Brooke Stott has been the fire marshall for Roaring Fork Fire Rescue Authority since April, and she has plans for expanding the fire department’s capabilities in her new role — particularly with wildfire management and public education. Stott was formerly the deputy fire marshall, a role that ...
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A much-loved fantastical tale is taking center stage in Aspen this week: Aspen Opera Theater and VocalARTS will present Benjamin Britten’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” for a second night at 7 p.m. July 22 at the Wheeler Opera House, 320 E. Hyman Ave., following its premiere at 7 p.m. July 20. “...
Eagle County fire resources responded to a small wildfire Sunday night in Grand County near the Trough Road on the Eagle County-Grand County border. The fire prompted evacuation orders for homes in that area in Grand County, with Kremmling Fire Protection District, Grand County Sheriff’s Offic...
Brooke Stott has been the fire marshall for Roaring Fork Fire Rescue Authority since April, and she has plans for expanding the fire department’s capabilities in her new role — particularly with wildfire management and public education. Stott was formerly the deputy fire marshall, a role that ...
The Roaring Fork Valley’s summer race season hit another level on Saturday with one of the area’s most prominent foot races, the Audi Power of Four Trail Run. Produced by Aspen Skiing Company, there were 50k, 25k and 10k race options. In the featured 50-kilometer run — that’s just over 31 mile...
Rifle City Council on Wednesday approved joining a temporary funding framework intended to keep the Hogback bus route operating while western Garfield County communities pursue a long-term transportation solution. Over the past year, citizens of the county have brought up the issue of transpor...
Embrace Western culture with the Spirit of the West events happening July 19–26 at The Westin Riverfront Resort and Spa in Avon in celebration of the Eagle County Fair & Rodeo Week. Royal Breakfast & Signing at Colletta – July 19 from 9–11 a.m. Meet members of the Eagle County Fair & Rode...
The raceway that was built by Bugsy Barnyard, Doctor Baxter and others 50+ years ago is just fine. It has given local enthusiasts and others an opportunity to test their driving and biking skills through the years. However, the proposal before you at this time is completely out of place for As...
The proposed Woody Creek Racetrack expansion is out of scale with our community: The proposed development is larger than the Hotel Jerome and St. Regis combined. It is 2.5 times larger than the proposed Aspen Airport terminal. It is significantly larger than the 175,000 square-feet of t...
Rifle police are investigating an early-morning burglary at Timberline Sporting Goods in which four handguns were stolen Monday. A resident reported hearing breaking glass near East 26th Street and Colorado Highway 13 at about 5:12 a.m., according to a Rifle Police Department news release. Off...
With several recent fires burning across Colorado, it has been a sobering summer for all of us. Combined with this year’s drought, the heightened wildfire risk has many residents thinking about emergency preparedness. While most families have thought about what they would do if an evacuation beca...
Some residents in Custer County return as Aspen Acres reaches 61% containment. Plus: Updates on Hartman Hill, Gold Mountain, Ferris, Willow, Fishhook and Elk fires.
Nancy UrecheApril 18, 1954 – December 31, 2025 Today we remember and celebrate the life of Nancy K. Ureche, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, friend, and neighbor whose love shaped the lives of all who knew her. Nancy was born on April 18, 1954, in Saginaw, Michigan, and passed away on Dece...
Although the Aspen Acres fire is burning around 150 miles away from Summit County, firefighters from Summit Fire & EMS and the Red, White & Blue Fire Protection District have been on the scene, working to contain what is now the seventh largest fire in Colorado’s history. The crews are deploy...
The Fishhook Fire’s footprint has been adjusted to 340 acres and is 8% contained as of Monday morning, according to an update from the Southwest Area Management Team 1, which took over command of the fire response early Friday. The modified size, down slightly from the 347 acres previously re...
Prom dresses, tiaras and plenty of opening-night energy filled Thunder River Theatre Company on Thursday as SoL Theatre Company kicked off its run of “The Prom.” Some audience members dressed for the occasion, arriving in prom gowns and tiaras before posing for photos on the set after the perf...
Stories in this list received the most page views on postindependent.com from July 13-July 20. 1.Anticipated rain for Colorado’s mountains has forecasters starting to say ‘the monsoon is here’ Lightning crackles over Buffalo Mountain as a thunderstorm passes through Summit County on Wednesd...
April 17, 1950 — June 20, 2026
Bodytraffic to put on a show Wednesday in Aspen
Hurd creates field reports to raise river health awareness
Main Street curb work starts July 27
If placed on ballot, measure would nearly double city property taxes
At a Thursday worksession, Glenwood Springs City Manager Steve Boyd talks to city council members about a potential new property tax to fund fire and emergency medical services.
The Glenwood Springs Fire Department and its EMS services cover about 16,000 residents over 72 square miles.
Founded in 2007, Bodytraffic is known for its stunning performers, diverse technical mastery and dynamic repertoire. The Los Angeles-based dance company will perform on Wednesday at the Aspen District Theatre as part of Aspen Santa Fe Ballet’s summer season.
Katie Garcia and Joan Rodriguez, of the Los Angeles-based dance company Bodytraffic, will perform on Wednesday at the Aspen District Theater as part of the Aspen Santa Fe Ballet’s summer season.
John Keleher — The Woody Creek raceway that was built by Bugsy Barnard, Dr. J. Sterling Baxter and others 50-plus years ago...
Richard Hampleman — Donald Trump, Benjamin Netanyahu and Vladimir Putin have something in common. If free elections...
Illene Pevec — Thank you to Aspen Journalism for publishing the English translation of “Investing Our Humanity...
The ink was hardly dry on last week’s column about the transformation of this community into a theme park when, well, a figurative...
“Situational awareness” is something we teach all firefighters. In my family of firefighters, we were taught early that the land speaks.
March 23, 1968 – December 26, 2025 Aaron Pearlman left this world too soon on December 26, 2025. Born and raised in New York City to parents Barbara and Stephen Pearlman, he lived his life in many chapters. Throughout all those chapters ran the common threads of family, friends, giving back, and...
For more than 60 years, Aspen Raceway has been part of the Roaring Fork Valley. Since opening in 1963, it has welcomed generations of drivers, car enthusiasts, first responders and community organizations. Long before the Rio Grande Trail existed or much of the uppervalley was developed, this pro...
Aspen’s iconic brand Kemo Sabe is returning to the town of its original store with a new pop-up partnership at the Viceroy Snowmass this week. From noon to 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 21, and 11 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. Wednesday, July 22, guests of the hotel and community members can experience Kemo Sabe’s...
The Aspen School District has reported a successful test bore dug into the ground beneath the football field that reached 1,000 feet into the earth, nearly double what the industry norm is and one of the deepest ground source geothermal installations in Colorado history. The geothermal test bo...
In a tight 6-5 vote, the Colorado Parks and Wildlife rejected a proposal to ban the commercial sale of fur in Colorado. The ban originated from a petition submitted by the Center for Biological Diversity in June 2025, which argued that it is a common-sense and ethical change that aligns furbe...
Celebrated live-fire grill master Jack Arnold will showcase his expertise at “BBQ Bash at West End Social,” a casual drop-in event from 2 to 7 p.m. Aug. 8 at 845 Meadows Road. Bold flavors, fresh mountain air and a curated playlist will set the tone. The international barbecue event host will ...
The mudslides stranded 21 people, blocked roads and flooded Main Street, a school and a theater in Telluride.
Aspen Acres, Gold Mountain, Ferris and other blazes are threatening communities across Colorado as firefighters juggle air attacks and prep for monsoon weather
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