding to Knowles Fire in Colorado

MESA COUNTY, Colo. — Federal wildland fire officials released the identities of three firefighters who died while responding to the Knowles Fire in western Colorado on Saturday. The firefighters were assigned to the Rifle Helitack crew and were engaged in initial attack operat...

Top 5 most-read stories last week

Stories in this list received the most page views on aspentimes.com from June 22-29: 1. Aspen Snowmass announces Community and Discount Pass programs for 2026/27 season Skiers and snowboarders enjoy sunset skiing on Friday, March 28, 2025, when the lifts stayed open until 6...

Amid firework cancellations, Colorado’s mountain towns look to alternative celebrations for the country’s 250th Independence Day weekend

Fourth of July celebrations are heating up for Colorado mountain resort towns — figuratively and physically As more counties face increasing wildfire risk and respond with stricter fire restrictions, many are looking to firework alternatives to celebrate the country’s 250th an...

Amid firework cancellations, Colorado’s mountain towns look to alternative celebrations for the country’s 250th Independence Day weekend

Fourth of July celebrations are heating up for Colorado mountain resort towns — figuratively and physically As more counties face increasing wildfire risk and respond with stricter fire restrictions, many are looking to firework alternatives to celebrate the country’s 250th an...

3 firefighters killed, 2 injured while tackling wildfires on the Colorado-Utah border

BEAVER, Utah — Three firefighters were killed and two sustained burn injuries when they were overcome by flames from fast-moving wildfires in hot, windy conditions near the Colorado-Utah border. The firefighters deployed emergency shelters for themselves during the so-called b...

PHOTOS: Actress Jodie Foster highlights the Afternoon of Conversation at Aspen Ideas Festival

The Aspen Institute’s annual Aspen Ideas Festival reached its peak on Sunday with the Afternoon of Conservation, the centerpiece discussion held inside the Michael Klein Music Tent. Highlighting the talk was famed actress and filmmaker Jodie Foster — “Freaky Friday,” “The Sile...

Obituary: Elizabeth McMichael-Pitts

May 4, 1946 – June 13, 2026 Elizabeth “Liz” Allyson Ross McMichael passed away on June 13, 2026, in Peoria, Arizona, after a brief battle with cancer. She was surrounded by her husband and her sons. Liz was born on May 4, 1946, in Florence, South Carolina. Her life journey eventu...

Obituary: Elizabeth McMichael-Pitts

May 4, 1946 – June 13, 2026 Elizabeth “Liz” Allyson Ross McMichael passed away on June 13, 2026, in Peoria, Arizona, after a brief battle with cancer. She was surrounded by her husband and her sons. Liz was born on May 4, 1946, in Florence, South Carolina. Her life journey eventu...

Father sues over son’s sale of newspaper ownership stake

Lawsuit alleges ‘secret’ negotiations

A brave new world of journalism

Perils and opportunities in the new media landscape

Defendant’s bond conditions modified due to pregnancy

Public defender requests stay of court proceedings

Aspen explores fee deferrals for locals redeveloping free-market homes

Council doesn’t want ‘cost-prohibitive’ permits to push out longtime residents

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Jelani Cobb, Katie Couric, Jerusalem Demsas and Aaron Parnas participated in an Aspen Ideas panel called “Journalism’s Next Chapter” on Saturday.

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Katie Couric, former co-host of NBC’s “Today” and anchor of the “CBS Evening News,” has moved into new media with her company Katie Couric Media.

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Hearings were held in Pitkin County District Court on Monday for defendants Vanessa Leighton and Nathan Keen, who face numerous felony charges in connection with an alleged assault and kidnapping of a local woman in early July 2025....

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This home at 790 Castle Creek Road is under construction. The property’s homeowners requested a fee waiver from the Aspen City Council last year because of the high cost of fees, which launched a conversation about fee deferrals for local…...

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Lake County wildfireSmoke from the Willow Fire west of Leadville is seen from the Aspen Meadows campus on Sunday evening. As of press time on Monday, the fire was still burning, about two miles northwest of the Leadville Fish Hatchery…...

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Two western tiger swallowtails fly between milkweed plants near Catherine's Store Road outside of Carbondale on Thursday afternoon.

Aspen Snowmass hopes to battle warmer winters by storing snow. Here’s how.

If the new storage system works, terrain parks at Buttermilk and Snowmass will be built next season using last season’s snow

Aspen Ideas Festival: Journalism’s next chapter

In the past two decades, 40% of local newspapers nationwide have folded, leaving approximately 50 million Americans with limited or no access to a reliable source of local news, according to a report by Northwestern University. Fewer than 1,000 daily print newspapers still exist ...

A last-minute guide to voting in Tuesday’s primary election

Colorado’s primary Election Day is here as Democratic, Republican, Unity and Libertarian candidates face off to represent their parties in a number of key local, state and federal elections this November. While it’s too late for Coloradans to return their ballots by mail, res...

Snowmass history: Mutton Bustin

“Welcome to the Snowmass Rodeo,” started a column in the Aspen Daily News June 30, 2005. “… The game is called Mutton Bustin’ where kids ages 4-7 years old, 50 pounds or less, wrap their arms around the necks of these little farm animals and hold on tight. It’s a little rodeo...

A last-minute guide to voting in today’s primary election

Colorado’s primary Election Day is here as Democratic, Republican, Unity and Libertarian candidates face off to represent their parties in a number of key local, state and federal elections this November. While it’s too late for Coloradans to return their ballots by mail, res...

Tuesday letters: Community thanks, sheriff voting, Cavern Springs concerns and more

A shout-out for intersection cleanup A couple weeks ago, and I apologize for waiting, but I want to give a big shout-out to the two gentlemen that cleaned up the island at the intersection of Highway 133 and Highway 82. I know it wasn’t CDOT employees. These guys had pulled th...

YouthZone column: Investing opioid settlement funds where they matter most — Our Youth

Here at YouthZone, we’re comfortable talking about substance use and its harmful impacts on communities. One of the most pressing crises of our generation is the misuse of opioids, including the dangerous pathway from prescription pills to heroin and fentanyl. Over the last de...

Snowmass Village announces July events lineup

Snowmass Village is delivering a lineup of events this July — from patriotic celebrations and nationally recognized comedy acts to world-class endurance races, youth sports tournaments, art programming, live music and more. Visitors and locals are invited to connect, explore a...

Beyond the Algorithm: Matter, and all its forms

Aspen’s design world is polished, expensive and exacting. At Matter Planning + Design, the firm founded by Noelle Hernandez and now carried forward with her daughter, Nicole, the work is also more intimate than it may seem. Their elevated designs are crafted around perfecting the...

Western Slope lawmakers take Colorado River managers to task

Western Slope lawmakers had harsh words for water managers at a state committee hearing last week, questioning whether Colorado has done enough to avoid a lawsuit with its downstream neighbors. Colorado Sen. Dylan Roberts, a District 8 Democrat who represents several Western S...

What to expect from Aspen’s July 4 carnival

Aspen will be hosting free amusement rides in Rio Grande park from noon to 8 p.m. on July 3 and 4, including a 65-foot ferris wheel, merry-go-round and other amusement park attractions for Colorado’s 150th and the U.S.’ 250th anniversaries. Andy Curtis, marketing coordinator f...

Western Slope lawmakers take Colorado River managers to task

Western Slope lawmakers had harsh words for water managers at a state committee hearing last week, questioning whether Colorado has done enough to avoid a lawsuit with its downstream neighbors. Colorado Sen. Dylan Roberts, a District 8 Democrat who represents several Western S...

Sparlin: Human safety must be a top priority

As the first priority of elected officials is to keep the public safe, it was suggested to the Board of County Commissioners last Wednesday that they invest in production of Highway 82 motion sensors, powered by solar at the critical elk migratory areas of the Highway 82. These s...

Burkholder: Retain wild at Cattle Creek and the Roaring Fork River

We know Harvest Roaring Fork will soon return with a revised development proposal. We don’t yet know what changes will be presented, and it would be premature to judge a plan none of us has seen. What we can do now is ask an important question: What kind of valley do we want to l...

Documentary exploring legacy of sustainability leader set for Silverthorne screening

A Colorado-made documentary honoring Eagle County sustainability advocate Adam Palmer will screen in Silverthorne on Thursday, July 2.  “The Casual Enormity of Adam Palmer” will be shown at 7 p.m. at the Silverthorne Pavilion. The film explores Palmer’s life and work as an...

Western Slope lawmakers take Colorado River managers to task

Western Slope lawmakers had harsh words for water managers at a state committee hearing last week, questioning whether Colorado has done enough to avoid a lawsuit with its downstream neighbors. Colorado Sen. Dylan Roberts, a District 8 Democrat who represents several Western S...

Western Slope lawmakers take Colorado River managers to task

Western Slope lawmakers had harsh words for water managers at a state committee hearing last week, questioning whether Colorado has done enough to avoid a lawsuit with its downstream neighbors. Colorado Sen. Dylan Roberts, a District 8 Democrat who represents several Western S...

Ticket sales begin for Changemaker Series at Aspen’s Wheeler Opera House

Inside presale tickets for the Changemaker Speaker Series at the Wheeler Opera House are available as of June 30, with public tickets set to go on sale online starting July 2. The Changemaker Speaker Series is a touring program of notable and esteemed thought leaders, which de...

Road work brings delays, detours to Rifle

Drivers in and around Rifle should expect lane closures, delays and detours this week as resurfacing work continues on Interstate 70 and several city road projects move forward. The City of Rifle provided updates via Facebook on Monday regarding I-70 travel impacts tied to res...

More than 150 structures destroyed in Aspen Acres fire burning in Pueblo and Custer counties, officials say

Between eight and 10 aircraft dropped water and retardant on the flames when conditions allowed crews to fly, but winds are expected to pick up Tuesday afternoon, officials say...

What to know about evacuating Snowmass in case of a wildfire

What is Snowmass Village’s evacuation plan if a wildfire were to threaten the town?  There’s a complicated answer, according to Chief of Snowmass Village Police Brian Olson. Snowmass is fully surrounded by forests and shrubland, and much of that vegetation is moderately to ...

All fireworks, including sparklers, are illegal in most Colorado mountain communities this Fourth of July

Personal fireworks, including sparklers, are not allowed to be part of the Fourth of July festivities in most Colorado mountain communities this year due to the widespread drought and extreme fire danger. Wildfires are burning across the West, including six major wildfires in ...

Pitkin County reports ‘surprising’ number of bat exposures in past week

As of Tuesday, Emergency Response and Epidemiology Program Administrator for Pitkin County Carlyn Porter has sent a total of six bats to Denver to get tested for rabies, with five negative, one pending and one more bat reported and awaiting capture. Of those, the five that te...

Pickleball proposal draws criticism in Eagle

Back in May, Eagle County approached the Eagle Town Council to propose a partnership with the town to transform land disturbed by a recently completed geothermal energy project into the town’s first public pickleball courts. The site, located east of Eagle Town Park on county-...

All fireworks, including sparklers, are illegal in most Colorado mountain communities this Fourth of July

Personal fireworks, including sparklers, are not allowed to be part of the Fourth of July festivities in most Colorado mountain communities this year due to the widespread drought and extreme fire danger. Wildfires are burning across the West, including six major wildfires in ...

VVMTA’s Adopt A Trail program celebrates ten years of community stewardship in Eagle County

When Jamie Malin learned about what goes on behind the scenes to take care of a natural trail, he never saw them the same way and began dreaming of a way to bring a trail restoration program to the Vail Valley. In 2016, Malin, alongside Lee Rimel, launched the Adopt A Trail Pr...

Aspen Mountain to host highest elevation Daybreaker event ever

Aspen Snowmass and Daybreaker are bringing the renowned sober morning dance party and community gathering to new heights — 11,212 feet to be exact — on Aspen Mountain Friday, July 3, for the highest elevation Daybreaker ever experienced. For Geoff Buchheister, CEO of Aspen Ski...

All fireworks, including sparklers, are illegal in most Colorado mountain communities this Fourth of July

Personal fireworks, including sparklers, are not allowed to be part of the Fourth of July festivities in most Colorado mountain communities this year due to the widespread drought and extreme fire danger. Wildfires are burning across the West, including six major wildfires in ...

Former Aspen Daily News owners sued over alleged ‘secret’ buyout renegotiation

Greg Adler has filed a lawsuit against former Aspen Daily News owners David Cook and Spencer McKnight, alleging they secretly renegotiated payments owed to his son, Gabriel, under a 2024 buyout agreement while bypassing contractual notice requirements. According to the lawsuit...

Hickenlooper wins Colorado’s Democratic Senate primary election

Incumbent U.S. Sen. John Hickenlooper took the victory in Colorado’s Democratic Senate primary race against state Sen. Julie Gonzales. The Associated Press called the win at 7:36 p.m. Tuesday. Unofficial results from the Colorado Secretary of State’s office show Hickenlooper l...

Hickenlooper wins Colorado’s Democratic Senate primary election

Incumbent U.S. Sen. John Hickenlooper took the victory in Colorado’s Democratic Senate primary race against state Sen. Julie Gonzales. The Associated Press called the win at 7:36 p.m., with preliminary results showing Hickenlooper leading with 57% of the vote. Hickenlooper ...

Kelley Anne Dennison wins GOP race for Colorado’s 2nd Congressional District

Estes Park massage therapist Kelley Anne Dennison has won the Republican primary in a race to represent Colorado’s 2nd Congressional District. The Associated Press called the win at 7:57 p.m. Tuesday. Unofficial results show Dennison leading with 58% of the vote over her oppon...

Kelley Dennison leads Christina Blunt in race for Colorado’s 2nd Congressional District

Preliminary election results show Estes Park massage therapist Kelley Anne Dennison is on track to represent the Republican Party on the November ballot in a race for Colorado’s 2nd Congressional District. Dennison is leading Fort Collins hairstylist Christina Blunt with 58% o...

Incumbent Rep. Jeff Hurd wins Republican primary for Colorado’s 3rd Congressional District

U.S. Rep. Jeff Hurd, a first-term Republican congressman, beat his GOP primary opponent, Ron Hanks, in his bid to hold onto his Western Slope congressional seat. The Associated Press called the race shortly before 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Preliminary results from the Colorado Se...

Incumbent Rep. Jeff Hurd wins Republican primary for Colorado’s 3rd Congressional District

U.S. Rep. Jeff Hurd, a first-term Republican congressman, beat his GOP primary opponent, Ron Hanks, in his bid to hold onto his Western Slope congressional seat. The Associated Press called the race shortly before 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Preliminary results from the Colorado Se...

Incumbent Rep. Jeff Hurd wins Republican primary for Colorado’s 3rd Congressional District

U.S. Rep. Jeff Hurd, a first-term Republican congressman, beat his GOP primary opponent, Ron Hanks, in his bid to hold onto his Western Slope congressional seat. The Associated Press called the race shortly before 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Preliminary results from the Colorado Se...

Incumbent Rep. Jeff Hurd wins Republican primary for Colorado’s 3rd Congressional District

U.S. Rep. Jeff Hurd, a first-term Republican congressman, beat his GOP primary opponent, Ron Hanks, in his bid to hold onto his Western Slope congressional seat. The Associated Press called the race shortly before 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Preliminary results from the Colorado Se...

Incumbent Rep. Jeff Hurd wins Republican primary for Colorado’s 3rd Congressional District

U.S. Rep. Jeff Hurd, a first-term Republican congressman, beat his GOP primary opponent, Ron Hanks, in his bid to hold onto his Western Slope congressional seat. The Associated Press called the race shortly before 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Preliminary results as of Wednesday morn...

