https://aspennew.com/ https://aspennew.com/og-image.png Aspen News https://aspennew.com/news/voces-unidas-these-times-require-more-courage-from-state-lawmakers https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/05/11094951/803d1e13-247d-4e90-bee2-07059bdb63c7-1024x1024.png Voces Unidas: These times require more courage from state lawmakers The 2026 legislative session left a bitter taste among those of us who spent 120 days with lawmakers under the gold dome advocating for policies to improve the lives of working folks. For Latino advoc https://aspennew.com/news/photos-power-of-four-trail-run-kicks-off-valleys-busy-race-season https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/07/18164213/powerfourrun-atd-071826-02-1024x768.jpg PHOTOS: Power of Four Trail Run kicks off valley’s busy race season The Roaring Fork Valley’s summer race season hit another level on Saturday with one of the area’s most prominent foot races, the Audi Power of Four Trail Run. Produced by Aspen Skiing Company, there w https://aspennew.com/news/willoughby-piano-tuning-heaven https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/07/17073335/2020.003.0075_Aspen_Historical_Society_Willoughby_Collection-1024x681.jpg Willoughby: Piano tuning heaven The orchestra tunes, and then, in a piano concerto, the conductor and guest pianist enter, and the concert begins. You have not likely thought about the piano being tuned. You can watch and hear four- https://aspennew.com/news/galerie-gmurzynska-returns-to-the-aspen-art-fair https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/07/15085844/Lam_Femme_assise_avec_fleurs_1944_Joseph_de_Leon-797x1024.png Galerie Gmurzynska returns to The Aspen Art Fair Galerie Gmurzynska returns to The Aspen Art Fair from July 29 to Aug. 1 at the historic Hotel Jerome, 330 E. Main St.  The booth will mix modern masters with contemporary highlights: Dan Basen’s Bo https://aspennew.com/news/how-a-science-experiment-to-grow-native-plants-on-coppers-slopes-is-inspiring-co https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/07/17144530/CM_Summer_Play_Forever_-_Seed_Collection_8-26-20_CD_14-1024x683.jpg How a science experiment to grow native plants on Copper’s slopes is inspiring collaboration in the ski industry Katherine Riesberg, a graduate of Middle Park High School in Grand County, has been skiing since the age of two. Riesberg said her love for outdoor recreation is a big part of what led her to pursu https://aspennew.com/news/aspen-acres-fire-surpasses-100000-acres-as-crews-increase-containment-to-more-th https://i0.wp.com/newspack-coloradosun.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Colo_Sun_Aspen_Acres_July_8-copy.jpg?fit=1024%2C664&ssl=1 Aspen Acres fire surpasses 100,000 acres as crews increase containment to more than 60% Rain fell across parts of the state Friday, bringing mixed results for Gold Mountain, Ferris, Willow, Fishhook and Elk fires. https://aspennew.com/news/what-goes-around-comes-around-vintage-pop-up-debuts-in-aspen https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/07/14172446/Image_2.png What Goes Around Comes Around: Vintage pop-up debuts in Aspen Vintage luxury retailer What Goes Around Comes Around will debut in Aspen with a pop-up inside The Aspen Times building at Hotel Jerome from July 25-Aug. 2. The pop-up, at 330 E. Main St., will be https://aspennew.com/news/opinion-climate-action-collaborative-after-a-dry-winter-what-el-nio-means-for-th https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/7/2026/07/17120403/EagleRiverCACAdobe-1024x683.jpeg Opinion | Climate Action Collaborative: After a dry winter: What El Niño means for the Eagle River Valley Climate change is becoming harder to ignore in Eagle County. Over the past nine months, its effects have touched nearly every aspect of our lives. We experienced a record-low snowfall last winter, fol https://aspennew.com/news/wildfires-have-scorched-over-200000-acres-in-colorado-this-summer https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/07/17162100/firing_ops_r1-768x1024.jpeg Wildfires have scorched over 200,000 acres in Colorado this summer Wildfires continued to ignite and burn across Colorado this week as widespread drought continues to plague the state. The Colorado Wildland Fire Status Dashboard showed seven large fires and a tota https://aspennew.com/news/saddle-sore-its-worth-remembering-what-woody-creek-has-been https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2022/06/11060856/VagneurTony.jpg Saddle Sore: It’s worth remembering what Woody Creek has been Woody Creek is easy to misunderstand. To many people passing through, it’s little more than a post office, the Tavern and a bend in the road. But to those who have spent much of their lives here, https://aspennew.com/news/hiker-rescued-by-helicopter-from-maroon-peak https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/07/17164939/IMG_9244-746x1024.jpg Hiker rescued by helicopter from Maroon Peak Mountain Rescue Aspen successfully rescued an overdue hiker from Maroon Peak on Thursday night into Friday morning. According to a press release, the Pitkin County Regional Emergency Dispatch Cente https://aspennew.com/news/eagle-county-open-space-tax-en-route-for-possible-2027-election https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/7/2023/07/11075425/IMG_1759-4-1024x768.jpg Eagle County Open Space tax en route for possible 2027 election Almost two weeks ago, the Eagle County Open Space Program approached county commissioners about putting a property tax on the table for the 2026 election. After much discussion, shelving it for the 20 https://aspennew.com/news/leadville-race-series-gets-green-light-for-final-4-summer-events-as-willow-fire- https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/07/17161133/Leadville_100_Run_2024-579-1024x683.jpg Leadville Race Series gets green light for final 4 summer events as Willow Fire reaches 40% containment With the Willow Fire currently holding steady at roughly 6,800 acres and 40% containment, the Leadville Race Series announced Wednesday plans to move forward with its final four events of the summer, https://aspennew.com/news/from-big-wealth-to-bigger-impact-how-a-colorado-billionaire-is-solving-the-parad https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/07/17151932/Kids_and_Alpaca-1024x683.jpg From big wealth to bigger impact: How a Colorado billionaire is solving the paradise paradox David Weekley, a Texan and part-time resident of Crested Butte, was a multimillionaire by age 30 after founding his homebuilding company David Weekley Homes in 1976. But when he almost lost everything https://aspennew.com/news/sol-theatre-brings-the-prom-to-carbondale-stage https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2026/07/17154519/image0-1024x1024.jpeg SoL Theatre brings ‘The Prom’ to Carbondale stage Prom dresses, tiaras and plenty of opening-night energy filled Thunder River Theatre Company on Thursday as SoL Theatre Company kicked off its run of “The Prom.” Some audience members dressed for t https://aspennew.com/news/eagle-county-files-petition-of-condemnation-on-private-land-in-edwards-it-wants- https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/7/2026/04/30152735/Tom_Boyd_Matt_Scherr_River_House-1024x768.jpeg Eagle County files petition of condemnation on private land in Edwards it wants for public park Attorneys for the Eagle County commissioners on July 10 filed a “petition of condemnation” in Eagle County District Court to acquire a disputed parcel of land in Edwards adjacent to land the county ow https://aspennew.com/news/foodstuff-in-a-pickle https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/07/17090226/Katherine2-1024x768.jpeg Foodstuff: In a pickle The dog days of summer are officially upon us, and while we need the moisture, I’m about to start doing a drinking game for every time someone says, “We need the moisture.” My box fan has been pointed https://aspennew.com/news/low-flows-hot-temperatures-force-fishing-closures-on-4-western-slope-rivers https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/2/2026/07/16084856/Eagle_River_June_19_ALongwell-1024x767.jpg Low flows, hot temperatures force fishing closures on 4 Western Slope rivers Extremely low flows and high water temperatures have prompted Colorado Parks and Wildlife to implement voluntary fishing closures on the Colorado, Eagle, Crystal and Roaring Fork rivers beginning Frid https://aspennew.com/news/12-year-old-dog-dodges-mountain-lions-travels-50-miles-over-33-days-in-colorado- https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/2/2026/07/17125950/Brinley-768x1024.jpeg 12-year-old dog dodges mountain lions, travels 50 miles over 33 days in Colorado mountains before reuniting with owner Brinley, a small terrier mix, weighed 28 pounds when she left Dallas, Texas, with her owner for a summer road trip last month. Thirty-three days after stopping in Summit County, the 12-year-old dog we https://aspennew.com/news/anderson-ranch-arts-center-sets-scholarship-fundraising-record https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/07/17111556/2RANCH_GALA-07-1024x683.jpg Anderson Ranch Arts Center sets scholarship fundraising record On July 15, Anderson Ranch Arts Center held its annual Ranch Gala and Live Auction in Snowmass, welcoming more than 200 guests from art, design and cultural communities. The event raised a record https://aspennew.com/news/back-in-time-aspen https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/07/16234819/1963.044.0014_Aspen_Historical_Society-1024x606.jpg Back in Time | Aspen “At 6 o’clock tonight the people of Aspen and all visitors are cordially invited to enjoy their supper at the Jerome Hotel — not a banquet or a spread — just the regular 6 o’clock supper with a few Ho https://aspennew.com/news/aspen-acres-containment-climbs-to-48-as-crews-focus-on-protecting-colorado-commu https://i0.wp.com/newspack-coloradosun.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/AP26173012729412-scaled.jpg?fit=1024%2C683&ssl=1 Aspen Acres containment climbs to 48% as crews focus on protecting Colorado communities The state's largest currently burning wildfire remains active near the communities of Rye and San Isabel. Plus: Updates on Gold Mountain, Ferris, Willow, Fishhook and Elk fires. https://aspennew.com/news/unlimited-no-more-colorado-imposes-new-daily-limits-on-wildlife-hunted-for-fur https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2026/07/17104516/usfws-turnbull-nwr-coyote-grass-large-1024x800.jpeg Unlimited no more: Colorado imposes new daily limits on wildlife hunted for fur The Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission narrowly passed a new daily hunting limit for the 17 species it classifies as furbearers at its Thursday, July 16 meeting in Ignacio. Recreational hunter https://aspennew.com/news/colorado-skiers-and-snowboarders-look-to-qualify-for-freeride-debut-at-2030-wint https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2026/07/17095831/media_112873954_112482936_compressed-1024x683.jpg Colorado skiers and snowboarders look to qualify for freeride debut at 2030 Winter Olympics Freeride skiing and snowboarding will debut at the 2030 Olympics in the French Alps — and Colorado athletes are among those hoping to compete. Shayne Blue Sandblom, a 23-year-old Silt native and Fr https://aspennew.com/news/luxe-list-haute-topics-this-week-in-aspen-fashion https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2025/11/03102921/Sari-768x1024.jpg Luxe List: Haute topics — this week in Aspen fashion Somehow, it’s the middle of July, and I feel like summer is just beginning, but also it’s half over? It’s disorienting. With the nonstop pace of an Aspen summer comes launches, beginnings, endings and https://aspennew.com/news/mountain-mayhem-little-bit-of-nantucket-right-here-in-aspen https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/07/16110513/0125.jpg Mountain Mayhem: Little bit of Nantucket, right here in Aspen There’s something sentimental about running into an old friend in an unexpected place — and that’s exactly how it feels watching two beloved Nantucket institutions set up shop in Aspen this summer. Bo https://aspennew.com/news/on-the-fly-how-to-fish-this-summer-with-a-clear-conscience https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/07/17094757/IMG_3147-1024x772.jpg On the Fly: How to fish this summer with a clear conscience Recently, Colorado Parks and Wildlife instituted voluntary fishing closures on certain sections of three of our local rivers due to low flows, warm water and concerning oxygen content. The writing has https://aspennew.com/news/bruell-column-the-many-can-defeat-the-money https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2022/06/25082144/Debbie-Bruell-942x1024.jpg Bruell column: The many can defeat the money In a wonderful picture book called “Snow,” a boy looks out his window onto a dreary, gray city and is delighted to see a few snowflakes falling. Meanwhile, the adults around him insist on dampening hi https://aspennew.com/news/coach-vs-corner-dicky-vs-run https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2025/07/14125453/DSC_0432-1024x683.jpg Coach V’s Corner: Dicky V’s Run I’ll be heading up to the Flat Tops once again this year on Aug. 12. It’s a date that is forever etched in my mind. I have driven up there on that date each of the past three summers just to go for a https://aspennew.com/news/glenwood-springs-historical-society-archive-grizzly-creek-becomes-a-movie-set https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2026/07/16130857/BB40_PH15-56-47-1024x585.jpg Glenwood Springs Historical Society archive: Grizzly Creek becomes a movie set The car is partially parked on the old bridge crossing Grizzly Creek, visible below. Cabins in the background housed members of the film crew during the three-week shoot. The area was originally homes https://aspennew.com/news/friday-letters-immigration-myths-disaster-relief-and-worker-housing https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2019/04/25184908/letters-to-the-editor.png Friday letters: Immigration myths, disaster relief and worker housing A conservative voice veers off course I’m disappointed in Bryan Whiting’s most recent column. Bryan usually writes a thoughtful, researched piece, devoid of non-facts. He has been a conservative I https://aspennew.com/news/feinsinger-column-beverages-we-should-drink-every-day https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2025/10/02094755/Dr.-G.-Feinsinger-683x1024.jpg Feinsinger column: Beverages we should drink every day So far, this series of columns has discussed Dr. Greger’s advice on what we should eat every day for optimal health, as described in the 2026 edition of his book, “How Not to Die.” Today’s column is a https://aspennew.com/news/colorados-drought-isnt-impacting-water-access-to-fight-wildfires-officials-say https://i0.wp.com/newspack-coloradosun.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Colo_Sun_Aspen_Acres_Lake_Pueblo_01-copy.jpg?fit=1024%2C626&ssl=1 Colorado’s drought isn’t impacting water access to fight wildfires, officials say Response teams for the Willow, Aspen Acres and Ferris fires say they’re not running into issues finding water to fight fires. Here’s how they do it. https://aspennew.com/news/obituary-paul-francis-fee https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2016/08/08131208/facebook-thumbnail-1200.jpg Obituary: Paul Francis Fee October 13, 1939 – June 23, 2026 Paul Francis Fee died on June 23, 2026, from complications associated with Fronto temporal Dementia (FTD). He was 86 years old. Paul was a loving husband, father, and https://aspennew.com/news/obituary-sharron-kaye-thompson https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2026/07/16210416/W0020348.jpeg Obituary: Sharron Kaye Thompson July 9, 1942 – July 1, 2026 Kaye was one of five girls born to Lee and Goldie Hanson in Glasgow, Montana. The family moved to Nebraska where she met her childhood sweetheart Bud (Bill) Thompson. The https://aspennew.com/news/obituary-frederick-dale-nicholson https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2026/07/16210419/W0020354.jpeg Obituary: Frederick Dale Nicholson – June 10, 2026 Frederick Dale Nicholson, 64, of Woodlawn, Tennessee, passed away on June 10, 2026, at Vanderbilt Clarksville Hospital. Fred grew up in Glenwood Springs, Colorado where he attended Gle https://aspennew.com/news/obituary-nancy-arnold https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2026/07/16210439/W0020350.jpeg Obituary: Nancy Arnold February 15, 1940 – May 3, 2026 Nancy Carolyn Arnold died peacefully surrounded by family at home in Carbondale, Colorado from Alzheimer’s Disease. We will be participating in a Walk to End Alzheimer’ https://aspennew.com/news/obituary-kathy-gibbard https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2026/07/16210436/W0020346.jpeg Obituary: Kathy Gibbard – May 22, 2026 Kathleen Ann Gibbard – loving wife, mother and grandmother – died May 22 at her home in southeast Wisconsin after a battle with appendiceal cancer. She was 77. Kathy was born the second https://aspennew.com/news/obituary-richard-rick-neptune https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2026/07/16210432/W0020355.jpeg Obituary: Richard “Rick” Neptune November 22, 1963 – July 11, 2026 Surrounded by family, Richard “Rick” Clayton Neptune passed away peacefully on July 11, 2026, in Apache Junction, Arizona. Rick was born on November 22, 1963, in Gran https://aspennew.com/news/garfield-county-libraries-schedule-for-july-20-26 https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2025/07/31145340/Garfield-County-libraries-graphic.png Garfield County Libraries schedule for July 20-26 Monday Parachute:The Fossil Files: Escape Room at 2 p.m. Rifle: Citizenship Classes at 5:30 p.m./Clases de ciudadanía a las 5:30 de la tarde. Silt:Summer Fun at the Silt Library at 2 p.m. https://aspennew.com/news/ae-lineup-for-july-17-27 https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2025/07/25132650/Post-Independent-Arts-and-Entertainment-graphic-1024x683.png A&E lineup for July 17-27 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/. Try Scuba Diving Wha https://aspennew.com/news/marble-distilling-finds-spirit-beyond-liquor https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2026/07/16145127/DSC_0728-1024x683.jpg Marble Distilling finds spirit beyond liquor Marble Distilling Co. has spent more than a decade making spirits. Its latest award proves the company can bottle that same spirit without the liquor. The Carbondale distillery’s Peach Jalapeño Shr https://aspennew.com/news/trump-administration-kills-endangered-species-act-rule-in-move-wildlife-advocate https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2026/07/16141952/usfws-gunnison-sage-grouse-pair-large-1024x819.jpeg Trump administration kills Endangered Species Act rule, in move wildlife advocates say will bring more species to ‘brink of extinction’ The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has officially killed a long-standing provision of the Endangered Species Act in the name of government efficiency and deregulation. The move has drawn criticism and https://aspennew.com/news/roaring-fork-school-district-names-new-chief-academic-officer https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2026/07/16133050/f4f93745-9a9b-4823-97cc-5b3646409169.jpeg Roaring Fork School District names new chief academic officer The Roaring Fork School District announced Wednesday that Jessica Piwko will serve as its new chief academic officer, beginning Aug. 24, according to a district news release. The position became av https://aspennew.com/news/maprmfpng https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/7/ac/7ac71607-1875-432d-abbd-37f76968f62e/6a5bfc89c4ea3.image.png?resize=300%2C292 map_RMF.png https://aspennew.com/news/chartaspenstrpng https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/d/48/d48f0cb1-8d55-4ec9-b304-1c3c3839bc7f/6a5bfc8893969.image.png?resize=300%2C215 Chart_AspenSTR.png https://aspennew.com/news/chartpitcostrpng https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/e/76/e761320a-19e2-406a-a308-3a3bd3ef82a1/6a5bfc88f0bed.image.png?resize=300%2C215 Chart_PitCoSTR.png https://aspennew.com/news/local-news-in-brief-july-18 https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/d/ed/dedb6be4-2961-4a1f-9a0b-c1e8bf2d604c/68e710dcf2f72.image.png?resize=300%2C189 Local news in brief, July 18 Willow Fire was 36% contained as of Friday https://aspennew.com/news/the-chance-to-dance-for-you https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/3/f0/3f0ea8eb-cda7-42c3-bf4a-b98393a77f65/6a5ade57f2d3a.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 The chance to dance for you Ahren Victory stars as Cassie in ‘A Chorus Line’ https://aspennew.com/news/security-forum-panelists-debate-wisdom-of-iran-war https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/6/36/6366891d-3434-455c-b59b-e5a8ea223b59/6a5adf3e4365e.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 Security Forum panelists debate wisdom of Iran war Sen. Chris Murphy calls $100B spent by U.S. a mistake https://aspennew.com/news/couples-argument-leads-to-shooting-in-snowmass https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/8/8f/88fa2a08-65b3-4180-b915-86fe8cf4b7b3/6a5adff80dbf7.image.jpg?resize=300%2C158 Couple’s argument leads to shooting in Snowmass Husband was shot, but deemed the aggressor https://aspennew.com/news/chorus-line-group https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/3/f0/3f0ea8eb-cda7-42c3-bf4a-b98393a77f65/6a5ade57f2d3a.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 chorus line group “A Chorus Line” won nine Tony Awards and the Pulitzer Prize when it premiered on Broadway in 1976. Theatre Aspen’s revival of the play concludes on July 25 at the Hurst Theatre. https://aspennew.com/news/ahren-victory https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/e/0d/e0dbdea6-26c1-4216-871e-29c32e9882dc/6a5adec44f570.image.jpg?resize=300%2C225 ahren victory Ahren Victory stars as “Cassie” in Theatre Aspen’s production of “A Chorus Line.” Victory grew up in Colorado Springs. https://aspennew.com/news/security-forum-a https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/6/36/6366891d-3434-455c-b59b-e5a8ea223b59/6a5adf3e4365e.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 security forum a U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., speaks at the 2026 Aspen Security Forum on Thursday. He was joined by moderator Jim Sciutto, Robert Greenway, Karim Sadjadpour and Roxana Saberi. https://aspennew.com/news/lo-fidelity-champagne-dirt https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/07/02130333/20260702_125431-768x1024.jpg Lo-Fidelity: Champagne dirt ™ As the temperature spiked on the hot and dusty Rio Grande Trail last Sunday, I did what any rapidly-aging, ski-bum lunatic desperately seeking attention would do: I went skiing. Not just any ol’ skiin https://aspennew.com/news/pickleball-fundraiser-to-help-foster-children-returns-to-aspen https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/07/16161814/Pickle_1_1-1024x683.jpg Pickleball fundraiser to help foster children returns to Aspen The “Pickle for a Purpose” fundraiser at Aspen Recreation Center returns on Tuesday, July 21. The registration deadline is July 18. Sponsorships are open, and individual player spots are on sale n https://aspennew.com/news/shiffrin-and-vonn-nominated-for-espy-make-time-100s-most-influential-people-list https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/07/16145028/ESPYvonnshiff-atd-071726-01-1024x683.jpg Shiffrin and Vonn nominated for ESPY, make TIME 100’s Most Influential People list Fresh off a season which saw her claim Olympic slalom gold and become the most decorated U.S. alpine skier in history, Mikaela Shiffrin was nominated for an ESPY and named to TIME 100’s Most Influenti https://aspennew.com/news/aspen-cycling-club-results-sky-mountain-mtb-race-from-july-15 https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/04/23165506/41114261-a036-5dbe-b48c-0081f17884dd.jpg Aspen Cycling Club results: Sky Mountain MTB race from July 15 ASPEN CYCLING CLUB — WEEKLY RACE RESULTSSKY MOUNTAIN MTB RACEWednesday, July 15, 2026 Men’s A (11.34 miles and 2068 vertical)1—0:52:03—Mahoney, Eric2—0:53:08—Hart, Sam3—0:53:31—Mobilian, Zach—Meatb https://aspennew.com/news/security-forum-b https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/9/c6/9c65c371-f63b-4c42-8f4c-a80becb41a73/6a5adf878caf0.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 security forum b CNN’s Jim Sciutto, left, moderates a panel on the Iran war at the 2026 Aspen Security Forum on Thursday. He is joined by Robert Greenway, U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy, Karim Sadjadpour and Roxana Saberi. https://aspennew.com/news/snowmass-police-logo https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/8/8f/88fa2a08-65b3-4180-b915-86fe8cf4b7b3/6a5adff80dbf7.image.jpg?resize=300%2C158 snowmass police logo https://aspennew.com/news/margo-lets-get-louder-and-shake-things-up https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/0/e8/0e8fb356-db1e-4051-8e16-96d013595ed3/68f2dcfe26565.image.jpg?resize=300%2C169 Margo: Let’s get louder and shake things up “You have definitely lost your mind,” my friend Erica says, without flinching. I was telling Erica how I really want to learn... https://aspennew.com/news/ambassador-dennis-ross-takes-the-stage-at-vail-mountain-school-to-answer-the-har https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/7/2026/07/16155912/07df0793-3b0b-4e32-a606-7ffca9ac99e0-1024x683.jpeg Ambassador Dennis Ross takes the stage at Vail Mountain School to answer the hard questions on Iran, the Middle East and diplomacy. As someone who has been to the Middle East almost 700 times, Dennis Ross has seen firsthand how Middle Eastern conflict has shaped into what it is today. On July 15, at Vail Mountain School, he sh https://aspennew.com/news/what-to-know-about-navigating-homeowners-insurance-amid-wildfires https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/2/2026/07/16121111/Fire-1024x742.jpg What to know about navigating homeowners insurance amid wildfires As wildfires burn across Colorado, homeowners whose properties are at risk — or have been destroyed — must navigate a complex insurance system. The Aspen Acres Fire, currently the seventh-largest https://aspennew.com/news/grueter-infinite-growth-is-the-ideology-of-the-what-now https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/2/60/26045bd3-caa1-40b5-bca7-69838d48553e/68f2d7890c03e.image.jpg?resize=300%2C338 Grueter: Infinite growth is the ideology of the what now? I have a delicate flower confession to make. When I was a kid, the smell of lawnmower gasoline made me so nauseated... https://aspennew.com/news/council-kicking-can-down-the-road-on-housing https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1454496522488-7a8e488e8606?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Council kicking can down the road on housing Ziska Childs — (Re: “Guths withdraw request to expand home’s livable area,” July 16, Aspen Daily News) By doggedly quoting code... https://aspennew.com/news/in-support-of-increased-airport-parking-fees https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/custom/image/50acd222-91f5-11e9-aea3-9b4d2e149062.jpg?resize=600%2C314 In support of increased airport parking fees Michael Maple — I wholeheartedly support an increase in Aspen-Pitkin County Airport parking rates. Parking, and indeed all... https://aspennew.com/news/2024-accident-on-rio-grande-trail-results-in-litigation https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/5/6e/56e45b14-b7de-49c4-9fbd-b5e73e26bd9d/6a59aa44e467e.image.jpg?resize=300%2C245 2024 accident on Rio Grande Trail results in litigation Lawsuit: Injured bicyclist sues e-bicyclist who declined to provide name on scene https://aspennew.com/news/aspen-plans-cemetery-lane-pedestrian-improvements https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/c/8e/c8ea9433-1da6-4c5d-a01e-c1d4c6a73d68/6a59ab0b8ce03.image.jpg?resize=300%2C225 Aspen plans Cemetery Lane pedestrian improvements City will update bus stop, crosswalk https://aspennew.com/news/cpw-implements-voluntary-fishing-closures https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/a/06/a069f35c-1aab-44f9-9d62-6c3ec31826b9/6a59acb5a4c84.image.jpg?resize=300%2C226 CPW implements voluntary fishing closures Roaring Fork, Colorado among rivers with restrictions https://aspennew.com/news/amfs-presents-orchestral-concert-featuring-iconic-movie-tracks-on-saturday https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/e/77/e7796e1f-b956-400d-aaf4-052eb2f0c53e/6a59ac0660ad1.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 AMFS presents orchestral concert featuring iconic movie tracks on Saturday Conductor built program from personal experiences with films https://aspennew.com/news/soaking-up-the-summer-sun https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/6/ac/6acaa3f1-75bb-491b-a375-01ed01b4027f/6a59a94b971f1.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 Soaking up the summer sun A marmot sits on a rock after taking a drink from a nearby creek at the top of Independence Pass on Friday. https://aspennew.com/news/ride-with-a-view https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/4/23/42352604-a4b4-4a07-bc86-b5454c355e9e/6a59a98d57216.