Pitkin County officials gathered at the Aspen-Pitkin County Airport to mark the upcoming airport modernization project. They stood next to ceremonial dirt to celebrate the groundbreaking.

The event included several local leaders, such as the chair of the Airport Advisory Board and Pitkin County commissioners. Those in attendance included Jacquelyn Francis, Ted Mahon, Greg Poschman, and Jeff Woodruff.

Further details about the airport modernization project are available from the Aspen Daily News. The celebration at the airport indicates that the project is moving forward, but specifics about the plans and timeline have not been included in this report.