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City urges extra bear awareness this summer
Dry conditions impacting food sources much earlier than normal
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reem edan
Reem Edan returns to Comedy Wknd! for the festival’s third year, this time as the headliner. She will perform at The Collective Snowmass at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday....
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twin lakes
Clouds gather on the peaks around Twin Lakes on Aug. 26, 2024. After a major water rights acquisition earlier this year, Pitkin County is looking to buy another 4.68 shares — currently diverted from the Western Slope and stored in…...
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grizzly reservoir
Water flows out of Grizzly Reservoir, about 16 miles upslope from Aspen, on July 5, 2024. Pitkin County has invested millions of dollars in purchasing the rights to water that was diverted to the other side of the Continental Divide,…...
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bears
Members of the city of Aspen Parks and Open Space and the Aspen Police Department attempt to drive bear cubs away from populated areas in September 2025. Bears are coming out much earlier than normal this summer because of the…...
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Passing our way Friday
Shakedown Street, a Grateful Dead cover band that has been together since 1987, will play Belly Up Aspen on Friday night. Instead of the band’s usual two-set shows, there will be one long set from 9:30-11 p.m. Band members include…...
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Summer swing
Calvin Gloor jumps off the rope swing at the North Star Nature Preserve river takeout as Logan Lawrence watches on Wednesday afternoon.
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Brandon: Foibles of the Fourth of July
It’s hot. It’s dry. It’s still early July. Plants have withered in the sun. Just look at what we’ve done. The secret’s out. Aspen’s clout...
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Public Health: Time to be bat aware
Two headlines regarding rabies caught my attention recently. One was a story from Canada about an 11-year-old boy who died...
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Russia’s war on Ukraine leaves high gas prices
Philip Verleger — Volodymyr Zelenskyy sent U.S. consumers a Fourth of July present: high gasoline, diesel and jet fuel prices.
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Why can’t Basalt planning commission just say no?
Susan Sullivan — I recently attended the Basalt Planning and Zoning Commission meeting regarding the proposed Marriott Residence...
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Disaster relief groups like the Red Cross are providing aid to thousands fleeing 3 major wildfires in Colorado
As major wildfires burn across Colorado, forcing thousands to evacuate their homes, volunteers are stepping in to help feed, shelter and support those fleeing fires. Dozens of recreational vehicles have filled Darren Patterson Christian Academy’s parking lot in Buena Vista thi...
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Polis, western governors launch task force to upgrade region’s power grid as part of energy ‘superabundance’ agenda
A bipartisan group of 11 western state governors say they are forming a task force to accelerate permitting and prioritize upgrades for the region’s energy grid. Colorado Gov. Jared Polis joined the governors of Utah, Arizona, Wyoming, Nevada, Montana, Oregon, Washington, Ida...
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Summit54 celebrates 15 years of summer learning
Summit54 is celebrating 15 years of summer learning in the Roaring Fork Valley, where the nonprofit says it has helped more than 12,000 students avoid summer learning loss while providing working families with a safe, enriching place for their children during summer break. Fou...
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Colorado Mountain College creates guaranteed transfer pathway to Colorado School of Mines
Colorado Mountain College announced Tuesday that it has launched a new guaranteed-admission pathway with Colorado School of Mines, giving high-achieving pre-engineering students a clearer and more affordable route to one of the nation’s leading engineering and applied science uni...
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PitCo commissioners voice initial approval for another water buy
Against the recommendation of an advisory board, Pitkin County commissioners on Wednesday gave preliminary approval to buy more water to boost flows in the often-depleted Roaring Fork River. Commissioners approved on first reading a resolution and ordinance to spend $442,500 t...
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Aspen Chapel sees success with request to update site plan
The Pitkin County Board of County Commissioners approved on first reading Wednesday an ordinance to amend the Aspen Chapel Property Restrictive Covenant and accept a Nordic Easement. The Aspen Chapel of the Prince of Peace Board of Trustees requested to amend the covenant in o...
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Dual-brand Hilton Hotel coming to Eagle County Regional Airport in 2028
Gypsum Hotel Partners is building a dual-brand Hilton Hotel near the Eagle County Regional Airport, with construction on the 140-room property, to be operated by Crestline Hotels and Resorts, expected to be completed in early 2028. Located in the Airport Gateway Business Cente...
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Helicopter operations to close Aspen’s Silver Queen Gondola Thursday
Helicopter operations are scheduled for Thursday, July 9, on Aspen Mountain as construction continues for the new Nell Bell chairlift, closing the Silver Queen Gondola and almost all hiking trails for the day. Flight operations will run from 7 a.m. until approximately 8:30 p.m...