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 Ride with a view The Silver Queen Gondola reaches the top of Aspen Mountain on Saturday afternoon. https://aspennew.com/news/ebike-lawsuitjpeg https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/5/6e/56e45b14-b7de-49c4-9fbd-b5e73e26bd9d/6a59aa44e467e.image.jpg?resize=300%2C245 ebike lawsuit.jpeg A cyclist rides on the Rio Grande Trail near Wheatley Open Space on Thursday, in the vicinity of the July 4, 2024, bicycle accident that is now part of ongoing litigation. https://aspennew.com/news/cemetery-lanejpg https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/c/8e/c8ea9433-1da6-4c5d-a01e-c1d4c6a73d68/6a59ab0b8ce03.image.jpg?resize=300%2C225 Cemetery Lane.jpg Cars drive through a crosswalk at the intersection of Cemetery Lane, Snowbunny Lane and Silver King Drive. The city is planning enhanced pedestrian safety for that intersection to be installed later t https://aspennew.com/news/amfs-film-scoresjpg https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/e/77/e7796e1f-b956-400d-aaf4-052eb2f0c53e/6a59ac0660ad1.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 AMFS film scores.jpg Ken Yanagisawa, seen here conducting at the Aspen Music Festival and School in 2025, is leading the Aspen Festival Orchestra on Saturday at the Michael Klein Music Tent in a presentation of iconic fil https://aspennew.com/news/confluencejpg https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/a/06/a069f35c-1aab-44f9-9d62-6c3ec31826b9/6a59acb5a4c84.image.jpg?resize=300%2C226 confluence.jpg The confluence of the Roaring Fork and Frying Pan rivers at Basalt is shown. Colorado Parks and Wildlife has implemented a voluntary fishing closure on sections of the Roaring Fork, Crystal, Colorado https://aspennew.com/news/vvmta-asks-eagle-county-to-revive-rails-to-trail-plan-as-union-pacific-seeks-sup https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/7/2026/04/06162708/Tennessee-Pass-Line-Belden-Tunnel-1536x864-1-1024x576.jpg VVMTA asks Eagle County to revive rails-to-trail plan as Union Pacific seeks support for merger A local trails advocacy nonprofit is channeling a massive 1990s railroad merger in an effort to revive a popular rails-to-trails plan from that era as the same out-of-state railroad conglomerate now s https://aspennew.com/news/vail-resorts-responds-to-tough-times-with-new-epic-experience-plan-to-increase-o https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/07/16135651/SOS-VDN-101125-2-1024x683.jpg Vail Resorts responds to tough times with new Epic Experience plan to increase overall quality From Vail to Aspen, these are turbulent times for the ski industry in Colorado and beyond. Yes, last ski season was epically bad. Still, plenty of people managed to have a very good time on snow de https://aspennew.com/news/lawsuit-blames-southern-colorado-electric-company-for-starting-spreading-aspen-a https://i0.wp.com/newspack-coloradosun.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Colo_Sun_Aspen_Acres_July_3-copy.jpg?fit=1024%2C505&ssl=1 Lawsuit blames southern Colorado electric company for starting, spreading Aspen Acres fire Property owners allege the power company should have cleared trees and organic matter than fueled the nearly 100,000-acre blaze https://aspennew.com/news/aspen-acres-fire-leaps-over-containment-line-as-hot-dry-conditions-continue-in-s https://i0.wp.com/newspack-coloradosun.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/AP26184092210492-scaled.jpg?fit=1024%2C683&ssl=1 Aspen Acres fire leaps over containment line as hot, dry conditions continue in southern Colorado The fire, the largest currently burning in the state, was estimated at 99,820 acres. Plus: updates on the Gold Mountain, Willow, Ferris, Fishhook, Green Ridge and Elk fires. https://aspennew.com/news/littlejohn-how-to-prevent-the-liquidity-crunch https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/e/fa/efa26854-afd0-4dc1-b68c-feefb8793611/69264a7557f38.image.jpg?resize=300%2C285 Littlejohn: How to prevent the liquidity crunch Are you asset rich but cash poor? Are you an illiquid millionaire? Even if you don’t have $1 million-plus in net worth... https://aspennew.com/news/sol-theatre-company-brings-19th-century-germany-to-carbondale-in-spring-awakenin https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2024/02/08145646/chair-fixed-1024x683.jpg SoL Theatre Company brings 19th-century Germany to Carbondale in ‘Spring Awakening’ The SoL Theatre Company has been working on their Summer Stock Theatre show, and is launching with a production of “Spring Awakening”. The production, which has won eight Tony awards, will be pres https://aspennew.com/news/aspen-chabad-jewish-community-center-hosts-talk-on-americans-response-to-holocau https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2025/10/06170638/library-atd-100625-01-1024x683.jpg Aspen Chabad Jewish Community Center hosts talk on Americans’ response to Holocaust The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, in collaboration with Pitkin County Library and the Aspen Chabad Jewish Community Center, is inviting the public to “Americans’ Responses to the Holocaust: https://aspennew.com/news/next-week-in-music-fairies-lovers-and-magic-on-the-opera-stage https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/07/16131034/image-8-1024x683.png Next Week in Music: Fairies, lovers and magic on the opera stage It’s been about a decade since Dame Jane Glover has conducted Britten’s brilliant and endlessly fascinating “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” the opera based on Shakespeare’s endearing comedy. In rehearsin https://aspennew.com/news/sand-aspen-thrift-shops-annual-art-sale-returns https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2025/12/03151539/AT-letters-to-the-editor-441x346-1.jpg Sand: Aspen Thrift Shop’s annual Art Sale returns We are proud to say that the Aspen Thrift Shop’s annual Art Sale at the Red Brick has become a favorite summer event for locals and visitors alike. On Saturday, Aug. 8, we will offer up for sale a https://aspennew.com/news/colorado-mountain-medical-physician-honored-as-recipient-of-vail-elevate-award https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/7/2026/07/15124849/Elevate_winner_Q1_2026_1-768x1024.jpg Colorado Mountain Medical physician honored as recipient of Vail Elevate Award When the late David Scott received a kidney transplant, Dr. Monica Grafals was a provider at UCHealth in Denver who stood at his side, making sure he had a full understanding of the operation and felt https://aspennew.com/news/wineink-just-bring-a-bottle-of-wine https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/07/16085220/IMG_9213-769x1024.jpg WineInk: ‘Just bring a bottle of wine’ It’s summertime, and the living is easy. This is the time of year when casual dining and outdoor BBQs with friends are weekly happenings. And the question that always comes up is, “What should I br https://aspennew.com/news/thursday-update-fishhook-fire-spreads-to-347-acres-0-contained https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2026/07/16114220/FishhookUpdate-sbt-071626-1-scaled-1-1024x853.jpg Thursday update: Fishhook Fire spreads to 347 acres; 0% contained The Fishhook Fire, located 1.5 miles north of U.S. Highway 40 just southeast of Steamboat Ski Resort, has spread to 347 acres and is 0% contained as of 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, according to Routt Nation https://aspennew.com/news/wing-the-stronger-the-bond https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2025/12/03151539/AT-letters-to-the-editor-441x346-1.jpg Wing: The stronger the bond Our local growers work tirelessly, braving unpredictable weather and grueling seasons to keep our community’s kitchens stocked with thoughtfully-produced food. They spend their lives feeding us — and https://aspennew.com/news/pearce-our-community-rejects-this-proposal https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2025/12/03151539/AT-letters-to-the-editor-441x346-1.jpg Pearce: Our community rejects this proposal The Woody Creek Racetrack developer points to amenities, like water for a bottle-filling station, solar panels, trail improvements and e-bikes, as evidence of sustainability. But these token gestures https://aspennew.com/news/rfta-kicks-off-master-plan-process https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2026/07/16112825/rftabus-atd-112925-01-scaled-1-1024x683.jpg RFTA kicks off Master Plan process The Roaring Fork Transportation Authority is on the road to a Master Plan, seeking feedback at the Board of Directors’ July 9 meeting as the process begins to unfold. Liz Scanlon, project manager o https://aspennew.com/news/fuller-please-protect-woody-creek https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2025/12/03151539/AT-letters-to-the-editor-441x346-1.jpg Fuller: Please protect Woody Creek The proposed expansion of the Woody Creek racetrack into a 10-car racetrack and shooting range poses a direct threat to Woody Creek’s way of life. While the project is located on one property, its imp https://aspennew.com/news/john-phelan-speaks-on-his-13-months-as-navy-secretary-at-aspen-security-forum https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/07/16112621/0zkyHPdf-1024x682.jpeg John Phelan speaks on his 13 months as Navy secretary at Aspen Security Forum John Phelan, a part-time Aspenite, spent 13 months as the 79th secretary of the Navy under President Donald Trump, from March 2025 to April 2026. On Wednesday, at the Aspen Security Forum, Phelan s https://aspennew.com/news/ae-arts-and-entertainment-agenda-july-17-23 https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/07/16094520/Jamestown_Revival-Photo_2-Field-credit_Grace_Herr_1-1024x679.jpg A&E Arts and Entertainment Agenda, July 17-23 Marea’s Mahj Squad and Marea Aspen Mahjong Social Saturdays, July 18 Marea.Altamarea Group/Courtesy photo Marea at The Snow Lodge will host Mahj Squad alongside Marea Aspen Mahjong Social Saturd https://aspennew.com/news/high-points-the-beautiful-game https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2024/12/11110902/High-Points--1-1024x1024.png High Points: The beautiful game Well, we are finally down to the end of what has been an intense 39 days of football — or soccer — action in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This Sunday in East Rutherford, New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium, whic https://aspennew.com/news/anticipated-rain-for-colorados-mountains-has-forecasters-starting-to-say-the-mon https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2026/07/16093041/IMG_2907-1024x580.jpg Anticipated rain for Colorado’s mountains has forecasters starting to say ‘the monsoon is here’ The North American monsoon season is ramping up across the West, with the potential to bring much-needed rain as Colorado faces a historic drought and major wildfires, according to forecasters. Nat https://aspennew.com/news/steve-and-amy-coyer-continue-to-invest-in-eagle-county-education-with-a-new-earl https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/7/2026/07/15122149/1H1A8075-1024x683.jpg Steve and Amy Coyer continue to invest in Eagle County education with a new early year education foundation fund When Karla Robledo met Steve and Amy Coyer, she was a senior in high school, uncertain about the future ahead of her. She was a first-generation student and immigrant, with many unanswered questions, https://aspennew.com/news/pitkin-county-considers-safety-interventions-for-prince-creek-road https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2026/07/15155200/Prince_Creek_Road-1024x665.png Pitkin County considers safety interventions for Prince Creek Road Pitkin County Board of County Commissioners considered ways to increase the safety of Prince Creek Road Tuesday. Prince Creek Road is a narrow county road that begins at State Highway 133 and conti https://aspennew.com/news/aspen-dance-connection-performs-at-tacaw-featuring-colorado-choreographers https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2026/07/15111624/adcemergesquare-1021x1024.jpg Aspen Dance Connection performs at TACAW, featuring Colorado choreographers Aspen Dance Connection’s show, “Emergence,” will feature seven different dances from five well-established Colorado choreographers at 7:30 p.m. July 17 at TACAW. “There’s so much talent in Colorad https://aspennew.com/news/rfta-backs-hogback-service-plan https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2026/04/20132455/DSC_0247-1024x743.jpg RFTA backs Hogback service plan The Roaring Fork Transportation Authority Board of Directors on Thursday backed a proposed three-year framework to keep the Hogback bus route running while RFTA and western Garfield County communities https://aspennew.com/news/ballot-proposal-seeking-to-enshrine-colorados-right-to-hunt-and-fish-clears-hurd https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2026/07/15133839/Signatures_Howl_RightToHuntFish-scaled-1-683x1024.jpg Ballot proposal seeking to enshrine Colorado’s right to hunt and fish clears hurdle A group seeking to establish a constitutional right to hunt and fish in Colorado has cleared a major hurdle on its way to the November 2026 ballot. On July 8, supporters of what’s currently known https://aspennew.com/news/letter-writer-got-facts-wrong-about-rifle-airport https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/custom/image/50acd222-91f5-11e9-aea3-9b4d2e149062.jpg?resize=600%2C314 Letter writer got facts wrong about Rifle airport Jim Wingers — Mr. Chisesi’s letter about the Rifle versus Aspen airports had a few misleading non-facts. The Garfield County airport is four miles from Rifle... https://aspennew.com/news/future-of-racetrack-deserves-careful-consideration https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/custom/image/50acd222-91f5-11e9-aea3-9b4d2e149062.jpg?resize=600%2C314 Future of racetrack deserves careful consideration Rob Ittner — What kind of Pitkin County future are we building? I am not opposed to the historic racetrack continuing to operate... https://aspennew.com/news/greenwashing-of-proposal-doesnt-solve-problems https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/custom/image/50acd222-91f5-11e9-aea3-9b4d2e149062.jpg?resize=600%2C314 ‘Greenwashing’ of proposal doesn’t solve problems Nancy Pearce — The Woody Creek racetrack developer points to amenities like water for a bottle-filling station, solar panels, trail improvements and e-bikes... https://aspennew.com/news/new-racetrack-owners-hold-open-house-in-woody-creek https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/3/70/37072d95-cfb5-49e5-bfea-489997b53d5b/6a583414bcb2e.image.jpg?resize=300%2C225 New racetrack owners hold open house in Woody Creek BOCC hearing on application scheduled for July 22 https://aspennew.com/news/garfield-county-greenlights-subdivision-near-new-castle https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/4/24/42410960-2868-4c94-b646-a8ddb9504a33/6a583590e4e8e.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 Garfield County greenlights subdivision near New Castle Hogback View Estates is planned about 8 miles west of Glenwood Springs https://aspennew.com/news/dog-days-of-summer https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/d/fc/dfcc967c-af9a-4fc8-86f4-a6c94269a7cb/6a583668eec54.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 Dog days of summer Collective Snowmass celebrates inaugural Sausage Sprint, eating contest https://aspennew.com/news/local-news-in-brief-july-16 https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/d/ed/dedb6be4-2961-4a1f-9a0b-c1e8bf2d604c/68e710dcf2f72.image.png?resize=300%2C189 Local news in brief, July 16 RFSD announces new chief academic officer https://aspennew.com/news/guths-withdraw-request-to-expand-homes-livable-area https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/1/b6/1b6088aa-9437-41a4-8d5a-b3f02b7ef9b7/6a5834e1be72b.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 Guths withdraw request to expand home’s livable area City council was poised to deny application https://aspennew.com/news/dishing-the-dirt-pitco-officials-break-ground-at-ase https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/0/b7/0b7ef13d-c087-4d99-bc95-ab8c5e8db5df/6a58335f86360.image.jpg?resize=300%2C233 Dishing the dirt: PitCo officials break ground at ASE Pitkin County officials stand next to ceremonial dirt at the Aspen-Pitkin County Airport to celebrate the groundbreaking for the upcoming airport modernization project. Pictured, from left, are: Airpo https://aspennew.com/news/aspen-acres-fire-remains-serious-threat-to-homes-in-southern-colorado-as-new-tea https://i0.wp.com/newspack-coloradosun.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/AP26184092213951-scaled.jpg?fit=1024%2C683&ssl=1 Aspen Acres fire remains “serious threat” to homes in southern Colorado as new team takes command The fire is 36% contained and remains a serious threat to the town of Rye. Plus: Updates on the Gold Mountain, Willow and Ferris fires. https://aspennew.com/news/racetrack-1 https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/3/70/37072d95-cfb5-49e5-bfea-489997b53d5b/6a583414bcb2e.image.jpg?resize=300%2C225 racetrack 1 Todd Jacobs, one of the Woody Creek racetrack’s new owners, takes a lap around the track in his Porsche to demonstrate noise levels. https://aspennew.com/news/racetrack-2 https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/8/14/814559dd-a5e5-460d-bcad-c650038ff3fc/6a58345e1a2c3.image.jpg?resize=300%2C225 racetrack 2 Bret Richheimer, Wayne Ducote and Todd Jacobs host an open house on Wednesday at the racetrack at Woody Creek. Richheimer and Jacobs bought the property from a group of eight owners that includes Duco https://aspennew.com/news/hogback-view-estates https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/4/24/42410960-2868-4c94-b646-a8ddb9504a33/6a583590e4e8e.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 hogback view estates A sign hangs outside the entrance of the site planned for Hogback View Estates east of New Castle on Wednesday. https://aspennew.com/news/sausage-sprint-1 https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/d/fc/dfcc967c-af9a-4fc8-86f4-a6c94269a7cb/6a583668eec54.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 sausage sprint 1 A dachshund dashes down the course in the inaugural Snowmass Sausage Sprint by The Collective Snowmass at Base Village on Wednesday, trouncing its competition as fans line the course. https://aspennew.com/news/tribal-leaders-colorado-congressmen-blast-trumps-orders-shrinking-2-utah-nationa https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2026/07/15134311/BearsEars-1024x682.jpg Tribal leaders, Colorado congressmen blast Trump’s orders shrinking 2 Utah national monuments by 90% Tribal and congressional leaders in Colorado are joining conservationists across the West in denouncing President Donald Trump’s executive orders reducing the size of two national monuments in souther https://aspennew.com/news/avanza-demanda-relacionada-con-los-autobuses-de-two-rivers https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2026/07/13101912/DSC_0673-2048x1365-1-1024x683.jpg Avanza demanda relacionada con los autobuses de Two Rivers Un juez rechazó la moción del Distrito Escolar Garfield Re-2 de desestimar una demanda presentada por Two Rivers Community School y varios padres, permitiendo que continúe el caso sobre las prácticas https://aspennew.com/news/victor-marx-gana-por-estrecho-margen-las-primarias-republicanas-para-gobernador- https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2026/07/09173132/Marx-Kirkmeyer-4-1024x744.jpg Victor Marx gana por estrecho margen las primarias Republicanas para gobernador de Colorado Victor Marx, líder de una organización sin fines de lucro de inspiración religiosa, cuya campaña poco convencional y cuyas controvertidas afirmaciones sobre su vida han captado la atención nacional, s https://aspennew.com/news/concejo-municipal-de-glenwood-springs-pospone-el-aumento-de-tarifas-del-servicio https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2025/11/26213451/rftacity-gpi-072519-1-1.jpg Concejo Municipal de Glenwood Springs pospone el aumento de tarifas del servicio a demanda Los miembros del Concejo Municipal de Glenwood Springs pospusieron el jueves la decisión sobre un aumento propuesto en la tarifa de Ride Glenwood On-Demand, argumentando que necesitaban más datos ante https://aspennew.com/news/baker-toma-ventaja-en-los-resultados-no-oficiales-para-el-puesto-de-sheriff-del- https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2026/06/30211106/loyabaker-1024x1024.jpg Baker toma ventaja en los resultados no oficiales para el puesto de Sheriff del Condado de Garfield Brent Baker lleva una amplia ventaja sobre Dan Loya en las primarias republicanas para el puesto de sheriff del condado de Garfield, según los resultados electorales no oficiales de la Oficina del Sec https://aspennew.com/news/sausage-sprint-2 https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/c/60/c60653be-7626-43b6-b738-4d35f6d9c359/6a5836dad4f36.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 sausage sprint 2 Contestants put their stomachs to the test in the hot dog eating contest. https://aspennew.com/news/regresa-torneo-de-voleibol-juvenil-de-carbondale-en-su-segunda-edicin-con-mejore https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2026/07/02150237/DSC_0480_2-1024x683.jpg Regresa torneo de voleibol juvenil de Carbondale en su segunda edición con mejores canchas y mayor nivel Tras un debut exitoso el verano pasado, el torneo de voleibol juvenil Carbondale Open regresa en su segunda edición con canchas renovadas y nuevos premios destinados a celebrar el deporte juvenil. https://aspennew.com/news/celebration-of-life-for-keith-l-small https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/07/15210110/3005756.jpeg Celebration of Life for Keith L. Small Please join Denice Volk Reich to celebrate Keith’s life, and the joy he brought to her, and to everyone he met. I will be hosting a casual gathering to share all our favorite stories, to laugh, and t https://aspennew.com/news/photos-golden-shovels-in-hand-aspen-airport-breaks-ground-on-modernization-proje https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/07/15152327/airportgroundbreak-atd-071526-01-1024x683.jpg PHOTOS: Golden shovels in hand, Aspen airport breaks ground on modernization project The Airport Modernization Project — a voter-approved effort to overhaul the largely outdated Aspen/Pitkin County Airport — officially broke ground on Wednesday with a special ceremony both inside and https://aspennew.com/news/blm-avanza-en-revisin-del-plan-para-la-cantera-rmi-al-norte-de-glenwood-springs https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2019/11/25230418/GlenwoodQuarry-GPI-111619-3-1024x683.jpg BLM avanza en revisión del plan para la Cantera RMI al norte de Glenwood Springs La U.S. Bureau of Land Management (Oficina de Administración de Tierras, o BLM, por sus siglas en inglés) ha declarado completo el plan más reciente de Rocky Mountain Industrials (RMI) para su cantera https://aspennew.com/news/carbondale-invites-community-input-on-clean-energy-goals https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2022/08/25013109/c9bf6c7d-2c32-5e08-83f7-32b1126373e3-683x1024.jpg Carbondale invites community input on clean energy goals The Town of Carbondale, its Environmental Board, Clean Energy Economy for the Region (CLEER) and Garfield Clean Energy will host a community conversation about Carbondale’s progress toward its clean e https://aspennew.com/news/cemetery-lane-could-see-delays-starting-august-due-to-project-construction https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2023/06/07014545/4299051c-2ead-5d86-9220-4b7ffd5f25cf-1024x819.jpg Cemetery Lane could see delays starting August due to project construction Aspen City Council decided to proceed Tuesday with the construction of pedestrian improvements at the bus stop at the intersection of Cemetery Lane, Silver King Drive and Snowbunny Lane by approving a https://aspennew.com/news/county-road-108-bridge-reopens-ahead-of-schedule https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2026/07/15091041/7-14-26-Garfield-County-county-road-108-bridge-paving-2-1024x768.jpg County Road 108 bridge reopens ahead of schedule The County Road 108 bridge near Carbondale has reopened to all traffic after crews completed repairs to the main deck 10 days ahead of schedule. The bridge, also known as the Thompson Creek Road br https://aspennew.com/news/coal-ridge-hosts-fc-jurez-femenil-preseason-training https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2026/07/13125511/DSC_0713_copy-1024x621.jpg Coal Ridge hosts FC Juárez Femenil preseason training Coal Ridge High School is getting a taste of professional soccer this week as FC Juárez Femenil holds its preseason training camp in New Castle. The Liga MX Femenil club, known as Las Bravas, is us https://aspennew.com/news/branham-solastalgia-homesick-for-home https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2025/06/18143726/Lindsay-Branham-1024x683.jpg Branham: Solastalgia — Homesick for home There is a word for the great ache of witnessing environmental change to a place you love. Solastalgia. Solace, derived from the Latin sōlācium, meaning comfort, and -algia, from the Greek algos, mean https://aspennew.com/news/record-breaking-heatwave-adds-to-compounding-extremes-of-climate-change-in-color https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2026/07/14172053/IMG_2838-scaled-1-1024x768.jpg Record-breaking heatwave adds to ‘compounding extremes’ of climate change in Colorado Feeling hotter than usual? It’s not just your imagination. Climate change is making summers in Colorado and the West hotter, fueling more intense heatwaves like the one this past weekend and exacer https://aspennew.com/news/voter-turnout-surged-in-colorados-primaries-driven-by-an-enthusiastic-and-frustr https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2026/07/14152639/Election-1024x575.jpg Voter turnout surged in Colorado’s primaries, driven by an enthusiastic — and frustrated — Democratic base Colorado’s June 30 primaries saw a surge in voter turnout compared to past election cycles, buoyed by competitive races for key offices and a burst of energy for Democratic candidates. More than 1 https://aspennew.com/news/local-golf-results-aspen-mens-and-womens-associations-from-july-8-9 https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2025/08/11191619/AHSgolf-atd-081125-25-1024x819.jpg Local golf results: Aspen men’s and women’s associations from July 8-9 Aspen Women’s Golf Association from July 8LOW GROSS1st: Katie “POP” Korn 852nd: Hallie McQueeny 863rd: Mar Mar Cunningham 874th: Peggy Sontag 90LOW NET1st: Sara Fioretti 692nd: Karen Kribs 693rd: Heid https://aspennew.com/news/aspen-grove-fine-arts-features-a-new-solo-exhibition-by-contemporary-artist-ashl https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/07/14132919/AshleyCollins--1024x683.jpg Aspen Grove Fine Arts features a new solo exhibition by contemporary artist Ashley Collins Aspen Grove Fine Arts is showcasing contemporary artist Ashley Collins’ latest solo exhibition, “Horsepower.” Her new mixed-media works expand upon her exploration of human strength through equine ima https://aspennew.com/news/aspen-cycling-club-board-of-directors-an-opportunity-that-does-not-exist-elsewhe https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2025/12/03151539/AT-letters-to-the-editor-441x346-1.jpg Aspen Cycling Club Board of Directors: An opportunity that does not exist elsewhere On behalf of the Aspen Cycling Club Board of Directors, we are pleased to express our support for the proposed redevelopment of Aspen Motorsports Park. For nearly four decades, the Aspen Cycling Cl https://aspennew.com/news/ittner-what-kind-of-pitkin-county-are-we-building https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2025/12/03151539/AT-letters-to-the-editor-441x346-1.jpg Ittner: What kind of Pitkin County are we building? The future of the Woody Creek Racetrack deserves careful consideration. What kind of Pitkin County are we building? I am not opposed to the historic racetrack continuing to operate. I am opposed to https://aspennew.com/news/coal-ridge-hosts-fc-jurez-femenil-pro-soccer-team-for-preseason-training https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/07/15111029/DSC_0713_copy-scaled-1-1024x621.jpg Coal Ridge hosts FC Juárez Femenil pro soccer team for preseason training Coal Ridge High School is getting a taste of professional soccer this week as FC Juárez Femenil holds its preseason training camp in New Castle. The Liga MX Femenil club, known as Las Bravas, is us https://aspennew.com/news/aspen-security-forum-discusses-range-of-global-challenges https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/07/15104221/lEGShCQ-1024x682.jpeg Aspen Security Forum discusses range of global challenges “So, there sure is a lot to talk about,” said Nicholas Burns, the former U.S. ambassador to China as he opened the 2026 Aspen Security Forum on Tuesday at the Aspen Institute. “We are facing a set of https://aspennew.com/news/willow-fire-caused-by-human-activity-fire-investigators-say-after-reaching-origi https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2026/07/14151348/willow_fire_helicopter-1024x683.jpg Willow Fire caused by human activity, fire investigators say after reaching origin point near Leadville The Willow Fire started near the Leadville National Fish Hatchery in the late afternoon Sunday, June 28, and investigators have now determined it was caused by human activity. The Lake County Gover https://aspennew.com/news/what-colorado-parks-and-wildlifes-new-report-reveals-about-its-lengthy-effort-to https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2026/07/14133343/FifthCopperCreekPup-CourtesyCPW.jpeg What Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s new report reveals about its lengthy effort to kill wolf responsible for attacks on 22 sheep Colorado Parks and Wildlife released a full accounting of its four attempts to kill an elusive uncollared wolf that it had tied to at least 22 