Army veteran Dwayne Romero wins Democratic primary for Colorado’s 3rd Congressional District

Dwayne Romero, an Aspen-area resident and Army veteran with decades of local political experience, won the Democratic nomination for Colorado’s 3rd Congressional District seat in Tuesday’s primary election. The Associated Press called the race for Romero around 8 p.m. on Tues...

Army veteran Dwayne Romero leads in Democratic primary for Colorado’s 3rd Congressional District

Dwayne Romero, an Aspen-area resident and Army veteran with decades of local political experience, has an early lead over his opponent, Alex Kelloff, to become the Democratic nominee for Colorado’s 3rd Congressional District seat.  Results as of 7:30 p.m. show Romero leading K...

Army veteran Dwayne Romero leads in Democratic primary for Colorado’s 3rd Congressional District

Dwayne Romero, an Aspen-area resident and Army veteran with decades of local political experience, has an early lead over his opponent, Alex Kelloff, to become the Democratic nominee for Colorado’s 3rd Congressional District seat.  Results as of 7:30 p.m. show Romero leading K...

Army veteran Dwayne Romero leads in Democratic primary for Colorado’s 3rd Congressional District

Dwayne Romero, an Aspen-area resident and Army veteran with decades of local political experience, has an early lead over his opponent, Alex Kelloff, to become the Democratic nominee for Colorado’s 3rd Congressional District seat.  Results as of 7:30 p.m. show Romero leading K...

Army veteran Dwayne Romero leads in Democratic primary for Colorado’s 3rd Congressional District

Dwayne Romero, an Aspen-area resident and Army veteran with decades of local political experience, has an early lead over his opponent, Alex Kelloff, to become the Democratic nominee for Colorado’s 3rd Congressional District seat.  Results as of 7:30 p.m. show Romero leading K...

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The three candidates for the Pitkin County District 1 commissioner seat are John Doyle, Rob Ittner and Torre.

Kirkmeyer carries slight edge over Marx in Republican primary for governor, as race remains too close to call

State Sen. Barb Kirkmeyer, a longtime Colorado politician with decades of experience in state and local government, has a slight lead over her two Republican opponents in the GOP primary for Colorado governor.    Results as of Wednesday at 7 a.m. show Kirkmeyer leading nonprof...

Phil Weiser wins Democratic primary for Colorado governor

Phil Weiser, who has served as Colorado’s attorney general since 2019, beat three-term U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet in Tuesday’s Democratic primary election for governor. The Associated Press called the race around 7:55 p.m. on Tuesday. Preliminary results as of Wednesday morning ...

All fireworks, including sparklers, are illegal in most Colorado mountain communities this Fourth of July

Personal fireworks, including sparklers, are not allowed to be part of the Fourth of July festivities in most Colorado mountain communities this year due to the widespread drought and extreme fire danger. Wildfires are burning across the West, including six major wildfires in ...

Phil Weiser wins Democratic primary for Colorado Governor

Phil Weiser, who has served as Colorado’s attorney general since 2018, has a lead over three-term U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet to become the Democratic Party’s nominee for governor in November. The Associated Press has called the race for Weiser. Results as of 8:10 p.m. show Weise...

Early results show Kirkmeyer with slight edge over Marx in Republican primary for Governor

State Sen. Barb Kirkmeyer, a longtime Colorado politician with decades of experience in state and local government, has a slight lead over her two Republican opponents in the GOP primary for Colorado governor. Results as of 7:40 p.m. show Kirkmeyer capturing 41% of the vote...

Colorado lawmakers celebrate Supreme Court’s ruling to uphold birthright citizenship

Colorado Democratic lawmakers are celebrating the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to uphold birthright citizenship, rejecting one of President Donald Trump’s first executive orders from the president’s first day in office. On Tuesday, the Supreme Court rejected the order with a ...

Anderson leading Boston in Eagle County Sheriff’s Office Democratic Primary voting

Vail Police Sgt. Rebecca Anderson was decisively leading 5th Judicial District chief district attorney’s investigator Jason Boston after the final round of preliminary, unofficial election results was recorded Tuesday at 11:48 p.m. The two Democrats were vying for their party’s ...

Colorado lawmakers celebrate Supreme Court’s ruling to uphold birthright citizenship

Colorado Democratic lawmakers are celebrating the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to uphold birthright citizenship, rejecting one of President Donald Trump’s first executive orders from the president’s first day in office. On Tuesday, the Supreme Court rejected the order with a ...

Dwayne Romero beats fellow Aspenite Alex Kelloff in 3rd Congressional District Democratic primary

Romero had 55.2% of the vote to Kelloff’s 44.8% when the Associated Press called the race for Romero at 8:01 p.m.

First returns in BOCC race show Ittner, Doyle leading over Torre

Romero well ahead of Kelloff in Democratic primary for CD3

Ittner, Doyle will advance to Nov.3 election

After three rounds of election returns Tuesday night, John Doyle and Rob Ittner emerged as the top two candidates in the Democratic primary for the District 1 seat on the Pitkin County Board of County Commissioners, advancing to the November general election. Former Aspen Mayor T...

Dwayne Romero declares victory

At an election watch party held Tuesday evening at Rock Island Oyster Bar & Grill in Snowmass Village, Dwayne Romero declares victory in the Democratic primary for U.S. House District 3....

Baker pulls away in unofficial Garfield County sheriff results

Brent Baker holds a wide lead over Dan Loya in the Republican primary for Garfield County sheriff, according to unofficial election results from the Garfield County Clerk and Recorder’s Office. As of 3:40 p.m. Wednesday, Baker had 4,961 votes, or 67.6%, while Loya had 2,378 vo...

A reader’s take on SkiCo’s recent confessions

Tom Martin — (Re: “SkiCo execs paint uncertain future, describe reinvestment as at risk,” June 28, Aspen Daily News) Aspen One...

GarCo gives superwealthy a $10M tax-dodger handout

PJ Breslin — One week into fire season and the West is ablaze. Our mostly volunteer firefighting forces are hard at work.

Writers on the Range: West to inherit more abandoned oil wells

Here’s a true story about the West: An oil company leases some public land, drills a well, pumps the oil and posts a $10,000 bond...

Raab: Curating a crisis of identity

Aspen One executives Dave Tanner and Geoff Buchheister have been meeting with local elected officials in recent weeks, trying...

Healthcare Careers: A Pathway to Success for Kansas City Professionals

You can do well while doing good with a career in healthcare—and getting started in one may be easier than many people realize.

Healthcare Careers: A Pathway to Success for Kansas City Professionals

(NAPSI)—U.S. workers are facing a tough job market for entry-level white-collar roles—yet some of the fastest-growing, most upwardly mobile careers remain widely overlooked. Consider this: Healthcare provides in-demand jobs students can prepare for through shorter, career-aligned...

The Cost of Cutting Funding to US Scientific Research

Cuts to federal science agencies don’t save money, says one good government group. These cuts lower economic growth and push costs onto communities and families, while making Americans less secure and less healthy....

The Cost of Cutting Funding to US Scientific Research

(NAPSI)—There’s good news, bad news and better news about the federal government and scientific research.

How Playing A Quick Puzzle Can Improve Your Workday

A quick puzzle can be a simple way to reset, refocus, and recharge during the workday.

How Playing A Quick Puzzle Can Improve Your Workday

(NAPSI)—You probably know the feeling: you’ve been staring at your screen for hours, your inbox keeps growing, and your next meeting starts in five minutes....

Colorado mountain towns must tighten taps, but water shortages could have been much worse

Western Slope growers cut their own water use and that, plus careful planning before the drought really showed itself, is lessening the pain

Crews continue fighting Willow Fire as area grows and containment remains 0%

The Willow Fire, which started June 28 outside Leadville, has grown to 2,011 acres, and a higher-level incident management team has taken command of the response, according to updates posted by the management team and the Lake County Office of Emergency Management. Southwest A...

Harris: Inhumane, dangerous and it’s back

M-44 Cyanide Bombs are back, and we must act quickly. M-44s, more descriptively called “cyanide bombs,” are inhumane, spring-loaded traps that are designed to spray sodium cyanide into the faces of unsuspecting wildlife lured by their sweet, scented bait. After reintroducti...

Rocky Mountain Taco now outside Home Depot

Eagle County’s original taco truck is parked in a new location. The truck that has served guests for more than a decade in Eagle County has been moved to Home Depot in Avon, where it is operating every day starting at 7 a.m. with a full menu that includes breakfast burritos. ...

Calling all artists for the Vail Art Studio Challenge

Visual artists who live in Eagle County are invited to apply to compete in the Second Annual Vail Art Studio Challenge taking place on Thursday, Aug. 13. This will be a high-energy, live art challenge on the patio of Avanti Vail, located at Golden Peak. Selected artists will have...

Eagle County advances draft zoning map as part of Land Use Regulation Rewrite

Eagle County is in the process or rewriting its land-use codes, and the Eagle County Planning Commission made a significant step to that end in June, reviewing a draft zoning map from the Eagle County Land Use Regulation Rewrite Advisory Committee. The draft map is a remapping...

Time Machine: A brief history of July 4 celebrations, or lack thereof, in Eagle County

100 years ago July 2, 1926 On the Saturday before Independence Day, the McCoy community put on its annual celebration, attracting several hundred people from Eagle, Routt and Grand counties, the Eagle Valley Enterprise reported. “The rodeo — riding bucking broncos, calf ...

Branham: Can we talk to trees — and will they talk back?

Earlier this week, the question about our capacity to talk to the forest landed in the Washington Post, where climate columnist Michael Coren spotlighted my book “Heartwood” in his Climate Coach newsletter. Can we talk to trees? The short answer? Yes.   How? Through interocept...

Nicholas Ward exhibits first solo show in Aspen

Roaring Fork Valley artist Nicholas Ward will present his first-ever solo show in Aspen, “Between the Real,” along with an opening reception from 6 to 10 p.m. July 2 at Aspen Collective. The gallery is located at 213 Mill St. Community members are invited to attend, meet the a...

How the Western Slope voted in Colorado’s primary elections for governor

Colorado’s urban-rural divide was on display in Tuesday’s primary elections for governor. Amid a surge in voter turnout, the bulk of candidates’ votes were largely concentrated either along the populous Front Range corridor, or in smaller western and eastern communities. O...

Crews continue fighting Willow Fire as area grows and containment remains 0%

The Willow Fire, which started June 28 outside Leadville, has grown to 2,011 acres, and a higher-level incident management team has taken command of the response, according to updates posted by the management team and the Lake County Office of Emergency Management. Southwest A...

Get to know your neighbors at ACES’ Raptor Fair

Editor’s note: This article has been updated to reflect the visiting birds of prey will no longer be able to attend due to evacuation from a wildfire. Aspen Center for Environmental Studies is bringing back its Raptor Fair at Hallam Lake on Friday, July 3, showcasing program r...

Wildfire danger is ‘through the roof’ as Fourth of July travel kicks off busiest time of year for I-70 traffic

One of the busiest travel periods of the year is underway on Colorado’s Interstate 70 corridor as tens of thousands of drivers head to the mountains to celebrate the Fourth of July. With so many people hitting the roads for the holiday, transportation officials are urging trav...

Wildfire danger is ‘through the roof’ as Fourth of July travel kicks off busiest time of year for I-70 traffic

One of the busiest travel periods of the year is underway on Colorado’s Interstate 70 corridor as tens of thousands of drivers head to the mountains to celebrate the Fourth of July. With so many people hitting the roads for the holiday, transportation officials are urging trav...

How the Western Slope voted in Colorado’s primary elections for governor

Colorado’s urban-rural divide was on display in Tuesday’s primary elections for governor. Amid a surge in voter turnout, the bulk of candidates’ votes were largely concentrated either along the populous Front Range corridor, or in smaller western and eastern communities. O...

How the Western Slope voted in Colorado’s primary elections for governor

Colorado’s urban-rural divide was on display in Tuesday’s primary elections for governor. Amid a surge in voter turnout, the bulk of candidates’ votes were largely concentrated either along the populous Front Range corridor, or in smaller western and eastern communities. O...

How the Western Slope voted in Colorado’s primary elections for governor

Colorado’s urban-rural divide was on display in Tuesday’s primary elections for governor. Amid a surge in voter turnout, the bulk of candidates’ votes were largely concentrated either along the populous Front Range corridor, or in smaller western and eastern communities. O...

How the Western Slope voted in Colorado’s primary elections for governor

Colorado’s urban-rural divide was on display in Tuesday’s primary elections for governor. Amid a surge in voter turnout, the bulk of candidates’ votes were largely concentrated either along the populous Front Range corridor, or in smaller western and eastern communities. O...

Paige Price returns to Theatre Aspen to direct ‘A Chorus Line’

One singular sensation comes to Aspen, via Theatre Aspen, July 3-25 in the form of “A Chorus Line.” This summer marks the first time Paige Price has returned to Theatre Aspen as a guest artist in the past nine years, since moving on as the executive artistic director at Theat...

Gasoline spill closes lane on eastbound Colorado Highway 82 in Glenwood Springs

Motorists should expect heavy traffic and delays on eastbound Colorado Highway 82 and Interstate 70 near Glenwood Springs due to a gasoline spill, according to an alert from the city of Glenwood Springs. The lane closure is in place on eastbound Highway 82, headed upvalley, fr...

All fireworks, including sparklers, are illegal in most Colorado mountain communities this Fourth of July

Personal fireworks, including sparklers, are not allowed to be part of the Fourth of July festivities in most Colorado mountain communities this year due to the widespread drought and extreme fire danger. Wildfires are burning across the West, including six major wildfires in ...

Gasoline spill closes lane on eastbound Colorado Highway 82 in Glenwood Springs

Motorists should expect heavy traffic and delays on eastbound Colorado Highway 82 and Interstate 70 near Glenwood Springs due to a gasoline spill, according to an alert from the city of Glenwood Springs. The lane closure is in place on eastbound Highway 82, headed upvalley, fr...

Colorado officials to crack down on impaired driving, boating under the influence this Fourth of July

The Colorado State Patrol and local law enforcements will be upping enforcement of driving under the influence laws during the Fourth of July holiday. Drivers may see saturation patrols, sobriety checkpoints and additional law enforcement officers on duty to crack down on drun...

Colorado officials to crack down on impaired driving, boating under the influence this Fourth of July

The Colorado State Patrol and local law enforcements will be upping enforcement of driving under the influence laws during the Fourth of July holiday. Drivers may see saturation patrols, sobriety checkpoints and additional law enforcement officers on duty to crack down on drun...

Free entrance offered to Rocky Mountain National Park

Rocky Mountain National Park will join other parks around the nation this week by offering free entrance July 3-5. Beginning in 2026, free entrance on these days will be for American citizens and residents only. Nonresidents will pay the regular entrance fee and any applicabl...

Free entrance offered to Rocky Mountain National Park

Rocky Mountain National Park will join other parks around the nation this week by offering free entrance July 3-5. Beginning in 2026, free entrance on these days will be for American citizens and residents only. Nonresidents will pay the regular entrance fee and any applicabl...

Victor Marx cuts into Barb Kirkmeyer’s razor-thin lead in Republican primary for Colorado governor

The Republican primary for Colorado governor is teetering on a knife’s edge, with state Sen. Barb Kirkmeyer narrowly leading minister Victor Marx by less than a quarter of a percentage point, according to preliminary results as of 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 1.  Marx has steadily b...

