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Trump’s actions a mockery of democracy
John Hoffmann — President Trump’s power comes from his willingness to violate all the norms, rules and laws about how American...
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Grueter: What’s the big deal about wealth disparity?
Once upon a time, oligarchy was a bad dream. A big word shared in high school social studies classes. A “this doesn’t tend to be...
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Margo: I guess I’ll never hold my tongue
The dental hygienist leans over me with little telescope things attached to the lenses of her glasses so she looks a little bit like...
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Saddle Sore: What’s in a name?
Back when, around the years I’d got back after college, the Aspen Inn Club was a favorite of party folks around town, yours truly no exception. On one particular night, absolutely no agenda in mind, a friendly young girl whose face I’ve long-forgotten but whose mind was as sharp ...
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Cacao ceremonies offer a unique way to find connection in Aspen
When you walk into the Bucky Dome at Aspen Meadows Resort, what’s waiting is much more than a cup of hot chocolate. It’s a plant medicine that was offered to warriors before battle and women after birth, a superfood that’s been crafted into an alchemic blend by residents of th...
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Firefighters in Beulah recount desperate battle against “monster” blaze fueled by 100 mph winds
For Beulah’s volunteer fire department, the Aspen Acres fire was a nightmare scenario they had trained for: a fast-moving blaze that forced the 27-member department to fight to protect neighbors’ homes...
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Buckhorn Public Arts moves into former Gravity Haus offices with new program
Buckhorn Public Arts has launched its new Aspen Arts Club, an artist residency program providing dedicated studio space for local artists, in the former Gravity Haus offices in Aspen’s downtown core. The aim of the Aspen Arts Club is to create what a press release calls “an in...
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Vail Valley power outage update: Second transmission line was down for needed maintenance when lightning hit other main line
A second, redundant Xcel Energy transmission line from Basalt to Gypsum was down for maintenance when lightning struck the other Xcel line from Steamboat Springs to the Wolcott substation Tuesday evening, causing a 14-hour power outage for 27,000 Holy Cross Energy customers from ...
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Gentlemen of Aspen nip Vail Rugby Club with last-minute penalty goal
It wasn’t the result the Vail Rugby Club was hoping for, but no one could deny the team’s heart during its annual Fourth of July weekend rivalry matchup against the Gentlemen of Aspen. After falling behind 24-8 in the first 28 minutes, Vail rallied to take a five-point lead late ...
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Gear Review: Summer potpourri
Like summer wildflowers, gear comes in a variety of expressions to enhance your lifestyle. Here, I consider all kinds of things, from head to toe. Let’s start with the top, down. The Roots Naturelle Bouncy Curls Conditioning Curl Crème; Knot-Free Detangling Milk; and Wet-Look...
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Rev the Runway returns to Aspen to benefit National Jewish Health
Modern style icon Aerin Lauder and the Lauder Family will be honored at the Rev the Runway Aspen Fashion Show at Doerr-Hosier Center at Aspen Meadows on Thursday, Aug. 6, as the latest fashions from Aspen-area boutiques and luxury cars come together to benefit National Jewish Hea...
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Ilic: Is this really the vision for our valley?
It’s reassuring to know that after driving race cars around a racetrack all day, members can reduce their carbon footprint by hopping on an electric bike to catch the bus. Who knew the path to sustainability was so simple? Let’s not forget what this proposal actually is: a ...
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Anzalone: Brazen bike thefts at Willits
Two more bikes were brazenly stolen in Willits last night from cars parked immediately outside El Korita. Even though locked, the thieves cut the cable securing them like a knife through butter and made off with two very expensive mountain bikes. Of my circle of friends, thes...
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Mountain Mayhem: TACAW’s 4th annual gala raises record funds
The Arts Campus at Willits (TACAW) celebrated its 4th annual gala on June 25 with an energizing evening of music, dance and community generosity, marking the organization’s most successful fundraiser to date. The night opened with a stacked lineup of performances. Comedian Tig...
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Futurebirds reveals new songs in its Far Out Country tour at Belly Up Aspen
Futurebirds comes to Belly Up Aspen on July 12 in support of its upcoming double album, “Far Out Country,” produced by Grammy-winner Brad Cook. And right now, its live shows are the only place to hear all of the songs on the record, set to debut in early September. What start...
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On the Fly: The state of the fishery
They say that history may not always repeat itself, but it often rhymes. Low flows and warm water concerns are back again this year in the lower-elevation parts of the valley. The majority of the Roaring Fork Valley is still (and will hopefully remain) on the menu for anglers, wh...