sheep attacks between July 2025 and June 2026. A new https://aspennew.com/news/eagle-county-commissioners-new-mapping-tool-energizes-conversations-over-land-us https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/05/11094951/803d1e13-247d-4e90-bee2-07059bdb63c7-1024x1024.png Eagle County Commissioners: New mapping tool energizes conversations over land use When people hear the phrase “land use regulations,” eyes often glaze over. We get it. It sounds technical, bureaucratic and far removed from everyday life. But the truth is just the opposite. La https://aspennew.com/news/started-hours-apart-2-routt-county-fires-challenge-local-response https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2026/07/14114037/GreenRidge-sbt-071426-main-scaled-1-1024x737.jpg Started hours apart, 2 Routt County fires challenge local response Routt County’s first two notable wildfires of the season ignited within two hours of each other Sunday afternoon, prompting evacuation orders, road closures and a multi-agency response across the regi https://aspennew.com/news/parasite-causing-explosive-diarrhea-not-concerning-for-pitkin-county https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/06/20194557/EDLmarket-atd-062026-01-1024x683.jpg Parasite causing ‘explosive diarrhea’ not concerning for Pitkin County Amid concerns around a national cyclospora outbreak causing explosive diarrhea, Pitkin County Public Health is reassuring residents and visitors that this parasite is nothing new and nothing to be wor https://aspennew.com/news/bones-the-killer-cat-survives-jump-from-truck-hurtling-down-i-70-causing-closure https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2026/07/14102336/BonesCDOT-scaled-1-768x1024.jpg ‘Bones the killer cat’ survives jump from truck hurtling down I-70, causing closure of Johnson tunnel in Colorado After surviving a leap from a pickup truck traveling up to 70 miles per hour on Interstate 70, “Bones the killer cat” wandered into the Eisenhower-Johnson Memorial Tunnels — briefly shutting down east https://aspennew.com/news/wieners-with-wheels https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/4/cc/4cc76fb0-553e-4a1a-a7b1-96feeb08014a/6a5832ecc9538.image.jpg?resize=300%2C262 Wieners with wheels Dogs sprint down the course in the inaugural Snowmass Sausage Sprint by The Collective Snowmass at Base Village on Wednesday in celebration of National Hot Dog Day. The festivities also included a cos https://aspennew.com/news/dishing-the-dirt https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/0/b7/0b7ef13d-c087-4d99-bc95-ab8c5e8db5df/6a58335f86360.image.jpg?resize=300%2C233 Dishing the dirt Pitkin County officials stand next to ceremonial dirt at the Aspen-Pitkin County Airport to celebrate the groundbreaking upcoming airport modernization project. Pictured, from left, are: Airport Advis https://aspennew.com/news/no-more-rehearsing https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/4/3d/43d7192d-734c-46d8-9b5e-d0f7a954d6fc/6a5833c8f1b0b.image.jpg?resize=300%2C250 No more rehearsing Kurt Perry appears in Sol Theatre Company’s production of “The Prom,” which opens today at Thunder River Theatre Company in Carbondale. The curtain goes up at 7 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday. A 2 https://aspennew.com/news/our-community-is-not-about-racetracks https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/custom/image/50acd222-91f5-11e9-aea3-9b4d2e149062.jpg?resize=600%2C314 Our community is not about racetracks Bill “Winks” Mason — Mmmm … what, another recreation opportunity for the uber-rich, a mini auto racetrack in Woody Creek... https://aspennew.com/news/roan-plateau-drilling-just-fossil-fuel-industry-greed https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/custom/image/50acd222-91f5-11e9-aea3-9b4d2e149062.jpg?resize=600%2C314 Roan Plateau drilling just fossil fuel industry greed Fred Malo Jr. — Back in 2007, the Bureau of Land Management proposed 19 oil and gas leases on 73,600 acres of public land... https://aspennew.com/news/thrift-shop-art-sale-seeks-item-donations https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/custom/image/50acd222-91f5-11e9-aea3-9b4d2e149062.jpg?resize=600%2C314 Thrift shop art sale seeks item donations Katherine Sand — We are proud to say that the Aspen Thrift Shop’s annual art sale at the Red Brick has become a favorite... https://aspennew.com/news/thanks-to-commissioners-for-saving-water-resources https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1610736576962-1b0e0b6e8e2a?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Thanks to commissioners for saving water resources Denise and Mark Handrich — We want to thank the Pitkin Board of County Commissioners for buying back our water! https://aspennew.com/news/local-restaurants-could-go-the-way-of-jurassic-park https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/custom/image/50acd222-91f5-11e9-aea3-9b4d2e149062.jpg?resize=600%2C314 Local restaurants could go the way of ‘Jurassic Park’ Amy D. Ronner — (Re: “Authorities respond to restaurant on Saturday night,” July 14, Aspen Daily News) As a separate public safety... https://aspennew.com/news/whats-to-become-of-gondi-plaza-bricks https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/custom/image/50acd222-91f5-11e9-aea3-9b4d2e149062.jpg?resize=600%2C314 What’s to become of gondi plaza bricks? Greg Lewis — It’s not often I talk to bricks, or that bricks will talk to me, but yesterday we did talk and the bricks spoke unhappily... https://aspennew.com/news/a-space-of-their-own https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/d/fc/dfc3357c-774c-4dcd-95f1-0880b897d58d/6a56e04a6ca70.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 A space of their own Aspen Arts Club gives local artists a place to create https://aspennew.com/news/airport-parking-rates-could-be-on-the-rise https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/4/87/487be41a-5702-4375-9f41-158cc4c40a48/6a56e1189a7fd.image.jpg?resize=300%2C225 Airport parking rates could be on the rise Commissioners talk ideas to address parking supply and demand https://aspennew.com/news/correction https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/custom/image/50acd222-91f5-11e9-aea3-9b4d2e149062.jpg?resize=600%2C314 Correction A story in Saturday’s Aspen Daily News incorrectly described the Aspen School District’s geothermal system. The system will not... https://aspennew.com/news/kickstarting-student-creativity https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/c/e2/ce259e29-da0f-4fd8-92dc-57c9edd698b2/6a56e0a6a1e98.image.jpg?resize=300%2C223 Kickstarting student creativity 5 RFV students awarded Art Tank grants https://aspennew.com/news/aspen-anticipates-slight-growth-in-taxable-sales-for-2027 https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/b/d7/bd7a79bc-d075-457e-ba96-004a620cc6f6/6a56e1846b011.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 Aspen anticipates slight growth in taxable sales for 2027 Increases expected despite 8-month airport closure https://aspennew.com/news/rae-lampe https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/d/fc/dfc3357c-774c-4dcd-95f1-0880b897d58d/6a56e04a6ca70.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 rae lampe Rae Lampe in her new studio space at 315 E. Hyman Ave. She joins seven other local artists as part of the Aspen Arts Club. The artists are receiving free studio space for the next six months as part o https://aspennew.com/news/airport-parking https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/4/87/487be41a-5702-4375-9f41-158cc4c40a48/6a56e1189a7fd.image.jpg?resize=300%2C225 airport parking Cars in the Elk Lot at the Aspen-Pitkin County Airport currently face a $6 per day fee for long-term parking or a variable hourly fee for shorter visits. That rate falls below market rates and could i https://aspennew.com/news/music-grants https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/c/e2/ce259e29-da0f-4fd8-92dc-57c9edd698b2/6a56e0a6a1e98.image.jpg?resize=300%2C223 music grants Jacqueline Northrup, far left, is a recipient of a TACAW Art Tank grant. In April, she appeared in Basalt Middle and High school’s production of “Six: The Musical Teen Edition” alongside Lela Wiltgen, https://aspennew.com/news/aspen https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/b/d7/bd7a79bc-d075-457e-ba96-004a620cc6f6/6a56e1846b011.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 aspen The city of Aspen anticipates a softening of taxable sales next year but ultimately anticipates a slight increase overall, despite the anticipated eight-month closure of the Aspen-Pitkin County Airpor https://aspennew.com/news/shopping-spree https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/9/f7/9f714011-1ea4-4cc0-a546-bbd150581e9d/6a56dfef72226.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 Shopping spree Shoppers line up to buy fresh fruit from Forte Fruits at the Aspen Saturday Market. https://aspennew.com/news/hotter-weather-stronger-winds-provide-no-relief-as-aspen-acres-fire-approaches-1 https://i0.wp.com/newspack-coloradosun.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/willow-fire-03.jpg?fit=1024%2C683&ssl=1 Hotter weather, stronger winds provide no relief as Aspen Acres fire approaches 100,000 acres The wildfire burning across Pueblo and Custer Counties was 36% contained Tuesday morning. Plus: Updates on the Gold Mountain, Ferris and Willow fires. https://aspennew.com/news/snowmass-village-reminds-riders-of-local-e-bike-rules https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2018/06/11164512/ebikes-atd-073117-3.jpg Snowmass Village reminds riders of local e-bike rules The town of Snowmass Village has issued a reminder for both residents and visitors about local e-bike laws, emphasizing: “If your bike has a throttle, it doesn’t belong on Snowmass Village trails.” https://aspennew.com/news/three-rivers-regional-12u-all-stars-row-to-state-baseball-tournament-after-distr https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/07/14123636/Baseball1-1024x820.jpg Three Rivers regional 12U all-stars ‘row’ to state baseball tournament after district title The timing of the 2026 World Cup and the Colorado District 1 Little League tournament may have been a coincidence, but the Three Rivers Little League 12U all-star team still found plenty of motivation https://aspennew.com/news/eat-summer-2026 https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2026/07/14101408/Screenshot_2026-07-14_at_10.13.31%E2%80%AFAM-660x1024.png EAT Summer 2026 https://aspennew.com/news/tuesday-letters-democracy-concerns-m-44-warning-and-moving-beyond-fossil-fuels https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2019/11/25234148/Letters-Graphic-2.png Tuesday letters: Democracy concerns, M-44 warning and moving beyond fossil fuels These truths remain self-evident These truths (most) Americans hold to be self-evident (despite how the Supreme Court and Trump administration may argue):• Corporations are not people and should no https://aspennew.com/news/obituary-manuela-meraz-decarmona https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2026/07/13210442/W0020342.jpeg Obituary: Manuela Meraz DeCarmona March 5, 1949 – July 9, 2026 Manuela Meraz DeCarmona was born on March 5, 1949, in Nonoava, Chihuahua, Mexico, and passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family. She was the daughter https://aspennew.com/news/tech-titan-says-safety-may-be-best-reason-for-vail-resorts-to-start-selling-off- https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2026/07/13161221/CvrFeature-VDN-032025-scaled-1-1024x683.jpg Tech titan says safety may be best reason for Vail Resorts to start selling off its ski areas Tech billionaire Matthew Prince grew up in Park City, Utah, and has garnered plenty of headlines recently for his aggressive media campaign to buy the ski area from Vail Resorts, but last season marke https://aspennew.com/news/carbondale-mountain-fair-seeks-volunteers https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2025/07/27183531/DSC_0048-1024x683.jpg Carbondale Mountain Fair seeks volunteers The 55th Annual Carbondale Mountain Fair will return during the final weekend of July, and organizers are seeking volunteers to help make the event a success. The Carbondale Arts event has relied o https://aspennew.com/news/the-collective-debuts-snowmass-sausage-sprint-for-national-hot-dog-day https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/07/14093958/IMG_0162-768x1024.jpeg The Collective debuts Snowmass Sausage Sprint for National Hot Dog Day The Collective is launching the first Snowmass Sausage Sprint from 4 to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, July 15, at Snowmass Base Village. The all-ages event is free and open to the public in celebration of H https://aspennew.com/news/beyond-the-algorithm-making-it-better-every-day https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/07/13184508/Paradise_Partners_Pic-768x1024.jpg Beyond the Algorithm: Making it better every day Brothers Danny and Mark Patterson built bakeries across the country around the idea that people were the most important component of a company. And after 50 years in business together, they ended up w https://aspennew.com/news/baillargeon-a-decision-with-lasting-consequences https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2025/12/03151539/AT-letters-to-the-editor-441x346-1.jpg Baillargeon: A decision with lasting consequences I am writing as a concerned Pitkin County citizen regarding the private members-only motorsport facility near Woody Creek. I understand that this application is being processed as a one-step review https://aspennew.com/news/houchin-a-day-they-will-never-forget https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2025/12/03151539/AT-letters-to-the-editor-441x346-1.jpg Houchin: A day they will never forget I would like to express my sincere gratitude to everyone at Aspen Skiing Company who made an unforgettable day possible for more than 155 students attending Summit 54/Summer Advantage this summer at B https://aspennew.com/news/winnerman-lets-properly-work-together https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2025/12/03151539/AT-letters-to-the-editor-441x346-1.jpg Winnerman: Let’s properly work together I am writing this as the wife of the man who was the first member at the Raceway in the early 1990’s, when a man with a big dream named Arden Weatherford bought the Woody Creek Raceway from several do https://aspennew.com/news/opinion-eagle-county-commissioners-new-mapping-tool-energizes-conversations-over https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/7/2025/05/26110608/IMG_3197-1024x768.jpeg Opinion | Eagle County Commissioners: New mapping tool energizes conversations over land use When people hear the phrase “land use regulations,” eyes often glaze over. We get it. It sounds technical, bureaucratic, and far removed from everyday life. But the truth is just the opposite. L https://aspennew.com/news/viceroy-snowmass-ranks-among-travel-leisures-top-resort-hotels-in-colorado https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/02/03143858/viceroy-1024x767.png Viceroy Snowmass ranks among Travel + Leisure’s ‘Top Resort Hotels in Colorado’ Viceroy Snowmass has been ranked No. 5 among the Top Resort Hotels in Colorado in the Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards 2026 and earned recognition in the publication’s annual readers’ survey. https://aspennew.com/news/riverstone-theatre-collective-begins-in-rifle-with-a-midsummer-nights-dream https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2026/07/13144630/play_3-756x1024.jpg Riverstone Theatre Collective begins in Rifle with “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” Riverstone Theatre Collective debuted over the weekend with its first production, William Shakespeare’s of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” at Centennial Park in Rifle. The community theater program wa https://aspennew.com/news/colorado-division-of-insurance-to-host-virtual-town-hall-on-wildfire-insurance-i https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2026/07/13140207/wildfire-atd-080325-01-1024x732-1.jpg Colorado Division of Insurance to host virtual town hall on wildfire insurance issues The Colorado Division of Insurance will host a virtual town hall covering wildfire insurance issues on Wednesday, July 15, at 5 p.m., according to a news release. Colorado Insurance Commissioner Mi https://aspennew.com/news/carbondale-entrepreneur-finds-her-niche https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2026/07/13125518/DSC_0671_copy-1024x715.jpg Carbondale entrepreneur finds her niche When Carbondale resident Tiffany Quillan started her marketing company as a side business, its name reflected her goal of operating with “no overhead.” Less than two years later, Nover Marketing ha https://aspennew.com/news/freeride-added-to-2030-winter-olympic-program-while-nordic-combined-gets-cut https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2026/07/13113656/media_82644732_82246520_compressed-683x1024-1-2.jpg Freeride added to 2030 Winter Olympic program while Nordic combined gets cut The 2030 Alpes Games will be the first-ever Winter Olympics with freeride and without Nordic combined, two snow sports with rich Colorado roots. The International Olympic Committee confirmed last week https://aspennew.com/news/three-rivers-12u-all-stars-row-to-state-tournament https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2026/07/09142605/202607020050untitled-579_1-1024x819.jpg Three Rivers 12U All-Stars ‘row’ to state tournament The timing of the 2026 World Cup and the Colorado District 1 Little League Tournament may have been a coincidence, but the Three Rivers Little League 12U All-Star team still found plenty of motivation https://aspennew.com/news/garfield-re-2-adopts-graduate-skills-framework https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2026/05/22171026/garfield_re-2_office-1024x690.jpg Garfield Re-2 adopts graduate skills framework Four years ago, when Garfield Re-2 asked students, families, staff and community members what every graduate should know beyond reading, writing and math, the answers were consistent. The community https://aspennew.com/news/christies-international-real-estate-hosts-local-art-exhibition-in-aspen https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/03/24104712/image1-850x1024.jpg Christie’s International Real Estate hosts local art exhibition in Aspen Christie’s International Real Estate Aspen Snowmass will host its “Local Artist Exhibition,” 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays from July 21 through Aug. 2. The exhibition is free and open to the public, lo https://aspennew.com/news/leadville-runner-courtney-dauwalter-wins-fourth-hardrock-100-title-sets-course-r https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2026/07/13113738/HS1_4559-1-1024x683-1.jpg Leadville runner Courtney Dauwalter wins fourth Hardrock 100 title, sets course record Leadville ultrarunner Courtney Dauwalter secured her fourth Hardrock 100 title on Saturday with another magical stroll through the San Juan Mountains. The 41-year-old — who was a collegiate Nordic ski https://aspennew.com/news/aspen-journalism-when-oil-and-gas-trump-other-uses https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2026/07/14105255/2026_07_08_CO_Rifle_4-scaled-1-2048x1366-1-1024x683.webp Aspen Journalism: When oil and gas trump other uses Colorado’s Roan Plateau, a favorite backcountry zone for hunters, anglers and hikers because of its high-quality wildlife habitat, is once being proposed for oil and gas development. The Bureau of Lan https://aspennew.com/news/chacos-column-thriving-and-surviving-the-family-trip https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2026/07/06123027/image001-scaled-1-683x1024.jpg Chacos column: Thriving and surviving the family trip Our two-week family vacation was still in its infancy when I almost ran over my younger brother. We were battling the Caribbean heat, and I was conducting a logistical symphony addressing the need https://aspennew.com/news/the-rich-use-rifle-airport-as-a-parking-lot https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/custom/image/50acd222-91f5-11e9-aea3-9b4d2e149062.jpg?resize=600%2C314 The rich use Rifle airport as a parking lot Craig Chisesi — It’s interesting to read the Aspen Daily News letters to the editor concerning the expansion ... https://aspennew.com/news/cycling-club-supports-racetrack-redevelopment https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/custom/image/50acd222-91f5-11e9-aea3-9b4d2e149062.jpg?resize=600%2C314 Cycling club supports racetrack redevelopment Aspen Cycling Club Board of Directors — On behalf of the Aspen Cycling Club Board of Directors, we are pleased ... https://aspennew.com/news/housing-matters-a-new-tool-for-apcha-homeowners-facing-rising-insurance-costs https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/6/0b/60b9abc5-1f6d-4773-890c-c2f5d658a1d7/6a56be023a5ee.image.jpg?resize=300%2C268 Housing Matters: A new tool for APCHA homeowners facing rising insurance costs If you are a property owner in Pitkin County, it’s hard to ignore the recent changes to your insurance premiums. We’ve all heard... https://aspennew.com/news/carson-schmitz-housing-matters https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/6/0b/60b9abc5-1f6d-4773-890c-c2f5d658a1d7/6a56be023a5ee.image.jpg?resize=300%2C268 Carson Schmitz housing matters https://aspennew.com/news/court-news-in-brief-july-14 https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/1/42/142733c1-cbeb-4f89-92cc-c130369601ed/68f6f66deef5e.image.jpg?resize=300%2C119 Court news in brief, July 14 Man pleads guilty in rock-throwing incident https://aspennew.com/news/printmaking-takes-center-stage-at-aspen-chapel-gallery https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/a/4e/a4eee2cc-3065-45ea-9b21-9d750476af60/6a55894aaae71.image.jpg?resize=300%2C300 Printmaking takes center stage at Aspen Chapel Gallery New exhibition features 11 local artists https://aspennew.com/news/vehicle-fire-ignites-on-woody-creek-racetrack https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/7/ea/7ea7bfb6-fbd1-4490-a3a7-d0863c8e87fc/6a558b1413eab.image.jpg?resize=300%2C202 Vehicle fire ignites on Woody Creek racetrack Spreads to brush and grass, contained at less than 1 acre https://aspennew.com/news/treatment-facility-upgrades-come-with-100m-pricetag https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/e/d1/ed1a4a9d-248e-4c12-ad7d-8f528ad84d84/6a558c6e92b15.image.jpg?resize=300%2C225 Treatment facility upgrades come with $100M pricetag City of Aspen says work necessary to continue to distribute safe water https://aspennew.com/news/sandy-johnson https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/a/4e/a4eee2cc-3065-45ea-9b21-9d750476af60/6a55894aaae71.image.jpg?resize=300%2C300 sandy johnson Sandy Johnson’s work is featured in the exhibition “Roaring Fork Printmaking 2” at the Aspen Chapel Gallery. An opening reception is planned for 4-7 p.m. Wednesday. https://aspennew.com/news/susan-walker https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/e/5c/e5c5328f-6638-4a86-a072-49a1dfcf61f9/6a55898dbc3c1.image.jpg?resize=300%2C372 susan walker Susan Walker is one of 11 valley artists whose work is being shown at the Aspen Chapel Gallery in the exhibition “Roaring Fork Printmaking 2.” An opening reception is planned for 4-7 p.m. Wednesday. https://aspennew.com/news/racetrack-fire https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/7/ea/7ea7bfb6-fbd1-4490-a3a7-d0863c8e87fc/6a558b1413eab.image.jpg?resize=300%2C202 racetrack fire A car at the Woody Creek auto racetrack caught fire shortly before 1 p.m. Monday. The fire was contained to less than an acre with no injuries reported. https://aspennew.com/news/water-treatment-plant https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/e/d1/ed1a4a9d-248e-4c12-ad7d-8f528ad84d84/6a558c6e92b15.image.jpg?resize=300%2C225 water treatment plant Aspen Deputy Utilities Director Ryan Loebach gives a tour of the city’s Castle Creek water treatment facility to community members in May. https://aspennew.com/news/go-away https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/6/dc/6dcfbbb3-4b4a-420b-9c79-f925f61a0ac7/6a5587b4b3ba6.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 Go away! An osprey reacts to a cyclist near its nest last Wednesday evening outside of Basalt. https://aspennew.com/news/copters-and-concrete https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/c/56/c56753ae-0b9f-422d-86ca-0b5755b47327/6a5588201873b.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 ’Copters and concrete A helicopter flies above Aspen Mountain last Thursday to fly in concrete infrastructure for Aspen Skiing Co.’s new Nell Bell lift. The mountain was closed for the day as a result. https://aspennew.com/news/heat-wind-expected-to-intensify-colorado-wildfires-as-aspen-acres-nears-100000-a https://i0.wp.com/newspack-coloradosun.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/willow-fire-08.jpg?fit=1024%2C683&ssl=1 Heat, wind expected to intensify Colorado wildfires as Aspen Acres nears 100,000 acres The Aspen Acres fire, in Pueblo and Custer counties, remains Colorado’s largest wildfire at 98,609 acres. Crews are also battling growth on fires near Ouray, Leadville and Dolores. https://aspennew.com/news/time-machine-70-years-ago-eagle-countys-only-capital-punishment-recipient-receiv https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/7/2026/07/12151225/Screen_Shot_2026-07-12_at_3.11.41_PM-1024x617.png Time Machine: 70 years ago, Eagle County’s only capital punishment recipient receives death sentence 30 years ago July 12, 1996 Following news of the Surface Transportation Board’s denial of a request from the Union and Southern Pacific Railroad to abandon the Tennessee Pass line, officials fro https://aspennew.com/news/snowmass-history-cenntennial-bicentennial-events https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/07/13183554/3_2023.013.0306_Aspen_Historical_Society_Bob_Krueger_Collection-1024x687.jpg Snowmass history: Cenntennial-Bicentennial events As reported in The Aspen Times June 17, 1976, “Betty Pfister, an airplane and helicopter pilot for many years is now beginning a love affair with balloons. This week she is flying in a balloon over th https://aspennew.com/news/obituary-robert-bob-dalessio https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/07/13210423/W0020345.jpeg Obituary: Robert “Bob” D’Alessio August 27, 1937 – June 30, 2026 Robert Saverio D’Alessio, 88, a devoted father, husband, grandfather/great grandfather, and friend, passed away on June 30, 2026. Born on 08/27/1937 in Philadelphia, Ro https://aspennew.com/news/vehicle-fire-contained-near-woody-creek https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2025/07/25132433/Breaking-news-aspen-times-graphic-black-and-white.png Vehicle fire contained near Woody Creek Aspen Fire Protection District successfully contained a vehicle fire near Twining Flats after multiple 911 callers reported a smoke column in the Woody Creek area Monday. Pano AI cameras — operated https://aspennew.com/news/top-5-most-read-stories-last-week https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2026/07/13101818/DSC_0597_copy-2048x1386-1-1024x693.jpg Top 5 most-read stories last week Stories in this list received the most page views on postindependent.com from July 6-July 13. 