Victor Marx cuts into Barb Kirkmeyer’s razor-thin lead in Republican primary for Colorado governor

The Republican primary for Colorado governor is teetering on a knife’s edge, with state Sen. Barb Kirkmeyer narrowly leading minister Victor Marx by less than a quarter of a percentage point, according to preliminary results as of 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 1.  Marx has steadily b...

“This has become a national fight”: More resources ordered as Aspen Acres fire in Pueblo, Custer counties expands, scorching 35,000 acres

The Aspen Acres fire is roughly 2 miles from Bishop Castle, a popular roadside attraction in Custer County, and 7 miles from the unincorporated community of Wetmore...

Doyle and Ittner look to Pitkin County District 1 Commissioner seat

John Doyle and Rob Ittner are heading into campaign season for the Nov. 3 election after winning 40.6% and 39.2% of votes, respectively, for the position of District 1 Pitkin County Commissioner, which will replace Commissioner Patti Clapper. According to the unofficial resul...

Western Slope lawmakers take Colorado River managers to task

Western Slope lawmakers had harsh words for water managers at a state committee hearing last week, questioning whether Colorado has done enough to avoid a lawsuit with its downstream neighbors. Colorado Sen. Dylan Roberts, a District 8 Democrat who represents several Western S...

Semi cleared, 10th Street reopened following diesel spill in Glenwood Springs

Update, 5:36 p.m.: A semi has been cleared from Colorado Highway 82 following a large diesel fuel spill in Glenwood Springs, and the intersection at 10th Street has reopened, according to a Facebook post from the Glenwood Springs Police Department. The eastbound and southbound...

Vail area women’s hockey community mourns loss of fallen firefighter Emily Barker

The Vail-area women’s hockey community is reeling from the loss of wildland firefighter Emily Barker, an Eagle resident who played defense for the Downvalley Divas, one of several Eagle County women’s teams. The Vail area is home to one of the country’s most robust women’s hoc...

Wagner Park ready to party like it’s July 3

The Record Company plays Friday

Court hearings held on whether to put Belly Up in receivership

Ownership litigation continues between co-founders Goldberg, Gitlitz

Remembering Cheryl Ann Towning

Feb. 12, 1948 — June 27, 2026

Local news in brief, July 2

Basalt seeks feedback on land use code update

belly up

A contentious legal issue involving Belly Up Aspen continues in Pitkin County District Court hearings this week. Following testimony Tuesday, Wednesday and today in a civil dispute, a judge will decide whether the company belongs in receivership as another issue…...

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Alex Stiff, Chris Vos and Marc Cazorla make up The Record Company. The power trio from Los Angeles plays at Wagner Park at 7 p.m. Friday.

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Chris Vos, Marc Cazorla and Alex Stiff have been playing together as The Record Company for almost 15 years. The band has played Belly Up several times and now returns to Aspen to play Wagner Park Friday at 7 p.m....

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Charles Yang at Ideas Fest

Violinist, composer and singer Charles Yang performs at the Aspen Ideas Festival on Monday afternoon.

High Points: Independence Day

Of all the national holidays, the Fourth of July has always been my favorite. And this year it is especially noteworthy, as we are celebrating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and the 150th anniversary of Colorado’s statehood. Start with the idea that J...

Colorado’s wildfires scorch 129,000 acres as critical fire danger persists

More than 300 firefighters are battling the 50,187-acre Aspen Acres fire, the state’s largest active fire, which remained 0% contained. Officials warn more growth is inevitable....

Conservation fund supported by skier donations to support U.S. Forest Service projects in Eagle and Summit counties

A conservation fund supported by donations from skiers who visit some of Colorado’s top mountain resorts is funding restoration projects in the White River National Forest again this year. The National Forest Foundation’s Ski Conservation Fund allows guests visiting six ski re...

Arts and Entertainment Agenda, July 3-9

‘Knox Kronenberg: An Exhibition Honoring 250 Years of America,’ July 2-4 Through the stark beauty of the American West, a special exhibition entitled ‘Knox Kronenberg: An Exhibition” will honor 250 years of America from 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. July 2 at The Aspen Times Building, ...

Colorado Hockey Community Mourns Fallen Firefighter Emily Barker

The Vail-area women’s hockey community is reeling from the loss of wildland firefighter Emily Barker, an Eagle resident who played defense for the Downvalley Divas, one of several Eagle County women’s teams. The Vail area is home to one of the country’s most robust women’s hoc...

Colorado Hockey Community Mourns Fallen Firefighter Emily Barker

The Vail-area women’s hockey community is reeling from the loss of wildland firefighter Emily Barker, an Eagle resident who played defense for the Downvalley Divas, one of several Eagle County women’s teams. The Vail area is home to one of the country’s most robust women’s hoc...

Conservation fund supported by skier donations to support U.S. Forest Service projects in Eagle and Summit counties

A conservation fund supported by donations from skiers who visit some of Colorado’s top mountain resorts is funding restoration projects in the White River National Forest again this year. The National Forest Foundation’s Ski Conservation Fund allows guests visiting six ski re...

Aspen 360° program returns for 2026

The city of Aspen has announced that Aspen 360° — a free community education program designed to give residents, employees and community members an inside look at how local government works — will return for 2026. The program also offers insight into the essential services tha...

Victor Marx pulls ahead of Barb Kirkmeyer in GOP governor primary, but race is still too close to call

Ministry leader Victor Marx is currently leading state Sen. Barb Kirkmeyer in the Republican primary for Colorado governor, but the race is still too close to call. After holding a narrow advantage over Marx on election night and into Wednesday afternoon, Kirkmeyer’s lead eva...

Victor Marx pulls ahead of Barb Kirkmeyer in GOP governor primary, but race is still too close to call

Ministry leader Victor Marx is currently leading state Sen. Barb Kirkmeyer in the Republican primary for Colorado governor, but the race is still too close to call. After holding a narrow advantage over Marx on election night and into Wednesday afternoon, Kirkmeyer’s lead eva...

Basalt seeks public input on updating town’s Land Use Code

The town of Basalt is opening an online survey for public input on an update to the town’s Land Use Code, along with hosting a public open house where community can give feedback from 4 to 6 p.m. July 8 at the Basalt Regional Library. The Land Use Code guides how land is used ...

Garfield County Libraries schedule for July 6-13

Monday Parachute:The Fossil Files: Fossil Hunt at 2 p.m. Rifle: Bento Box Mystery Craft Kits all day Spice Up the Month with Craft Kits at 10 a.m. Citizenship Classes at 5:30 p.m. Silt:Summer Fun at the Silt Library at 2 p.m. Glenwood Springs: Baila & Bur...

Eagle County Volunteer event addresses food insecurity on a local level

On June 18, through the national nonprofit Meals of Hope and in partnership with Vail Edwards Rotary Club, more than 60 volunteers packaged 10,000 servings of food for the Eagle community. The event was a part of a larger, national effort fighting high food insecurity levels. ...

US Forest Service seeks public comment on Sweetwater Lake plan

The White River National Forest is seeking public comment on a draft environmental impact statement that outlines possible recreation management plans for the Sweetwater Lake area in Garfield County. The U.S. Forest Service released the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for...

CareFlight airlifts hiker from Conundrum Hot Springs

Mountain Rescue Aspen, assisted by CareFlight of the Rockies, airlifted an ill hiker who was unable to hike themselves out from Conundrum Hot Springs, a popular backcountry hike in the Elk Mountains, on Wednesday. The ill hiker was one of a party of two. The other hiker was a...

Lawson: A busy summer and the work behind it

Editor’s note: This appeared in and was taken from a city of Aspen newsletter July 1. I joined the city of Aspen in late March as the new public works director. I grew up in Colorado and spent most of my career with the National Park Service, leading operations on some of the ...

WineInk: Wine — as American as apple pie

This year is a “Big One.” As we all know, the 250th anniversary of America’s independence, the “Semiquincentennial” if you will, will be celebrated on Saturday. If you are a wine lover, I hope you plan on raising a glass in a toast to our mutual good fortune of being a part of...

3,500 endangered boreal toad tadpoles find a new home near Leadville

A program to breed, recover and restore populations of the endangered boreal toad hit a new milestone last month through a partnership between Colorado Parks and Wildlife and the Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance. In June, a group of volunteers and students joined staff from b...

3,500 endangered boreal toad tadpoles find a new home near Leadville

A program to breed, recover and restore populations of the endangered boreal toad hit a new milestone last month through a partnership between Colorado Parks and Wildlife and the Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance. In June, a group of volunteers and students joined staff from b...

She left her dad as flames from the Aspen Acres fire closed in. Hours later, a deputy found him alive.

Daisy Weeks fled to safety after her father refused to evacuate his Beulah home, spending hours believing he was dead. Then a sheriff's deputy found him walking down a dark road with his cat...

BLM advances review of RMI quarry plan above Glenwood Springs

The U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has deemed Rocky Mountain Industrials’ latest plan for its limestone quarry north of Glenwood Springs complete, moving the proposal into technical review before a future public review process. The proposal would more than triple the fed...

Congress makes moves to reauthorize funding for billion-dollar backlog of deferred maintenance on public lands

A significant bipartisan push to revitalize a funding mechanism for deferred maintenance projects on federal public lands and national parks cleared two critical hurdles in June. Natural resource committees in both the U.S. House and Senate unanimously approved bills to rene...

Congress makes moves to reauthorize funding for billion-dollar backlog of deferred maintenance on public lands

A significant bipartisan push to revitalize a funding mechanism for deferred maintenance projects on federal public lands and national parks cleared two critical hurdles in June. Natural resource committees in both the U.S. House and Senate unanimously approved bills to rene...

A&E Lineup for July 3-12

Note: for a complete list of calendar events from around Garfield County and the Roaring Fork Valley, go to http://www.postindependent.com/entertainment/community-calendar/. Clay National Exhibition What: Carbondale Clay National is an annual exhibition of ceramic art. Each...

Glenwood Springs Fourth of July Celebration schedule

Glenwood Springs’ Fourth of July Celebration on Saturday will take place at Two Rivers Park and is free to attend. Family-friendly activities, food and beverage vendors and live music will be featured throughout the evening.  Beginning at 4:30 p.m., bounce houses, lawn games, ...

More than 1,700 personnel are battling 5 major fires in Colorado as hot, dry weather continues into holiday weekend

Wildfires fueled by hot, windy weather and extremely dry conditions have ravaged more than 125,000 acres across Colorado’s mountains in the past week, according to federal wildfire officials. There are more than 1,700 personnel battling five major wildfires across the state. C...

Tatro trial set for September; Robbins awaits medical clearance

Two Garfield County criminal cases moved forward Tuesday on different tracks, with former Glenwood Springs school resource officer Sean Tatro receiving a new trial date after a May mistrial and Craig Robbins remaining in custody while awaiting medical clearance for competency res...

PitCo Open Space and Trails approves updated Nordic Trail Plans

Pitkin County Open Space and Trails have approved the updated Nordic Trail Plans in an attempt to prioritize the long-term viability of Nordic skiing by enhancing the current trail system in the face of shorter, warmer and drier winters. The Aspen Snowmass Nordic Trail System ...

Dry, smoky Independence Day weekend ahead for Colorado’s western mountains, with chances for isolated thunderstorms

Fourth of July in Colorado’s Western Slope is expected to remain mostly dry, hot and smoky, with a high risk of wildfires persisting through the next few days. The National Weather Service issued an air quality alert on Thursday, July 2, for northwestern and northcentral count...

Carbondale youth volleyball tournament returns for second iteration with upgraded courts and stakes

After a successful debut last summer, the Carbondale Open youth volleyball tournament is returning for its second year with updated courts and new prizes aimed at celebrating youth sports. The Second Annual Carbondale Open, hosted by the Town of Carbondale and the Maroon Belle...

Dry, smoky Independence Day weekend ahead for Colorado’s western mountains, with chances for isolated thunderstorms

Fourth of July in Colorado’s Western Slope is expected to remain mostly dry, hot and smoky, with a high risk of wildfires persisting through the next few days. The National Weather Service issued an air quality alert on Thursday, July 2, for northwestern and northcentral count...

Opinion | O’Neil: Holy Cross Energy committed to wildfire mitigation

Holy Cross Energy (HCE) is committed to safely providing reliable electric power services to our more than 46,500 cooperative members throughout the Eagle, Roaring Fork, and Colorado River valleys. This commitment extends to taking all the steps we can to reduce the risk of wildf...

BANDALOOP aims to awe Aspen audiences

Vertical dance company BANDALOOP debuts in Aspen to perform at 1 p.m., 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. July 4 at the Wheeler Opera House, 320 E. Hyman Ave., for a special event celebrating America’s 250th anniversary. The internationally-known dance company, based in West Oakland, Calif., w...

July 4 reading brings Declaration of Independence to life

On July 4, Glenwood Springs residents will have a chance to do more than celebrate Independence Day — they can help bring the words that started it all to life. Local historian Angie Parkison is inviting the community to gather Saturday for a nonpartisan public reading of the ...

White Elephant Aspen brings new restaurant to town

A new culinary chapter begins as Lola 41 opens at White Elephant Aspen, with a menu inspired by the eclectic, global flavors stemming from the 41st parallel. “We’ve really enjoyed the opening. It’s taken off even more than we expected it to, which is amazing. The word has gott...

Lo-Fidelity: It’s America’s birthday, and I’ll cry if I want to

In my travels around Aspen, I’ve been asking fellow townsfolk about what it really means to be an American. The answers have ranged anywhere from seeking the “American Dream,” being patriotic, the right to vote, citizenship and the inalienable right to “Life, liberty and the ...

Independence Pass reopens following accident

Update: As of 9:10 p.m., Highway 82 has reopened in both directions on Independence Pass. An accident has closed Independence Pass from the winter closure gate to Lincoln Creek in both directions on Highway 82. As of 7:47 p.m., the expected length of the closure is unknown,...

Obituary: Linda Romero Criswell

February 11, 1949 – June 3, 2026 Linda always maintained that, no matter what we may think, the universe is proceeding just as it should. Born Linda Marie Reidland in Chicago and raised in Park Ridge, she attended Lake Forest College for one year before adventure called. She hitc...

Obituary: Linda Romero Criswell

February 11, 1949 – June 3, 2026 Linda always maintained that, no matter what we may think, the universe is proceeding just as it should. Born Linda Marie Reidland in Chicago and raised in Park Ridge, she attended Lake Forest College for one year before adventure called. She hitc...

Obituary: Merry Lee Devlin

December 21, 1952 – June 26, 2026 Merry Lee Devlin passed away on June 26, 2026, at her home in Englewood, Colorado, surrounded with love and laughter. Merry was born December 21, 1952, in Englewood, Colorado to Peter M. Klismet and Loraine E. (Steffenson) Klismet. Although Merr...

Obituary: Sandra Allmon

January 5, 1938 – June 26, 2026 Sandra “Sandy” Allmon, a devoted wife and mother passed away on June 26, 2026, at the age of 88, surrounded by her loving family. Born on January 5, 1938, in Eckert, Co, to Agnes A. Bishop and Charles Clayton Bishop. Sandy graduated from Delta Hig...

Amid extreme fire danger, here are 8 things every Coloradan should have in their wildfire go-bag

The risk of wildfires is high across Colorado, and officials say residents and visitors need to be ready for the possibility that evacuation orders could be issued at a moment’s notice. The American Red Cross recommends every household have an emergency supply kit ready long b...

