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In Colorado and most of the U.S., emergency managers use the “Ready. Set. Go!” framework to help communicate evacuation orders. The “Set” stage coincides with pre-evacuation orders, where officials put neighborhoods on standby for possible evacuation. The “Go!” stage usually coin...
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Nuts and seeds are another one of Dr. Michael Greger’s Daily Dozen — things people should eat every day. Nuts are actually seeds, and seeds, including nuts, contain all the nutrients necessary to grow into a mature plant, so when you eat them, you get those nutrients. Peanuts are...
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July 4 should not only be a celebration of our independence but also a celebration of our country’s unprecedented success in establishing freedom, opportunity, safety and economic effectiveness. It should also remind us that such success is not guaranteed or automatically sustain...
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Wildfire season has already made its presence known across the Colorado River and Roaring Fork valleys. The Paradise Creek Fire in West Glenwood, the Dry Creek Fire in Rifle and other recent starts have offered a troubling preview of what could lie ahead if hot, dry and windy ...
government
David Hoffmann believes newspapers are vital to the health of a local community. He became chairman of the Lee Enterprises Board of Directors in February....
business
Chairman David Hoffmann held a roundtable discussion with business and community leaders in June from Buffalo, New York. He believes businesses and newspapers need to support each other to thrive....
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The Lee Enterprises chairman explains why he believes community newspapers remain essential — and why he's investing millions to help ensure their future....
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The Pittsburgh Penguins celebrate a goal by right wing Anthony Mantha. The National Hockey League Board of Governors in June approved the Hoffmann Family of Companies acquiring the team....
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Aspen Women’s Golf Association from June 24LOW GROSS1st: Karen Hathaway 842nd: Virginia Newton 863rd: Heather Kroeger 884th: Amy Thompson 91LOW NET1st: Heidi Burkemper 742nd: Lucy Morgan 743rd: Irene Greiser 754th: Kathryn Henderson 78 Aspen Men’s Golf Association from June 2...
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The risk of wildfires is high across Colorado, and officials say residents and visitors need to be ready for the possibility that evacuation orders could be issued at a moment’s notice. The American Red Cross recommends every household have an emergency supply kit ready long b...
government
In my travels around Aspen, I’ve been asking fellow townsfolk about what it really means to be an American. The answers have ranged anywhere from seeking the “American Dream,” being patriotic, the right to vote, citizenship and the inalienable right to “Life, liberty and the ...
parks
On July 4, Glenwood Springs residents will have a chance to do more than celebrate Independence Day — they can help bring the words that started it all to life. Local historian Angie Parkison is inviting the community to gather Saturday for a nonpartisan public reading of the ...
safety
Fourth of July in Colorado’s Western Slope is expected to remain mostly dry, hot and smoky, with a high risk of wildfires persisting through the next few days. The National Weather Service issued an air quality alert on Thursday, July 2, for northwestern and northcentral count...
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Update: As of 9:10 p.m., Highway 82 has reopened in both directions on Independence Pass. An accident has closed Independence Pass from the winter closure gate to Lincoln Creek in both directions on Highway 82. As of 7:47 p.m., the expected length of the closure is unknown,...
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A new culinary chapter begins as Lola 41 opens at White Elephant Aspen, with a menu inspired by the eclectic, global flavors stemming from the 41st parallel. “We’ve really enjoyed the opening. It’s taken off even more than we expected it to, which is amazing. The word has gott...
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Vertical dance company BANDALOOP debuts in Aspen to perform at 1 p.m., 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. July 4 at the Wheeler Opera House, 320 E. Hyman Ave., for a special event celebrating America’s 250th anniversary. The internationally-known dance company, based in West Oakland, Calif., w...