1. Battlement Trail Fire 99% contained The Battlement Trail Fire, estimated the size of a football f https://aspennew.com/news/snowmass-seeks-resolution-on-draw-site-disconnect https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/07/07142613/option_2-1024x544.png Snowmass seeks resolution on Draw Site disconnect Snowmass Town Council discussed next steps for the Draw Site employee-housing redevelopment on Monday in an attempt to resolve the disconnect on how to move forward with the right design and expedite https://aspennew.com/news/ruedi-hydroelectric-facility-anticipated-to-lose-power-by-august https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2023/06/06220924/IMG_3653-1024x768.jpg Ruedi Hydroelectric Facility anticipated to lose power by August The city of Aspen’s Ruedi Hydroelectric Facility is anticipated to lose hydroelectric power in early August due to current U.S. Bureau of Reclamation reservoir forecasts and operating conditions. T https://aspennew.com/news/river-valley-ranch-golf-course-sells-to-kygo-backed-palm-tree-crew https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2026/07/13094427/golfcourse-scaled-1-1024x576.jpg River Valley Ranch golf course sells to Kygo-backed Palm Tree Crew Palm Tree Crew, Major Food Group and 8K Capital have acquired the purchase of the River Valley Ranch golf course — an acclaimed, 187-acre championship course set in the Crystal River Valley in Carbond https://aspennew.com/news/colorado-to-weigh-daily-hunting-limits-ban-on-fur-sales-for-wildlife-hunted-for- https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2026/07/12202026/usfws-american-badger-large-1024x751.jpeg Colorado to weigh daily hunting limits, ban on fur sales for wildlife hunted for fur Editor’s note: This story has been updated to correct the dates for the July 16-17 Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission meeting. At its upcoming meetings on July 16 and 17, the Colorado Parks an https://aspennew.com/news/aspen-gallery-debuts-rare-heffron-collection https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2020/07/11151023/cover-atw-071620-1-6-1024x682.jpg Aspen gallery debuts rare Heffron Collection The Harvey Preston Gallery will debut The Heffron Collection with a public opening reception from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 14, presenting legacy works from the collection of Valerie and Paul Heffron. https://aspennew.com/news/aspens-parks-and-open-space-provides-update-on-strategic-plan https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2024/07/18150257/IMG_14869-1024x768.jpeg Aspen’s Parks and Open Space provides update on Strategic Plan The city of Aspen’s Parks and Open Space have presented Aspen Town Council with an information update on the department’s Strategic Plan, “Guiding Green: A Field Guide to Strengthening Aspen’s Outdoor https://aspennew.com/news/review-weilersteins-dvok-cello-concerto-tops-a-juicy-music-festival-week https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/07/13142141/image-7-1024x747.png Review: Weilerstein’s Dvořák cello concerto tops a juicy music festival week Cellist Alisa Weilerstein and her husband, conductor Rafael Payare, are regular visitors to the Aspen Music Festival — Weilerstein literally since birth and Payare more recently. Sunday’s Festival Orc https://aspennew.com/news/wildland-firefighters-say-things-are-basically-as-dry-as-they-can-get-in-colorad https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2026/07/12202027/Screenshot_2026-07-10_at_10.46.40E280AFAM-1024x553.png Wildland firefighters say things are ‘basically as dry as they can get’ in Colorado’s forests — fueling ‘schizophrenic’ wildfire behavior A historic drought is turning Colorado’s mountain landscapes into a tinderbox. After last winter’s record-low snowpack, wildland firefighters who continuously monitor indexes of weather and climate https://aspennew.com/news/advocates-reignite-fight-to-keep-roan-plateau-pristine-amid-boom-of-blm-oil-and- https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/2/2026/07/09145355/IMG_5500-edit-scaled-1-1024x768.jpg Advocates reignite fight to keep Roan Plateau ‘pristine’ amid boom of BLM oil and gas leasing in Colorado Just northwest of Rifle, the Roan Plateau rises 3,000 feet above the Colorado River Valley, a towering wall of sandstone cliffs. Once airborne, the mesa unfolds below as a patchwork of waterfalls a https://aspennew.com/news/public-safety-officials-report-low-number-of-personal-firework-incidents-over-ju https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/7/2024/07/04161905/VailFourthphotos-VDN-070524-9-1024x683.jpg Public safety officials report low number of personal firework incidents over July Fourth weekend Prior to Independence Day, Eagle County law enforcement made a call to action for Eagle County residents and tourists alike to follow Stage 2 fire restrictions over the course of the busy holiday. https://aspennew.com/news/voss-basic-first-aid-principles-to-help-your-pet https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/04/13172355/Screenshot_2026-04-13_at_5.23.31%E2%80%AFPM-1024x1024.png Voss: Basic first aid principles to help your pet Accidents are part of life when you share it with an adventurous dog. Here in Aspen, our pets spend far more time outside than the average American dog. They scramble over rocky trails, run alongside https://aspennew.com/news/taylor-when-public-relations-replaces-planning https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2025/12/03151539/AT-letters-to-the-editor-441x346-1.jpg Taylor: When public relations replaces planning The Aspen Motorsports Park proposal has become less about land-use planning and more about a sophisticated public relations campaign and money to throw around. The applicants promise road projects, https://aspennew.com/news/how-one-organization-is-working-to-help-keep-water-in-rivers-during-extreme-drou https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2026/07/10173247/Stagecoach-scaled-1-1024x768.jpg How one organization is working to help keep water in rivers during extreme drought Colorado is known as the headwaters state, meaning that nearly all of its water supply originates inside the state’s borders as precipitation, primarily mountain snowpack. In a year like this, where t https://aspennew.com/news/spencer-community-benefit-is-mistaken https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2025/12/03151539/AT-letters-to-the-editor-441x346-1.jpg Spencer: ‘Community benefit’ is mistaken I am writing to express my strong opposition to the proposed development and expanded activities at the Woody Creek race track private club. I urge the Board of County Commissioners to truly liste https://aspennew.com/news/former-vail-resorts-co-owner-leon-black-testifies-in-epstein-investigation https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/07/13121759/AP26177509183668-scaled-1-1024x685.jpg Former Vail Resorts co-owner Leon Black testifies in Epstein investigation Apollo Global Management co-founder Leon Black, in testifying to the House Oversight Committee on Friday, insisted he committed no criminal wrongdoing in paying $158 million to Jeffrey Epstein. Bla https://aspennew.com/news/wilderado-plays-at-belly-up https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/07/13115733/Screen_Shot_2026-07-13_at_8.48.27_AM-1024x636.png Wilderado plays at Belly Up On July 15, Wilderado brings its indie rock at Belly Up — the night before it acts as an opener at Red Rocks.  Known for its anthemic sound, guitar-driven songs and honest lyrics, the Tulsa-based b https://aspennew.com/news/red-brick-center-for-the-arts-and-acra-to-host-summer-celebration https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/05/23132924/redbrickaspen-atd-052326-01-1024x683.jpg Red Brick Center for the Arts and ACRA to host Summer Celebration The Red Brick Center for the Arts and Aspen Chamber Resort Association will be hosting their annual Summer Celebration from 4-6 p.m. July 21 and are inviting residents and visitors to the free event. https://aspennew.com/news/colorado-realtors-foundation-sets-up-grant-for-residents-impacted-by-wildfires https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2026/07/10123645/BLMFireRisk-1-1024x767.jpg Colorado realtors’ foundation sets up grant for residents impacted by wildfires The Colorado Association of Realtors Foundation has started a fund to help homeowners address damages from wildfires burning across the state, according to a news release. The foundation will provi https://aspennew.com/news/feinsinger-column-ground-flaxseeds-for-optimal-health https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2025/10/02094755/Dr.-G.-Feinsinger-683x1024.jpg 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 recom https://aspennew.com/news/friday-letters-clerk-response-library-funding-concerns-and-hopes-for-national-un https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2019/11/25234148/Letters-Graphic-2.png 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 t https://aspennew.com/news/guest-column-wildfire-smoke-raises-health-concerns https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2026/07/09162133/IMG_1230.jpeg 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 https://aspennew.com/news/moon-mondays-recharge-not-discharge https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2025/10/18100421/Sheridan-Semple-AT-Photo-1024x666.png Moon Mondays: Recharge, not discharge Cancer the crab. Yup, that’s me. I’m most content inside my hard shell. My tender, delectable meat needs that armored protection. I once felt too delicate to be around people, like my skin was raw and https://aspennew.com/news/aspen-acres-fire-took-everything-from-them-but-their-lives-heres-how-a-few-color https://i0.wp.com/newspack-coloradosun.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_2614-scaled.jpeg?fit=1024%2C768&ssl=1 Aspen Acres fire took everything from them but their lives. Here’s how a few Colorado survivors are facing an uncertain future. Some locals fled the fire moments before it consumed their homes and land. Others never had a chance to gather any of their belongings. https://aspennew.com/news/regarding-aspens-airport-we-have-to-follow-rules https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/custom/image/50acd222-91f5-11e9-aea3-9b4d2e149062.jpg?resize=600%2C314 Regarding Aspen’s airport, we have to follow rules Dennis O’Meara — (Re: “We have to accept private jet traffic,” July 5, Aspen Daily News) Once again the same old canards... https://aspennew.com/news/vaughan-replies-to-letter-writers-pushback https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/custom/image/50acd222-91f5-11e9-aea3-9b4d2e149062.jpg?resize=600%2C314 Vaughan replies to letter writers’ pushback Barry Vaughan — My last letter (“We have to accept private jet traffic,” July 5, Aspen Daily News) got some vigorous pushback... https://aspennew.com/news/marolt-getting-it-off-my-chest-by-putting-a-free-the-stumps-t-shirt-on-it https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/d/7f/d7f3dc8d-f99c-46b5-833f-ddeb28b48af0/68f6dbd9a2474.image.jpg?resize=300%2C169 Marolt: Getting it off my chest by putting a ‘Free the Stumps’ T-shirt on it There was a float in the Fourth of July parade that you either thought should walk away with first prize or you missed it all together. https://aspennew.com/news/skinner-french-firefly-sparks-wonder https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/3/9b/39b3ad2d-fc6c-4c70-b2a3-370dec3f9ab5/6a39bb5878142.image.jpg?resize=300%2C169 Skinner: French firefly sparks wonder I finally saw my first firefly of the summer. This is huge because I used to live among them in the Crystal River Valley. I saw them... https://aspennew.com/news/ask-a-broker-what-does-5m-10m-and-20m-buy-in-aspen https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/1/05/1057c107-fb17-4145-b65c-86e97a2af24c/697fd61b953f1.image.jpg?resize=300%2C350 Ask a Broker: What does $5M, $10M and $20M buy in Aspen? For buyers beginning their search in Aspen, one of the first questions is often, “What does my budget actually buy?” While... https://aspennew.com/news/10-questions-for-marilyn-minter https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/2/5a/25a1e440-da4e-4a96-b855-263fa88ce99c/6a54449e94ce8.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 10 questions for Marilyn Minter ADN speaks with artist about her career https://aspennew.com/news/anderson-ranch-kicks-off-event-with-screening https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/1/dd/1dd1d322-433f-4268-8c58-f9a1517151f7/6a5445ab961ff.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 Anderson Ranch kicks off event with screening Film ‘Pretty Dirty’ about honoree Marilyn Minter at Isis today https://aspennew.com/news/in-aspen-the-music-never-stops https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/5/e2/5e2dfab4-c863-40ab-851b-4c2af11a6091/6a5446b921bbc.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 In Aspen, the music never stops Blues, classical, eclectic rock and jazz hit the upper valley Thursday through Saturday https://aspennew.com/news/local-athletes-looking-to-2030-after-freerides-addition-to-olympics https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/3/cd/3cd03064-8a4a-498f-91f0-4db6ba7517ce/6a54483153c32.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 Local athletes looking to 2030 after freeride’s addition to Olympics AVSC alum Sandblom the top-ranked American snowboarder https://aspennew.com/news/marilyn-minter https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/2/5a/25a1e440-da4e-4a96-b855-263fa88ce99c/6a54449e94ce8.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 marilyn minter Marilyn Minter is Anderson Ranch’s 2026 International Artist Honoree. A movie about her work, “Pretty Dirty: The Life and Work of Marilyn Minter,” screens at 6 p.m. today at Aspen Film’s Isis Theater. https://aspennew.com/news/anderson-ranch-gallery https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/1/dd/1dd1d322-433f-4268-8c58-f9a1517151f7/6a5445ab961ff.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 anderson ranch gallery Over 130 pieces of art are on display at Anderson Ranch Arts Center as part of Ranch Week, the ranch’s annual celebration of art, community and creativity. https://aspennew.com/news/minter-painting https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/5/76/576426a9-45b1-474a-b844-14063ddc5da4/6a5445f88114e.image.jpg?resize=300%2C376 minter painting A Marilyn Minter painting, “After Guston, #25 (shoe),” is part of a body of work that looks at femininity and fashion and how it is portrayed in culture. https://aspennew.com/news/allstars https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/5/e2/5e2dfab4-c863-40ab-851b-4c2af11a6091/6a5446b921bbc.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 allstars Brothers Luther Dickinson, left, and Cody Dickinson of the North Mississippi Allstars play on Fanny Hill in Snowmass Village on Thursday evening as part of the Snowmass Free Summer Concert Series. https://aspennew.com/news/jes-grew https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/e/20/e202e576-0dad-46ec-9e7d-99c949c0ed7a/6a544702baf37.image.jpg?resize=300%2C237 jes grew Jes Grew (with the Broccoli Brothers on horns) entertains the crowd at Belly Up Aspen on Thursday evening. Pictured from left at the front of the stage: Randolph Turner, Cameron Williams and Rob “Monk https://aspennew.com/news/where-pitkin-county-and-colorado-sits-in-the-context-of-state-bans-on-m-44s https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/03/10170918/Copy_of_The_Crown_Recreation_Area-BLM-ALongwell-scaled-1-1024x682.jpg Where Pitkin County (and Colorado) sits in the context of state bans on M-44s Editor’s Note: After originally declining to comment by the time of publication, Commissioner Francie Jacober has responded to questions with regard to the lifting of the M-44 ban on BLM lands. This a https://aspennew.com/news/wildfire-management-top-of-mind-for-western-governors-in-meeting-with-us-forest- https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2026/07/09172439/USFS.jpeg 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 discu https://aspennew.com/news/danceaspens-gala-supports-dancers-and-community-outreach-programs https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/07/10205011/danceaspen-1024x681.png DanceAspen’s gala supports dancers and community outreach programs For one night only, DanceAspen’s gala at Hotel Jerome transports attendees into the extravagant, gold-and-glamour shine of Studio 54, circa the 1970s.   “Dance is meant to bring people together, an https://aspennew.com/news/colorado-mountains-could-see-near-record-temperatures-as-heat-dome-develops-over https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/2/2026/07/10153805/Frisco_Marina-July_10-Ryan_Spencer-1024x768.jpg Colorado mountains could see near-record temperatures as heat dome develops over the West Colorado’s mountains are in for a hot, dry weekend as a heat dome sets up over the West, according to forecasters. National Weather Service forecaster Kate Abbott said the ridge of high pressure th https://aspennew.com/news/how-the-parc-act-could-impact-climbing-on-independence-pass https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/07/10143547/IMG_3229-760x1024.jpg How the PARC Act could impact climbing on Independence Pass Climbers on Independence Pass could benefit from the new Protect America’s Rock Climbing act, which would allow for easier maintenance and installation of fixed anchors, or bolts, on rock walls.  T https://aspennew.com/news/heat-drought-and-recreational-changes-hit-independence-pass-this-summer https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/07/10142304/DSC8573-1024x683.jpg Heat, drought and recreational changes hit Independence Pass this summer Record low precipitation, high temperatures and an ongoing drought are all lining up on the Western Slope this summer, but what does that mean specifically for Independence Pass? The Sawatch Range’ https://aspennew.com/news/victor-marx-narrowly-wins-republican-primary-for-colorado-governor https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2026/07/09173132/Marx-Kirkmeyer-4-1024x744.jpg 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 https://aspennew.com/news/obituary-debbie-conn https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2026/07/09210423/W0020333.jpeg Obituary: Debbie Conn August 22, 1957 – July 3, 2026 Deborah Carson Conn With friends and family at her side, Deborah Carson Conn passed away peacefully on July 3rd. She was courageous and in good spirits all the way throu https://aspennew.com/news/willoughby-contributor-to-aspens-ambiance-gaard-moses-just-published-his-book https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/07/10073812/2013.048.0185_Aspen_Historical_Society_Mary_Eshbaugh_Hayes_Collection-1024x614.jpg Willoughby: Contributor to Aspen’s ambiance, Gaard Moses, just published his book Gaard Moses has released his book, “Aspen, Signs of History — Stories and Scalawags.” Those who know him have been anxiously awaiting its publication and would say, “well worth the wait.” You migh https://aspennew.com/news/two-rivers-bus-lawsuit-moves-forward https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2023/08/10151100/DSC_0673-1024x683.jpg 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 pr https://aspennew.com/news/whitley-sharing-a-collective-thanks https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2025/12/03151539/AT-letters-to-the-editor-441x346-1.jpg Whitley: Sharing a collective thanks On behalf of the Red Brick Center for the Arts and the city of Aspen, I wish to share our collective thanks for the partnership of the Carbondale-based Project Shop on the Mall Fest 50 Art Parade. https://aspennew.com/news/farm-collaborative-to-host-annual-regeneration-ball https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2025/11/19183435/IMG_2044-1024x769.jpg Farm Collaborative to host annual Regeneration Ball The annual Regeneration Ball will return at 5 p.m. Aug. 20 at the Hotel Jerome to celebrate local sustainable farms, support the Farm Collaborative and present food from award-winning chefs. The pr https://aspennew.com/news/glenwood-springs-historical-society-archive-tom-mix-thrills-glenwood-crowd https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2026/07/09153808/BB35_PH15-56-42-1024x569.jpg Glenwood Springs Historical Society archive: Tom Mix thrills Glenwood crowd https://aspennew.com/news/ae-lineup-for-july-10-19 https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2025/07/25132650/Post-Independent-Arts-and-Entertainment-graphic-1024x683.png 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: https://aspennew.com/news/garfield-county-libraries-schedule-for-july-13-19 https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2025/05/29163650/LibraryNews-GPI-071813-1.jpg 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. https://aspennew.com/news/disaster-relief-groups-like-the-red-cross-are-providing-aid-to-thousands-fleeing https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2026/07/08155947/willowfireburning-1024x768.jpeg 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 https://aspennew.com/news/summit54-celebrates-15-years-of-roaring-fork-valley-summer-learning https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2024/06/24165245/Summer-Advantage-Program-2.jpg Summit54 celebrates 15 years of Roaring Fork Valley summer learning Summit54 is celebrating its 15th anniversary of providing the free Summer Advantage academic and life-enrichment program to children throughout the Roaring Fork School District — including Basalt, El https://aspennew.com/news/saddle-sore-whats-in-a-name https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2022/06/11060856/VagneurTony.jpg 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 https://aspennew.com/news/cacao-ceremonies-offer-a-unique-way-to-find-connection-in-aspen https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/07/10175429/IMG_0323.jpeg 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 https://aspennew.com/news/polis-western-governors-launch-task-force-to-upgrade-regions-power-grid-as-part- https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2026/07/08154418/Governors.jpeg 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 t https://aspennew.com/news/buckhorn-public-arts-moves-into-former-gravity-haus-offices-with-new-program https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/07/10152750/IMG_8971-1024x768.jpeg 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. https://aspennew.com/news/summit54-celebrates-15-years-of-summer-learning https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2024/09/26152728/AD9A949E-53DB-4B72-A77F-AD0040E6BEDE_1_105_c-1024x683.jpeg 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 fami https://aspennew.com/news/colorado-mountain-college-creates-guaranteed-transfer-pathway-to-colorado-school https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2025/11/05100021/Lab-briefs-sdn-062723-2.png 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 aff https://aspennew.com/news/gear-review-summer-potpourri https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/07/10135010/FEATURE_photo_for_summer_potpourri_gear_review.png 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 Naturel https://aspennew.com/news/rev-the-runway-returns-to-aspen-to-benefit-national-jewish-health https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2025/07/25132355/Aspen-Times-News-graphic-summer.png 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 A https://aspennew.com/news/colorado-climbers-say-new-rules-proposed-by-feds-would-clarify-use-of-fixed-anch https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2026/07/07183416/Holy-Cross-Wilderness-Sign-USFS-ALongwell-1-scaled-1-1024x768.jpg 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 https://aspennew.com/news/aspen-acres-fire-could-burn-for-a-long-duration-and-last-into-winter https://i0.wp.com/newspack-coloradosun.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/willow-fire-03.jpg?fit=1024%2C683&ssl=1 Aspen Acres fire could burn for a “long duration” and last into winter Firefighters main concern is stopping flames from marching west. The Aspen Acres and Ferris fires now rank among the state’s 10th largest on record. https://aspennew.com/news/ilic-is-this-really-the-vision-for-our-valley https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2025/12/03151539/AT-letters-to-the-editor-441x346-1.jpg 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 sust https://aspennew.com/news/beulah-water-teams-assess-aspen-acres-damage-to-utilities-while-working-through- https://i0.wp.com/newspack-coloradosun.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Colo_Sun_Aspen_Acres_Colo_City_smoke-copy.jpg?fit=1024%2C639&ssl=1 Beulah water teams assess Aspen Acres damage to utilities, while working through losses, evacuations Water managers are taking the first steps toward supplying clean water to their communities after the wildfire, but it will be a long road. Most other active fires in Colorado have missed critical wat https://aspennew.com/news/colorado-river-public-lands-reopen-as-snyder-fire-containment-increases https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2026/07/07154850/BLM_Snyder_Fire_Closures-July_7_2026-791x1024.png 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 r https://aspennew.com/news/how-western-slope-voters-helped-reelect-hickenlooper-amid-colorados-wave-of-prog https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2026/07/07175104/Untitled_design-3-2-1024x576.jpg 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 https://aspennew.com/news/colorado-joins-nearly-2-dozen-other-states-urging-us-postal-service-to-drop-plan https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2026/07/07184502/Ballots_.jpg 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 th https://aspennew.com/news/showers-and-thunderstorms-forecast-for-colorados-high-country-as-wildfires-rage- https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2026/07/07184506/Storm-1024x682.jpeg 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 se https://aspennew.com/news/many-questions-surround-woody-creek-racetrack-plans https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1610736576962-1b0e0b6e8e2a?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Many questions surround Woody Creek racetrack plans Kim Baillargeon — Dear Pitkin County commissioners, I am writing as a concerned county citizen regarding the members-only... https://aspennew.com/news/racetrack-proposal-incompatible-with-community-values https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/custom/image/50acd222-91f5-11e9-aea3-9b4d2e149062.jpg?resize=600%2C314 Racetrack proposal incompatible with community values Kate Spencer — Dear Pitkin County commissioners, I am writing to express my strong opposition to the proposed development... https://aspennew.com/news/ireland-what-must-we-give-up-to-stay-a-ski-town https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/0/c5/0c5299e7-e00a-463c-ae8e-a99b71b9b93a/68f57a05c990e.image.jpg?resize=300%2C169 Ireland: What must we give up to stay a ski town? Uncomfortable truth for us locals: Aspen One is at least partly right about the problematic future of our ski-based economy... https://aspennew.com/news/writers-on-the-range-celebrate-the-nations-250th-speak-up-for-public-lands https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/5/f4/5f4a46c5-3b9b-4ba3-a428-b8590a334521/6a54251aa26df.image.jpg?resize=300%2C201 Writers on the Range: Celebrate the nation’s 250th, speak up for public lands As we are marking our nation’s 250th anniversary, it’s worth celebrating what we the people have in common. What we literally have... https://aspennew.com/news/tracy-stone-manning-wotr https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/5/f4/5f4a46c5-3b9b-4ba3-a428-b8590a334521/6a54251aa26df.image.jpg?resize=300%2C201 tracy stone-manning wotr https://aspennew.com/news/selkirk-mountains https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/4/3f/43f63e26-8529-455e-8a9c-292f1ccfab20/6a5424881bc28.image.jpg?resize=300%2C442 selkirk mountains The Selkirk Mountains of Idaho are pictured. https://aspennew.com/news/skies-clear-for-now-after-smoke-fills-roaring-fork-valley https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/3/aa/3aa9388e-3c42-4ec1-8bd5-6ec1189690e0/6a531d6095a82.image.jpg?resize=300%2C225 Skies clear — for now — after smoke fills Roaring Fork Valley Mitigating health risks of low air quality as wildfire risks increase https://aspennew.com/news/willow-fire-2jpg https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/3/aa/3aa9388e-3c42-4ec1-8bd5-6ec1189690e0/6a531d6095a82.image.jpg?resize=300%2C225 Willow Fire 2.jpg The Willow Fire near Telluride ignited on June 28. As of Saturday, it had reached 5,342 acres and was at 22% containment. https://aspennew.com/news/cover-colorado-smoke-rb-1jpg https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/8/e1/8e144d2a-3e9b-459b-8418-d05f8ea50dfd/6a531d5fb64c9.image.jpg?resize=300%2C533 COVER Colorado Smoke RB 1.JPG Smoke filled valleys across Colorado in late June, leading to low air quality and visibility. While the smoke has cleared out, ongoing concerns about health — and when/if the smoke will return — linge https://aspennew.com/news/260627amfssmokie-skiesjcjpg https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/e/4f/e4fc3928-940b-4918-a1ab-9c3b4bce17d3/6a531d59ca3c2.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 260627_AMFS_Smokie Skies_JC.jpg Summer goes on as planned, including at an Aspen Music Festival student performance June 27 in Aspen under several weeks of smoky skies. https://aspennew.com/news/people-3647-hussammahmoudheadshotjpg-20250702110046jpg https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/3/34/3345feca-fe9c-4fcb-a4dd-3797a44cc08e/6a531d6038538.image.jpg?resize=300%2C235 people-3647-HussamMahmoudHeadshot.JPG-20250702110046.jpg Hussam Mahmoud, an international authority on wildfire resilience and community-scale risk reduction and director of the Vanderbilt Center for Sustainability, Energy and Climate, works on fire and smo https://aspennew.com/news/smoke-6-29-kdjpeg https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/6/1b/61bbcff6-c4e0-4338-8f15-c5f1b681b46c/6a531d60d0178.image.jpg?resize=300%2C225 smoke 6-29 KD.jpeg A smoky sunset seen from Hunter Creek in Aspen on June 29. Multiple large fires were burning in Colorado to the southwest, west and east of Aspen. https://aspennew.com/news/260710natalie-tsevdosjc-1-of-2jpg https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/f/36/f36e3a8f-de7f-4a97-8eb2-ccf06268b2df/6a531d5c0dac4.