Local golf results: Aspen men’s and women’s associations from June 24-25, plus Trashmasters

Aspen Women’s Golf Association from June 24LOW GROSS1st: Karen Hathaway 842nd: Virginia Newton 863rd: Heather Kroeger 884th: Amy Thompson 91LOW NET1st: Heidi Burkemper 742nd: Lucy Morgan  743rd: Irene Greiser 754th: Kathryn Henderson 78 Aspen Men’s Golf Association from June 2...

David Hoffmann

David Hoffmann believes newspapers are vital to the health of a local community. He became chairman of the Lee Enterprises Board of Directors in February....

Lee Enterprises Buffalo

Chairman David Hoffmann held a roundtable discussion with business and community leaders in June from Buffalo, New York. He believes businesses and newspapers need to support each other to thrive....

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Lee Enterprises Board Chairman David Hoffmann speaks to business and community leaders from western New York in June, with Chief Content Officer Jason Adrians, left, and President and CEO Nathan E. Bekke....

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David Hoffmann, chairman of the Lee Enterprises Board of Directors, right, chats with Chief Content Officer Jason Adrians following a roundtable discussion with business and community leaders in the Buffalo area in June....

David Hoffmann is investing millions to preserve local newspapers

The Lee Enterprises chairman explains why he believes community newspapers remain essential — and why he's investing millions to help ensure their future....

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Chairman David Hoffmann chose to attend the University of Central Missouri instead of Wake Forest because his now-wife, Jerri, was going there.

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The Missourian newspaper in Washington, Missouri, ran a story about David Hoffmann's no-hitter when Hoffmann was 9 years old. The experience stuck with him, and now Hoffmann is chairman of the board of Lee Enterprises....

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Greg Hoffmann

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The Pittsburgh Penguins celebrate a goal by right wing Anthony Mantha. The National Hockey League Board of Governors in June approved the Hoffmann Family of Companies acquiring the team....

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Geoff Hoffmann

Dry, smoky Independence Day weekend ahead for Colorado’s western mountains, with chances for isolated thunderstorms

Fourth of July in Colorado’s Western Slope is expected to remain mostly dry, hot and smoky, with a high risk of wildfires persisting through the next few days. The National Weather Service issued an air quality alert on Thursday, July 2, for northwestern and northcentral count...

Aspen Acres fire surpasses 74,000 acres, now 8th largest in state history; 11,000 people have been evacuated

The fire southwest of Pueblo “exhibited extreme fire behavior overnight” as thousands of firefighters have descended on the state. Crews are gaining containment on other fires....

How to prepare for each stage of ‘Ready. Set. Go!’ wildfire evacuation protocols

In Colorado and most of the U.S., emergency managers use the “Ready. Set. Go!” framework to help communicate evacuation orders. The “Set” stage coincides with pre-evacuation orders, where officials put neighborhoods on standby for possible evacuation. The “Go!” stage usually coin...

Foodstuff: Music and a meal

Dinnertime just got more melodious at Marea Aspen, which has taken up residence at The St. Regis hotel this year. This coastal Italian spot comes to the Roaring Fork Valley via New York City and Beverly Hills and boasts a certain “ooh la la” factor which fits right in at the swan...

Feinsinger column: Nuts and seeds for optimal health

Nuts and seeds are another one of Dr. Michael Greger’s Daily Dozen — things people should eat every day. Nuts are actually seeds, and seeds, including nuts, contain all the nutrients necessary to grow into a mature plant, so when you eat them, you get those nutrients. Peanuts are...

Glenwood Springs Historical Society archive: Silent film stuntmen

Whiting column: Independence requires responsibility

July 4 should not only be a celebration of our independence but also a celebration of our country’s unprecedented success in establishing freedom, opportunity, safety and economic effectiveness. It should also remind us that such success is not guaranteed or automatically sustain...

Community editorial: Fire season demands action

Wildfire season has already made its presence known across the Colorado River and Roaring Fork valleys. The Paradise Creek Fire in West Glenwood, the Dry Creek Fire in Rifle and other recent starts have offered a troubling preview of what could lie ahead if hot, dry and windy ...

Aero offers nonstop New York to Aspen service

Aero, a by-the-seat charter, has expanded nonstop New York-to-Aspen service. “Aero reimagines the journey from the moment of arrival, allowing passengers to skip the congestion, long security lines, and airport stress typically associated with summer travel,” a press release r...

Colorado buyers gain options as Western Slope housing market rebalances

Colorado’s housing market wrapped up the spring season with more inventory than in previous years, setting up an active summer for buyers — even as economic and political uncertainty continues to drive up prices. Colorado continued its momentum toward a “balanced and sustainab...

Opinion | Quinton: Enough climate hushing — Colorado needs to lead

I write this on the eve of the Fourth of July, and the air in the Eagle River Valley tastes like smoke. The Willow Fire is burning outside Leadville. The Gold Mountain Fire has scorched thousands of acres near Ouray. Fires across the Western Slope have pushed Colorado’s burned...

Paterson: Full circle with Camp Hale and BANDALOOP

Looking forward to BANDALOOP on the Wheeler! It was climbed by Mountain Troop soldiers from Camp Hale as a climbing and rescue demonstration in the late 1950s. My late husband, Charles Paterson, Aspen ski school and hotel pioneer of The Boomerang Lodge, served in the mounta...

Luxe List: The Fourth, fashion and summer fun

If there was ever a time to lean into Americana, it would have to be this Fourth of July, which will not only bring its usual barbecues and fireworks (err … drone show), it is also our fair country’s 250th anniversary  — otherwise known as the hard-to-pronounce Semiquincentennial...

On the Fly: The world is your oyster

If you are visiting Aspen and the Roaring Fork Valley this week, excellent fishing opportunities await.   Even if you left all your gear at home or have never fished before, don’t despair — many fly shops up and down the valley are itching to help you out. Most shops offer ren...

Back in Time | Aspen

“The national holiday was celebrated in Aspen with a measure of enthusiasm never before witnessed here,” The Aspen Daily Times declared on July 6, 1888. “When the hour of midnight struck, ushering in the great day, explosions of giant powder and shooting rockets announced the eve...

Colorado buyers gain options as Western Slope housing market rebalances

Colorado’s housing market wrapped up the spring season with more inventory than in previous years, setting up an active summer for buyers — even as economic and political uncertainty continues to drive up prices. Colorado continued its momentum toward a “balanced and sustainab...

Mountain Mayhem: Aspen comes together for a Taste of Africa

Action in Africa hosted their third annual Taste of Africa fundraising dinner at Mawa’s Kitchen at the Aspen Airport Business Center on June 13. The evening brought the flavors, culture and spirit of Uganda to Colorado, pairing world-class dining with a powerful global mission.  ...

Downtown Aspen Art Festival returns to Paepcke Park

The “HAE Colorado Summer of Art Tour” will kick off a state-wide celebration of hand-made creations in Paepcke Park during the 23rd Annual Downtown Aspen Art Festival with 100+ national and local artists bringing world-class works spanning all mediums for three days July 17–19. ...

Outfitted: From souks to sidewalk cafés — gear I’d pack again

The real test of travel gear is whether you’re still happy you packed it after the fifth hotel, third airport sprint and a record-breaking Marrakesh heat wave. The cute dress that seemed necessary at home becomes dead weight by day three, the “just in case” item never leaves the ...

Aspen’s newest officer follows in father’s footsteps

The Aspen Police Department now has a father-son duo following the recent swearing in of three new officers at an Aspen City Council meeting at the end of May. The new inductees included Officers Berta Rivera, Tatum Hunsader and Trey Fabrocini. With his swearing in, Trey has t...

Rare superbloom commemorates Aspen’s July 4 history of Independence

As the U.S. celebrates its 250th anniversary in tandem with Colorado celebrating its 150th anniversary, Aspen is celebrating its own patriotic anniversary this July 4 when, as legend has it, gold was struck at what is now the Ghost Town of Independence. And commemorating the e...

Saddle Sore: When things started to get a bit cloudy

Most of us have done it — stuck in a holding pattern over Aspen in the middle of winter. You’ve bounced through rough skies, getting close enough to start thinking about the first thing you’re going to do when the wheels finally touch the runway. Then, on the second pass, you ...

Celebration of Life for Steven Mack Beattie

To be followed by refreshments in the Bethel Chapel. We hope you will join us!

PHOTOS: Carnival at Rio Grande Park kickstarts Fourth of July weekend in Aspen

Wanting to bring something extra to the table in honor of the country’s 250th birthday, the city of Aspen brought in a carnival to Rio Grande Park on Friday to help kickstart the Fourth of July weekend. The free, community event will continue on Saturday from noon to 8 p.m. Gu...

Aspen One’s actions contradict its recent rhetoric

Susan Sullivan — (Re: “Raab: Curating a crisis of identity,” July 1, Aspen Daily News and “Marolt: If the airport is our main...

Trump’s ‘transparency’ only benefits himself

JM Jesse — The White House continually proclaims that Donald Trump is the “most transparent president in history.” That is true...

Trump qualifies as ‘vandal in chief’

Craig Chisesi — President Trump has intimated that “vandals” are responsible for the recent cesspool problems with the Lincoln...

Margo: Aspen is ‘so fire’ — like literally

“I say let’s get the heck out of here,” I told Ryan’s parents as a mountain of black smoke billowed over downtown Basalt, dark...

Grueter: Please stay away from the matches today

The United States’ birthday looks a little different this year. There are many reasons. What we call a 250-year-old nation...

What goes around

Kaitlyn and Brock Hamlin enjoy a ride on the merry-go-round at the Fourth of July carnival in Rio Grande Park on Friday afternoon. The carnival continues today from noon to 8 p.m....

Most visitors say airport closure won’t impact decision to return next summer

Some worry about ‘inconveniences’ of other modes of arrival,’ ACRA survey says

‘Climate resiliency’ goals help Nordic skiing adapt to shorter, warmer, drier winters

Pitkin County OST Board adopts 2026 version of management plan

Belly Up Aspen hearing concludes after three days

Attorneys debate intent, benefit and risk of bringing in receiver

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Visitors mill about Wagner Park near the Grand Tasting tents during the 2026 Food & Wine Classic in Aspen.

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A stretch of thin snow on the Owl Creek Trail in Snowmass Village was still enough to cross-country ski on Jan. 17, 2025, when some routes had plenty of coverage and others were nearly melted out. The Aspen/Snowmass Nordic Council…...

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A section of the Owl Creek Trail in Snowmass Village, photographed on Feb. 28, illustrates how much slope aspect and sun exposure can affect snow coverage. A new management plan for the Aspen/Snowmass Nordic trails includes ideas for additional shady…...

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The facade of the Belly Up Aspen building is pictured on Friday.

Aspen Acres fire grows to 87,000 acres as firefighting force expands on Fourth of July holiday

The fire southwest of Pueblo is now the 8th largest fire by acreage in Colorado history. Snyder fire on Western Slope is 95% contained, as other fires see modest growth....

Colorado buyers gain options as Western Slope housing market rebalances

Colorado’s housing market wrapped up the spring season with more inventory than in previous years, setting up an active summer for buyers — even as economic and political uncertainty continues to drive up prices. Colorado continued its momentum toward a “balanced and sustainab...

Lead with Love: For the love of the trees

I wake up each day with anticipation. Will the sky be brilliant, sparkling Colorado blue? The sky I remember stirring awe within me when I first came to visit Fort Lewis College in Colorado with my dad in 1993. We marveled at its consistent beauty. It was striking. The blue, blue...

Willoughby: A patriotic wartime on July 4

This week, we celebrate the 250th anniversary of our nation’s founding. The contrast in Aspen’s Fourth of July celebrations between 1917 and 1918 surrounding WWI are worth pondering when thinking about celebrating patriotism. WWI had been ongoing for over two and a half years...

Aspen Acres fire grows 8,000 acres overnight, hundreds more firefighters arrive in southern Colorado

Colorado’s largest active wildfire consumed more than 8,000 acres overnight as hundreds more firefighters arrived in Pueblo and Custer counties to try to slow the fire’s spread. The Aspen Acres fire roared across another 13 square miles late Friday night and early Saturday mor...

Artistic director of Vail Dance Festival and others discuss: what will music sound like in 250 years?

Damian Woetzel, artistic director of Vail Dance Festival, spoke on a panel at Aspen Ideas Festival on June 29, along with Charles Yang and Caroline Shaw, about music — and what it might sound like in 250 years, in alignment with Aspen Ideas’ theme: Declarations of Independence: P...

ACRA releases most recent visitor profile study

The Aspen Chamber Resort Association has released the results of its most recent visitor profile study, which was conducted March of this year. The survey collected data and insights on 2025 visitor demographics, travel behaviors, spending patterns and satisfaction levels, ac...

Aspen Public Radio to broadcast Sunday Aspen Festival Orchestra concerts

Aspen Public Radio is partnering with the Aspen Music Festival and School for the fourth year to broadcast the 4 p.m. Sunday Aspen Festival Orchestra concerts live each week throughout the greater Roaring Fork Valley. Broadcasts begin Sunday, July 5. “This iconic Festival i...

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Bridging Bionics gala raises necessary funds to change lives

On Dec. 27, 2024, a skiing accident left New Mexico-resident Ulrich John paralyzed. He had been a professional skier and was simply giving his son a ski lesson on a green run when he suddenly lost his balance. Last March, he participated in Bridging Bionics’ newest initiative, th...

MOMIX presents Botanica at Aspen District Theater

MOMIX, a company of dancer-illusionists, presents Botanica at Aspen District Theater. The exceptionally innovative company explores the human body “to investigate non-human worlds,” artistic director Moses Pendleton said. Its latest performance, Botanica, emerges from the...

Aspen Ideas asks: Should rivers have rights?

Should rivers have rights? This was the question posed by Chuck Sams, the director of Indigenous Programs at the Yale Center for Environmental Justice and the former director of the U.S. National Park Service, and Michael Livermore, a professor of law at the University of Virg...

PHOTOS: Aspen celebrates America’s 250th birthday with annual Fourth of July parade

Aspen locals and visitors alike came together on Saturday to celebrate America’s 250th birthday with the annual Old Fashioned Fourth of July parade through the downtown core. Lasting about 90 minutes, it included dozens of local organizations and no shortage of entertainment as t...

Remembering Charles ‘Chuck’ Lohmiller

June 9, 1944 — June 10, 2026

Remembering Christopher James Sheehan

Jan. 6, 1946 — May 7, 2026

Soni and Balentine: To honor America’s 250th, protect its wild places

The 250th anniversary of our nation’s founding is the perfect occasion to remember our responsibility not just to each other...

Reader learns Clark’s parking lesson the hard way

Susan McKeller — Do not make the same costly mistake I did! If you park in the Aspen Clark’s Market parking lot for longer than 90 minutes...

We have to accept private jet traffic

Barry Vaughan — Susan Taylor’s piece raises interesting issues and deserves a response. As to the misalignment of Aspen and Pitkin County’s desire...

Sights from Aspen’s Independence Day celebration

Olympian Alex Ferreira led old-fashioned Fourth of July parade across town

Local leaders reflect on 250 years of democracy

Electeds put the legacy of the Declaration of the Independence in their own words

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Parade floats travel down Galena Street during Saturday’s Fourth of July parade in Aspen, greeting what was estimated to be tens of thousands of people....

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A vintage Aspen Fire Protection District truck cruises down Main Street in Aspen’s Fourth of July parade on Saturday.

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The Blazing Adventures float grills hot dogs before passing them out to the crowd during the parade.

