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On the Fly: Reading the signs
When we pay attention on the river, the trout almost always tell us what they want. It sounds simple, but even the best anglers are learning and categorizing behaviors every day of their fishing lives. Some fish are simply disinterested in feeding and are reaching for the antacid...
Feinsinger column: Exercise for optimal health
Exercise is the last of Dr. Greger’s Daily Dozen, described in the 2026 edition of his book, “How Not to Die.” The first 10 were things we should eat every day, and last week’s column was about what beverages we should drink every day. Today’s column is about something we should ...
Lo-Fidelity: Hot-diarrhea summer
AUTHOR’S EXPLICIT WARNING: If reading about diarrhea makes you squeamish, stop reading now. Seriously. Oh, what a joyride 2026’s been so far. First Bob Weir died. A week later Bo Nix broke his ankle. Then Lindsey Vonn almost lost her leg at the Olympics. Next, we saw an all time ...
Left lanes reopen in both directions on I-70 between Silt and New Castle
Update, 4:31 p.m. Wednesday: The left lanes of Interstate 70 are open in both directions between Silt and New Castle, according to a Facebook post from the Garfield County Sheriff’s Office. The Colorado Department of Transportation is asking drivers to travel below the posted spe...
Thanks for publishing Schweitzer book in English
Illene Pevec — Thank you to Aspen Journalism for publishing the English translation of “Investing Our Humanity...
Explore Books suggests complex, entertaining fiction titles
Explore Books in Aspen recommends a harrowing memoir, hot and sticky London literary fiction and an Agatha Christie mystery.
Bruell column: The many can defeat the money
In a wonderful picture book called “Snow,” a boy looks out his window onto a dreary, gray city and is delighted to see a few snowflakes falling. Meanwhile, the adults around him insist on dampening his spirit. “It’s snowing!” the boy exclaims. “It’ll melt,” says a dour woman. “No...
Feinsinger column: Beverages we should drink every day
So far, this series of columns has discussed Dr. Greger’s advice on what we should eat every day for optimal health, as described in the 2026 edition of his book, “How Not to Die.” Today’s column is about what he thinks we should be drinking every day. Adequate hydration is im...
Garfield County Libraries schedule for July 20-26
Monday Parachute:The Fossil Files: Escape Room at 2 p.m. Rifle: Citizenship Classes at 5:30 p.m./Clases de ciudadanía a las 5:30 de la tarde. Silt:Summer Fun at the Silt Library at 2 p.m. Glenwood Springs: Dino Jeopardy at 5:30 p.m. Baila & Burn: Bilingual...
Aspen Chabad Jewish Community Center hosts talk on Americans’ response to Holocaust
The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, in collaboration with Pitkin County Library and the Aspen Chabad Jewish Community Center, is inviting the public to “Americans’ Responses to the Holocaust: New Research, New Perspectives” from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, July 20. The event ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
korah and staff
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,…...
jamie larue
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…...
nancy barnes
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…...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
Local news in brief, June 18
Library hosts Holocaust event
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...
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...