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 260710_Natalie Tsevdos_JC (1 of 2).jpg Natalie Tsevdos is the environmental health administrator for the city of Aspen. https://aspennew.com/news/aspen-smoke-ntjpg https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/e/cb/ecbd9f02-2583-42b1-8de6-5ba599b055b4/6a531d5fa36fc.image.jpg?resize=300%2C400 Aspen Smoke NT.jpg An aerial image of Aspen and the smoky haze that shrouded the valley for much of the prior two weeks, taken July 7. https://aspennew.com/news/image-1jpeg https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/3/a5/3a548179-cd77-48b9-a94d-87411e5b5a98/6a531d6018a84.image.jpg?resize=300%2C169 Image-1.jpeg Smoke is visible on July 10 looking toward Ridgway and Ouray coming down Dallas Divide. The Gold Mountain and Elk fires are burning in the area. https://aspennew.com/news/ferris-fire-madison-jpg https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/b/f8/bf879e7c-8681-4092-902a-b6d7716ab259/6a531d5ee5433.image.jpg?resize=300%2C327 Ferris Fire Madison .jpg The Prineville Hotshots take a break on July 8 as the Ferris Fire, located in southwestern Colorado, makes another push up the canyon. https://aspennew.com/news/anzalone-brazen-bike-thefts-at-willits https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2025/12/03151539/AT-letters-to-the-editor-441x346-1.jpg 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 ma https://aspennew.com/news/mountain-mayhem-tacaws-4th-annual-gala-raises-record-funds https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/07/09081604/01-2.jpg 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 https://aspennew.com/news/vail-valley-power-outage-update-second-transmission-line-was-down-for-needed-mai https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/7/2026/07/08135433/Outage-VDN-070926-3-1024x683.jpg 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 even https://aspennew.com/news/futurebirds-reveals-new-songs-in-its-far-out-country-tour-at-belly-up-aspen https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/06/28015731/bellyup-atd-062726-04-1024x768.jpg 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 https://aspennew.com/news/gentlemen-of-aspen-nip-vail-rugby-club-with-last-minute-penalty-goal https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/7/2026/07/10161442/MCR_0001-1024x682.jpg 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 b https://aspennew.com/news/markgladwincroppedjpeg https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/d/0b/d0bf4831-9276-4274-89ed-530362d8e575/6a531d6016dea.image.jpg?resize=300%2C401 Mark_Gladwin_(cropped).jpeg Mark Gladwin is a heart, vascular and lung physician-scientist and dean of the University of Maryland School of Medicine. He spoke at Aspen Center for Environmental Studies on July 2 on climate medici https://aspennew.com/news/firefighters-in-beulah-recount-desperate-battle-against-monster-blaze-fueled-by- https://i0.wp.com/newspack-coloradosun.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Colo_Sun_Beulah_Tour_04.jpg?fit=1024%2C564&ssl=1 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’ home https://aspennew.com/news/more-pueblo-county-residents-returning-home-after-firefighters-double-containmen https://i0.wp.com/newspack-coloradosun.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Colo_Sun_Aspen_Acres_June_29b-copy.jpg?fit=1024%2C666&ssl=1 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 https://aspennew.com/news/aspen-acres-fire-has-destroyed-780-structures-across-pueblo-and-custer-counties- https://i0.wp.com/newspack-coloradosun.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Aspen-Acres-before-after-Rye.png?fit=1024%2C576&ssl=1 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 assessment https://aspennew.com/news/woodruff-philanthropic-support-needed-for-wildfire-prevention-efforts https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/a/b7/ab760906-83b5-46c9-bbd8-93c8781efe37/69964e955acf8.image.jpg?resize=300%2C375 Woodruff: Philanthropic support needed for wildfire prevention efforts All this past winter, my hiking boots were striking dry trails or crunchy grasses when we should have been donning skate skis... https://aspennew.com/news/green-when-the-nightmare-comes-back https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/2/fe/2fea26ac-2c77-4ed3-80a5-85fc274182fc/68b80a19a86af.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 Green: When the nightmare comes back Last night I had the nightmare again. Not the first recurring nightmare I have had in my life. The second... https://aspennew.com/news/willits-bike-thefts-deserve-more-attention https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1605540436563-5bca919ae766?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Willits bike thefts deserve more attention Pete Anzalone — Two more bikes were brazenly stolen in Willits last night, on cars parked immediately outside El Korita... https://aspennew.com/news/private-jet-traffic-overwhelming-at-aspen-airport https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1605540436563-5bca919ae766?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Private jet traffic overwhelming at Aspen airport Polly Ross — Thank you, Allen Jones, for your excellent letter in response to Barry Vaughan’s letter... https://aspennew.com/news/plant-based-options-serve-diverse-kids-dietary-needs https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1483728642387-6c3bdd6c93e5?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Plant-based options serve diverse kids’ dietary needs Andrew Teller — The recent decision to bring whole and 2% milk back to school lunches is a step backward for school nutrition... https://aspennew.com/news/pickle-for-a-purpose-seeks-to-raise-funds-for-youths-in-foster-care https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/b/85/b8517941-31e9-44ed-b240-2361cc80294d/6a51940429e9f.image.jpg?resize=300%2C220 ‘Pickle for a Purpose’ seeks to raise funds for youths in foster care https://aspennew.com/news/asd-summer-initiatives-underway https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/b/cc/bccae119-a316-48db-93b3-7a69aabe9878/6a519496d2885.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 ASD summer initiatives underway District working on geothermal, maintenance projects https://aspennew.com/news/pickleball https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/b/85/b8517941-31e9-44ed-b240-2361cc80294d/6a51940429e9f.image.jpg?resize=300%2C220 pickleball Pro pickleball player Collin Johns, left, and Pickle for a Purpose organizer Howard Talenfeld pose at Aspen Meadows in 2024. Johns was the headliner for the inaugural fundraising event last year. This https://aspennew.com/news/geothermal-drilling https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/b/cc/bccae119-a316-48db-93b3-7a69aabe9878/6a519496d2885.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 geothermal drilling A PanTerra Energy crew attaches pipes for drilling at the Aspen School District campus on Wednesday. The crew is performing tests for the district’s geothermal energy network project. https://aspennew.com/news/ecoflight-1 https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/2/55/2555bf82-93c2-4501-9593-6c9b253ffadc/6a5195bfefa3e.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 ecoflight 1 A view of the proposed leasing sites on the Roan Plateau from an EcoFlight airplane this week. https://aspennew.com/news/roan-map https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/d/d4/dd4c2da2-d3a8-4bcf-a329-746fc7a06450/6a5195f4c6601.image.png?resize=300%2C379 roan map https://aspennew.com/news/ecoflight-2 https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/b/7b/b7bdbed5-3821-4974-a169-08d8492d78be/6a519647bd2ff.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 ecoflight 2 Well pads on private lands at the top of the Roan Plateau in September 2024. https://aspennew.com/news/east-fork-falls https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/f/21/f2109973-e3bc-48f5-8a0f-6a03db16a5b6/6a51969e5e7c6.image.jpg?resize=300%2C414 east fork falls East Fork Falls on the East Fork Parachute Creek, home to genetically pure Colorado River cutthroat trout, runs through BLM land on the Roan Plateau, near proposed oil and gas leases. Conservation, wi https://aspennew.com/news/parachute-creek https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/4/fa/4fa2543d-9698-45e6-9166-cdbf19b3f052/6a51974c7439e.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 parachute creek There is heavy natural gas production at the base of the Roan Plateau. The BLM has proposed new leases on public lands at the top plateau in a December sale. https://aspennew.com/news/on-the-fly-the-state-of-the-fishery https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/07/10092616/Attachment-768x1024.jpg 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 Roar https://aspennew.com/news/lo-fidelity-confessions-of-a-lawn-guy-part-8-high-n-dry https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/07/02130333/20260702_125431-768x1024.jpg 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 fun https://aspennew.com/news/operation-nell-bell https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/07/09134608/image003-1-1024x736.jpg Operation Nell Bell https://aspennew.com/news/snowmass-gets-closer-to-town-park-entryway-project-design https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/07/09170126/roundabout-1024x569.png 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 t https://aspennew.com/news/green-aspects-of-racetrack-proposal-a-ruse https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/custom/image/50acd222-91f5-11e9-aea3-9b4d2e149062.jpg?resize=600%2C314 Green aspects of racetrack proposal a ruse Ksenija Ilic — Regarding the Woody Creek racetrack expansion proposal: It’s reassuring to know that after driving race cars... https://aspennew.com/news/woody-creek-racetrack-expansion-an-assault https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/custom/image/50acd222-91f5-11e9-aea3-9b4d2e149062.jpg?resize=600%2C314 Woody Creek racetrack expansion an assault Martha Ferguson — I can understand Woody Creek’s reaction to the recent application to expand the auto racetrack there... https://aspennew.com/news/trumps-actions-a-mockery-of-democracy https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/custom/image/50acd222-91f5-11e9-aea3-9b4d2e149062.jpg?resize=600%2C314 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... https://aspennew.com/news/grueter-whats-the-big-deal-about-wealth-disparity https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/2/60/26045bd3-caa1-40b5-bca7-69838d48553e/68f2d7890c03e.image.jpg?resize=300%2C338 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... https://aspennew.com/news/margo-i-guess-ill-never-hold-my-tongue https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/0/e8/0e8fb356-db1e-4051-8e16-96d013595ed3/68f2dcfe26565.image.jpg?resize=300%2C169 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... https://aspennew.com/news/rh-takes-full-ownership-of-former-crystal-palace-building https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/5/fc/5fc25352-a0f5-42bc-920f-15ee80752fc0/6a5067232529e.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 RH takes full ownership of former Crystal Palace building Company acquired property in series of transactions with developer Mark Hunt https://aspennew.com/news/juvenile-on-scooter-injured-in-accident-with-vehicle https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/e/86/e8684542-ff45-4c09-a45f-40b81c1a4088/6a5067ad354fd.image.jpg?resize=300%2C235 Juvenile on scooter injured in accident with vehicle Incident under investigation as of Thursday evening https://aspennew.com/news/weekend-forecast-hot-really-hot https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/c/5a/c5aa56a3-4524-4b6b-b1f4-b4725e6a6239/6a506820323b8.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 Weekend forecast: Hot — really hot Record-breaking temps expected Sunday https://aspennew.com/news/on-the-road-with-futurebirds https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/e/05/e05bb9d5-271e-4dc2-9534-48fa255033e1/6a5068ff13449.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 On the road with Futurebirds Band promises to bring the stoke to Belly Up on Sunday https://aspennew.com/news/high-altitude-wheeling https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/5/a9/5a9bd1e0-d518-4f00-a940-5d70601314c4/6a50663fb6c5f.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 High altitude wheeling Fatima Gomez, left, and Jose Franco reach the Independence Pass summit while on vacation from Mexico. https://aspennew.com/news/260709rh-guesthousejcjpg https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/5/fc/5fc25352-a0f5-42bc-920f-15ee80752fc0/6a5067232529e.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 260709_RH Guesthouse_JC.jpg 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 develop https://aspennew.com/news/copy-of-241108rh-guesthouse-muraljc-1jpg https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/3/24/3241abe8-d0c5-4879-b4ef-b30f548dcc1c/6a5067243af99.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 Copy of 241108_RH Guesthouse Mural_JC-1.jpg The old Owl Cigar mural is pictured on the western wall of the former Crystal Palace building before it was torn down. https://aspennew.com/news/cropped-260709limelight-accident-1jcjpg https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/e/86/e8684542-ff45-4c09-a45f-40b81c1a4088/6a5067ad354fd.image.jpg?resize=300%2C235 cropped 260709_Limelight Accident-1_JC.jpg 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 suf https://aspennew.com/news/260708north-starsupjcjpg https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/c/5a/c5aa56a3-4524-4b6b-b1f4-b4725e6a6239/6a506820323b8.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 260708_North Star_SUP_JC.jpg Alexa Daverio, left, and Lucas Begala paddle down Roaring Fork River through North Star Nature Preserve on their stand-up paddleboards on Wednesday afternoon. https://aspennew.com/news/copy-of-futurebirds-basalt-july-jcjpg https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/e/05/e05bb9d5-271e-4dc2-9534-48fa255033e1/6a5068ff13449.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 Copy of futurebirds basalt july JC.jpg 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 https://aspennew.com/news/next-week-in-music-big-name-pinch-hitters-coming-to-the-rescue https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/07/09170145/2_Anthony_Roth_Costanzo-c_Costanzo-Matthu_Placek-1024x683.jpg 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 https://aspennew.com/news/pitco-open-space-and-trails-concerned-with-negative-impacts-of-woody-creek-racet https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/07/09161333/image001-4-1024x724.jpg 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 wa https://aspennew.com/news/snowmass-comedy-wknd-brings-attitude-at-altitude https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2024/01/30153317/Mawas-Holiday-Opening-1000010-1024x683.jpg 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 McNe https://aspennew.com/news/vehicle-crash-with-scooter-causes-injury-in-downtown-aspen https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2025/07/25132433/Breaking-news-aspen-times-graphic-black-and-white.png 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 r https://aspennew.com/news/aspen-cycling-club-results-bellsashcroft-road-race-from-july-8 https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/04/23165506/41114261-a036-5dbe-b48c-0081f17884dd.jpg 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—Spark https://aspennew.com/news/wineink-chiles-via-amelia-reboots https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/07/09071910/cyt40684_2023_copy-683x1024.jpg 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 wa https://aspennew.com/news/colorado-trail-explorer-app-shares-wildfire-alerts-for-outdoor-recreationists https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/07/09125738/d5128386-6e4c-2d1c-183b-1f8a57b776fa-1024x768.png 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 pr https://aspennew.com/news/western-colorado-angler-preparedness-plan https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/05/11094951/803d1e13-247d-4e90-bee2-07059bdb63c7-1024x1024.png 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). Ang https://aspennew.com/news/review-a-chorus-line https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/07/10091454/ACL_Review_6.jpg 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 polish https://aspennew.com/news/wheeler-opera-house-announces-upcoming-comedy https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/05/01183636/wheeler-atd-050126-01-1024x768.jpg 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. Acco https://aspennew.com/news/obituary-brian-kalmbach https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/7/2026/07/08210415/W0020327.jpeg Obituary: Brian Kalmbach January 11, 1977 – June 4, 2026 Brian Kalmbach, age 49, of Kent, WA., passed away in his sleep on June 4, 2026. Brian lived in Eagle County for seven years, working in the Food Service Industry in Va https://aspennew.com/news/high-points-mountain-mementos https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2024/12/11110902/High-Points--1-1024x1024.png 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 ) thro https://aspennew.com/news/aspen-acres-fire-sees-some-rain-relief-as-crews-fight-into-11th-day-but-threat-o https://i0.wp.com/newspack-coloradosun.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/20260704-Div-A-Road-514-scaled.jpeg?fit=1024%2C768&ssl=1 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 https://aspennew.com/news/guest-column-where-did-all-the-homes-go-the-supply-side-of-our-housing-crisis https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2018/01/26004135/Restore-GPI-011918-3-5.jpg Guest column: Where did all the homes go? The supply side of our housing crisis There’s a question that often comes up when people talk about housing in the Roaring Fork Valley: Do we actually have a supply problem, or just a price problem? We understand the instinct. Prices a https://aspennew.com/news/tuesday-letters-ballot-delivery-concerns-harvest-questions-and-bikethere-thanks https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2019/11/25234148/Letters-Graphic-2.png Tuesday letters: Ballot delivery concerns, Harvest questions and BikeThere thanks Voters deserve answers on ballot delays I am writing to request a public explanation from Garfield County Clerk and Recorder Jackie Harmon and Glenwood Springs Postmaster Adele L. Lujan concerning https://aspennew.com/news/obituary-peter-rus-bakich https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2021/07/25091509/gspi-facebook-thumbnail-1200.jpg Obituary: Peter “Rus” Bakich January 4, 1944 – June 13, 2026 Best Husband and Friend Best Father Best Papa Best Man https://aspennew.com/news/arts-and-entertainment-agenda-july-10-16 https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2023/07/19124724/image001-1-1024x768.jpg 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 A https://aspennew.com/news/pitco-commissioners-voice-initial-approval-for-another-water-buy https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/07/08175207/Grizzly-1024x688.jpg 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. Commis https://aspennew.com/news/aspen-chapel-sees-success-with-request-to-update-site-plan https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2019/08/09134705/aspenchapel-atd-080219-1-copy-2.jpg 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 Chap https://aspennew.com/news/helicopter-operations-to-close-aspens-silver-queen-gondola-thursday https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/07/08153505/IMG_8904-1024x768.jpeg 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 https://aspennew.com/news/what-to-do-in-colorado-this-week-get-roped-into-a-rodeo-in-golden-gunnison-steam https://i0.wp.com/newspack-coloradosun.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Rodeo_HC_02-scaled.jpg?fit=1024%2C730&ssl=1 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 https://aspennew.com/news/blumenthal-back-in-action-in-a-less-crowded-valley https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/8/82/8824a83e-01f3-46cd-b4bb-082702430211/68834a732af38.image.jpg?resize=300%2C359 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... https://aspennew.com/news/mccready-the-competitiveness-conundrum https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/f/c9/fc9abd78-e9d4-11ef-b194-6b63644f4746/67ad93563a0b3.image.jpg?resize=300%2C280 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... https://aspennew.com/news/a-contradiction-no-fires-or-are-some-permitted https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1610736576962-1b0e0b6e8e2a?w=800&h=500&fit=crop 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... https://aspennew.com/news/theatre-aspen-should-make-park-shows-free https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1483728642387-6c3bdd6c93e5?w=800&h=500&fit=crop 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... https://aspennew.com/news/local-news-in-brief-july-9 https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/d/ed/dedb6be4-2961-4a1f-9a0b-c1e8bf2d604c/68e710dcf2f72.image.png?resize=300%2C189 Local news in brief, July 9 Wolcott lightning strike causes power outage https://aspennew.com/news/pitco-commissioners-seeking-to-pool-additional-water-rights https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/b/ff/bffb8183-6fdd-4d7e-9ce0-b9bea6302a8d/6a4ee84bd8295.image.jpg?resize=300%2C225 PitCo commissioners seeking to pool additional water rights Healthy Rivers board weighs cost and benefit as others tout ‘cumulative’ impact https://aspennew.com/news/reem-edan-headlines-comedy-wknd-in-snowmass https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/1/22/122dbaf2-00a5-4e01-b3c4-94ec2898b92b/6a4eec3def910.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 Reem Edan headlines Comedy Wknd! in Snowmass Iraqi comedian finds common ground in stand-up https://aspennew.com/news/city-urges-extra-bear-awareness-this-summer https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/1/3f/13f9da17-51ce-4268-ad32-31088de4dd8b/6a4eed53be9b6.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 City urges extra bear awareness this summer Dry conditions impacting food sources much earlier than normal https://aspennew.com/news/reem-edan https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/1/22/122dbaf2-00a5-4e01-b3c4-94ec2898b92b/6a4eec3def910.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 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. https://aspennew.com/news/twin-lakes https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/b/ff/bffb8183-6fdd-4d7e-9ce0-b9bea6302a8d/6a4ee84bd8295.image.jpg?resize=300%2C225 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 t https://aspennew.com/news/obituary-merry-lee-devlin https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2026/07/02210408/W0020307.jpeg Obituary: Merry Lee Devlin December 21, 1952 – June 26, 2026 Merry Lee Devlin passed away on June 26, 2026, at her home in Englewood, Colorado, surrounded with love and laughter. Merry was born December 21, 1952, in Englewood, https://aspennew.com/news/obituary-sandra-allmon https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2026/07/02210412/W0020316.jpeg Obituary: Sandra Allmon January 5, 1938 – June 26, 2026 Sandra “Sandy” Allmon, a devoted wife and mother passed away on June 26, 2026, at the age of 88, surrounded by her loving family. Born on January 5, 1938, in Eckert, Co https://aspennew.com/news/grizzly-reservoir https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/e/cb/ecb47680-b948-4ff9-88d6-85a3301f9950/6a4ee88fe8d2f.image.jpg?resize=300%2C218 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 othe https://aspennew.com/news/bears https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/1/3f/13f9da17-51ce-4268-ad32-31088de4dd8b/6a4eed53be9b6.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 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 https://aspennew.com/news/passing-our-way-friday https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/f/1e/f1e7935b-ec81-4b04-8293-3572272c5b2d/6a4ee7e65929f.image.jpg?resize=300%2C207 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 9:3 https://aspennew.com/news/summer-swing https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/1/89/189daf3b-5382-4dc9-8106-b7cca2fcf621/6a4ee7794f68a.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 Summer swing Calvin Gloor jumps off the rope swing at the North Star Nature Preserve river takeout as Logan Lawrence watches on Wednesday afternoon. https://aspennew.com/news/i-70-saw-more-than-160000-drivers-over-the-fourth-of-july-holiday-weekend https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2026/07/06143238/20260702144459178396-1024x768.jpg I-70 saw more than 160,000 drivers over the Fourth of July holiday weekend The Interstate 70 mountain corridor was busy over the Fourth of July weekend, but did not see record-breaking traffic. About 163,500 vehicles passed through the Eisenhower-Johnson Memorial Tunnels https://aspennew.com/news/dual-brand-hilton-hotel-coming-to-eagle-county-regional-airport-in-2028 https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/7/2026/07/08160424/Eagle_County_Regional_Airport_Hotel_-_View_from_Northwest-1024x576.png 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 https://aspennew.com/news/aspen-art-fair-2026-extends-cultural-outdoor-program-offerings https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2024/08/01121812/EDLdance-atd-073124-3-1024x683.jpg 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 https://aspennew.com/news/kids-first-childcare-financial-aid-deadline-is-aug-1 https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2016/08/10114240/EDLkids-atd-052015.jpg 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 fam https://aspennew.com/news/holy-cross-confirms-lightning-strike-cut-power-to-vail-eagle-river-valleys https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/05/13093114/hc-1024x575.png 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 https://aspennew.com/news/sullivan-why-cant-the-basalt-planning-commission-just-say-no https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2025/12/03151539/AT-letters-to-the-editor-441x346-1.jpg 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 cle https://aspennew.com/news/how-western-slope-voters-helped-reelect-hickenlooper-amid-colorados-wave-of-prog https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/2/2026/06/12161729/Untitled_design-3-1024x576.jpg How Western Slope voters helped reelect Hickenlooper amid Colorado’s wave of progressive wins 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 https://aspennew.com/news/glenwood-springs-city-council-delays-on-demand-fare-increase https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2025/06/04174746/20191115DSC_3277-1024x693-1.jpg Glenwood Springs City Council delays on-demand fare increase Glenwood Springs City Council members delayed action Thursday on a proposed fare increase for Ride Glenwood On-Demand, saying they wanted more data before deciding how much riders should pay and how t https://aspennew.com/news/photos-independence-day-weekend-in-glenwood-springs https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2026/07/06152833/DSC_0648_copy-794x1024.jpg PHOTOS: Independence Day weekend in Glenwood Springs Although a little smoke and haze were among the visitors who made their way to Garfield County during Independence Day weekend, that didn’t stop locals and other tourists from soaking in the sun and e https://aspennew.com/news/remembering-the-storm-king-14 https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2025/07/08154636/stormkingmemorial-1024x771.jpg Remembering the Storm King 14 Thirty-two years after 14 wildland firefighters were killed on Storm King Mountain, Glenwood Springs continues to remember the people whose deaths reshaped the community and wildland firefighting acro https://aspennew.com/news/rifle-eyes-memorial-project-business-incubator-partnership https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2022/06/25082215/xdzUBPNkeNZ3XfA-ZTUI6m-0z9I-1024x683.jpg Rifle eyes memorial project, business incubator partnership Rifle City Council’s work session on Wednesday featured an update on the Veteran’s Memorial Renovation Project and a possible partnership with the Grand Junction Business Incubator Center. Veteran https://aspennew.com/news/aspen-builds-new-trail-supporting-mobility-impaired-access-to-ute-park https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/07/07155519/DSC8611-1024x683.jpg 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 ru https://aspennew.com/news/kane-colorados-constitution-isnt-a-wildlife-management-plan https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/05/11094951/803d1e13-247d-4e90-bee2-07059bdb63c7-1024x1024.png 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 scienc https://aspennew.com/news/garfield-county-sheriffs-office-deputy-recognized-for-life-saving-efforts https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2026/07/06144942/DSC_0523_2-1024x684.jpg Garfield County Sheriff’s Office deputy recognized for life-saving efforts For most people, rushing into the chaos and putting their lives on the line for the sake of others can be hard to imagine. For Garfield County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Alex Silverman, it is “part of https://aspennew.com/news/la-greca-words-matter https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/02/03132225/Unknown-12.jpeg 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 wor https://aspennew.com/news/andrew-duhon-trio-to-perform-for-one-night-only-at-tacaw-in-basalt https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/07/06104050/AndrewDuhon2-1024x683.jpg 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. Du https://aspennew.com/news/produce-smuggler-delivery-service-offers-aspen-access-to-year-round-organic-ingr https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/07/03075415/PS_Grocery_Snapshot-1024x576.png 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 https://aspennew.com/news/aspen-snowmass-market-experiences-slowest-first-half-since-covid https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/04/13095655/ecoflight-atd-062325-18-1-2048x1365-1-1-1024x683.jpg 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 snapsho https://aspennew.com/news/eagle-county-commissioners-approve-assistance-letter-to-pursue-an-open-space-tax https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/7/2026/07/07175156/IMG_1010-1024x768.jpeg 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 pol https://aspennew.com/news/holy-cross-energy-power-outage-lasted-14-hours-raised-many-communications-questi https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/7/2026/07/08135230/Outage-VDN-070926-4-1024x683.jpg 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 strik https://aspennew.com/news/snowmass-shifts-design-of-proposed-draw-site-to-include-multiple-buildings https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/07/07165024/option_2_2-1024x543.png 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 mas https://aspennew.com/news/snowmass-receives-update-on-affordable-housing-needs https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/07/07143141/FA490393-DA71-41DB-954C-FDE705039DE2-1024x768.jpeg 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 Eco https://aspennew.com/news/aspen-music-festival-and-school-offers-free-tickets-for-ages-19-to-35 https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/07/07142245/6T7B9181_PC-Elle_Logan-1024x683.jpg 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 https://aspennew.com/news/aspen-acres-damage-toll-rises-as-beulah-fire-chief-reports-193-homes-burned-in-f https://i0.wp.com/newspack-coloradosun.