The city of Aspen is bringing back its Aspen 360° program in 2026. This free community education program provides an inside look at local government and essential services.
Applications are currently being accepted through July 31. Classes will run from August 27 to October 8, with sessions held on Thursdays.
Further details about the program, including class topics and schedules, are available from the city's press release.
Local
Funding from the county will stop after 2027. The Town of Silt, the City of Rifle and the Roaring Fork Transportation Authority are working to find a more permanent funding solution....
News
Eagle County is reviewing the final details of its new zoning plan. One group in Missouri Heights is mostly happy with the updates, but it worries the changes could open the door for more development in El Jebel....
government
Roaring Fork School District Superintendent Anna Cole laid out the district’s strategic plan initiatives to board members at an August 26 meeting.
Local
The Roaring Fork Conservancy is one of several local employers that have purchased a mix of deed-restricted and free-market condos to rent to staff in a new apartment complex in Basalt. Matthew Anderson, who works for the conservancy, will be one of the first residents to move in...
safety
Rain falls along North Creek Road in Beulah Wednesday. Thunderstorms that might have been normally mitigated by healthy forest inundated creeks in the area resulting in flash flooding due to the impact of the Aspen Acres fire. (Mike Sweeney, Special to The Colorado Sun) " data-im...
safety
A new report identifies gaps in food assistance across Pitkin, Garfield and Eagle counties. The analysis suggests expanding mobile food banks, emergency food bags and home-delivery services could help address the issue....
News
This weekend’s festivities will include art demonstrations, history tours and an open house at one of the town’s oldest homes.
government
Updated federal requirements are driving up costs for the entrance to Aspen reevaluation. Aspen City Council will review significant project updates on Sept. 22....
schools
An intersection near Basalt Elementary and Middle schools is getting an upgrade to make it safer for pedestrians. A local Girl Scout troop helped design the changes, including a rainbow crosswalk and revamped pedestrian bridge....
Local
Dancers for DanceAspen rehearse “A Boléro,” choreographed by Samantha Lynch, a principal dancer with the Norwegian National Ballet. The AspenDance performance on Aug. 27, 2026, will mark the first time the piece is performed outside of Oslo, Norway. (Courtesy DanceAspen) " data-l...