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Olympic freeski halfpipe gold medalist Alex Ferreira, center, served as the grand marshal in the Fourth of July parade in Aspen on Saturday.

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Vertical dance company Bandaloop performs dangling from the Wheeler Opera House on Saturday.

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Murphy McBride tosses a bag at balloons to win a prize at the carnival in Wagner Park on Friday afternoon.

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The Record Company performs a free community concert in Wagner Park on Friday night, part of Aspen’s Fourth of July celebration. The concert was produced by Belly Up....

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Parade-goers watch an Air Force Reserve C-130 Hercules head off to its next destination after performing a flyover ahead of the Fourth of July parade in Aspen on Saturday. The plane was also scheduled to pass over Vail, Granby, Crested…...

Column | Villalobos: Rehabilitation centers and support systems in Colorado are available to everyone

“Oftentimes, mental health issues and substance use disorders go hand in hand. It’s a fact that more adults in Eagle County are heavy drinkers than their peers in Colorado and the nation, and the percent of heavy drinkers is increasing, according to the 2019 Vail Health Community...

Colorado buyers gain options as Western Slope housing market rebalances

Colorado’s housing market wrapped up the spring season with more inventory than in previous years, setting up an active summer for buyers — even as economic and political uncertainty continues to drive up prices. Colorado continued its momentum toward a “balanced and sustainab...

With new austere emergency care training, Eagle County emergency providers can save lives in any scenario

Eagle County Paramedic Services is expanding the width of paramedic abilities to be ready for any emergency, especially in the outdoors. The paramedics team recently hosted austere emergency care training for 11 of its paramedics to learn to respond to prolonged medical emerge...

Fourth of July parade winners announced

Downtown Aspen was packed with thousands of residents and visitors on Saturday during Aspen’s annual Old Fashioned Fourth of July Parade, which featured local nonprofits, businesses, community organizations and patriotic displays showcasing the creativity and hometown pride of As...

McKeller: Be warned

Do not make the same costly mistake I did! If you park in the Clark’s Market parking lot in Aspen longer than 90 minutes, your car will be booted by Roaring Fork’s Security, and it will cost you $160 to get the boot removed! Apparently, there are two signs on opposite cor...

Parts of Fremont County evacuated as Aspen Acres fire surges past 91,000 acres

The Willow fire near Leadville grew by 900 acres overnight spurring mandatory evacuation of areas southwest of the city. Ouray 100 race canceled because of Gold Mountain fire....

Damage assessment teams begin work in Aspen Acres fire zone as weather gives firefighters an edge

Weather conditions will likely give firefighters working to contain the massive Aspen Acres fire an edge again Sunday. “Yesterday was our first day without red flag warnings and we have no red flag warnings for today,” Operations Section Chief Brad Washa, of Alaska Complex Inc...

Libertine returns to Aspen with exclusive residency at The Little Nell

Libertine is returning to Aspen with an exclusive residency at The Little Nell from July 29 through Aug. 4, coinciding with Aspen Art Week and offering an intimate and elevated shopping experience for visitors and locals alike. Libertine will be located inside the property’s b...

Select Intersect Aspen galleries, artists to donate 15% of sales

Intersect Aspen Art + Design, which runs July 28 to Aug. 1, is deepening their partnership with Aspen Community Foundation with the launch of a new initiative, “Art for ACF.” The initiative invites participating galleries to support the Roaring Fork Valley through the sale of...

Aspen Ambulance District implements new life-saving program

The Aspen Ambulance District finished installing a life-saving blood donation set-up in their command vehicle on Thursday, allowing for blood transfusions to be done in the field going forward.  Chief of EMS at Aspen Ambulance District Gabe Muephing said this will be instrumen...

Battlement Trail Fire 99% contained

The Battlement Trail Fire, which prompted evacuations near the Battlement Mesa Golf Course on Sunday, is now 99% contained. The fire started at about 4:45 p.m. Sunday, and burned 20.8 acres, according to an update from the Grand Valley Fire Protection District. Fire crews will...

PHOTOS: Aspen rugby clubs host Vail in mountain town scrums at Wagner

The Gentlemen of Aspen Rugby Club renewed its mountain town rivalry with Vail on Sunday, surviving for a 37-36 win at Wagner Park. Leading comfortably at halftime, a series of unfortunate plays let Vail take the lead down the stretch in the second half. It was a pair of late p...

Moon Mondays: Tradwife or rad-wife?

I require tons of time by myself. Solitude is where I recharge. Sometimes when my significant other is chatting away (if you know him, you know), I get cranky because he’s interrupting my deepest inner contemplations. My finger is firmly pressing down on the introvert side of...

Aspen Words’ Book Ball features National Book Award Winner Jonathan Franzen

This year, Aspen Words’ Book Ball features National Book Award Winner Jonathan Franzen in conversation with Book Critic Ron Charles on July 10 at Aspen Meadows Resort. The event raises money to support free and accessible community events, such as the Aspen Literary Festival, pro...

ACRA names Fourth of July parade winners

Thousands line Main Street on Saturday for celebration

Luck be a Lady, two nights

AMFS and Theatre Aspen team up for ‘Guys and Dolls’

Rugby returns to Wagner

Gents, Ladies play dramatic matches against Vail on Sunday

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A unique car rides past Hotel Jerome during Saturday’s Fourth of July parade in Aspen.

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Kids blow bubbles and wave flags while sitting in a raft on Thunder River Adventures’ float during Saturday’s Fourth of July parade in Aspen.

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Local residents ride a float as it moves along Main Street during Saturday’s Fourth of July parade in Aspen.

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The cast of “Guys and Dolls,” from left: Michael James Scott, Ryan Vasquez, Julie Benko, Christopher Sieber and Bonnie Milligan. Theatre Aspen’s production, in partnership with the Aspen Music Festival and School, will be held July 13-14 in the Klein…...

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Chris Campbell converts on a penalty kick from about 45 meters to give the Gentlemen of Aspen a 37-36 lead with just a couple of minutes to play against Vail on Sunday at Wagner Park. The kick gave Aspen the…...

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Anna Toney kicks a conversion attempt after scoring a try for the Ladies of Aspen against Vail at Wagner Park on Sunday. The Ladies fell 22-15 in their first official match of their first official season....

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Dan Schroder fights off would-be tacklers from Vail in the Gentlemen of Aspen’s 37-36 win at Wagner Park on Sunday.

Colorado buyers gain options as Western Slope housing market rebalances

Colorado’s housing market wrapped up the spring season with more inventory than in previous years, setting up an active summer for buyers — even as economic and political uncertainty continues to drive up prices. Colorado continued its momentum toward a “balanced and sustainab...

Local golf results: Aspen men’s and women’s associations from July 1-2

Aspen Women’s Golf Association from July 1LOW GROSS1st: Heidi Burkemper 792nd: Mar Mar Cunningham 843rd: Denise Wynne 874th: Erin Vogel 89LOW NET1st: Hallie McQueeny 682nd: Laurie Danks 693rd: Clarity Fornell 714th: Sarah Challinor 71 Aspen Men’s Golf Association from July 2LO...

Chacos: Thriving and surviving the family trip

Our two-week family vacation was still in its infancy when I almost ran over my younger brother. We were battling the Caribbean heat, and I was conducting a logistical symphony addressing the needs of 12 distinct personalities spanning multiple generations on a trip that prom...

Where are wildfires creating the most smoke on Colorado’s Western Slope?

Smoke is continuing to waft through the mountains from wildfires burning in Colorado and neighboring states, prompting health advisories due to air quality. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has issued an air quality health advisory through at least Tues...

Aspen Acres destruction climbs to 263 homes lost in Pueblo, Custer counties

More than 1,300 personnel were assigned to the fire burning southwest of Pueblo as of Monday

PHOTOS: Aspen rugby clubs host Vail in mountain town scrums at Wagner

The Gentlemen of Aspen Rugby Club renewed its mountain town rivalry with Vail on Sunday, surviving for a 37-36 win at Wagner Park. Leading comfortably at halftime, a series of unfortunate plays let Vail take the lead down the stretch in the second half. It was a pair of late p...

Where are wildfires creating the most smoke on Colorado’s Western Slope?

Smoke is continuing to waft through the mountains from wildfires burning in Colorado and neighboring states, prompting health advisories due to air quality. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has issued an air quality health advisory through at least Tues...

Where are wildfires creating the most smoke on Colorado’s Western Slope?

Smoke is continuing to waft through the mountains from wildfires burning in Colorado and neighboring states, prompting health advisories due to air quality. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has issued an air quality health advisory through at least Tues...

AspenOUT hosts virtual adult LGBTQIA+ support group

AspenOUT is inviting community members to its Virtual Adult LGBTQIA+ Support Group, an ongoing online group providing a safe, welcoming and affirming space for LGBTQ+ individuals to connect, discuss and share experiences, facilitated by host Janet Gordon. This online group off...

Rifle to welcome Birch Park with ribbon cutting

Rifle will celebrate the grand opening of Birch Park, the city’s newest neighborhood park, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 4:30 p.m. Friday, July 17, at 2025 Birch Ave. The celebration will include a brief ceremony followed by complimentary drinks and ice cream. Community me...

PHOTOS: Rifle dives into Independence Day

The city of Rifle held its Independence Day celebration July 3 at Metro Park and Pool, giving families a chance to enjoy food trucks, a dunk tank, bounce houses, slip ‘n slides and a foam cannon before the Fourth of July holiday. A girl gets closer to the mechanism that will d...

StoryWalk begins in Rifle at Centennial Park

The Garfield County Libraries and city of Rifle have partnered to bring StoryWalk to Centennial Park, combining literacy, outdoor recreation and family fun. The permanent installation opened Thursday and offers a self-directed learning experience that places the pages of chil...

Where are wildfires creating the most smoke on Colorado’s Western Slope?

Smoke is continuing to waft through the mountains from wildfires burning in Colorado and neighboring states, prompting health advisories due to air quality. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has issued an air quality health advisory through at least Tues...

Delicious American music brightens a great Music Festival opening

The Aspen Music Festival found an exciting way to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States of America over the Independence Day weekend. A first-weekend program explored choices from the American symphonic music realm with exciting, if not the most familiar, pieces de...

Hickenlooper, Glenwood officials speak out against proposed RMI Quarry expansion

U.S. Sen. John Hickenlooper joined Glenwood Springs city councilors, Garfield County commissioners and members of the Citizens Alliance on Transfer Trail on Friday to speak out against Rocky Mountain Industrials’ (RMI) latest quarry expansion proposal. Although there haven’t ...

Voss: Wildlife encounters with pets

I, like many of us, enjoy biking up Maroon Creek Road to take in one of Aspen’s most spectacular landscapes. Over the past few weeks, these rides have felt like a wildlife safari. Nearly every ride has included sightings of foxes, bears, moose or deer enjoying our beautiful backy...

I-70 saw more than 160,000 drivers over the Fourth of July holiday weekend

The Interstate 70 mountain corridor was busy over the Fourth of July weekend, but did not see record-breaking traffic. About 163,500 vehicles passed through the Eisenhower-Johnson Memorial Tunnels from Thursday, July 2, through Sunday, July 5, according to the Colorado Departm...

Rifle eyes memorial project, business incubator partnership

Rifle City Council’s work session on Wednesday featured an update on the Veteran’s Memorial Renovation Project and a possible partnership with the Grand Junction Business Incubator Center. Veteran’s Memorial Renovation Project Rifle Public Works Director Brian Prunty provi...

Garfield County Sheriff’s Office deputy recognized for life-saving efforts

For most people, rushing into the chaos and putting their lives on the line for the sake of others can be hard to imagine. For Garfield County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Alex Silverman, it is “part of the job.” Silverman was recently recognized for life-saving actions followin...

PHOTOS: Independence Day weekend in Glenwood Springs

Although a little smoke and haze were among the visitors who made their way to Garfield County during Independence Day weekend, that didn’t stop locals and other tourists from soaking in the sun and enjoying another Fourth of July at Two Rivers Park, on the Colorado River, at th...

Miller: Democracy depends on active participation

As the November elections approach, we are reminded that democracy depends on active participation. Voting is one of the most important ways citizens can make their voices heard and help shape the future of our country. But civic engagement should not stop at the casting of our o...

Where are wildfires creating the most smoke on Colorado’s Western Slope?

Smoke is continuing to waft through the mountains from wildfires burning in Colorado and neighboring states, prompting health advisories due to air quality. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has issued an air quality health advisory through at least Tues...

Remembering the Storm King 14

Thirty-two years after 14 wildland firefighters were killed on Storm King Mountain, Glenwood Springs continues to remember the people whose deaths reshaped the community and wildland firefighting across the country. The South Canyon Fire, better known locally as the Storm King...

Glenwood Springs City Council delays on-demand fare increase

Glenwood Springs City Council members delayed action Thursday on a proposed fare increase for Ride Glenwood On-Demand, saying they wanted more data before deciding how much riders should pay and how the service fits into the city’s broader transportation system. The on-demand ...

I-70 saw more than 160,000 drivers over the Fourth of July holiday weekend

The Interstate 70 mountain corridor was busy over the Fourth of July weekend, but did not see record-breaking traffic. About 163,500 vehicles passed through the Eisenhower-Johnson Memorial Tunnels from Thursday, July 2, through Sunday, July 5, according to the Colorado Departm...

Showers and thunderstorms forecast for Colorado’s high country as wildfires rage across the state

Following several days of hot, dry weather, Colorado’s Western Slope is poised to see a period of rainy skies with possible thunderstorms ahead of what meteorologists expect to be an active monsoon season arriving later this summer. Beginning on Tuesday, a wave of energy is ex...

Showers and thunderstorms forecast for Colorado’s high country as wildfires rage across the state

Following several days of hot, dry weather, Colorado’s Western Slope is poised to see a period of rainy skies with possible thunderstorms ahead of what meteorologists expect to be an active monsoon season arriving later this summer. Beginning Tuesday, a wave of energy is expec...

‘Guys and Dolls in Concert’ brings Broadway to Aspen

Every musical begins with a single note, and Aspen Music Festival and School’s collaboration with Theatre Aspen for “Guys and Dolls in Concert” is bringing a full orchestra to the stage for Broadway brilliance at 7:30 p.m. July 13 and 14 in the Michael Klein Music Tent, 960 N. 3r...

Aspen Snowmass offers chance to bid on Nell and Bell chairs

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...

Showers and thunderstorms forecast for Colorado’s high country as wildfires rage across the state

Following several days of hot, dry weather, Colorado’s Western Slope is poised to see a period of rainy skies with possible thunderstorms ahead of what meteorologists expect to be an active monsoon season arriving later this summer. Beginning Tuesday, a wave of energy is expec...

PHOTOS: ACES hosts annual Raptor Fair at Hallam Lake in Aspen

The Aspen Center for Environmental Studies hosted its annual Raptor Fair on Friday at Hallam Lake in Aspen. Unfortunately, due to some of the wildfires in the state, the visiting birds from Nature’s Educators were not able to attend. Despite this, guests were still able to lea...

Obituary: Sandra Allmon

January 5, 1938 – June 26, 2026 Sandra “Sandy” Allmon, a devoted wife and mother passed away on June 26, 2026, at the age of 88, surrounded by her loving family. Born on January 5, 1938, in Eckert, Co, to Agnes A. Bishop and Charles Clayton Bishop. Sandy graduated from Delta Hig...

Obituary: Merry Lee Devlin

December 21, 1952 – June 26, 2026 Merry Lee Devlin passed away on June 26, 2026, at her home in Englewood, Colorado, surrounded with love and laughter. Merry was born December 21, 1952, in Englewood, Colorado to Peter M. Klismet and Loraine E. (Steffenson) Klismet. Although Merr...