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/PHOTO_20260701_001160_AerialStCharlesRiv_Washa-scaled.jpg?fit=1024%2C768&ssl=1 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 https://aspennew.com/news/brandon-foibles-of-the-fourth-of-july https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/0/cf/0cf26dfb-9b11-4225-ad53-2536180af9c6/68f03ec43afb5.image.jpg?resize=300%2C169 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... https://aspennew.com/news/public-health-time-to-be-bat-aware https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/f/af/faf86ea6-0b63-492c-933b-a2208104b71d/6a4ecbf21ca58.image.jpg?resize=300%2C366 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... https://aspennew.com/news/russias-war-on-ukraine-leaves-high-gas-prices https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/custom/image/50acd222-91f5-11e9-aea3-9b4d2e149062.jpg?resize=600%2C314 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. https://aspennew.com/news/why-cant-basalt-planning-commission-just-say-no https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/custom/image/50acd222-91f5-11e9-aea3-9b4d2e149062.jpg?resize=600%2C314 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... https://aspennew.com/news/liz-stark-public-health https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/f/af/faf86ea6-0b63-492c-933b-a2208104b71d/6a4ecbf21ca58.image.jpg?resize=300%2C366 liz stark public health https://aspennew.com/news/zak-toscani https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/6/c5/6c57ef9c-b7ab-4f85-9e08-def4275715d3/6a4e892e45cf5.image.jpg?resize=300%2C374 Zak Toscani Zak Toscani https://aspennew.com/news/kalea-mcneill https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/2/c1/2c15c544-a957-4333-892c-78545edc5316/6a4e887507e6f.image.png?resize=300%2C450 Kalea McNeill Kalea McNeill https://aspennew.com/news/leah-lamarr https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/e/23/e2372946-2d30-4300-8b76-a659ec663334/6a4e8852077fd.image.jpg?resize=300%2C400 Leah Lamarr Leah Lamarr https://aspennew.com/news/comedy-wknd-2023 https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/a/2a/a2a852e1-5a70-4753-a8ec-853439b97d12/6a4e88146cfd1.image.jpg?resize=300%2C205 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. https://aspennew.com/news/snowmass-comedy-wknd-returns-bringing-community-together-through-laughter https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/a/2a/a2a852e1-5a70-4753-a8ec-853439b97d12/6a4e88146cfd1.image.jpg?resize=300%2C205 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 https://aspennew.com/news/andrew-duhon-brings-bluesrockfolk-adjacent-sound-to-tacaw https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/d/0a/d0a21afb-72d3-42e4-9700-254dca8ce4b6/6a4d9d749e485.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 Andrew Duhon brings blues/rock/folk adjacent sound to TACAW Born in Louisiana but drew inspiration from across the globe https://aspennew.com/news/public-vote-necessary-for-theatre-aspen-project-says-city-council https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/e/04/e041e36c-65bf-4dac-9952-c69e71a8ff34/6a4d9ead2acef.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 Public vote necessary for Theatre Aspen project, says city council Land use application remains unsubmitted for permanent venue https://aspennew.com/news/local-news-in-brief-july-8 https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/d/48/d483a8fd-d62d-44fb-b5e8-25c1595a8aaa/68ec464fe7543.image.png?resize=300%2C189 Local news in brief, July 8 Western Colorado fire info released Tuesday https://aspennew.com/news/snowmass-council-warms-up-to-draw-site-redesign https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/e/da/eda0f5b5-0cd8-4c25-b1d1-c0289f12bb2d/6a4da0591063e.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 Snowmass council warms up to Draw site redesign Peer review process puts forth more palatable option for affordable housing project https://aspennew.com/news/basalts-ann-korologos-gallery-to-open-continuum https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/07/07131944/1-2025_1120_0032untitled-2-1024x683.jpg 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 https://aspennew.com/news/hickenlooper-glenwood-officials-speak-out-against-proposed-rmi-quarry-expansion https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2026/07/06144956/DSC_0597_copy-1024x693.jpg Hickenlooper, Glenwood officials speak out against proposed RMI Quarry expansion U.S. Sen. John Hickenlooper joined Glenwood Springs city councilors, Garfield County commissioners and members of the Citizens Alliance on Transfer Trail on Friday to speak out against Rocky Mountain https://aspennew.com/news/where-are-wildfires-creating-the-most-smoke-on-colorados-western-slope https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2026/07/06120548/IMG_2797-scaled-1-1024x768.jpg Where are wildfires creating the most smoke on Colorado’s Western Slope? Smoke is continuing to waft through the mountains from wildfires burning in Colorado and neighboring states, prompting health advisories due to air quality. The Colorado Department of Public Health https://aspennew.com/news/rifle-to-welcome-birch-park-with-ribbon-cutting https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2026/03/30122756/649760390_1367699975390679_4622397090094375006_n-1024x767.jpg Rifle to welcome Birch Park with ribbon cutting Rifle will celebrate the grand opening of Birch Park, the city’s newest neighborhood park, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 4:30 p.m. Friday, July 17, at 2025 Birch Ave. The celebration will inclu https://aspennew.com/news/photos-rifle-dives-into-independence-day https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2026/07/06123823/july_3_1-1024x465.jpg PHOTOS: Rifle dives into Independence Day The city of Rifle held its Independence Day celebration July 3 at Metro Park and Pool, giving families a chance to enjoy food trucks, a dunk tank, bounce houses, slip ‘n slides and a foam cannon befor https://aspennew.com/news/aspen-hospitality-launches-nell-hotels-brand https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/07/07134015/Nell-Summer-Exterior-6160x4240-9474a7b2-4f68-48e1-96f8-43a7a47ea7fa-1024x705.png 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 end https://aspennew.com/news/anderson-ranch-to-celebrate-ranch-week https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/04/21152830/20250721_LEC_FAIREY_SHEPARD-2-5472x3648-d69dfe51-859c-4c7c-85f2-fa2acc649a53-1024x683.png Anderson Ranch to celebrate Ranch Week Anderson Ranch is prepared to host their annual Ranch Week 60th anniversary celebration from July 13 to 18 with a gala, silent and live auction and community picnic. On July 13, the Isis Theatre in https://aspennew.com/news/roy-and-whitley-a-community-that-celebrates-together https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2025/12/03151539/AT-letters-to-the-editor-441x346-1.jpg Roy and Whitley: A community that celebrates together Thank you, Roaring Fork Valley, for showing up in the most colorful, creative and joyful way possible at the Mall Fest 50 Art Parade. From the costumes to the performances to the Silver Queen float th https://aspennew.com/news/pitkin-county-healthy-rivers-launches-new-website https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/06/28014033/riverbasalt-atd-062726-01-1024x683.jpg Pitkin County Healthy Rivers launches new website Pitkin County Healthy Rivers has launched a new website with a modernized presentation of the organization, its purpose and the projects that serve its mission to protect, defend and enhance the river https://aspennew.com/news/eagle-county-commissioners-to-decide-on-assistance-for-an-open-space-tax-ballot- https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/7/2022/12/27102659/CountyGeothermal-VDN-122322-1024x777.jpg Eagle County Commissioners to decide on assistance for an open space tax ballot item Eagle County Commissioners on Tuesday will decide if they want to approve a technical assistance to pursue an open space tax in the county.  In a commission meeting on June 7, the Trust for Public https://aspennew.com/news/snowmass-comedy-wknd-returns-bringing-the-community-together-through-laughter https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/a/2a/a2a852e1-5a70-4753-a8ec-853439b97d12/6a4e88146cfd1.image.jpg?resize=300%2C205 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 https://aspennew.com/news/beyond-the-algorithm-the-price-of-paradise https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/07/07131343/Unknown-791x1024.jpeg Beyond the Algorithm: The price of paradise Scott Poupore has spent more than three decades in the optical business, from trade school in northern Minnesota to Oakley and, eventually, to leading Eye Pieces across Colorado’s mountain towns.  https://aspennew.com/news/bridging-bionics-gala-features-two-dancers-in-wheelchairs https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/07/07110111/Salto_Photo_credit_Patrik_Klaus_-69-1-1024x683.jpeg Bridging Bionics gala features two dancers in wheelchairs This year’s Bridging Bionics gala, on Friday, July 10, at Hotel Jerome, features world para dancesport champions Edelyn de Asis and Julius Jun Obero. The two accomplished artists from the Philippines https://aspennew.com/news/snowmass-receives-update-on-childcare-specialty-tax-district https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/05/05112137/Snowmass_Sun_graphic-1024x683.png Snowmass receives update on Childcare Specialty Tax District Snowmass Town Council received an update Monday on the Childcare Specialty Tax District that was established in November 2025 by the voters in Pitkin, Eagle and Garfield counties to fund early childho https://aspennew.com/news/snowmass-town-council-moves-to-authorize-enforcement-of-pitkin-county-fire-restr https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/06/30154059/DSC8286-1024x819.jpg Snowmass Town Council moves to authorize enforcement of Pitkin County fire restrictions Snowmass Town Council unanimously approved the first reading of an ordinance Monday to authorize the enforcement of Pitkin County fire restrictions. The Pitkin County Board of County Commissioners https://aspennew.com/news/aspen-acres-fire-grows-to-nearly-94000-acres-as-forecasters-eye-chance-of-rain https://i0.wp.com/newspack-coloradosun.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Colo_Sun_Aspen_Acres_Colo_City_02-copy-1.jpg?fit=1024%2C607&ssl=1 Aspen Acres fire grows to nearly 94,000 acres as forecasters eye chance of rain Moisture could bring scattered showers to the fire Wednesday, but hot, dry and windy conditions are expected to return by the weekend https://aspennew.com/news/celebration-of-life-for-steven-mack-beattie https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2026/07/06210043/3003769.jpeg Celebration of Life for Steven Mack Beattie Glenwood Springs First United Methodist Church 12:00 PM – 1:00 PMTo be followed by refreshments in the Bethel Chapel. We hope you will join us! https://aspennew.com/news/owl-creek-road-traffic-impacts-begin-this-month https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/02/28211353/airport-atd-022826-04-1024x683.jpg Owl Creek Road traffic impacts begin this month Construction on Owl Creek Road and the Owl Creek Trail will begin the week of July 27, creating alternating one-lane traffic and brief delays on Owl Creek Road. This work kicks off the Airport Mod https://aspennew.com/news/snowmass-history-nitty-gritty-dirt-band https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/07/07073853/2_2023.013.5792_Aspen_Historical_Society_Bob_Krueger_Collection-1024x680.jpg Snowmass history: Nitty Gritty Dirt Band The Wild Westfest in July 2004 took center stage in Snowmass Village. “Fans of country and Western music will find a lengthy list of down-home performers on the Westfest schedule,” confirmed The Aspen https://aspennew.com/news/andrew-duhon https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/d/0a/d0a21afb-72d3-42e4-9700-254dca8ce4b6/6a4d9d749e485.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 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. https://aspennew.com/news/theatre-aspen-tent https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/e/04/e041e36c-65bf-4dac-9952-c69e71a8ff34/6a4d9ead2acef.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 theatre aspen tent Theatre Aspen wants to replace its semi-permanent tent in Rio Grande Park with a permanent, year-round performing space. https://aspennew.com/news/draw-site-1 https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/e/da/eda0f5b5-0cd8-4c25-b1d1-c0289f12bb2d/6a4da0591063e.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 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 https://aspennew.com/news/draw-site-2-original https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/4/7e/47e34b4a-a1d6-48ad-a97d-bb0a1392b46c/6a4da0ac302eb.image.jpg?resize=300%2C160 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. https://aspennew.com/news/draw-site-3-option-1 https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/5/e3/5e38c138-7261-461c-9af7-1bbd083eaf17/6a4da1022a47e.image.jpg?resize=300%2C160 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. https://aspennew.com/news/draw-site-4-option-2 https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/d/d7/dd779b42-0718-4a32-b4b5-7a749cd2a033/6a4da15494145.image.jpg?resize=300%2C197 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 https://aspennew.com/news/photos-aces-hosts-annual-raptor-fair-at-hallam-lake-in-aspen https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/07/05183411/ACESraptorfair-atd-070326-02-1024x768.jpg PHOTOS: ACES hosts annual Raptor Fair at Hallam Lake in Aspen The Aspen Center for Environmental Studies hosted its annual Raptor Fair on Friday at Hallam Lake in Aspen. Unfortunately, due to some of the wildfires in the state, the visiting birds from Nature’s E https://aspennew.com/news/aspen-acres-destruction-climbs-to-263-homes-lost-in-pueblo-custer-counties https://i0.wp.com/newspack-coloradosun.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Colo_Sun_Aspen_Acres_Colo_City_smoke-copy.jpg?fit=1024%2C639&ssl=1 Aspen Acres destruction climbs to 263 homes lost in Pueblo, Custer counties More than 1,300 personnel were assigned to the fire burning southwest of Pueblo as of Monday https://aspennew.com/news/pz-hearing-wont-be-held-for-racetrack-redevelopment-application https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/c/12/c12307ea-00d6-4409-96e5-ba567892c36a/6a4c510374350.image.jpg?resize=300%2C225 P&Z hearing won’t be held for racetrack redevelopment application Woody Creek property sells for $17M, plans not yet approved https://aspennew.com/news/from-meteorites-to-monets https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/2/af/2af9949c-3ef1-4272-9cdd-9f8238d33f7e/6a4c52373da09.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 From meteorites to Monets Fine art, antiques, jewelry on display at new M.S. Rau gallery https://aspennew.com/news/ai-and-the-pixelation-of-the-real https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/a/73/a735d9cc-0a6a-46a7-9c9c-71fb4f2e6819/6a4c5352988fe.image.jpg?resize=300%2C240 AI and the pixelation of the real At Aspen Collective, artist grapples with humanity vs. technology https://aspennew.com/news/local-news-in-brief-july-7 https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/d/ed/dedb6be4-2961-4a1f-9a0b-c1e8bf2d604c/68e710dcf2f72.image.png?resize=300%2C189 Local news in brief, July 7 Aspen Institute hosts free speakers series https://aspennew.com/news/racetrack-aerial https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/5/2b/52b4162e-6751-426c-a90d-01e6136fa3a8/6a4c518dd261f.image.png?resize=300%2C225 racetrack aerial This aerial view shows the Woody Creek racetrack, also known as the Aspen Motorsports Park. The property recently sold for $17 million. The buyers hope to redevelop the racetrack into a members-only r https://aspennew.com/news/ms-rau-a https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/2/af/2af9949c-3ef1-4272-9cdd-9f8238d33f7e/6a4c52373da09.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 ms rau a M.S. Rau president Andrew Fields is pictured outside of the new gallery in the Aspen Block Building, 307 S. Galena St. It’s the first location outside of M.S. Rau’s flagship space in New Orleans. https://aspennew.com/news/ms-rau-b https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/7/76/77667d36-f093-4a1c-be7c-f7f931a17a31/6a4c52a3800cb.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 ms rau b Works by Pablo Picasso, Marc Chagal, Norman Rockwell and Edward Hopper align the walls at Ms. Rau Gallery at 307 S. Galena St. in Aspen. https://aspennew.com/news/nicholas-ward https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/a/73/a735d9cc-0a6a-46a7-9c9c-71fb4f2e6819/6a4c5352988fe.image.jpg?resize=300%2C240 nicholas ward Carbondale artist Nicholas Ward discusses his work with a visitor during last Thursday’s opening of “Between the Real,” his exhibition at Aspen Collective. https://aspennew.com/news/storywalk-begins-in-rifle-at-centennial-park https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2026/07/06124031/sw_1-1024x768.jpg StoryWalk begins in Rifle at Centennial Park The Garfield County Libraries and city of Rifle have partnered to bring StoryWalk to Centennial Park, combining literacy, outdoor recreation and family fun. The permanent installation opened Thurs https://aspennew.com/news/photos-aspen-rugby-clubs-host-vail-in-mountain-town-scrums-at-wagner https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2026/07/06102526/GentsRugby-atd-070526-01-scaled-1-1024x768.jpg PHOTOS: Aspen rugby clubs host Vail in mountain town scrums at Wagner The Gentlemen of Aspen Rugby Club renewed its mountain town rivalry with Vail on Sunday, surviving for a 37-36 win at Wagner Park. Leading comfortably at halftime, a series of unfortunate plays let https://aspennew.com/news/colorado-buyers-gain-options-as-western-slope-housing-market-rebalances https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2026/07/03124847/SilverthorneTownhouses-1024x768.jpg Colorado buyers gain options as Western Slope housing market rebalances Colorado’s housing market wrapped up the spring season with more inventory than in previous years, setting up an active summer for buyers — even as economic and political uncertainty continues to driv https://aspennew.com/news/battlement-trail-fire-99-contained https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2026/07/05171711/c5d2c90f-b0f8-4acf-bb52-43a7cc091376-759x1024.jpeg Battlement Trail Fire 99% contained The Battlement Trail Fire, which prompted evacuations near the Battlement Mesa Golf Course on Sunday, is now 99% contained. The fire started at about 4:45 p.m. Sunday, and burned 20.8 acres, accord https://aspennew.com/news/damage-assessment-teams-begin-work-in-aspen-acres-fire-zone-as-weather-gives-fir https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/2/2026/07/05135835/20260704-Div-A-Road-514-scaled-1-1024x768.jpeg Damage assessment teams begin work in Aspen Acres fire zone as weather gives firefighters an edge Weather conditions will likely give firefighters working to contain the massive Aspen Acres fire an edge again Sunday. “Yesterday was our first day without red flag warnings and we have no red flag https://aspennew.com/news/aspen-snowmass-offers-chance-to-bid-on-nell-and-bell-chairs https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/07/06171420/Bell_Chairs_Auction-02-684x1024.jpg Aspen Snowmass offers chance to bid on Nell and Bell chairs The Bell Mountain and The Little Nell chairlifts, which have carried skiers and snowboarders up Aspen Mountain for nearly 120 combined years, are coming down to make way for the new Nell Bell lift — a https://aspennew.com/news/guys-and-dolls-in-concert-brings-broadway-to-aspen https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/07/06104124/2_L_to_R_Michael_James_Scott_Ryan_Vasquez_Julie_Benko_Christopher_Sieber_Director_Jeff_Calhoun_Conductor_Andy_Einhorn_Bonnie_Milligan._116-768x1024.jpg ‘Guys and Dolls in Concert’ brings Broadway to Aspen Every musical begins with a single note, and Aspen Music Festival and School’s collaboration with Theatre Aspen for “Guys and Dolls in Concert” is bringing a full orchestra to the stage for Broadway b https://aspennew.com/news/miller-democracy-depends-on-active-participation https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2025/12/03151539/AT-letters-to-the-editor-441x346-1.jpg Miller: Democracy depends on active participation As the November elections approach, we are reminded that democracy depends on active participation. Voting is one of the most important ways citizens can make their voices heard and help shape the fut https://aspennew.com/news/voss-wildlife-encounters-with-pets https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/04/13172355/Screenshot_2026-04-13_at_5.23.31%E2%80%AFPM-1024x1024.png Voss: Wildlife encounters with pets I, like many of us, enjoy biking up Maroon Creek Road to take in one of Aspen’s most spectacular landscapes. Over the past few weeks, these rides have felt like a wildlife safari. Nearly every ride ha https://aspennew.com/news/delicious-american-music-brightens-a-great-music-festival-opening https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/07/06140728/image-5-1024x681.png Delicious American music brightens a great Music Festival opening The Aspen Music Festival found an exciting way to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States of America over the Independence Day weekend. A first-weekend program explored choices from the A https://aspennew.com/news/aspenout-hosts-virtual-adult-lgbtqia-support-group https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2025/01/16145657/WRAPgayski-atd-011725-02-731x1024.jpg AspenOUT hosts virtual adult LGBTQIA+ support group AspenOUT is inviting community members to its Virtual Adult LGBTQIA+ Support Group, an ongoing online group providing a safe, welcoming and affirming space for LGBTQ+ individuals to connect, discuss a https://aspennew.com/news/chacos-thriving-and-surviving-the-family-trip https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2023/11/07092105/image001-683x1024.jpg Chacos: Thriving and surviving the family trip Our two-week family vacation was still in its infancy when I almost ran over my younger brother. We were battling the Caribbean heat, and I was conducting a logistical symphony addressing the need https://aspennew.com/news/aspen-acres-fire-grows-8000-acres-overnight-hundreds-more-firefighters-arrive-in https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/2/2026/07/04125910/TDP-L-Aspen-Acres-Fire-RJS-30590-1024x682.jpg Aspen Acres fire grows 8,000 acres overnight, hundreds more firefighters arrive in southern Colorado Colorado’s largest active wildfire consumed more than 8,000 acres overnight as hundreds more firefighters arrived in Pueblo and Custer counties to try to slow the fire’s spread. The Aspen Acres fir https://aspennew.com/news/local-golf-results-aspen-mens-and-womens-associations-from-july-1-2 https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2025/08/11191619/AHSgolf-atd-081125-25-1024x819.jpg Local golf results: Aspen men’s and women’s associations from July 1-2 Aspen Women’s Golf Association from July 1LOW GROSS1st: Heidi Burkemper 792nd: Mar Mar Cunningham 843rd: Denise Wynne 874th: Erin Vogel 89LOW NET1st: Hallie McQueeny 682nd: Laurie Danks 693rd: Clarity https://aspennew.com/news/moon-mondays-tradwife-or-rad-wife https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2025/10/18100421/Sheridan-Semple-AT-Photo-1024x666.png Moon Mondays: Tradwife or rad-wife? I require tons of time by myself. Solitude is where I recharge. Sometimes when my significant other is chatting away (if you know him, you know), I get cranky because he’s interrupting my deepest inne https://aspennew.com/news/aspen-words-book-ball-features-national-book-award-winner-jonathan-franzen https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/07/06105750/Jonathan_Franzen_and_books_.jpg Aspen Words’ Book Ball features National Book Award Winner Jonathan Franzen This year, Aspen Words’ Book Ball features National Book Award Winner Jonathan Franzen in conversation with Book Critic Ron Charles on July 10 at Aspen Meadows Resort. The event raises money to suppor https://aspennew.com/news/select-intersect-aspen-galleries-artists-to-donate-15-of-sales https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2025/08/05103941/anthony-james_54569972531_o-1024x746.png Select Intersect Aspen galleries, artists to donate 15% of sales Intersect Aspen Art + Design, which runs July 28 to Aug. 1, is deepening their partnership with Aspen Community Foundation with the launch of a new initiative, “Art for ACF.” The initiative invite https://aspennew.com/news/fourth-of-july-parade-winners-announced https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/07/04160003/FourthParade-atd-070426-15-1024x768.jpg Fourth of July parade winners announced Downtown Aspen was packed with thousands of residents and visitors on Saturday during Aspen’s annual Old Fashioned Fourth of July Parade, which featured local nonprofits, businesses, community organiz https://aspennew.com/news/aspen-ambulance-district-implements-new-life-saving-program https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/07/02190223/AAD_Blood_1-1024x683.jpg Aspen Ambulance District implements new life-saving program The Aspen Ambulance District finished installing a life-saving blood donation set-up in their command vehicle on Thursday, allowing for blood transfusions to be done in the field going forward.  Ch https://aspennew.com/news/libertine-returns-to-aspen-with-exclusive-residency-at-the-little-nell https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/07/07075026/2020_11_29-Little-Nell-Living-Room4135-6720x4480-b9337d9f-6b9d-4637-b089-457ee65855ef-1024x683.png Libertine returns to Aspen with exclusive residency at The Little Nell Libertine is returning to Aspen with an exclusive residency at The Little Nell from July 29 through Aug. 4, coinciding with Aspen Art Week and offering an intimate and elevated shopping experience for https://aspennew.com/news/parts-of-fremont-county-evacuated-as-aspen-acres-fire-surges-past-91000-acres https://i0.wp.com/newspack-coloradosun.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/20260704-Div-A-Road-514-scaled.jpeg?fit=1024%2C768&ssl=1 Parts of Fremont County evacuated as Aspen Acres fire surges past 91,000 acres The Willow fire near Leadville grew by 900 acres overnight spurring mandatory evacuation of areas southwest of the city. Ouray 100 race canceled because of Gold Mountain fire. https://aspennew.com/news/mckeller-be-warned https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2025/12/03151539/AT-letters-to-the-editor-441x346-1.jpg McKeller: Be warned Do not make the same costly mistake I did! If you park in the Clark’s Market parking lot in Aspen longer than 90 minutes, your car will be booted by Roaring Fork’s Security, and it will cost you $ https://aspennew.com/news/feinsinger-column-nuts-and-seeds-for-optimal-health https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2025/10/02094755/Dr.-G.-Feinsinger-683x1024.jpg Feinsinger column: Nuts and seeds for optimal health 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 https://aspennew.com/news/glenwood-springs-historical-society-archive-silent-film-stuntmen https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2026/07/02103217/BB41_PH15-56-48-626x1024.jpg Glenwood Springs Historical Society archive: Silent film stuntmen https://aspennew.com/news/acra-names-fourth-of-july-parade-winners https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/f/83/f833e3f2-c727-426f-8abc-96223d033f5b/6a4aff732a36a.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 ACRA names Fourth of July parade winners Thousands line Main Street on Saturday for celebration https://aspennew.com/news/luck-be-a-lady-two-nights https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/4/bc/4bc095f6-84eb-41fd-a88d-7a468e9b49c0/6a4b01fe8e7c5.image.jpg?resize=300%2C207 Luck be a Lady, two nights AMFS and Theatre Aspen team up for ‘Guys and Dolls’ https://aspennew.com/news/rugby-returns-to-wagner https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/5/9c/59cbc18f-7c70-4006-831f-e13625c85474/6a4b042c03634.image.jpg?resize=300%2C261 Rugby returns to Wagner Gents, Ladies play dramatic matches against Vail on Sunday https://aspennew.com/news/fourth-of-july-car https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/f/83/f833e3f2-c727-426f-8abc-96223d033f5b/6a4aff732a36a.