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After a successful debut last summer, the Carbondale Open youth volleyball tournament is returning for its second year with updated courts and new prizes aimed at celebrating youth sports. The Second Annual Carbondale Open, hosted by the Town of Carbondale and the Maroon Belle...
schools
Two Garfield County criminal cases moved forward Tuesday on different tracks, with former Glenwood Springs school resource officer Sean Tatro receiving a new trial date after a May mistrial and Craig Robbins remaining in custody while awaiting medical clearance for competency res...
safety
Wildfires fueled by hot, windy weather and extremely dry conditions have ravaged more than 125,000 acres across Colorado’s mountains in the past week, according to federal wildfire officials. There are more than 1,700 personnel battling five major wildfires across the state. C...
parks
Glenwood Springs’ Fourth of July Celebration on Saturday will take place at Two Rivers Park and is free to attend. Family-friendly activities, food and beverage vendors and live music will be featured throughout the evening. Beginning at 4:30 p.m., bounce houses, lawn games, ...
parks
A significant bipartisan push to revitalize a funding mechanism for deferred maintenance projects on federal public lands and national parks cleared two critical hurdles in June. Natural resource committees in both the U.S. House and Senate unanimously approved bills to rene...
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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/. Clay National Exhibition What: Carbondale Clay National is an annual exhibition of ceramic art. Each...
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Daisy Weeks fled to safety after her father refused to evacuate his Beulah home, spending hours believing he was dead. Then a sheriff's deputy found him walking down a dark road with his cat...
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The U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has deemed Rocky Mountain Industrials’ latest plan for its limestone quarry north of Glenwood Springs complete, moving the proposal into technical review before a future public review process. The proposal would more than triple the fed...
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This year is a “Big One.” As we all know, the 250th anniversary of America’s independence, the “Semiquincentennial” if you will, will be celebrated on Saturday. If you are a wine lover, I hope you plan on raising a glass in a toast to our mutual good fortune of being a part of...
schools
A program to breed, recover and restore populations of the endangered boreal toad hit a new milestone last month through a partnership between Colorado Parks and Wildlife and the Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance. In June, a group of volunteers and students joined staff from b...
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Aspen and Pitkin County frequently present themselves as national leaders in environmental stewardship. Climate action, sustainability...
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Mountain Rescue Aspen, assisted by CareFlight of the Rockies, airlifted an ill hiker who was unable to hike themselves out from Conundrum Hot Springs, a popular backcountry hike in the Elk Mountains, on Wednesday. The ill hiker was one of a party of two. The other hiker was a...
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Editor’s note: This appeared in and was taken from a city of Aspen newsletter July 1. I joined the city of Aspen in late March as the new public works director. I grew up in Colorado and spent most of my career with the National Park Service, leading operations on some of the ...
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On June 18, through the national nonprofit Meals of Hope and in partnership with Vail Edwards Rotary Club, more than 60 volunteers packaged 10,000 servings of food for the Eagle community. The event was a part of a larger, national effort fighting high food insecurity levels. ...
government
Ministry leader Victor Marx is currently leading state Sen. Barb Kirkmeyer in the Republican primary for Colorado governor, but the race is still too close to call. After holding a narrow advantage over Marx on election night and into Wednesday afternoon, Kirkmeyer’s lead eva...
library
The town of Basalt is opening an online survey for public input on an update to the town’s Land Use Code, along with hosting a public open house where community can give feedback from 4 to 6 p.m. July 8 at the Basalt Regional Library. The Land Use Code guides how land is used ...
schools
The city of Aspen has announced that Aspen 360° — a free community education program designed to give residents, employees and community members an inside look at how local government works — will return for 2026. The program also offers insight into the essential services tha...
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A conservation fund supported by donations from skiers who visit some of Colorado’s top mountain resorts is funding restoration projects in the White River National Forest again this year. The National Forest Foundation’s Ski Conservation Fund allows guests visiting six ski re...
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‘Knox Kronenberg: An Exhibition Honoring 250 Years of America,’ July 2-4 Through the stark beauty of the American West, a special exhibition entitled ‘Knox Kronenberg: An Exhibition” will honor 250 years of America from 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. July 2 at The Aspen Times Building, ...