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Feinsinger column: Ground flaxseeds for optimal health
Last week’s column was about nuts and seeds, one of Dr. Greger’s Daily Dozen. Flaxseeds are so important for good health that they are one of the foods people should eat every day. Dr. Greger recommends 1 tablespoon a day of either brown or golden flaxseed. Some other authorit...
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Friday letters: Clerk response, library funding concerns and hopes for national unity
Clerk responds to ballot delivery concerns A public response from Jacklyn K. Harmon, Garfield County clerk & recorder, to Mr. Donald Kaufman’s letter to the editor I appreciate you taking the time to share your concerns regarding the delivery of mail ballots for the 2026 p...
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Guest column: Wildfire smoke raises health concerns
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has recently issued Air Quality Health Advisories for wildfire smoke in many Colorado counties, including Garfield County. CDPHE recommends that people stay indoors if smoke becomes thick in their neighborhoods. That is ...
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Aspen Acres fire has destroyed 780 structures across Pueblo and Custer counties, new aerial analysis shows
The estimate from Vexcel Data, a private company that flies over natural disasters, includes garages, barns and sheds. It exceeds official county reports, which remain incomplete as damage assessments continue....
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RH takes full ownership of former Crystal Palace building
Company acquired property in series of transactions with developer Mark Hunt
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Juvenile on scooter injured in accident with vehicle
Incident under investigation as of Thursday evening
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High altitude wheeling
Fatima Gomez, left, and Jose Franco reach the Independence Pass summit while on vacation from Mexico.
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The RH Guesthouse redevelopment is under construction on the corner of Hyman Avenue and Monarch Street. RH recently became the sole owner of the building in a series of transactions with local developer Mark Hunt....
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The old Owl Cigar mural is pictured on the western wall of the former Crystal Palace building before it was torn down.
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Aspen Police Chief Kim Ferber stands in front of the scene of an accident involving a juvenile on a scooter and a vehicle exiting a parking garage on the 200 block of E. Hyman Avenue. The juvenile suffered “unknown” injuries…...
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Alexa Daverio, left, and Lucas Begala paddle down Roaring Fork River through North Star Nature Preserve on their stand-up paddleboards on Wednesday afternoon....
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Guitarist and vocalist Carter King performed with Futurebirds at the Basalt Summer Concert Series in 2024. The band has become a favorite in the Roaring Fork Valley for its authentic alt-country-meets-southern-rock and psychedelic sounds....
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Victor Marx narrowly wins Republican primary for Colorado governor
Victor Marx, the leader of a faith-based nonprofit whose unconventional campaign and hotly contested claims about his life have grabbed national attention, will be the Republican nominee for Colorado governor this November. The Associated Press called the race for Marx at 4 p...
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Blumenthal: Back in action in a less crowded valley
My trusted companion, Enzo, and I completed our annual road trip from Santa Monica to Aspen-Snowmass just in time for the Fourth of July celebrations......
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McCready: The competitiveness conundrum
I was recently talking with another parent in town when the subject of competitiveness came up. During our short conversation, her young child asked what “competitive” meant......
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A contradiction — no fires or are some permitted?
John Norman — Maybe I am missing something! The article in The Aspen Times states in paragraph two: ‘Stage 2 fire restrictions...
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Theatre Aspen should make park shows free
John Jacobs — Sometimes I open the morning paper and feel like Rod Serling just stepped out of the static...
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Lo-Fidelity: Confessions of a lawn guy part 8 — high ‘n’ dry
Oh, what a dreadful year to be a lawn guy. So far, my income is basically a third of what it was last summer. As we descend spirally ever further down the drain into the throes of drought, I get a funny feeling this is Nature’s way of telling me to find another career. At thi...
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More Pueblo County residents returning home after firefighters double containment of Aspen Acres blaze
Crews are making progress on fires across the state, but those fighting the Aspen Acres fire anticipate their efforts will continue for weeks
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Wildfire management top-of-mind for western governors in meeting with US Forest Service chief
As wildfires rage across the West, governors are asking the U.S. Forest Service how state and federal agencies can better partner on management and prevention. The question hung over a panel discussion during a June 30 meeting of the Western Governors’ Association in Deer Val...
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Snowmass gets closer to Town Park Entryway Project design
Snowmass Town Council reviewed updated ideas on Monday for the Town Park Entryway Project that included bleacher design, fencing, landscaping and the roundabout. The project is aimed at improving the Town Park entrance to Snowmass and the rodeo grounds. Project Architect Jim K...