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 fourth of july car A unique car rides past Hotel Jerome during Saturday’s Fourth of July parade in Aspen. https://aspennew.com/news/fourth-of-july-dinghy https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/f/b7/fb7c9878-99d1-461e-b35e-530f7f06b931/6a4affc4d500f.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 fourth of july dinghy Kids blow bubbles and wave flags while sitting in a raft on Thunder River Adventures’ float during Saturday’s Fourth of July parade in Aspen. https://aspennew.com/news/fourth-of-july-revelers https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/1/ea/1eaf4fac-cac2-4206-8c36-05912f5ebcb2/6a4b0011a284e.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 fourth of july revelers Local residents ride a float as it moves along Main Street during Saturday’s Fourth of July parade in Aspen. https://aspennew.com/news/guys-and-dolls https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/4/bc/4bc095f6-84eb-41fd-a88d-7a468e9b49c0/6a4b01fe8e7c5.image.jpg?resize=300%2C207 guys and dolls The cast of “Guys and Dolls,” from left: Michael James Scott, Ryan Vasquez, Julie Benko, Christopher Sieber and Bonnie Milligan. Theatre Aspen’s production, in partnership with the Aspen Music Festiva https://aspennew.com/news/rugby-1 https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/5/9c/59cbc18f-7c70-4006-831f-e13625c85474/6a4b042c03634.image.jpg?resize=300%2C261 rugby 1 Chris Campbell converts on a penalty kick from about 45 meters to give the Gentlemen of Aspen a 37-36 lead with just a couple of minutes to play against Vail on Sunday at Wagner Park. The kick gave As https://aspennew.com/news/rugby-3 https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/a/20/a20958aa-4fe9-48d5-8d26-7905e83d5187/6a4b0468a4990.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 rugby 3 Anna Toney kicks a conversion attempt after scoring a try for the Ladies of Aspen against Vail at Wagner Park on Sunday. The Ladies fell 22-15 in their first official match of their first official sea https://aspennew.com/news/rugby-4 https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/d/93/d932ee2f-3acc-4a76-9465-837cfd6139c2/6a4b04c30a9ea.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 rugby 4 Dan Schroder fights off would-be tacklers from Vail in the Gentlemen of Aspen’s 37-36 win at Wagner Park on Sunday. https://aspennew.com/news/with-new-austere-emergency-care-training-eagle-county-emergency-providers-can-sa https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/7/2026/06/15094542/CvrFeature-VDN-061626-1024x683.jpg With new austere emergency care training, Eagle County emergency providers can save lives in any scenario Eagle County Paramedic Services is expanding the width of paramedic abilities to be ready for any emergency, especially in the outdoors. The paramedics team recently hosted austere emergency care t https://aspennew.com/news/whiting-column-independence-requires-responsibility https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2023/10/31162513/Screen-Shot-2023-10-31-at-4.25.03-PM.png Whiting column: Independence requires responsibility 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 sh https://aspennew.com/news/community-editorial-fire-season-demands-action https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2026/05/25173056/image-6.jpeg Community editorial: Fire season demands action 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 https://aspennew.com/news/obituary-linda-romero-criswell https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2026/07/02210415/W0020301.jpeg Obituary: Linda Romero Criswell February 11, 1949 – June 3, 2026 Linda always maintained that, no matter what we may think, the universe is proceeding just as it should. Born Linda Marie Reidland in Chicago and raised in Park Ridge, https://aspennew.com/news/photos-aspen-celebrates-americas-250th-birthday-with-annual-fourth-of-july-parad https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/07/04143016/FourthParade-atd-070426-01-1024x768.jpg PHOTOS: Aspen celebrates America’s 250th birthday with annual Fourth of July parade Aspen locals and visitors alike came together on Saturday to celebrate America’s 250th birthday with the annual Old Fashioned Fourth of July parade through the downtown core. Lasting about 90 minutes, https://aspennew.com/news/bridging-bionics-gala-raises-necessary-funds-to-change-lives https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2024/02/20113040/AT-Thumbnails-7-1-1024x1024.png Bridging Bionics gala raises necessary funds to change lives On Dec. 27, 2024, a skiing accident left New Mexico-resident Ulrich John paralyzed. He had been a professional skier and was simply giving his son a ski lesson on a green run when he suddenly lost his https://aspennew.com/news/momix-presents-botanica-at-aspen-district-theater https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/03/27140127/Rose-1-1024x682.jpg MOMIX presents Botanica at Aspen District Theater MOMIX, a company of dancer-illusionists, presents Botanica at Aspen District Theater. The exceptionally innovative company explores the human body “to investigate non-human worlds,” artistic direc https://aspennew.com/news/column-villalobos-rehabilitation-centers-and-support-systems-in-colorado-are-ava https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/7/2025/02/13113915/ColVillalobos-VDN-021525-701x1024.jpeg Column | Villalobos: Rehabilitation centers and support systems in Colorado are available to everyone “Oftentimes, mental health issues and substance use disorders go hand in hand. It’s a fact that more adults in Eagle County are heavy drinkers than their peers in Colorado and the nation, and the perc https://aspennew.com/news/july-4-reading-brings-declaration-of-independence-to-life https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2023/07/06222312/zzzDSC_0143-683x1024.jpg July 4 reading brings Declaration of Independence to life 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 in https://aspennew.com/news/aspen-ideas-asks-should-rivers-have-rights https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/07/01141507/DSC8461-1024x683.jpg Aspen Ideas asks: Should rivers have rights? Should rivers have rights? This was the question posed by Chuck Sams, the director of Indigenous Programs at the Yale Center for Environmental Justice and the former director of the U.S. National P https://aspennew.com/news/dry-smoky-independence-day-weekend-ahead-for-colorados-western-mountains-with-ch https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/8/2026/07/02172806/BLMFireRisk-1024x767.jpg Dry, smoky Independence Day weekend ahead for Colorado’s western mountains, with chances for isolated thunderstorms 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 a https://aspennew.com/news/carbondale-youth-volleyball-tournament-returns-for-second-iteration-with-upgrade https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2026/07/02150237/DSC_0480_2-1024x683.jpg Carbondale youth volleyball tournament returns for second iteration with upgraded courts and stakes 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 Seco https://aspennew.com/news/tatro-trial-set-for-september-robbins-awaits-medical-clearance https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2025/09/25133439/Crime-and-courts-web-graphic.jpg Tatro trial set for September; Robbins awaits medical clearance 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 https://aspennew.com/news/aspen-public-radio-to-broadcast-sunday-aspen-festival-orchestra-concerts https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2025/02/18164524/20232008_Diego_Redel_FinalSUnday_-14-1024x683.jpg Aspen Public Radio to broadcast Sunday Aspen Festival Orchestra concerts Aspen Public Radio is partnering with the Aspen Music Festival and School for the fourth year to broadcast the 4 p.m. Sunday Aspen Festival Orchestra concerts live each week throughout the greater Roa https://aspennew.com/news/glenwood-springs-fourth-of-july-celebration-schedule https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2022/07/25075413/GwoodJuly4-GPI-070522-10-1024x742.jpg Glenwood Springs Fourth of July Celebration schedule 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 https://aspennew.com/news/congress-makes-moves-to-reauthorize-funding-for-billion-dollar-backlog-of-deferr https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2026/07/02145559/BLM_sign_ALongwell-1024x718.jpg Congress makes moves to reauthorize funding for billion-dollar backlog of deferred maintenance on public lands 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 https://aspennew.com/news/acra-releases-most-recent-visitor-profile-study https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/05/26223238/EDLvisitors-atd-052326-01-1024x768.jpg ACRA releases most recent visitor profile study The Aspen Chamber Resort Association has released the results of its most recent visitor profile study, which was conducted March of this year. The survey collected data and insights on 2025 visit https://aspennew.com/news/ae-lineup-for-july-3-12 https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2025/07/25132650/Post-Independent-Arts-and-Entertainment-graphic-1024x683.png A&E Lineup for July 3-12 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 Exhibitio https://aspennew.com/news/lead-with-love-for-the-love-of-the-trees https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2023/06/06220238/b79c394c-d322-5c42-b8fa-31b85c6ebc55.jpeg Lead with Love: For the love of the trees I wake up each day with anticipation. Will the sky be brilliant, sparkling Colorado blue? The sky I remember stirring awe within me when I first came to visit Fort Lewis College in Colorado with my da https://aspennew.com/news/blm-advances-review-of-rmi-quarry-plan-above-glenwood-springs https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2019/11/25230418/GlenwoodQuarry-GPI-111619-3-1024x683.jpg BLM advances review of RMI quarry plan above Glenwood Springs 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 befor https://aspennew.com/news/3500-endangered-boreal-toad-tadpoles-find-a-new-home-near-leadville https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2026/07/02140254/Boreal_Toad_CPW-1024x629.png 3,500 endangered boreal toad tadpoles find a new home near Leadville 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 Conservati https://aspennew.com/news/garfield-county-libraries-schedule-for-july-6-13 https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2025/05/29163650/LibraryNews-GPI-071813-1.jpg Garfield County Libraries schedule for July 6-13 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. Si https://aspennew.com/news/victor-marx-pulls-ahead-of-barb-kirkmeyer-in-gop-governor-primary-but-race-is-st https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2026/07/02121901/Marx-Kirkmeyer-1-1024x744.jpg Victor Marx pulls ahead of Barb Kirkmeyer in GOP governor primary, but race is still too close to call 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 advantag https://aspennew.com/news/willoughby-a-patriotic-wartime-on-july-4 https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/07/01162713/P-6.jpg Willoughby: A patriotic wartime on July 4 This week, we celebrate the 250th anniversary of our nation’s founding. The contrast in Aspen’s Fourth of July celebrations between 1917 and 1918 surrounding WWI are worth pondering when thinking abou https://aspennew.com/news/conservation-fund-supported-by-skier-donations-to-support-us-forest-service-proj https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2026/07/02110036/forestservice-atd-050625-05-2048x1463-1-1024x732.jpg Conservation fund supported by skier donations to support U.S. Forest Service projects in Eagle and Summit counties 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 Nati https://aspennew.com/news/photos-carnival-at-rio-grande-park-kickstarts-fourth-of-july-weekend-in-aspen https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/07/03180338/carnival-atd-070326-02-1024x768.jpg PHOTOS: Carnival at Rio Grande Park kickstarts Fourth of July weekend in Aspen Wanting to bring something extra to the table in honor of the country’s 250th birthday, the city of Aspen brought in a carnival to Rio Grande Park on Friday to help kickstart the Fourth of July weeken https://aspennew.com/news/saddle-sore-when-things-started-to-get-a-bit-cloudy https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2022/06/11060856/VagneurTony.jpg Saddle Sore: When things started to get a bit cloudy Most of us have done it — stuck in a holding pattern over Aspen in the middle of winter. You’ve bounced through rough skies, getting close enough to start thinking about the first thing you’re going t https://aspennew.com/news/colorado-hockey-community-mourns-fallen-firefighter-emily-barker https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2026/07/02103817/image000000-1024x768.jpg Colorado Hockey Community Mourns Fallen Firefighter Emily Barker 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 https://aspennew.com/news/artistic-director-of-vail-dance-festival-and-others-discuss-what-will-music-soun https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/7/2026/07/02130530/Music250-VDN-07042-1-1024x768.jpeg Artistic director of Vail Dance Festival and others discuss: what will music sound like in 250 years? Damian Woetzel, artistic director of Vail Dance Festival, spoke on a panel at Aspen Ideas Festival on June 29, along with Charles Yang and Caroline Shaw, about music — and what it might sound like in https://aspennew.com/news/aspen-acres-fire-grows-to-87000-acres-as-firefighting-force-expands-on-fourth-of https://i0.wp.com/newspack-coloradosun.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Colo_Sun_Aspen_Acres_Rye_Night_01.jpg?fit=1024%2C533&ssl=1 Aspen Acres fire grows to 87,000 acres as firefighting force expands on Fourth of July holiday The fire southwest of Pueblo is now the 8th largest fire by acreage in Colorado history. Snyder fire on Western Slope is 95% contained, as other fires see modest growth. https://aspennew.com/news/sights-from-aspens-independence-day-celebration https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/c/8a/c8ab5e3e-12c4-4e88-aed1-a08b5b8c4386/6a49d9b2928f7.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 Sights from Aspen’s Independence Day celebration Olympian Alex Ferreira led old-fashioned Fourth of July parade across town https://aspennew.com/news/local-leaders-reflect-on-250-years-of-democracy https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/8/2d/82d378a7-20d0-4979-af28-4e8a84979cfc/6a49db8cc8474.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 Local leaders reflect on 250 years of democracy Electeds put the legacy of the Declaration of the Independence in their own words https://aspennew.com/news/p3-2607044th-of-july-paradejc-12-of-13jpg https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/c/8a/c8ab5e3e-12c4-4e88-aed1-a08b5b8c4386/6a49d9b2928f7.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 P3 260704_4th of July Parade_JC (12 of 13).jpg Parade floats travel down Galena Street during Saturday’s Fourth of July parade in Aspen, greeting what was estimated to be tens of thousands of people. https://aspennew.com/news/cover-2607034th-of-july-paradejc-2-of-3jpg https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/8/d1/8d13371b-ec95-4495-8eb1-d6b435fe7aa0/6a49d9a908adc.image.jpg?resize=300%2C450 COVER 260703_4th of July Parade_JC (2 of 3).jpg A vintage Aspen Fire Protection District truck cruises down Main Street in Aspen’s Fourth of July parade on Saturday. https://aspennew.com/news/inside1-2607044th-of-july-paradejc-8-of-13jpg https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/7/3f/73fb676c-1ddf-4b6f-bead-b4a665cf89a2/6a49d9ab086c5.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 INSIDE1 260704_4th of July Parade_JC (8 of 13).jpg The Blazing Adventures float grills hot dogs before passing them out to the crowd during the parade. https://aspennew.com/news/inside2-260704ferreirarajpg https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/0/28/028ffd7e-3778-4fa5-8810-cf27f21ac049/6a49d9abe1d9a.image.jpg?resize=300%2C450 INSIDE2 260704_Ferreira_RA.jpg Olympic freeski halfpipe gold medalist Alex Ferreira, center, served as the grand marshal in the Fourth of July parade in Aspen on Saturday. https://aspennew.com/news/inside3-260704bandaloopjc-1-of-2jpg https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/7/a4/7a4387e0-9e16-43b2-92b7-d3e718cd6853/6a49d9ad9f6e7.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 INSIDE3 260704_BANDALOOP_JC (1 of 2).jpg Vertical dance company Bandaloop performs dangling from the Wheeler Opera House on Saturday. https://aspennew.com/news/inside4-2607034th-of-july-carnivaljc-2-of-2jpg https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/9/41/941a8ab4-ac57-4341-ae6a-e3d0b1d93e8d/6a49d9aed9063.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 INSIDE4 260703_4th of July Carnival_JC (2 of 2).jpg Murphy McBride tosses a bag at balloons to win a prize at the carnival in Wagner Park on Friday afternoon. https://aspennew.com/news/inside5-260703the-record-companyjc-2-of-2jpg https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/a/d7/ad791e80-2879-42b9-9b78-fabc1799ca30/6a49d9afec384.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 INSIDE5 260703_The Record Company_JC (2 of 2).jpg The Record Company performs a free community concert in Wagner Park on Friday night, part of Aspen’s Fourth of July celebration. The concert was produced by Belly Up. https://aspennew.com/news/inside6-260704herculesrajpg https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/7/bb/7bb49788-2405-47c1-9c81-bb9063fdb6df/6a49d9b12422c.image.jpg?resize=300%2C450 INSIDE6 260704_Hercules_RA.jpg Parade-goers watch an Air Force Reserve C-130 Hercules head off to its next destination after performing a flyover ahead of the Fourth of July parade in Aspen on Saturday. The plane was also scheduled https://aspennew.com/news/rare-superbloom-commemorates-aspens-july-4-history-of-independence https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/07/03161753/IMG_8662-1024x768.jpeg Rare superbloom commemorates Aspen’s July 4 history of Independence As the U.S. celebrates its 250th anniversary in tandem with Colorado celebrating its 150th anniversary, Aspen is celebrating its own patriotic anniversary this July 4 when, as legend has it, gold was https://aspennew.com/news/aspens-newest-officer-follows-in-fathers-footsteps https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/07/02164145/DSC00692-1024x683.jpeg Aspen’s newest officer follows in father’s footsteps The Aspen Police Department now has a father-son duo following the recent swearing in of three new officers at an Aspen City Council meeting at the end of May. The new inductees included Officers B https://aspennew.com/news/outfitted-from-souks-to-sidewalk-cafs-gear-id-pack-again https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/07/02070555/Outfitted_7_5_26_image_collage-1024x832.png Outfitted: From souks to sidewalk cafés — gear I’d pack again The real test of travel gear is whether you’re still happy you packed it after the fifth hotel, third airport sprint and a record-breaking Marrakesh heat wave. The cute dress that seemed necessary at https://aspennew.com/news/free-entrance-offered-to-rocky-mountain-national-park https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2026/07/01163059/Tim-Devine-ROMO-1-scaled-1-1024x768.jpg Free entrance offered to Rocky Mountain National Park 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 https://aspennew.com/news/downtown-aspen-art-festival-returns-to-paepcke-park https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/07/02182939/2024_Aspen_Art_Festival-1024x576.jpg Downtown Aspen Art Festival returns to Paepcke Park The “HAE Colorado Summer of Art Tour” will kick off a state-wide celebration of hand-made creations in Paepcke Park during the 23rd Annual Downtown Aspen Art Festival with 100+ national and local arti https://aspennew.com/news/mountain-mayhem-aspen-comes-together-for-a-taste-of-africa https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/07/02181933/01.jpg Mountain Mayhem: Aspen comes together for a Taste of Africa Action in Africa hosted their third annual Taste of Africa fundraising dinner at Mawa’s Kitchen at the Aspen Airport Business Center on June 13. The evening brought the flavors, culture and spirit of https://aspennew.com/news/paterson-full-circle-with-camp-hale-and-bandaloop https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2025/12/03151539/AT-letters-to-the-editor-441x346-1.jpg Paterson: Full circle with Camp Hale and BANDALOOP Looking forward to BANDALOOP on the Wheeler! It was climbed by Mountain Troop soldiers from Camp Hale as a climbing and rescue demonstration in the late 1950s. My late husband, Charles Paterson, https://aspennew.com/news/luxe-list-the-fourth-fashion-and-summer-fun https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2025/11/03102921/Sari-768x1024.jpg Luxe List: The Fourth, fashion and summer fun If there was ever a time to lean into Americana, it would have to be this Fourth of July, which will not only bring its usual barbecues and fireworks (err … drone show), it is also our fair country’s https://aspennew.com/news/on-the-fly-the-world-is-your-oyster https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/07/01171432/IMG_4916-768x1024.jpeg On the Fly: The world is your oyster If you are visiting Aspen and the Roaring Fork Valley this week, excellent fishing opportunities await.   Even if you left all your gear at home or have never fished before, don’t despair — many fl https://aspennew.com/news/opinion-quinton-enough-climate-hushing-colorado-needs-to-lead https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/7/2023/06/07015553/Quinton-683x1024.jpeg Opinion | Quinton: Enough climate hushing — Colorado needs to lead I write this on the eve of the Fourth of July, and the air in the Eagle River Valley tastes like smoke. The Willow Fire is burning outside Leadville. The Gold Mountain Fire has scorched thousands o https://aspennew.com/news/aspen-acres-fire-surpasses-74000-acres-now-8th-largest-in-state-history-11000-pe https://i0.wp.com/newspack-coloradosun.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Colo_Sun_Aspen_Acres_Lake_Pueblo_01-copy.jpg?fit=1024%2C626&ssl=1 Aspen Acres fire surpasses 74,000 acres, now 8th largest in state history; 11,000 people have been evacuated The fire southwest of Pueblo “exhibited extreme fire behavior overnight” as thousands of firefighters have descended on the state. Crews are gaining containment on other fires. https://aspennew.com/news/soni-and-balentine-to-honor-americas-250th-protect-its-wild-places https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/custom/image/50acd222-91f5-11e9-aea3-9b4d2e149062.jpg?resize=600%2C314 Soni and Balentine: To honor America’s 250th, protect its wild places The 250th anniversary of our nation’s founding is the perfect occasion to remember our responsibility not just to each other... https://aspennew.com/news/reader-learns-clarks-parking-lesson-the-hard-way https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/custom/image/50acd222-91f5-11e9-aea3-9b4d2e149062.jpg?resize=600%2C314 Reader learns Clark’s parking lesson the hard way Susan McKeller — Do not make the same costly mistake I did! If you park in the Aspen Clark’s Market parking lot for longer than 90 minutes... https://aspennew.com/news/we-have-to-accept-private-jet-traffic https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/custom/image/50acd222-91f5-11e9-aea3-9b4d2e149062.jpg?resize=600%2C314 We have to accept private jet traffic Barry Vaughan — Susan Taylor’s piece raises interesting issues and deserves a response. As to the misalignment of Aspen and Pitkin County’s desire... https://aspennew.com/news/remembering-charles-chuck-lohmiller https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/d/ab/dab7bef1-8fd9-42b4-8c05-e7fb839f164d/6a499049f306e.image.jpg?resize=300%2C400 Remembering Charles ‘Chuck’ Lohmiller June 9, 1944 — June 10, 2026 https://aspennew.com/news/remembering-christopher-james-sheehan https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/a/cf/acf3f68a-8b95-4cb1-9a60-2f24ad176c64/6a49909b0985f.image.png Remembering Christopher James Sheehan Jan. 6, 1946 — May 7, 2026 https://aspennew.com/news/for-sun-0705-christopher-james-sheehan-obit-photopng https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/a/cf/acf3f68a-8b95-4cb1-9a60-2f24ad176c64/6a49909b0985f.image.png FOR SUN 07_05 Christopher James Sheehan OBIT PHOTO.png https://aspennew.com/news/for-sun-0705-obit-photo-charles-chuck-lohmiller https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/d/ab/dab7bef1-8fd9-42b4-8c05-e7fb839f164d/6a499049f306e.image.jpg?resize=300%2C400 FOR SUN 07.05 Obit Photo Charles Chuck Lohmiller https://aspennew.com/news/most-visitors-say-airport-closure-wont-impact-decision-to-return-next-summer https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/f/c1/fc1de6cc-980d-4803-9def-c56952463ac5/6a485a83b8a8b.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 Most visitors say airport closure won’t impact decision to return next summer Some worry about ‘inconveniences’ of other modes of arrival,’ ACRA survey says https://aspennew.com/news/climate-resiliency-goals-help-nordic-skiing-adapt-to-shorter-warmer-drier-winter https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/2/0a/20abae2d-f45f-4015-b87a-d46a4dcbc2d0/6a485bf70d719.image.jpg?resize=300%2C225 ‘Climate resiliency’ goals help Nordic skiing adapt to shorter, warmer, drier winters Pitkin County OST Board adopts 2026 version of management plan https://aspennew.com/news/belly-up-aspen-hearing-concludes-after-three-days https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/4/4c/44ce85c2-1454-489a-a89c-ce2825f4cb73/6a485f0f7695f.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 Belly Up Aspen hearing concludes after three days Attorneys debate intent, benefit and risk of bringing in receiver https://aspennew.com/news/food-wine https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/f/c1/fc1de6cc-980d-4803-9def-c56952463ac5/6a485a83b8a8b.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 food & wine Visitors mill about Wagner Park near the Grand Tasting tents during the 2026 Food & Wine Classic in Aspen. https://aspennew.com/news/nordic-trails-a https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/2/0a/20abae2d-f45f-4015-b87a-d46a4dcbc2d0/6a485bf70d719.image.jpg?resize=300%2C225 nordic trails a A stretch of thin snow on the Owl Creek Trail in Snowmass Village was still enough to cross-country ski on Jan. 17, 2025, when some routes had plenty of coverage and others were nearly melted out. The https://aspennew.com/news/nordic-trails-b https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/8/d3/8d34bbff-98db-43ce-9c59-59f8434659d8/6a485c460ffad.image.jpg?resize=300%2C225 nordic trails b A section of the Owl Creek Trail in Snowmass Village, photographed on Feb. 28, illustrates how much slope aspect and sun exposure can affect snow coverage. A new management plan for the Aspen/Snowmass https://aspennew.com/news/belly-up https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/4/4c/44ce85c2-1454-489a-a89c-ce2825f4cb73/6a485f0f7695f.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 belly up The facade of the Belly Up Aspen building is pictured on Friday. https://aspennew.com/news/what-goes-around https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/3/55/355bcba4-45b0-406b-ad3a-7f1628f4933c/6a485b95a88a9.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 What goes around Kaitlyn and Brock Hamlin enjoy a ride on the merry-go-round at the Fourth of July carnival in Rio Grande Park on Friday afternoon. The carnival continues today from noon to 8 p.m. https://aspennew.com/news/aero-offers-nonstop-new-york-to-aspen-service https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/07/02185800/Aero_-_Pets_Welcome_Aboard-1024x683.jpg Aero offers nonstop New York to Aspen service Aero, a by-the-seat charter, has expanded nonstop New York-to-Aspen service. “Aero reimagines the journey from the moment of arrival, allowing passengers to skip the congestion, long security lines https://aspennew.com/news/foodstuff-music-and-a-meal https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/06/30100417/JMF_0944-1024x683.jpg Foodstuff: Music and a meal Dinnertime just got more melodious at Marea Aspen, which has taken up residence at The St. Regis hotel this year. This coastal Italian spot comes to the Roaring Fork Valley via New York City and Bever https://aspennew.com/news/how-to-prepare-for-each-stage-of-ready-set-go-wildfire-evacuation-protocols https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2025/01/24094123/Wildfire-1024x768.jpg How to prepare for each stage of ‘Ready. Set. Go!’ wildfire evacuation protocols 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 pu https://aspennew.com/news/aspen-ones-actions-contradict-its-recent-rhetoric https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/custom/image/50acd222-91f5-11e9-aea3-9b4d2e149062.jpg?resize=600%2C314 Aspen One’s actions contradict its recent rhetoric Susan Sullivan — (Re: “Raab: Curating a crisis of identity,” July 1, Aspen Daily News and “Marolt: If the airport is our main... https://aspennew.com/news/trumps-transparency-only-benefits-himself https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/custom/image/50acd222-91f5-11e9-aea3-9b4d2e149062.jpg?resize=600%2C314 Trump’s ‘transparency’ only benefits himself JM Jesse — The White House continually proclaims that Donald Trump is the “most transparent president in history.” That is true... https://aspennew.com/news/local-golf-results-aspen-mens-and-womens-associations-from-june-24-25-plus-trash https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2025/08/11191619/AHSgolf-atd-081125-25-1024x819.jpg Local golf results: Aspen men’s and women’s associations from June 24-25, plus Trashmasters 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 https://aspennew.com/news/amid-extreme-fire-danger-here-are-8-things-every-coloradan-should-have-in-their- https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2025/07/25132355/Aspen-Times-News-graphic-summer.png Amid extreme fire danger, here are 8 things every Coloradan should have in their wildfire go-bag 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 America https://aspennew.com/news/independence-pass-reopens-following-accident https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/07/02195017/IMG_3272-preview-768x1024.jpg Independence Pass reopens following accident 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 o https://aspennew.com/news/she-left-her-dad-as-flames-from-the-aspen-acres-fire-closed-in-hours-later-a-dep https://i0.wp.com/newspack-coloradosun.