Obituary: Peter “Rus” Bakich

January 4, 1944 – June 13, 2026 Best Husband and Friend Best Father Best Papa Best Man

Celebration of Life for Steven Mack Beattie

Glenwood Springs First United Methodist Church 12:00 PM – 1:00 PMTo be followed by refreshments in the Bethel Chapel. We hope you will join us!

P&Z hearing won’t be held for racetrack redevelopment application

Woody Creek property sells for $17M, plans not yet approved

From meteorites to Monets

Fine art, antiques, jewelry on display at new M.S. Rau gallery

AI and the pixelation of the real

At Aspen Collective, artist grapples with humanity vs. technology

Local news in brief, July 7

Aspen Institute hosts free speakers series

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An application is under review for the redevelopment of the Woody Creek racetrack, also known as Aspen Motorsports Park. The Pitkin Board of County Commissioners on July 22 will review the application. A public site visit will take place on…...

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The Woody Creek racetrack, opened in 1963, represents a unique piece of history in local racing. The property was recently purchased and is under review for redevelopment....

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This aerial view shows the Woody Creek racetrack, also known as the Aspen Motorsports Park. The property recently sold for $17 million. The buyers hope to redevelop the racetrack into a members-only racing club....

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M.S. Rau president Andrew Fields is pictured outside of the new gallery in the Aspen Block Building, 307 S. Galena St. It’s the first location outside of M.S. Rau’s flagship space in New Orleans....

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Works by Pablo Picasso, Marc Chagal, Norman Rockwell and Edward Hopper align the walls at Ms. Rau Gallery at 307 S. Galena St. in Aspen.

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Carbondale artist Nicholas Ward discusses his work with a visitor during last Thursday’s opening of “Between the Real,” his exhibition at Aspen Collective....

Guest column: Where did all the homes go? The supply side of our housing crisis

There’s a question that often comes up when people talk about housing in the Roaring Fork Valley: Do we actually have a supply problem, or just a price problem? We understand the instinct. Prices are the most visible part of the crisis. The median home price in Glenwood Spring...

Tuesday letters: Ballot delivery concerns, Harvest questions and BikeThere thanks

Voters deserve answers on ballot delays I am writing to request a public explanation from Garfield County Clerk and Recorder Jackie Harmon and Glenwood Springs Postmaster Adele L. Lujan concerning what appears to have been a significant delay in the delivery of mail ballots du...

Eagle County Commissioners to decide on assistance for an open space tax ballot item

Eagle County Commissioners on Tuesday will decide if they want to approve a technical assistance to pursue an open space tax in the county.  In a commission meeting on June 7, the Trust for Public Land will look to jumpstart assistance to get an open space property tax into a ...

Aspen Acres fire grows to nearly 94,000 acres as forecasters eye chance of rain

Moisture could bring scattered showers to the fire Wednesday, but hot, dry and windy conditions are expected to return by the weekend

Snowmass history: Nitty Gritty Dirt Band

The Wild Westfest in July 2004 took center stage in Snowmass Village. “Fans of country and Western music will find a lengthy list of down-home performers on the Westfest schedule,” confirmed The Aspen Daily News, “which begins with a charity gala and auction at the Snowmass Confe...

Colorado joins nearly 2 dozen other states urging U.S. Postal Service to drop plan to restrict mail-in voting

Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser, alongside lawyers from nearly two dozen other states, is urging the U.S. Postal Service to abandon efforts to fulfill President Donald Trump’s executive order that aims to restrict mail-in voting for the 2026 midterm elections. Trump sig...

Owl Creek Road traffic impacts begin this month

Construction on Owl Creek Road and the Owl Creek Trail will begin the week of July 27, creating alternating one-lane traffic and brief delays on Owl Creek Road. This work kicks off the Airport Modernization Project’s first construction phase, preparing the site for the airpor...

Snowmass Town Council moves to authorize enforcement of Pitkin County fire restrictions

Snowmass Town Council unanimously approved the first reading of an ordinance Monday to authorize the enforcement of Pitkin County fire restrictions. The Pitkin County Board of County Commissioners adopted Ordinance No. 013-2026 earlier this year, according to a staff report su...

Snowmass receives update on Childcare Specialty Tax District

Snowmass Town Council received an update Monday on the Childcare Specialty Tax District that was established in November 2025 by the voters in Pitkin, Eagle and Garfield counties to fund early childhood development services through the collection of a 0.25% sales and use tax. ...

Bridging Bionics gala features two dancers in wheelchairs

This year’s Bridging Bionics gala, on Friday, July 10, at Hotel Jerome, features world para dancesport champions Edelyn de Asis and Julius Jun Obero. The two accomplished artists from the Philippines both dance in wheelchairs — a first for the gala; although last year’s performan...

Beyond the Algorithm: The price of paradise

Scott Poupore has spent more than three decades in the optical business, from trade school in northern Minnesota to Oakley and, eventually, to leading Eye Pieces across Colorado’s mountain towns.  Bryan Welker sat down with the Eye Pieces CEO to talk about staff retention, loc...

Pitkin County Healthy Rivers launches new website

Pitkin County Healthy Rivers has launched a new website with a modernized presentation of the organization, its purpose and the projects that serve its mission to protect, defend and enhance the rivers and streams of the Roaring Fork Watershed. The website aims to better serv...

Roy and Whitley: A community that celebrates together

Thank you, Roaring Fork Valley, for showing up in the most colorful, creative and joyful way possible at the Mall Fest 50 Art Parade. From the costumes to the performances to the Silver Queen float that filled the streets, you brought the theme — “What do you LOVE about this plac...

Anderson Ranch to celebrate Ranch Week

Anderson Ranch is prepared to host their annual Ranch Week 60th anniversary celebration from July 13 to 18 with a gala, silent and live auction and community picnic. On July 13, the Isis Theatre in Aspen will host a screening of the documentary “Pretty Dirty, the life and time...

Colorado River, public lands reopen as Snyder Fire containment increases

State and federal agencies are starting to reopen public lands, state wildlife areas and a segment of the Colorado River that were closed in light of the Snyder Fire in Mesa County. Stage 2 fire restrictions — banning all open fire or flames, including charcoal grills and woo...

Aspen Hospitality launches Nell Hotels brand

Aspen’s The Little Nell has become part of a larger Nell Hotels luxury brand, recently launched by Aspen Hospitality, a division of Aspen One. The new brand is “rooted in the spirit, legacy and enduring guest affinity of The Little Nell hotel,” a press release reads. It co...

Aspen Music Festival and School offers free tickets for ages 19 to 35

The Aspen Music Festival and School will continue its popular “Free Fridays for 35 and Under program,” which takes place Fridays at 5:30 p.m. from July 3-Aug. 14 at the Klein Music Tent, 960 N. Third St. The program is aimed at ages 19 to 35, offering free concert tickets to ...

Basalt’s Ann Korologos Gallery to open ‘Continuum’

Basalt’s Ann Korologos Gallery will open “Continuum” — the gallery’s first in-person event of the year — with a public reception from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, July 9. Visiting artists from across the region will attend, according to a release. “This exhibition is about continu...

Snowmass shifts design of proposed Draw Site to include multiple buildings

Snowmass Town Council decided to move forward Monday with a new type of design for the Draw Site — going from a single building concept to an ancillary building concept with the aim of breaking up massing and providing a more mountain community feel. Snowmass Housing Director ...

How Western Slope voters helped reelect Hickenlooper amid Colorado’s wave of progressive upsets

Amid a wave of wins for anti-establishment candidates, Colorado’s rural mountain towns were more likely than the Front Range to vote for veteran incumbents, helping to secure a win for U.S. Sen. John Hickenlooper against a progressive challenger. Western Slope residents predom...

How Western Slope voters helped reelect Hickenlooper amid Colorado’s wave of progressive upsets

Amid a wave of wins for anti-establishment candidates, Colorado’s rural mountain towns were more likely than the Front Range to vote for veteran incumbents, helping to secure a win for U.S. Sen. John Hickenlooper against a progressive challenger. Western Slope residents predom...

How Western Slope voters helped reelect Hickenlooper amid Colorado’s wave of progressive wins

Amid a wave of wins for anti-establishment candidates, Colorado’s rural mountain towns were more likely than the Front Range to vote for veteran incumbents, helping to secure a win for U.S. Sen. John Hickenlooper against a progressive challenger. Western Slope residents predom...

Snowmass receives update on affordable housing needs

Despite its relatively small size, Snowmass would need to increase affordable housing by 508 units to meet the need for living space in Pitkin County. This is according to Rachel Schindman with Economic and Planning Systems, who presented to Snowmass Town Council Monday on the...

Produce Smuggler delivery service offers Aspen access to year-round organic ingredients

Produce Smuggler is bringing something new to the table — quite literally — in the Aspen area. Sourcing weekly from small organic farms in California’s Bay Area, Produce Smuggler offers delivery to Aspen-area families all the way down to Carbondale every Monday, either via cur...

Aspen Snowmass market experiences slowest first-half since Covid

The Aspen Snowmass market is currently experiencing its slowest first-half since the COVID-19 years of 2020-21 despite record stock market performance, according to the most recent real estate snapshot from Aspen Snowmass Sotheby’s Tim Estin. Year-to-date, from Jan. 1 to Jun 3...

Colorado climbers say new rules proposed by feds would clarify use of ‘fixed anchors’ in wilderness areas

Colorado rock climbers say new guidelines being proposed by the federal government could help settle a decades-long dispute over the use of fixed anchors in highly-protected wilderness areas. The U.S. Forest Service, a 121-year-old federal agency, is asking the public for feed...

Colorado River, public lands reopen as Snyder Fire containment increases

State and federal agencies are starting to reopen public lands, state wildlife areas and a segment of the Colorado River that were closed in light of the Snyder Fire in Mesa County. Stage 2 fire restrictions — banning all open fire or flames, including charcoal grills and woo...

How Western Slope voters helped reelect Hickenlooper amid Colorado’s wave of progressive upsets

Amid a wave of wins for anti-establishment candidates, Colorado’s rural mountain towns were more likely than the Front Range to vote for veteran incumbents, helping to secure a win for U.S. Sen. John Hickenlooper against a progressive challenger. Western Slope residents predom...

Colorado joins nearly 2 dozen other states urging U.S. Postal Service to drop plan to restrict mail-in voting

Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser, alongside lawyers from nearly two dozen other states, is urging the U.S. Postal Service to abandon efforts to fulfill President Donald Trump’s executive order that aims to restrict mail-in voting for the 2026 midterm elections. Trump sig...

Showers and thunderstorms forecast for Colorado’s high country as wildfires rage across the state

Following several days of hot, dry weather, Colorado’s Western Slope is poised to see a period of rainy skies with possible thunderstorms ahead of what meteorologists expect to be an active monsoon season arriving later this summer. Beginning Tuesday, a wave of energy is expec...

Andrew Duhon brings blues/rock/folk adjacent sound to TACAW

Born in Louisiana but drew inspiration from across the globe

Public vote necessary for Theatre Aspen project, says city council

Land use application remains unsubmitted for permanent venue

Local news in brief, July 8

Western Colorado fire info released Tuesday

Snowmass council warms up to Draw site redesign

Peer review process puts forth more palatable option for affordable housing project

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Andrew Duhon will perform with his trio Saturday at The Arts Campus at Willits. Duhon has built a devoted grassroots following over a career that spans nearly 20 years....

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Theatre Aspen wants to replace its semi-permanent tent in Rio Grande Park with a permanent, year-round performing space.

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The town of Snowmass Council is moving forward with a new design for the Draw site affordable housing project, located on the parcel of land directly up the draw and to the northwest of Snowmass Town Hall....

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The town of Snowmass Council contracted a peer review study to explore alternatives to this initial design presented to them for the Draw site affordable housing project....

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The town of Snowmass Council was presented with this redesign of the first version of the Draw site affordable housing project. They chose instead to go with a three-building design....

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The town of Snowmass Council directed staff to move forward with this design for the Draw site affordable housing project. Several council members pushed for a design that reduced the height and mass of the original design....

Colorado climbers say new rules proposed by feds would clarify use of ‘fixed anchors’ in wilderness areas

Colorado rock climbers say new guidelines being proposed by the federal government could help settle a decades-long dispute over the use of fixed anchors in highly-protected wilderness areas. The U.S. Forest Service, a 121-year-old federal agency, is asking the public for feed...

Eagle County commissioners approve assistance letter to pursue an open space tax ballot item. But in which election could Eagle County voters see it?

On Tuesday, July 7, Eagle County Commissioners agreed to let the Trust for Public Land assist in the Open Space Program’s pursuit of an open space tax ballot item. While some hope to see it at the polls this November, others are pushing for a 2027 campaign. Members from the O...

Andrew Duhon Trio to perform for one-night-only at TACAW in Basalt

A singer-songwriter with a mission to connect, Andrew Duhon returns to Basalt with his trio to perform at 8 p.m. on Saturday, July 11, at The Arts Campus at Willits, located at 400 Robinson St. Duhon is bringing a heartfelt blend of blues, country, folk and Americana to the R...

La Greca: Words matter

I was recently talking with one of the nannies on my team, and it sparked a discussion about something many of us grew up hearing without questioning: “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.” One early printed version of this rhyme appeared in 1...

Aspen Acres damage toll rises as Beulah fire chief reports 193 homes burned in fire

Officials said Wednesday the fire has burned at least 275 homes in Pueblo and Custer counties

Kane: Colorado’s Constitution isn’t a wildlife management plan

Colorado has amended its Constitution many times in its 150-year history. Its strongest amendments established enduring principles of government, not policy questions better left to statute and science. Initiative 302 asks voters to cross that line. Before signing a petit...

Aspen builds new trail supporting mobility-impaired access to Ute Park

The city of Aspen is completing work on a new access path to Ute Park, a small playground next to the Ute Cemetery that has traditionally been accessible via several single track trails or a deeply rutted double track. According to Matt Kuhn, the Aspen Parks and Open Space dir...

Holy Cross confirms lightning strike cut power to Vail, Eagle River Valleys

Holy Cross Energy has confirmed that its wholesale power provider, Xcel Energy, experienced a lightning strike on a transmission line serving the Vail and Eagle River Valleys Tuesday, July 7, causing the region to lose power. Xcel’s transmission line to Wolcott was hit by ligh...

Sullivan: Why can’t the Basalt Planning Commission just say no?

I recently attended the Basalt Planning Commission meeting regarding the proposed Marriott Residence Inn at the old Movieland site in El Jebel, and I left utterly baffled. During the hearing, a clear consensus emerged: each and every planning commissioner expressed major reser...

Kids First childcare financial aid deadline is Aug. 1

The deadline for Kids First applications is Aug. 1, with assistance beginning on Sept 1. The city of Aspen and Kids First offer this annual financial aid program with the aim of helping working families offset the cost of childcare, according to a press release. Families who a...

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Comedy WKND 2023

Comedian Joey Avery headlines the first Snowmass Comedy WKND in 2023. Organizers say shows tend to sell out, so advance tickets are recommended.

Snowmass Comedy WKND returns, bringing the community together through laughter

It's easy to hear the difference in Snowmass Base Village on a comedy weekend — laughter spilling out a second-floor window onto the plaza below, mingling with the buzz of the village and cheers from a pickup soccer game on…...