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The Vail-area women’s hockey community is reeling from the loss of wildland firefighter Emily Barker, an Eagle resident who played defense for the Downvalley Divas, one of several Eagle County women’s teams. The Vail area is home to one of the country’s most robust women’s hoc...
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Of all the national holidays, the Fourth of July has always been my favorite. And this year it is especially noteworthy, as we are celebrating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and the 150th anniversary of Colorado’s statehood. Start with the idea that J...
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Ownership litigation continues between co-founders Goldberg, Gitlitz
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Alex Stiff, Chris Vos and Marc Cazorla make up The Record Company. The power trio from Los Angeles plays at Wagner Park at 7 p.m. Friday.
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Chris Vos, Marc Cazorla and Alex Stiff have been playing together as The Record Company for almost 15 years. The band has played Belly Up several times and now returns to Aspen to play Wagner Park Friday at 7 p.m....
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Violinist, composer and singer Charles Yang performs at the Aspen Ideas Festival on Monday afternoon.
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You can do well while doing good with a career in healthcare—and getting started in one may be easier than many people realize.
government
John Doyle and Rob Ittner are heading into campaign season for the Nov. 3 election after winning 40.6% and 39.2% of votes, respectively, for the position of District 1 Pitkin County Commissioner, which will replace Commissioner Patti Clapper. According to the unofficial resul...
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Western Slope lawmakers had harsh words for water managers at a state committee hearing last week, questioning whether Colorado has done enough to avoid a lawsuit with its downstream neighbors. Colorado Sen. Dylan Roberts, a District 8 Democrat who represents several Western S...
safety
Holy Cross Energy (HCE) is committed to safely providing reliable electric power services to our more than 46,500 cooperative members throughout the Eagle, Roaring Fork, and Colorado River valleys. This commitment extends to taking all the steps we can to reduce the risk of wildf...
parks
Pitkin County Open Space and Trails have approved the updated Nordic Trail Plans in an attempt to prioritize the long-term viability of Nordic skiing by enhancing the current trail system in the face of shorter, warmer and drier winters. The Aspen Snowmass Nordic Trail System ...
parks
The White River National Forest is seeking public comment on a draft environmental impact statement that outlines possible recreation management plans for the Sweetwater Lake area in Garfield County. The U.S. Forest Service released the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for...
library
Monday Parachute:The Fossil Files: Fossil Hunt at 2 p.m. Rifle: Bento Box Mystery Craft Kits all day Spice Up the Month with Craft Kits at 10 a.m. Citizenship Classes at 5:30 p.m. Silt:Summer Fun at the Silt Library at 2 p.m. Glenwood Springs: Baila & Bur...
safety
More than 300 firefighters are battling the 50,187-acre Aspen Acres fire, the state’s largest active fire, which remained 0% contained. Officials warn more growth is inevitable....
safety
The Vail-area women’s hockey community is reeling from the loss of wildland firefighter Emily Barker, an Eagle resident who played defense for the Downvalley Divas, one of several Eagle County women’s teams. The Vail area is home to one of the country’s most robust women’s hoc...
News
The Republican primary for Colorado governor is teetering on a knife’s edge, with state Sen. Barb Kirkmeyer narrowly leading minister Victor Marx by less than a quarter of a percentage point, according to preliminary results as of 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 1. Marx has steadily b...
Local
One singular sensation comes to Aspen, via Theatre Aspen, July 3-25 in the form of “A Chorus Line.” This summer marks the first time Paige Price has returned to Theatre Aspen as a guest artist in the past nine years, since moving on as the executive artistic director at Theat...
parks
Rocky Mountain National Park will join other parks around the nation this week by offering free entrance July 3-5. Beginning in 2026, free entrance on these days will be for American citizens and residents only. Nonresidents will pay the regular entrance fee and any applicabl...
