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Sterling closed while liquor license in limbo
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· June 19, 2026
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Key points Further information about the situation and the status of Sterling's liquor license can be found through the Aspen Daily News. The closure is related to a shared liquor license with a nightclub, specifically the Bear Den.
A local establishment is currently closed due to issues with its liquor license. The situation involves Sterling, which is now not operating.
The closure is related to a shared liquor license with a nightclub, specifically the Bear Den. The owners of the Bear Den have made a request to separate their license from the one they share with the nightclub.
Further information about the situation and the status of Sterling's liquor license can be found through the Aspen Daily News.
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Published: June 19, 2026 ·
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