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Aspen Art Fair 2026 extends cultural, outdoor program offerings
The Aspen Art Fair 2026 is expanding beyond the traditional art fair model to offer additional cultural and outdoor programming July 28–Aug. 1. Visitors will be able to experience art, design, fashion, architecture, Academy Award-winning film, conversations and panels along with ...
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Kids First childcare financial aid deadline is Aug. 1
The deadline for Kids First applications is Aug. 1, with assistance beginning on Sept 1. The city of Aspen and Kids First offer this annual financial aid program with the aim of helping working families offset the cost of childcare, according to a press release. Families who a...
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Holy Cross confirms lightning strike cut power to Vail, Eagle River Valleys
Holy Cross Energy has confirmed that its wholesale power provider, Xcel Energy, experienced a lightning strike on a transmission line serving the Vail and Eagle River Valleys Tuesday, July 7, causing the region to lose power. Xcel’s transmission line to Wolcott was hit by ligh...
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Sullivan: Why can’t the Basalt Planning Commission just say no?
I recently attended the Basalt Planning Commission meeting regarding the proposed Marriott Residence Inn at the old Movieland site in El Jebel, and I left utterly baffled. During the hearing, a clear consensus emerged: each and every planning commissioner expressed major reser...
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Comedy WKND 2023
Comedian Joey Avery headlines the first Snowmass Comedy WKND in 2023. Organizers say shows tend to sell out, so advance tickets are recommended.
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Snowmass Comedy WKND returns, bringing the community together through laughter
It's easy to hear the difference in Snowmass Base Village on a comedy weekend — laughter spilling out a second-floor window onto the plaza below, mingling with the buzz of the village and cheers from a pickup soccer game on…...
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Snowmass Comedy WKND returns, bringing community together through laughter
It's easy to hear the difference in Snowmass Base Village on a comedy weekend — laughter spilling out a second-floor window onto the plaza below, mingling with the buzz of the village and cheers from a pickup soccer game on…...
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Aspen builds new trail supporting mobility-impaired access to Ute Park
The city of Aspen is completing work on a new access path to Ute Park, a small playground next to the Ute Cemetery that has traditionally been accessible via several single track trails or a deeply rutted double track. According to Matt Kuhn, the Aspen Parks and Open Space dir...
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Kane: Colorado’s Constitution isn’t a wildlife management plan
Colorado has amended its Constitution many times in its 150-year history. Its strongest amendments established enduring principles of government, not policy questions better left to statute and science. Initiative 302 asks voters to cross that line. Before signing a petit...
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La Greca: Words matter
I was recently talking with one of the nannies on my team, and it sparked a discussion about something many of us grew up hearing without questioning: “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.” One early printed version of this rhyme appeared in 1...
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Eagle County commissioners approve assistance letter to pursue an open space tax ballot item. But in which election could Eagle County voters see it?
On Tuesday, July 7, Eagle County Commissioners agreed to let the Trust for Public Land assist in the Open Space Program’s pursuit of an open space tax ballot item. While some hope to see it at the polls this November, others are pushing for a 2027 campaign. Members from the O...
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Andrew Duhon brings blues/rock/folk adjacent sound to TACAW
Born in Louisiana but drew inspiration from across the globe
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Public vote necessary for Theatre Aspen project, says city council
Land use application remains unsubmitted for permanent venue
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Snowmass council warms up to Draw site redesign
Peer review process puts forth more palatable option for affordable housing project
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andrew duhon
Andrew Duhon will perform with his trio Saturday at The Arts Campus at Willits. Duhon has built a devoted grassroots following over a career that spans nearly 20 years....
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theatre aspen tent
Theatre Aspen wants to replace its semi-permanent tent in Rio Grande Park with a permanent, year-round performing space.
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draw site 1
The town of Snowmass Council is moving forward with a new design for the Draw site affordable housing project, located on the parcel of land directly up the draw and to the northwest of Snowmass Town Hall....
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draw site 2 original
The town of Snowmass Council contracted a peer review study to explore alternatives to this initial design presented to them for the Draw site affordable housing project....
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draw site 3 option 1
The town of Snowmass Council was presented with this redesign of the first version of the Draw site affordable housing project. They chose instead to go with a three-building design....
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draw site 4 option 2
The town of Snowmass Council directed staff to move forward with this design for the Draw site affordable housing project. Several council members pushed for a design that reduced the height and mass of the original design....