How Western Slope voters helped reelect Hickenlooper amid Colorado’s wave of progressive upsets

Amid a wave of wins for anti-establishment candidates, Colorado’s rural mountain towns were more likely than the Front Range to vote for veteran incumbents, helping to secure a win for U.S. Sen. John Hickenlooper against a progressive challenger. Western Slope residents predom...

Holy Cross Energy power outage lasted 14 hours, raised many communications questions

Around 27,000 Holy Cross Energy customers from Vail to parts of the Roaring Fork Valley woke up Wednesday morning with a massive sigh of relief after a 14-hour power outage caused by a lightning strike on an Xcel Energy transmission line to the Eagle River Valley near Wolcott. ...

Aspen Art Fair 2026 extends cultural, outdoor program offerings

The Aspen Art Fair 2026 is expanding beyond the traditional art fair model to offer additional cultural and outdoor programming July 28–Aug. 1. Visitors will be able to experience art, design, fashion, architecture, Academy Award-winning film, conversations and panels along with ...

Polis, western governors launch task force to upgrade region’s power grid as part of energy ‘superabundance’ agenda

A bipartisan group of 11 western state governors say they are forming a task force to accelerate permitting and prioritize upgrades for the region’s energy grid. Colorado Gov. Jared Polis joined the governors of Utah, Arizona, Wyoming, Nevada, Montana, Oregon, Washington, Ida...

Disaster relief groups like the Red Cross are providing aid to thousands fleeing 3 major wildfires in Colorado

As major wildfires burn across Colorado, forcing thousands to evacuate their homes, volunteers are stepping in to help feed, shelter and support those fleeing fires. Dozens of recreational vehicles have filled Darren Patterson Christian Academy’s parking lot in Buena Vista thi...

Helicopter operations to close Aspen’s Silver Queen Gondola Thursday

Helicopter operations are scheduled for Thursday, July 9, on Aspen Mountain as construction continues for the new Nell Bell chairlift, closing the Silver Queen Gondola and almost all hiking trails for the day. Flight operations will run from 7 a.m. until approximately 8:30 p.m...

Dual-brand Hilton Hotel coming to Eagle County Regional Airport in 2028

Gypsum Hotel Partners is building a dual-brand Hilton Hotel near the Eagle County Regional Airport, with construction on the 140-room property, to be operated by Crestline Hotels and Resorts, expected to be completed in early 2028. Located in the Airport Gateway Business Cente...

Aspen Chapel sees success with request to update site plan

The Pitkin County Board of County Commissioners approved on first reading Wednesday an ordinance to amend the Aspen Chapel Property Restrictive Covenant and accept a Nordic Easement. The Aspen Chapel of the Prince of Peace Board of Trustees requested to amend the covenant in o...

Snowmass Comedy WKND returns, bringing community together through laughter

It's easy to hear the difference in Snowmass Base Village on a comedy weekend — laughter spilling out a second-floor window onto the plaza below, mingling with the buzz of the village and cheers from a pickup soccer game on…...

Disaster relief groups like the Red Cross are providing aid to thousands fleeing 3 major wildfires in Colorado

As major wildfires burn across Colorado, forcing thousands to evacuate their homes, volunteers are stepping in to help feed, shelter and support those fleeing fires. Dozens of recreational vehicles have filled Darren Patterson Christian Academy’s parking lot in Buena Vista thi...

Polis, western governors launch task force to upgrade region’s power grid as part of energy ‘superabundance’ agenda

A bipartisan group of 11 western state governors say they are forming a task force to accelerate permitting and prioritize upgrades for the region’s energy grid. Colorado Gov. Jared Polis joined the governors of Utah, Arizona, Wyoming, Nevada, Montana, Oregon, Washington, Ida...

Summit54 celebrates 15 years of summer learning

Summit54 is celebrating 15 years of summer learning in the Roaring Fork Valley, where the nonprofit says it has helped more than 12,000 students avoid summer learning loss while providing working families with a safe, enriching place for their children during summer break. Fou...

Colorado Mountain College creates guaranteed transfer pathway to Colorado School of Mines

Colorado Mountain College announced Tuesday that it has launched a new guaranteed-admission pathway with Colorado School of Mines, giving high-achieving pre-engineering students a clearer and more affordable route to one of the nation’s leading engineering and applied science uni...

Obituary: Brian Kalmbach

January 11, 1977 – June 4, 2026 Brian Kalmbach, age 49, of Kent, WA., passed away in his sleep on June 4, 2026. Brian lived in Eagle County for seven years, working in the Food Service Industry in Vail, CO. Brian is survived by his daughter Gabriella, sisters Amy & Angela & pare...

PitCo commissioners voice initial approval for another water buy

Against the recommendation of an advisory board, Pitkin County commissioners on Wednesday gave preliminary approval to buy more water to boost flows in the often-depleted Roaring Fork River. Commissioners approved on first reading a resolution and ordinance to spend $442,500 t...

Obituary: Brian Kalmbach

January 11, 1977 – June 4, 2026 Brian Kalmbach, age 49, of Kent, WA., passed away in his sleep on June 4, 2026. Brian lived in Eagle County for seven years, working in the Food Service Industry in Vail, CO. Brian is survived by his daughter Gabriella, sisters Amy & Angela & pare...

Brandon: Foibles of the Fourth of July

It’s hot. It’s dry. It’s still early July. Plants have withered in the sun. Just look at what we’ve done. The secret’s out. Aspen’s clout...

Public Health: Time to be bat aware

Two headlines regarding rabies caught my attention recently. One was a story from Canada about an 11-year-old boy who died...

Russia’s war on Ukraine leaves high gas prices

Philip Verleger — Volodymyr Zelenskyy sent U.S. consumers a Fourth of July present: high gasoline, diesel and jet fuel prices.

Why can’t Basalt planning commission just say no?

Susan Sullivan — I recently attended the Basalt Planning and Zoning Commission meeting regarding the proposed Marriott Residence...

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Passing our way Friday

Shakedown Street, a Grateful Dead cover band that has been together since 1987, will play Belly Up Aspen on Friday night. Instead of the band’s usual two-set shows, there will be one long set from 9:30-11 p.m. Band members include…...

Summer swing

Calvin Gloor jumps off the rope swing at the North Star Nature Preserve river takeout as Logan Lawrence watches on Wednesday afternoon.

Local news in brief, July 9

Wolcott lightning strike causes power outage

PitCo commissioners seeking to pool additional water rights

Healthy Rivers board weighs cost and benefit as others tout ‘cumulative’ impact

Reem Edan headlines Comedy Wknd! in Snowmass

Iraqi comedian finds common ground in stand-up

City urges extra bear awareness this summer

Dry conditions impacting food sources much earlier than normal

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Reem Edan returns to Comedy Wknd! for the festival’s third year, this time as the headliner. She will perform at The Collective Snowmass at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday....

twin lakes

Clouds gather on the peaks around Twin Lakes on Aug. 26, 2024. After a major water rights acquisition earlier this year, Pitkin County is looking to buy another 4.68 shares — currently diverted from the Western Slope and stored in…...

grizzly reservoir

Water flows out of Grizzly Reservoir, about 16 miles upslope from Aspen, on July 5, 2024. Pitkin County has invested millions of dollars in purchasing the rights to water that was diverted to the other side of the Continental Divide,…...

bears

Members of the city of Aspen Parks and Open Space and the Aspen Police Department attempt to drive bear cubs away from populated areas in September 2025. Bears are coming out much earlier than normal this summer because of the…...

What to do in Colorado this week: Get roped into a rodeo in Golden, Gunnison, Steamboat Springs and more

Plus: The 40th Black Arts Festival, hot air balloons in Erie and a free film screening at the Colorado Mountain Club

Colorado Mountain College creates guaranteed transfer pathway to Colorado School of Mines

Colorado Mountain College announced Tuesday that it has launched a new guaranteed-admission pathway with Colorado School of Mines, giving high-achieving pre-engineering students a clearer and more affordable route to one of the nation’s leading engineering and applied science uni...

Aspen Acres fire sees some rain relief as crews fight into 11th day, but threat of flash flooding emerges

While rain and higher humidity should reduce Colorado wildfire spread, wind and flash flooding across the burn scar could bring new danger

High Points: Mountain mementos

It made the front page. And rightfully so. This week, Aspen One (am I the only one still having trouble not calling it SkiCo?) announced that from the Fourth of July (that came and went fast ) through July 19 (the day of the FIFA World Cup Finals), they will be auctioning off ...

Arts and Entertainment Agenda, July 10-16

Aspen Words Annual Benefit Dinner, July 10 Jonathan Franzen and the book jackets of some of his most notable work.Aspen Words/Courtesy photo Great company is paired with great words Friday at Aspen Words’ 2026 Book Ball, an annual benefit dinner from 5:45-9:30 p.m. July 10...

Wheeler Opera House announces upcoming comedy

The Wheeler Opera House has announced a lineup of new comedy performances spanning television, film, stand-up and podcasts, bringing sharp perspectives and big laughs to the stage this season. According to a press release, the following lineup represents the breadth of today’s...

Western Colorado Angler Preparedness Plan

Before heading to western Colorado for a fishing adventure, be advised of record setting low flows, expected high water temperatures and the recent discovery of aquatic nuisance species (ANS). Anglers are encouraged to contact local fly shops (see below) for current condition...

Review: ‘A Chorus Line’

There is, perhaps, no musical more fitting for this era of the carefully curated online identity than “A Chorus Line.” Long before social media encouraged us to package ourselves into perfectly polished versions of ourselves fit for public consumption, Michael Bennett’s Pulitzer ...

Colorado Trail Explorer app shares wildfire alerts for outdoor recreationists

Colorado Parks and Wildlife is reminding the Colorado outdoor community that the Colorado Trail Explorer — also known as COTREX — mobile app displays active fire alerts, which include wildfires and prescribed burns in covered areas. To access these alerts, users can open the ...

Vehicle crash with scooter causes injury in downtown Aspen

Aspen Police responded to an injury crash — a vehicle versus a juvenile on a scooter — in the 200 block of East Hyman on Thursday. They responded at approximately 11:30 a.m., according to a press release. The juvenile suffered unknown injuries and is currently being treated at...

Aspen Cycling Club results: Bells/Ashcroft road race from July 8

ASPEN CYCLING CLUB — WEEKLY RACE RESULTSBELLS/ASHCROFT ROAD RACEWednesday, July 8, 2026 Men’s A (36 miles and 3400 vertical)1—1:36:01—Inkinen, Sami2—1:36:03—Fox, Matthew3—1:39:30—Koster, Ryan—Sparkle Motion4—1:41:16—Wurts, John5—1:41:17—Bluemel, Andrew—Meatballs6—1:42:37—Rispo...

WineInk: Chile’s Viña Amelia reboots

“I guess it was just meant to be,” said Marcelo Papa with a shrug when asked how he first got into wine. “When I was young, my father would have a glass of wine every night with soda water in it. I was always interested in wine.” That interest turned into a lifelong passion a...

Advocates reignite fight to keep Roan Plateau ‘pristine’ amid boom of BLM oil and gas leasing in Colorado

Just northwest of Rifle, the Roan Plateau rises 3,000 feet above the Colorado River Valley, a towering wall of sandstone cliffs. Once airborne, the mesa unfolds below as a patchwork of waterfalls and streams winding through aspen groves, juniper woodlands, Douglas fir and Gamb...

Advocates reignite fight to keep Roan Plateau ‘pristine’ amid boom of BLM oil and gas leasing in Colorado

Just northwest of Rifle, the Roan Plateau rises 3,000 feet above the Colorado River Valley, a towering wall of sandstone cliffs. Once airborne, the mesa unfolds below as a patchwork of waterfalls and streams winding through aspen groves, juniper woodlands, Douglas fir and Gamb...

Snowmass Comedy WKND brings attitude at altitude

Snowmass Comedy WKND returns July 10-12 to bring connection through laughter at high altitude, with two of this year’s headliners — Leah Lamarr and Kalea McNeill — front and center. Lamarr and McNeill will share the stage at 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 10, at The Collective Hall fo...

A&E lineup for July 10-19

Note: for a complete list of calendar events from around Garfield County and the Roaring Fork Valley, go to http://www.postindependent.com/entertainment/community-calendar/. Senior Stroll What: Seniors and locals alike are welcome at the Powers Art Center for the Senior Str...

Garfield County Libraries schedule for July 13-19

Monday Parachute:The Fossil Files: Fossil Resin at 2 p.m. Rifle: Baby & Me Bilingual Storytime at 10:30 a.m./Hora de cuentos bilingüe para bebés y sus cuidadores a las 10:30 de la mañana. Breastfeeding Support at 11:30 a.m. Citizenship Classes at 5:30 p.m./Clases ...

Advocates reignite fight to keep Roan Plateau ‘pristine’ amid boom of BLM oil and gas leasing in Colorado

Just northwest of Rifle, the Roan Plateau rises 3,000 feet above the Colorado River Valley, a towering wall of sandstone cliffs. Once airborne, the mesa unfolds below as a patchwork of waterfalls and streams winding through aspen groves, juniper woodlands, Douglas fir and Gamb...

Glenwood Springs Historical Society archive: Tom Mix thrills Glenwood crowd

Snowmass gets closer to Town Park Entryway Project design

Snowmass Town Council reviewed updated ideas on Monday for the Town Park Entryway Project that included bleacher design, fencing, landscaping and the roundabout. The project is aimed at improving the Town Park entrance to Snowmass and the rodeo grounds. Project Architect Jim K...

Two Rivers bus lawsuit moves forward

A judge has declined Garfield Re-2 School District’s motion to dismiss a lawsuit filed by Two Rivers Community School and several parents, allowing the case over the charter school’s transportation practices to continue. The lawsuit centers on whether Two Rivers, a charter sch...

Victor Marx narrowly wins Republican primary for Colorado governor

Victor Marx, the leader of a faith-based nonprofit whose unconventional campaign and hotly contested claims about his life have grabbed national attention, will be the Republican nominee for Colorado governor this November. The Associated Press called the race for Marx at 4 p...

Next Week in Music: Big-name pinch-hitters coming to the rescue

The Aspen Music Festival went into scramble mode on Wednesday when star mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato was injured and had to cancel two high-profile Aspen performances next week. They found a couple of winners. The tale makes an appropriate introduction to my new weekly column ...

PitCo Open Space and Trails concerned with ‘negative impacts’ of Woody Creek racetrack development

Pitkin County Open Space and Trails has provided feedback on the Woody Creek Raceway’s proposal, seeking more commitment from developers to trail improvements before moving forward. The property was purchased in June for $17 million by two brother-in-laws who envision adding a...

Operation Nell Bell

Obituary: Debbie Conn

August 22, 1957 – July 3, 2026 Deborah Carson Conn With friends and family at her side, Deborah Carson Conn passed away peacefully on July 3rd. She was courageous and in good spirits all the way through her battle with dementia, showing incredible strength even while fighting a w...

Lo-Fidelity: Confessions of a lawn guy part 8 — high ‘n’ dry

Oh, what a dreadful year to be a lawn guy. So far, my income is basically a third of what it was last summer. As we descend spirally ever further down the drain into the throes of drought, I get a funny feeling this is Nature’s way of telling me to find another career. At thi...

Wildfire management top-of-mind for western governors in meeting with US Forest Service chief

As wildfires rage across the West, governors are asking the U.S. Forest Service how state and federal agencies can better partner on management and prevention. The question hung over a panel discussion during a June 30 meeting of the Western Governors’ Association in Deer Val...