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Two Rivers bus lawsuit moves forward
A judge has declined Garfield Re-2 School District’s motion to dismiss a lawsuit filed by Two Rivers Community School and several parents, allowing the case over the charter school’s transportation practices to continue. The lawsuit centers on whether Two Rivers, a charter sch...
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Next Week in Music: Big-name pinch-hitters coming to the rescue
The Aspen Music Festival went into scramble mode on Wednesday when star mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato was injured and had to cancel two high-profile Aspen performances next week. They found a couple of winners. The tale makes an appropriate introduction to my new weekly column ...
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PitCo Open Space and Trails concerned with ‘negative impacts’ of Woody Creek racetrack development
Pitkin County Open Space and Trails has provided feedback on the Woody Creek Raceway’s proposal, seeking more commitment from developers to trail improvements before moving forward. The property was purchased in June for $17 million by two brother-in-laws who envision adding a...
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A&E lineup for July 10-19
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/. Senior Stroll What: Seniors and locals alike are welcome at the Powers Art Center for the Senior Str...
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Garfield County Libraries schedule for July 13-19
Monday Parachute:The Fossil Files: Fossil Resin 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. Breastfeeding Support at 11:30 a.m. Citizenship Classes at 5:30 p.m./Clases ...
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Snowmass Comedy WKND brings attitude at altitude
Snowmass Comedy WKND returns July 10-12 to bring connection through laughter at high altitude, with two of this year’s headliners — Leah Lamarr and Kalea McNeill — front and center. Lamarr and McNeill will share the stage at 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 10, at The Collective Hall fo...
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Vehicle crash with scooter causes injury in downtown Aspen
Aspen Police responded to an injury crash — a vehicle versus a juvenile on a scooter — in the 200 block of East Hyman on Thursday. They responded at approximately 11:30 a.m., according to a press release. The juvenile suffered unknown injuries and is currently being treated at...
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Aspen Cycling Club results: Bells/Ashcroft road race from July 8
ASPEN CYCLING CLUB — WEEKLY RACE RESULTSBELLS/ASHCROFT ROAD RACEWednesday, July 8, 2026 Men’s A (36 miles and 3400 vertical)1—1:36:01—Inkinen, Sami2—1:36:03—Fox, Matthew3—1:39:30—Koster, Ryan—Sparkle Motion4—1:41:16—Wurts, John5—1:41:17—Bluemel, Andrew—Meatballs6—1:42:37—Rispo...
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WineInk: Chile’s Viña Amelia reboots
“I guess it was just meant to be,” said Marcelo Papa with a shrug when asked how he first got into wine. “When I was young, my father would have a glass of wine every night with soda water in it. I was always interested in wine.” That interest turned into a lifelong passion a...
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Colorado Trail Explorer app shares wildfire alerts for outdoor recreationists
Colorado Parks and Wildlife is reminding the Colorado outdoor community that the Colorado Trail Explorer — also known as COTREX — mobile app displays active fire alerts, which include wildfires and prescribed burns in covered areas. To access these alerts, users can open the ...
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Western Colorado Angler Preparedness Plan
Before heading to western Colorado for a fishing adventure, be advised of record setting low flows, expected high water temperatures and the recent discovery of aquatic nuisance species (ANS). Anglers are encouraged to contact local fly shops (see below) for current condition...
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Review: ‘A Chorus Line’
There is, perhaps, no musical more fitting for this era of the carefully curated online identity than “A Chorus Line.” Long before social media encouraged us to package ourselves into perfectly polished versions of ourselves fit for public consumption, Michael Bennett’s Pulitzer ...
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Wheeler Opera House announces upcoming comedy
The Wheeler Opera House has announced a lineup of new comedy performances spanning television, film, stand-up and podcasts, bringing sharp perspectives and big laughs to the stage this season. According to a press release, the following lineup represents the breadth of today’s...
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Aspen Acres fire sees some rain relief as crews fight into 11th day, but threat of flash flooding emerges
While rain and higher humidity should reduce Colorado wildfire spread, wind and flash flooding across the burn scar could bring new danger
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High Points: Mountain mementos
It made the front page. And rightfully so. This week, Aspen One (am I the only one still having trouble not calling it SkiCo?) announced that from the Fourth of July (that came and went fast ) through July 19 (the day of the FIFA World Cup Finals), they will be auctioning off ...
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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...
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What to do in Colorado this week: Get roped into a rodeo in Golden, Gunnison, Steamboat Springs and more
Plus: The 40th Black Arts Festival, hot air balloons in Erie and a free film screening at the Colorado Mountain Club
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PitCo commissioners seeking to pool additional water rights
Healthy Rivers board weighs cost and benefit as others tout ‘cumulative’ impact