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Colorado River, public lands reopen as Snyder Fire containment increases
State and federal agencies are starting to reopen public lands, state wildlife areas and a segment of the Colorado River that were closed in light of the Snyder Fire in Mesa County. Stage 2 fire restrictions — banning all open fire or flames, including charcoal grills and woo...
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Colorado joins nearly 2 dozen other states urging U.S. Postal Service to drop plan to restrict mail-in voting
Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser, alongside lawyers from nearly two dozen other states, is urging the U.S. Postal Service to abandon efforts to fulfill President Donald Trump’s executive order that aims to restrict mail-in voting for the 2026 midterm elections. Trump sig...
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Showers and thunderstorms forecast for Colorado’s high country as wildfires rage across the state
Following several days of hot, dry weather, Colorado’s Western Slope is poised to see a period of rainy skies with possible thunderstorms ahead of what meteorologists expect to be an active monsoon season arriving later this summer. Beginning Tuesday, a wave of energy is expec...
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Holy Cross Energy power outage lasted 14 hours, raised many communications questions
Around 27,000 Holy Cross Energy customers from Vail to parts of the Roaring Fork Valley woke up Wednesday morning with a massive sigh of relief after a 14-hour power outage caused by a lightning strike on an Xcel Energy transmission line to the Eagle River Valley near Wolcott. ...
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Produce Smuggler delivery service offers Aspen access to year-round organic ingredients
Produce Smuggler is bringing something new to the table — quite literally — in the Aspen area. Sourcing weekly from small organic farms in California’s Bay Area, Produce Smuggler offers delivery to Aspen-area families all the way down to Carbondale every Monday, either via cur...
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How Western Slope voters helped reelect Hickenlooper amid Colorado’s wave of progressive upsets
Amid a wave of wins for anti-establishment candidates, Colorado’s rural mountain towns were more likely than the Front Range to vote for veteran incumbents, helping to secure a win for U.S. Sen. John Hickenlooper against a progressive challenger. Western Slope residents predom...
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Aspen Acres damage toll rises as Beulah fire chief reports 193 homes burned in fire
Officials said Wednesday the fire has burned at least 275 homes in Pueblo and Custer counties
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Andrew Duhon Trio to perform for one-night-only at TACAW in Basalt
A singer-songwriter with a mission to connect, Andrew Duhon returns to Basalt with his trio to perform at 8 p.m. on Saturday, July 11, at The Arts Campus at Willits, located at 400 Robinson St. Duhon is bringing a heartfelt blend of blues, country, folk and Americana to the R...
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Colorado climbers say new rules proposed by feds would clarify use of ‘fixed anchors’ in wilderness areas
Colorado rock climbers say new guidelines being proposed by the federal government could help settle a decades-long dispute over the use of fixed anchors in highly-protected wilderness areas. The U.S. Forest Service, a 121-year-old federal agency, is asking the public for feed...
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Aspen Snowmass market experiences slowest first-half since Covid
The Aspen Snowmass market is currently experiencing its slowest first-half since the COVID-19 years of 2020-21 despite record stock market performance, according to the most recent real estate snapshot from Aspen Snowmass Sotheby’s Tim Estin. Year-to-date, from Jan. 1 to Jun 3...
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Snowmass shifts design of proposed Draw Site to include multiple buildings
Snowmass Town Council decided to move forward Monday with a new type of design for the Draw Site — going from a single building concept to an ancillary building concept with the aim of breaking up massing and providing a more mountain community feel. Snowmass Housing Director ...
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Snowmass receives update on affordable housing needs
Despite its relatively small size, Snowmass would need to increase affordable housing by 508 units to meet the need for living space in Pitkin County. This is according to Rachel Schindman with Economic and Planning Systems, who presented to Snowmass Town Council Monday on the...
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Aspen Music Festival and School offers free tickets for ages 19 to 35
The Aspen Music Festival and School will continue its popular “Free Fridays for 35 and Under program,” which takes place Fridays at 5:30 p.m. from July 3-Aug. 14 at the Klein Music Tent, 960 N. Third St. The program is aimed at ages 19 to 35, offering free concert tickets to ...
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Basalt’s Ann Korologos Gallery to open ‘Continuum’
Basalt’s Ann Korologos Gallery will open “Continuum” — the gallery’s first in-person event of the year — with a public reception from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, July 9. Visiting artists from across the region will attend, according to a release. “This exhibition is about continu...
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Aspen Hospitality launches Nell Hotels brand
Aspen’s The Little Nell has become part of a larger Nell Hotels luxury brand, recently launched by Aspen Hospitality, a division of Aspen One. The new brand is “rooted in the spirit, legacy and enduring guest affinity of The Little Nell hotel,” a press release reads. It co...