Victor Marx narrowly wins Republican primary for Colorado governor

Victor Marx, the leader of a faith-based nonprofit whose unconventional campaign and hotly contested claims about his life have grabbed national attention, will be the Republican nominee for Colorado governor this November. The Associated Press called the race for Marx at 4 p...

Blumenthal: Back in action in a less crowded valley

My trusted companion, Enzo, and I completed our annual road trip from Santa Monica to Aspen-Snowmass just in time for the Fourth of July celebrations......

McCready: The competitiveness conundrum

I was recently talking with another parent in town when the subject of competitiveness came up. During our short conversation, her young child asked what “competitive” meant......

A contradiction — no fires or are some permitted?

John Norman — Maybe I am missing something! The article in The Aspen Times states in paragraph two: ‘Stage 2 fire restrictions...

Theatre Aspen should make park shows free

John Jacobs — Sometimes I open the morning paper and feel like Rod Serling just stepped out of the static...

RH takes full ownership of former Crystal Palace building

Company acquired property in series of transactions with developer Mark Hunt

Juvenile on scooter injured in accident with vehicle

Incident under investigation as of Thursday evening

Weekend forecast: Hot — really hot

Record-breaking temps expected Sunday

On the road with Futurebirds

Band promises to bring the stoke to Belly Up on Sunday

High altitude wheeling

Fatima Gomez, left, and Jose Franco reach the Independence Pass summit while on vacation from Mexico.

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The RH Guesthouse redevelopment is under construction on the corner of Hyman Avenue and Monarch Street. RH recently became the sole owner of the building in a series of transactions with local developer Mark Hunt....

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The old Owl Cigar mural is pictured on the western wall of the former Crystal Palace building before it was torn down.

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Aspen Police Chief Kim Ferber stands in front of the scene of an accident involving a juvenile on a scooter and a vehicle exiting a parking garage on the 200 block of E. Hyman Avenue. The juvenile suffered “unknown” injuries…...

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Alexa Daverio, left, and Lucas Begala paddle down Roaring Fork River through North Star Nature Preserve on their stand-up paddleboards on Wednesday afternoon....

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Guitarist and vocalist Carter King performed with Futurebirds at the Basalt Summer Concert Series in 2024. The band has become a favorite in the Roaring Fork Valley for its authentic alt-country-meets-southern-rock and psychedelic sounds....

Aspen Acres fire has destroyed 780 structures across Pueblo and Custer counties, new aerial analysis shows

The estimate from Vexcel Data, a private company that flies over natural disasters, includes garages, barns and sheds. It exceeds official county reports, which remain incomplete as damage assessments continue....

Wildfire management top-of-mind for western governors in meeting with US Forest Service chief

As wildfires rage across the West, governors are asking the U.S. Forest Service how state and federal agencies can better partner on management and prevention. The question hung over a panel discussion during a June 30 meeting of the Western Governors’ Association in Deer Val...

On the Fly: The state of the fishery

They say that history may not always repeat itself, but it often rhymes. Low flows and warm water concerns are back again this year in the lower-elevation parts of the valley. The majority of the Roaring Fork Valley is still (and will hopefully remain) on the menu for anglers, wh...

Futurebirds reveals new songs in its Far Out Country tour at Belly Up Aspen

Futurebirds comes to Belly Up Aspen on July 12 in support of its upcoming double album, “Far Out Country,” produced by Grammy-winner Brad Cook. And right now, its live shows are the only place to hear all of the songs on the record, set to debut in early September.  What start...

Back in Time | Aspen

“There was a row in Mike McCreedy’s Tourtelotte park saloon at an early hour this morning, as a result of which Tim Shea has a fractured skull and McCreedy is pretty well battered up,” The Aspen Daily Times recounted July 11, 1889. “Shea was dealing faro bank when George Smith an...

More Pueblo County residents returning home after firefighters double containment of Aspen Acres blaze

Crews are making progress on fires across the state, but those fighting the Aspen Acres fire anticipate their efforts will continue for weeks

Feinsinger column: Ground flaxseeds for optimal health

Last week’s column was about nuts and seeds, one of Dr. Greger’s Daily Dozen. Flaxseeds are so important for good health that they are one of the foods people should eat every day. Dr. Greger recommends 1 tablespoon a day of either brown or golden flaxseed. Some other authorit...

Friday letters: Clerk response, library funding concerns and hopes for national unity

Clerk responds to ballot delivery concerns A public response from Jacklyn K. Harmon, Garfield County clerk & recorder, to Mr. Donald Kaufman’s letter to the editor I appreciate you taking the time to share your concerns regarding the delivery of mail ballots for the 2026 p...

Guest column: Wildfire smoke raises health concerns

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has recently issued Air Quality Health Advisories for wildfire smoke in many Colorado counties, including Garfield County. CDPHE recommends that people stay indoors if smoke becomes thick in their neighborhoods. That is ...

How one organization is working to help keep water in rivers during extreme drought

Colorado is known as the headwaters state, meaning that nearly all of its water supply originates inside the state’s borders as precipitation, primarily mountain snowpack. In a year like this, where the winter’s dismal snowpack led streamflows to reach unprecedented lows, some or...

Wildland firefighters say things are ‘basically as dry as they can get’ in Colorado’s forests — fueling ‘schizophrenic’ wildfire behavior

A historic drought is turning Colorado’s mountain landscapes into a tinderbox. After last winter’s record-low snowpack, wildland firefighters who continuously monitor indexes of weather and climate data to help predict wildfire risk and how conditions might affect fire behavio...

Mountain Mayhem: TACAW’s 4th annual gala raises record funds

The Arts Campus at Willits (TACAW) celebrated its 4th annual gala on June 25 with an energizing evening of music, dance and community generosity, marking the organization’s most successful fundraiser to date. The night opened with a stacked lineup of performances. Comedian Tig...

Ilic: Is this really the vision for our valley?

It’s reassuring to know that after driving race cars around a racetrack all day, members can reduce their carbon footprint by hopping on an electric bike to catch the bus. Who knew the path to sustainability was so simple? Let’s not forget what this proposal actually is: a ...

Anzalone: Brazen bike thefts at Willits

Two more bikes were brazenly stolen in Willits last night from cars parked immediately outside El Korita. Even though locked, the thieves cut the cable securing them like a knife through butter and made off with two very expensive mountain bikes. Of my circle of friends, thes...

Gear Review: Summer potpourri

Like summer wildflowers, gear comes in a variety of expressions to enhance your lifestyle. Here, I consider all kinds of things, from head to toe. Let’s start with the top, down. The Roots Naturelle Bouncy Curls Conditioning Curl Crème; Knot-Free Detangling Milk; and Wet-Look...

Rev the Runway returns to Aspen to benefit National Jewish Health

Modern style icon Aerin Lauder and the Lauder Family will be honored at the Rev the Runway Aspen Fashion Show at Doerr-Hosier Center at Aspen Meadows on Thursday, Aug. 6, as the latest fashions from Aspen-area boutiques and luxury cars come together to benefit National Jewish Hea...

Colorado mountains could see near-record temperatures as heat dome develops over the West

Colorado’s mountains are in for a hot, dry weekend as a heat dome sets up over the West, according to forecasters. National Weather Service forecaster Kate Abbott said the ridge of high pressure that is building will push out any lingering moisture away from the Western Slope ...

Colorado mountains could see near-record temperatures as heat dome develops over the West

Colorado’s mountains are in for a hot, dry weekend as a heat dome sets up over the West, according to forecasters. National Weather Service forecaster Kate Abbott said the ridge of high pressure that is building will push out any lingering moisture away from the Western Slope ...

Gentlemen of Aspen nip Vail Rugby Club with last-minute penalty goal

It wasn’t the result the Vail Rugby Club was hoping for, but no one could deny the team’s heart during its annual Fourth of July weekend rivalry matchup against the Gentlemen of Aspen. After falling behind 24-8 in the first 28 minutes, Vail rallied to take a five-point lead late ...

Vail Valley power outage update: Second transmission line was down for needed maintenance when lightning hit other main line

A second, redundant Xcel Energy transmission line from Basalt to Gypsum was down for maintenance when lightning struck the other Xcel line from Steamboat Springs to the Wolcott substation Tuesday evening, causing a 14-hour power outage for 27,000 Holy Cross Energy customers from ...

Buckhorn Public Arts moves into former Gravity Haus offices with new program

Buckhorn Public Arts has launched its new Aspen Arts Club, an artist residency program providing dedicated studio space for local artists, in the former Gravity Haus offices in Aspen’s downtown core. The aim of the Aspen Arts Club is to create what a press release calls “an in...

Firefighters in Beulah recount desperate battle against “monster” blaze fueled by 100 mph winds

For Beulah’s volunteer fire department, the Aspen Acres fire was a nightmare scenario they had trained for: a fast-moving blaze that forced the 27-member department to fight to protect neighbors’ homes...

Cacao ceremonies offer a unique way to find connection in Aspen

When you walk into the Bucky Dome at Aspen Meadows Resort, what’s waiting is much more than a cup of hot chocolate. It’s a plant medicine that was offered to warriors before battle and women after birth, a superfood that’s been crafted into an alchemic blend by residents of th...

Saddle Sore: What’s in a name?

Back when, around the years I’d got back after college, the Aspen Inn Club was a favorite of party folks around town, yours truly no exception. On one particular night, absolutely no agenda in mind, a friendly young girl whose face I’ve long-forgotten but whose mind was as sharp ...

Obituary: Manuela Meraz DeCarmona

March 5, 1949 – July 9, 2026 Manuela Meraz DeCarmona was born on March 5, 1949, in Nonoava, Chihuahua, Mexico, and passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family. She was the daughter of Blas Meraz and was raised in Nonoava, where she enjoyed her childhood alongs...

Green aspects of racetrack proposal a ruse

Ksenija Ilic — Regarding the Woody Creek racetrack expansion proposal: It’s reassuring to know that after driving race cars...

Woody Creek racetrack expansion an assault

Martha Ferguson — I can understand Woody Creek’s reaction to the recent application to expand the auto racetrack there...

Trump’s actions a mockery of democracy

John Hoffmann — President Trump’s power comes from his willingness to violate all the norms, rules and laws about how American...

Grueter: What’s the big deal about wealth disparity?

Once upon a time, oligarchy was a bad dream. A big word shared in high school social studies classes. A “this doesn’t tend to be...

Margo: I guess I’ll never hold my tongue

The dental hygienist leans over me with little telescope things attached to the lenses of her glasses so she looks a little bit like...

‘Pickle for a Purpose’ seeks to raise funds for youths in foster care

ASD summer initiatives underway

District working on geothermal, maintenance projects

When oil and gas trump other uses

Sportsmen, conservation groups cry foul as drilling leases are proposed again on the Roan Plateau

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Pro pickleball player Collin Johns, left, and Pickle for a Purpose organizer Howard Talenfeld pose at Aspen Meadows in 2024. Johns was the headliner for the inaugural fundraising event last year. This year’s event, on July 21, will feature Andrei…...

geothermal drilling

A PanTerra Energy crew attaches pipes for drilling at the Aspen School District campus on Wednesday. The crew is performing tests for the district’s geothermal energy network project....

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A view of the proposed leasing sites on the Roan Plateau from an EcoFlight airplane this week.

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Well pads on private lands at the top of the Roan Plateau in September 2024.

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East Fork Falls on the East Fork Parachute Creek, home to genetically pure Colorado River cutthroat trout, runs through BLM land on the Roan Plateau, near proposed oil and gas leases. Conservation, wildlife and hunting groups are urging the BLM…...

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There is heavy natural gas production at the base of the Roan Plateau. The BLM has proposed new leases on public lands at the top plateau in a December sale....

Beulah water teams assess Aspen Acres damage to utilities, while working through losses, evacuations

Water managers are taking the first steps toward supplying clean water to their communities after the wildfire, but it will be a long road. Most other active fires in Colorado have missed critical water systems....

Colorado mountains could see near-record temperatures as heat dome develops over the West

Colorado’s mountains are in for a hot, dry weekend as a heat dome sets up over the West, according to forecasters. National Weather Service forecaster Kate Abbott said the ridge of high pressure that is building will push out any lingering moisture away from the Western Slope ...

Advocates reignite fight to keep Roan Plateau ‘pristine’ amid boom of BLM oil and gas leasing in Colorado

Just northwest of Rifle, the Roan Plateau rises 3,000 feet above the Colorado River Valley, a towering wall of sandstone cliffs. Once airborne, the mesa unfolds below as a patchwork of waterfalls and streams winding through aspen groves, juniper woodlands, Douglas fir and Gamb...

Aspen Acres fire could burn for a “long duration” and last into winter

Firefighters main concern is stopping flames from marching west. The Aspen Acres and Ferris fires now rank among the state’s 10th largest on record.

Public safety officials report low number of personal firework incidents over July Fourth weekend

Prior to Independence Day, Eagle County law enforcement made a call to action for Eagle County residents and tourists alike to follow Stage 2 fire restrictions over the course of the busy holiday. This included personal firework usage, which concerned some officials who were ...

Willoughby: Contributor to Aspen’s ambiance, Gaard Moses, just published his book

Gaard Moses has released his book, “Aspen, Signs of History — Stories and Scalawags.” Those who know him have been anxiously awaiting its publication and would say, “well worth the wait.” You might not know whom he is, but you no doubt have noticed his contribution to Aspen’s...

Advocates reignite fight to keep Roan Plateau ‘pristine’ amid boom of BLM oil and gas leasing in Colorado

Just northwest of Rifle, the Roan Plateau rises 3,000 feet above the Colorado River Valley, a towering wall of sandstone cliffs. Once airborne, the mesa unfolds below as a patchwork of waterfalls and streams winding through aspen groves, juniper woodlands, Douglas fir and Gamb...

Whitley: Sharing a collective thanks

On behalf of the Red Brick Center for the Arts and the city of Aspen, I wish to share our collective thanks for the partnership of the Carbondale-based Project Shop on the Mall Fest 50 Art Parade. Among two dozen amazing collaborators, The Project Shop, led by artist Reina Ka...

Farm Collaborative to host annual Regeneration Ball

The annual Regeneration Ball will return at 5 p.m. Aug. 20 at the Hotel Jerome to celebrate local sustainable farms, support the Farm Collaborative and present food from award-winning chefs. The proceeds from this year’s gala will go toward supporting the new Regenerative Agri...

Summit54 celebrates 15 years of Roaring Fork Valley summer learning

Summit54 is celebrating its 15th anniversary of providing the free Summer Advantage academic and life-enrichment program to children throughout the Roaring Fork School District — including Basalt, El Jebel, Carbondale, Redstone, Glenwood Springs and New Castle. Together, the p...

Heat, drought and recreational changes hit Independence Pass this summer

Record low precipitation, high temperatures and an ongoing drought are all lining up on the Western Slope this summer, but what does that mean specifically for Independence Pass? The Sawatch Range’s typically snow-covered, 13,000-foot peaks are dry and brown, with even the col...

Colorado to weigh daily hunting limits, ban on fur sales for wildlife hunted for fur

At its upcoming meetings on July 16 and 17, the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission will consider whether to impose daily hunting limits for furbearers and a ban on commercial fur sales. It’s the latest chapter in a years-long debate over how these species — which include beav...

Woodruff: Philanthropic support needed for wildfire prevention efforts

All this past winter, my hiking boots were striking dry trails or crunchy grasses when we should have been donning skate skis...

Green: When the nightmare comes back

Last night I had the nightmare again. Not the first recurring nightmare I have had in my life. The second...