Aspen trees play a crucial role in fire season, according to a study. Colorado foresters agree that aspen stands can help stop fires and reduce their intensity.
Aspen habitat supports various species, including bighorn sheep. A photo from East Vail in 2022 shows the aspen habitat supporting these animals and other wildlife.
Further information on the importance of aspen trees in fire season and their role in supporting local wildlife is available from the Colorado Sun.
government
The Pitkin Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved a proposal on first reading Wednesday to take over day-to-day operations and deferred maintenance at the Maroon Bells Scenic Area....
parks
The Denver Museum of Nature & Science is scheduled to excavate Snowmass Village’s Ziegler Reservoir next summer for the second time. Researchers hope to discover more fossils following a massive dig over a decade ago....
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....