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/B-Peyton-D-Weeks-01.jpg?fit=1024%2C586&ssl=1 She left her dad as flames from the Aspen Acres fire closed in. Hours later, a deputy found him alive. 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 https://aspennew.com/news/colorados-wildfires-scorch-129000-acres-as-critical-fire-danger-persists https://i0.wp.com/newspack-coloradosun.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Colo_Sun_Aspen_Acres_Colo_City_01-copy.jpg?fit=1024%2C549&ssl=1 Colorado’s wildfires scorch 129,000 acres as critical fire danger persists 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. https://aspennew.com/news/trump-qualifies-as-vandal-in-chief https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/custom/image/50acd222-91f5-11e9-aea3-9b4d2e149062.jpg?resize=600%2C314 Trump qualifies as ‘vandal in chief’ Craig Chisesi — President Trump has intimated that “vandals” are responsible for the recent cesspool problems with the Lincoln... https://aspennew.com/news/margo-aspen-is-so-fire-like-literally https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/0/e8/0e8fb356-db1e-4051-8e16-96d013595ed3/68f2dcfe26565.image.jpg?resize=300%2C169 Margo: Aspen is ‘so fire’ — like literally “I say let’s get the heck out of here,” I told Ryan’s parents as a mountain of black smoke billowed over downtown Basalt, dark... https://aspennew.com/news/grueter-please-stay-away-from-the-matches-today https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/2/60/26045bd3-caa1-40b5-bca7-69838d48553e/68f2d7890c03e.image.jpg?resize=300%2C338 Grueter: Please stay away from the matches today The United States’ birthday looks a little different this year. There are many reasons. What we call a 250-year-old nation... https://aspennew.com/news/david-hoffmann https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/8/07/8078932d-d425-5057-9764-88cda95774dc/6a459705a7de3.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 David Hoffmann 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. https://aspennew.com/news/lee-enterprises-buffalo https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/3/58/3585c3fe-3971-553c-b43f-9a64164feed1/6a4597073542c.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 Lee Enterprises Buffalo 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. https://aspennew.com/news/david-hoffmann-is-investing-millions-to-preserve-local-newspapers https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/8/07/8078932d-d425-5057-9764-88cda95774dc/6a459705a7de3.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 David Hoffmann is investing millions to preserve local newspapers The Lee Enterprises chairman explains why he believes community newspapers remain essential — and why he's investing millions to help ensure their future. https://aspennew.com/news/greg-hoffmann https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/a/1b/a1b5e80e-9f0c-58d9-b548-d05055f478b4/6a467e178cdef.image.png?resize=300%2C442 Greg Hoffmann Greg Hoffmann https://aspennew.com/news/penguins https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/6/ea/6ea8f25b-632a-5d50-90e4-8fc3cf172700/6a467e194e3b8.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 Penguins 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. https://aspennew.com/news/geoff-hoffmann https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/c/a3/ca3a75c0-c08b-53a3-8dcb-d83a945a9a9d/6a467e1bbc3f2.image.png?resize=300%2C330 Geoff Hoffmann Geoff Hoffmann https://aspennew.com/news/lo-fidelity-its-americas-birthday-and-ill-cry-if-i-want-to https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/07/02130333/20260702_125431-768x1024.jpg Lo-Fidelity: It’s America’s birthday, and I’ll cry if I want to 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 https://aspennew.com/news/white-elephant-aspen-brings-new-restaurant-to-town https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/07/01084024/1-1024x684.jpg White Elephant Aspen brings new restaurant to town 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 https://aspennew.com/news/bandaloop-aims-to-awe-aspen-audiences https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/05/19102959/2022_VAF_Basil_Tsimoyianis-6522-1024x682.jpg BANDALOOP aims to awe Aspen audiences 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 anniversa https://aspennew.com/news/pitco-open-space-and-trails-approves-updated-nordic-trail-plans https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/07/02082307/Nordic-1024x481.png PitCo Open Space and Trails approves updated Nordic Trail Plans 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 https://aspennew.com/news/more-than-1700-personnel-are-battling-5-major-fires-in-colorado-as-hot-dry-weath https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/07/02160252/735776145_122099634687383446_8434510068196788209_n-768x1024.jpg More than 1,700 personnel are battling 5 major fires in Colorado as hot, dry weather continues into holiday weekend 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 https://aspennew.com/news/opinion-oneil-holy-cross-energy-committed-to-wildfire-mitigation https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/7/2026/06/02164408/Holy_Cross_Energy_High_Mesa_Solar__Storage_site_in_Parachute_Colorado-1024x683.jpg Opinion | O’Neil: Holy Cross Energy committed to wildfire mitigation 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. Th https://aspennew.com/news/wineink-wine-as-american-as-apple-pie https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2017/03/10010954/flights-atw-111216-1-6.jpg WineInk: Wine — as American as apple pie 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 https://aspennew.com/news/how-the-western-slope-voted-in-colorados-primary-elections-for-governor https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/2/2026/07/01153022/Graphic1_1-1024x751.png How the Western Slope voted in Colorado’s primary elections for governor Colorado’s urban-rural divide was on display in Tuesday’s primary elections for governor. Amid a surge in voter turnout, the bulk of candidates’ votes were largely concentrated either along the po https://aspennew.com/news/careflight-airlifts-hiker-from-conundrum-hot-springs https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2023/06/06231515/0e2b3f81-1951-5b31-8ff7-c761ac0e7c4f-1024x576.jpg CareFlight airlifts hiker from Conundrum Hot Springs 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, https://aspennew.com/news/lawson-a-busy-summer-and-the-work-behind-it https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/05/20155720/Daniel_Lawson-1024x768.jpg Lawson: A busy summer and the work behind it 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 https://aspennew.com/news/us-forest-service-seeks-public-comment-on-sweetwater-lake-plan https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/07/02131143/Sweetwater-Lake-June-2025-ALongwell-scaled-1-1024x768.jpg US Forest Service seeks public comment on Sweetwater Lake plan 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. https://aspennew.com/news/eagle-county-volunteer-event-addresses-food-insecurity-on-a-local-level https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/7/2026/06/30131257/OBP_Z8B69331-1024x683.jpg Eagle County Volunteer event addresses food insecurity on a local level 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 w https://aspennew.com/news/basalt-seeks-public-input-on-updating-towns-land-use-code https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/03/04160245/IMG_1037.jpeg Basalt seeks public input on updating town’s Land Use Code 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 https://aspennew.com/news/aspen-360-program-returns-for-2026 https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/05/07210138/cityhall-atd-050726-01-1024x768.jpg Aspen 360° program returns for 2026 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 ret https://aspennew.com/news/victor-marx-cuts-into-barb-kirkmeyers-razor-thin-lead-in-republican-primary-for- https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2026/07/01163804/Marx-Kirkmeyer-1024x744.jpg Victor Marx cuts into Barb Kirkmeyer’s razor-thin lead in Republican primary for Colorado governor 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, accordin https://aspennew.com/news/semi-cleared-10th-street-reopened-following-diesel-spill-in-glenwood-springs https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2025/08/18112049/PI-breaking-news-1920x1080-1024x576-1.jpg Semi cleared, 10th Street reopened following diesel spill in Glenwood Springs Update, 5:36 p.m.: A semi has been cleared from Colorado Highway 82 following a large diesel fuel spill in Glenwood Springs, and the intersection at 10th Street has reopened, according to a Facebook p https://aspennew.com/news/colorado-officials-to-crack-down-on-impaired-driving-boating-under-the-influence https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2025/01/28161950/GettyImages-900894072-scaled-1-1024x682.jpg Colorado officials to crack down on impaired driving, boating under the influence this Fourth of July The Colorado State Patrol and local law enforcements will be upping enforcement of driving under the influence laws during the Fourth of July holiday. Drivers may see saturation patrols, sobriety c https://aspennew.com/news/wildfire-danger-is-through-the-roof-as-fourth-of-july-travel-kicks-off-busiest-t https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2026/07/01153627/brushcreek-atd-061126-01-scaled-1-1024x683.jpg Wildfire danger is ‘through the roof’ as Fourth of July travel kicks off busiest time of year for I-70 traffic One of the busiest travel periods of the year is underway on Colorado’s Interstate 70 corridor as tens of thousands of drivers head to the mountains to celebrate the Fourth of July. With so many pe https://aspennew.com/news/arts-and-entertainment-agenda-july-3-9 https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/07/02095024/Statue_of_Liberty_Buffer_8853_72x48_email_2-683x1024.jpg Arts and Entertainment Agenda, July 3-9 ‘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 https://aspennew.com/news/taylor-our-local-climate-contradiction https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/b/ac/bac4032b-786e-411c-82ae-b56690bce87f/6a45b71d5aad0.image.jpg?resize=300%2C299 Taylor: Our local climate contradiction Aspen and Pitkin County frequently present themselves as national leaders in environmental stewardship. Climate action, sustainability... https://aspennew.com/news/wagner-park-ready-to-party-like-its-july-3 https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/f/91/f9104465-fb66-424d-b84e-df957151c17c/6a45b645cb87b.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 Wagner Park ready to party like it’s July 3 The Record Company plays Friday https://aspennew.com/news/court-hearings-held-on-whether-to-put-belly-up-in-receivership https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/5/8f/58fca473-dbe8-427c-819a-682d76372f78/6a45b3a7624a9.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 Court hearings held on whether to put Belly Up in receivership Ownership litigation continues between co-founders Goldberg, Gitlitz https://aspennew.com/news/remembering-cheryl-ann-towning https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/6/5f/65f575c1-faed-441b-8a90-cc2ca7de43d6/6a45b26a37c06.image.jpg?resize=300%2C400 Remembering Cheryl Ann Towning Feb. 12, 1948 — June 27, 2026 https://aspennew.com/news/local-news-in-brief-july-2 https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/d/ed/dedb6be4-2961-4a1f-9a0b-c1e8bf2d604c/68e710dcf2f72.image.png?resize=300%2C189 Local news in brief, July 2 Basalt seeks feedback on land use code update https://aspennew.com/news/record-company https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/f/91/f9104465-fb66-424d-b84e-df957151c17c/6a45b645cb87b.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 record company 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. https://aspennew.com/news/trc https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/d/d3/dd3fdf9d-23b2-4154-bd10-0ec6a125af9b/6a45b68eb2b62.image.jpg?resize=300%2C199 trc 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 Fri https://aspennew.com/news/cheryl-ann-towning-obit https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/6/5f/65f575c1-faed-441b-8a90-cc2ca7de43d6/6a45b26a37c06.image.jpg?resize=300%2C400 cheryl ann towning obit https://aspennew.com/news/charles-yang-at-ideas-fest https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/3/24/324ceaaf-9ed8-4abf-be37-f375331667b3/6a45b5e07d489.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 Charles Yang at Ideas Fest Violinist, composer and singer Charles Yang performs at the Aspen Ideas Festival on Monday afternoon. https://aspennew.com/news/high-points-independence-day https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2024/12/04163836/High-Points--1024x1024.png High Points: Independence Day 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 https://aspennew.com/news/doyle-and-ittner-look-to-pitkin-county-district-1-commissioner-seat https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2018/09/11042454/election-slideshow-atd-110817-9.jpg Doyle and Ittner look to Pitkin County District 1 Commissioner seat 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, whic https://aspennew.com/news/crews-continue-fighting-willow-fire-as-area-grows-and-containment-remains-0 https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2026/07/01144328/735157884_1327780106205146_9221406511374296824_n-1024x768.jpg Crews continue fighting Willow Fire as area grows and containment remains 0% The Willow Fire, which started June 28 outside Leadville, has grown to 2,011 acres, and a higher-level incident management team has taken command of the response, according to updates posted by the ma https://aspennew.com/news/baker-pulls-away-in-unofficial-garfield-county-sheriff-results https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2026/06/30211106/loyabaker-1024x1024.jpg Baker pulls away in unofficial Garfield County sheriff results Brent Baker holds a wide lead over Dan Loya in the Republican primary for Garfield County sheriff, according to unofficial election results from the Garfield County Clerk and Recorder’s Office. As https://aspennew.com/news/paige-price-returns-to-theatre-aspen-to-direct-a-chorus-line https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/07/01154351/ACL_Mountain_Photo-1024x622.jpeg Paige Price returns to Theatre Aspen to direct ‘A Chorus Line’ 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 https://aspennew.com/news/kirkmeyer-carries-slight-edge-over-marx-in-republican-primary-for-governor-as-ra https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2026/06/08165814/Candidates-1024x413.jpg Kirkmeyer carries slight edge over Marx in Republican primary for governor, as race remains too close to call State Sen. Barb Kirkmeyer, a longtime Colorado politician with decades of experience in state and local government, has a slight lead over her two Republican opponents in the GOP primary for Colorado https://aspennew.com/news/vail-area-womens-hockey-community-mourns-loss-of-fallen-firefighter-emily-barker https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/7/2026/07/01161742/image000000-1024x768.jpg Vail area women’s hockey community mourns loss of fallen firefighter Emily Barker 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 https://aspennew.com/news/gasoline-spill-closes-lane-on-eastbound-colorado-highway-82-in-glenwood-springs https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2025/07/25132433/Breaking-news-aspen-times-graphic-black-and-white.png Gasoline spill closes lane on eastbound Colorado Highway 82 in Glenwood Springs Motorists should expect heavy traffic and delays on eastbound Colorado Highway 82 and Interstate 70 near Glenwood Springs due to a gasoline spill, according to an alert from the city of Glenwood Sprin https://aspennew.com/news/phil-weiser-wins-democratic-primary-for-colorado-governor https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2026/06/08172431/Bennet-Weiser-1024x783.jpg Phil Weiser wins Democratic primary for Colorado governor Phil Weiser, who has served as Colorado’s attorney general since 2019, beat three-term U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet in Tuesday’s Democratic primary election for governor. The Associated Press called th https://aspennew.com/news/colorado-lawmakers-celebrate-supreme-courts-ruling-to-uphold-birthright-citizens https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2026/06/30195836/Capitol_1-4-1-1024x683.jpg Colorado lawmakers celebrate Supreme Court’s ruling to uphold birthright citizenship Colorado Democratic lawmakers are celebrating the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to uphold birthright citizenship, rejecting one of President Donald Trump’s first executive orders from the president’s https://aspennew.com/news/incumbent-rep-jeff-hurd-wins-republican-primary-for-colorados-3rd-congressional- https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/2/2026/06/09173053/Hanks-Hurd-1024x786.jpg Incumbent Rep. Jeff Hurd wins Republican primary for Colorado’s 3rd Congressional District U.S. Rep. Jeff Hurd, a first-term Republican congressman, beat his GOP primary opponent, Ron Hanks, in his bid to hold onto his Western Slope congressional seat. The Associated Press called the ra https://aspennew.com/news/western-slope-lawmakers-take-colorado-river-managers-to-task https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/7/2026/06/30203403/LakePowell_Aerial_McBride_259_2022-04-14_-1024x588.jpeg Western Slope lawmakers take Colorado River managers to task 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. Col https://aspennew.com/news/get-to-know-your-neighbors-at-aces-raptor-fair https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2025/07/02163249/EDLraptor-atd-070225-06-1024x683.jpg Get to know your neighbors at ACES’ Raptor Fair Editor’s note: This article has been updated to reflect the visiting birds of prey will no longer be able to attend due to evacuation from a wildfire. Aspen Center for Environmental Studies is brin https://aspennew.com/news/hickenlooper-wins-colorados-democratic-senate-primary-election https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2026/06/12161736/Untitled_design-3-1024x576.jpg Hickenlooper wins Colorado’s Democratic Senate primary election Incumbent U.S. Sen. John Hickenlooper took the victory in Colorado’s Democratic Senate primary race against state Sen. Julie Gonzales. The Associated Press called the win at 7:36 p.m. Tuesday. Unof https://aspennew.com/news/kelley-anne-dennison-wins-gop-race-for-colorados-2nd-congressional-district https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2026/06/05173129/CD2candidates-scaled-1-1024x576.jpg Kelley Anne Dennison wins GOP race for Colorado’s 2nd Congressional District Estes Park massage therapist Kelley Anne Dennison has won the Republican primary in a race to represent Colorado’s 2nd Congressional District. The Associated Press called the win at 7:57 p.m. Tuesd https://aspennew.com/news/army-veteran-dwayne-romero-wins-democratic-primary-for-colorados-3rd-congression https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/8/2026/06/30205335/Kelloff-Romero-10-1024x847.jpg Army veteran Dwayne Romero wins Democratic primary for Colorado’s 3rd Congressional District Dwayne Romero, an Aspen-area resident and Army veteran with decades of local political experience, won the Democratic nomination for Colorado’s 3rd Congressional District seat in Tuesday’s primary ele https://aspennew.com/news/all-fireworks-including-sparklers-are-illegal-in-most-colorado-mountain-communit https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2026/06/30170354/extreme_fire_risk_sign_June_20_ALongwell-2-1024x767.jpg All fireworks, including sparklers, are illegal in most Colorado mountain communities this Fourth of July Personal fireworks, including sparklers, are not allowed to be part of the Fourth of July festivities in most Colorado mountain communities this year due to the widespread drought and extreme fire dan https://aspennew.com/news/healthcare-careers-a-pathway-to-success-for-kansas-city-professionals https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/d/1d/d1dbd154-9cf2-5c5d-b36f-e4fd46074cf6/6a3b967105fbc.image.jpg?resize=300%2C402 Healthcare Careers: A Pathway to Success for Kansas City Professionals You can do well while doing good with a career in healthcare—and getting started in one may be easier than many people realize. https://aspennew.com/news/harris-inhumane-dangerous-and-its-back https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2025/12/03151539/AT-letters-to-the-editor-441x346-1.jpg Harris: Inhumane, dangerous and it’s back M-44 Cyanide Bombs are back, and we must act quickly. M-44s, more descriptively called “cyanide bombs,” are inhumane, spring-loaded traps that are designed to spray sodium cyanide into the faces of https://aspennew.com/news/branham-can-we-talk-to-trees-and-will-they-talk-back https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2025/06/18143726/Lindsay-Branham-1024x683.jpg Branham: Can we talk to trees — and will they talk back? Earlier this week, the question about our capacity to talk to the forest landed in the Washington Post, where climate columnist Michael Coren spotlighted my book “Heartwood” in his Climate Coach newsl https://aspennew.com/news/nicholas-ward-exhibits-first-solo-show-in-aspen https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/07/01075839/Gunning_for_Gold_at_the_Tunbridge_Worlds_Fair_Nicholas_Ward_Studios-681x1024.jpeg Nicholas Ward exhibits first solo show in Aspen Roaring Fork Valley artist Nicholas Ward will present his first-ever solo show in Aspen, “Between the Real,” along with an opening reception from 6 to 10 p.m. July 2 at Aspen Collective. The galler https://aspennew.com/news/road-work-brings-delays-detours-to-rifle https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2024/08/20160302/DSC_0618-1024x683.jpg Road work brings delays, detours to Rifle Drivers in and around Rifle should expect lane closures, delays and detours this week as resurfacing work continues on Interstate 70 and several city road projects move forward. The City of Rifle p https://aspennew.com/news/ittner-doyle-will-advance-to-nov3-election https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/03/04192807/7-1024x1024.png Ittner, Doyle will advance to Nov.3 election After three rounds of election returns Tuesday night, John Doyle and Rob Ittner emerged as the top two candidates in the Democratic primary for the District 1 seat on the Pitkin County Board of County https://aspennew.com/news/rocky-mountain-taco-now-outside-home-depot https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/7/2026/05/05141341/IMG_9673-1024x768.jpg Rocky Mountain Taco now outside Home Depot Eagle County’s original taco truck is parked in a new location. The truck that has served guests for more than a decade in Eagle County has been moved to Home Depot in Avon, where it is operating e https://aspennew.com/news/a-last-minute-guide-to-voting-in-todays-primary-election https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2026/03/04154821/VotingBox-1024x768.jpg A last-minute guide to voting in today’s primary election Colorado’s primary Election Day is here as Democratic, Republican, Unity and Libertarian candidates face off to represent their parties in a number of key local, state and federal elections this Novem https://aspennew.com/news/tuesday-letters-community-thanks-sheriff-voting-cavern-springs-concerns-and-more https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2022/06/25080510/Letters-Graphic-2-300x169-1.png Tuesday letters: Community thanks, sheriff voting, Cavern Springs concerns and more A shout-out for intersection cleanup A couple weeks ago, and I apologize for waiting, but I want to give a big shout-out to the two gentlemen that cleaned up the island at the intersection of Highw https://aspennew.com/news/calling-all-artists-for-the-vail-art-studio-challenge https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/7/2026/06/30135742/ArtChallenge-VDN-070126-1-1024x563.jpg Calling all artists for the Vail Art Studio Challenge Visual artists who live in Eagle County are invited to apply to compete in the Second Annual Vail Art Studio Challenge taking place on Thursday, Aug. 13. This will be a high-energy, live art challenge https://aspennew.com/news/eagle-county-advances-draft-zoning-map-as-part-of-land-use-regulation-rewrite https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/7/2026/04/29174518/eagle-county-tour-of-riverhouse-1-082625-1536x1152-1-1024x768.jpeg Eagle County advances draft zoning map as part of Land Use Regulation Rewrite Eagle County is in the process or rewriting its land-use codes, and the Eagle County Planning Commission made a significant step to that end in June, reviewing a draft zoning map from the Eagle County https://aspennew.com/news/time-machine-a-brief-history-of-july-4-celebrations-or-lack-thereof-in-eagle-cou https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/7/2026/06/28164335/Screen_Shot_2026-06-28_at_4.41.18_PM-1024x801.png Time Machine: A brief history of July 4 celebrations, or lack thereof, in Eagle County 100 years ago July 2, 1926 On the Saturday before Independence Day, the McCoy community put on its annual celebration, attracting several hundred people from Eagle, Routt and Grand counties, the https://aspennew.com/news/this-has-become-a-national-fight-more-resources-ordered-as-aspen-acres-fire-in-p https://i0.wp.com/newspack-coloradosun.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Colo_Sun_Aspen_Acres_Mason_Gulch-copy.jpg?fit=1024%2C658&ssl=1 “This has become a national fight”: More resources ordered as Aspen Acres fire in Pueblo, Custer counties expands, scorching 35,000 acres The Aspen Acres fire is roughly 2 miles from Bishop Castle, a popular roadside attraction in Custer County, and 7 miles from the unincorporated community of Wetmore https://aspennew.com/news/colorado-mountain-towns-must-tighten-taps-but-water-shortages-could-have-been-mu https://i0.wp.com/newspack-coloradosun.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Green-Mtn.-Reservoir-JC-06-scaled.jpg?fit=1024%2C683&ssl=1 Colorado mountain towns must tighten taps, but water shortages could have been much worse Western Slope growers cut their own water use and that, plus careful planning before the drought really showed itself, is lessening the pain https://aspennew.com/news/a-readers-take-on-skicos-recent-confessions https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/custom/image/50acd222-91f5-11e9-aea3-9b4d2e149062.jpg?resize=600%2C314 A reader’s take on SkiCo’s recent confessions Tom Martin — (Re: “SkiCo execs paint uncertain future, describe reinvestment as at risk,” June 28, Aspen Daily News) Aspen One... https://aspennew.com/news/garco-gives-superwealthy-a-10m-tax-dodger-handout https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/custom/image/50acd222-91f5-11e9-aea3-9b4d2e149062.jpg?resize=600%2C314 GarCo gives superwealthy a $10M tax-dodger handout PJ Breslin — One week into fire season and the West is ablaze. Our mostly volunteer firefighting forces are hard at work. https://aspennew.com/news/writers-on-the-range-west-to-inherit-more-abandoned-oil-wells https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/1/f6/1f66ad24-b16d-4423-9a87-f475f6a67a19/6a443f29c600f.image.jpg Writers on the Range: West to inherit more abandoned oil wells Here’s a true story about the West: An oil company leases some public land, drills a well, pumps the oil and posts a $10,000 bond... https://aspennew.com/news/raab-curating-a-crisis-of-identity https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/0/e4/0e4510dd-d940-4c22-828c-c5d8087184e5/6a4441c1778c3.image.jpg?resize=300%2C260 Raab: Curating a crisis of identity Aspen One executives Dave Tanner and Geoff Buchheister have been meeting with local elected officials in recent weeks, trying... https://aspennew.com/news/the-cost-of-cutting-funding-to-us-scientific-research https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/a/19/a19813e4-fc8d-57d4-82ef-0173a3e4475b/6a29228da9108.image.jpg?resize=300%2C300 The Cost of Cutting Funding to US Scientific Research Cuts to federal science agencies don’t save money, says one good government group. These cuts lower economic growth and push costs onto communities and families, while making Americans less secure and https://aspennew.com/news/how-playing-a-quick-puzzle-can-improve-your-workday https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/d/4c/d4ce2832-8264-5e01-b8e1-2d9552a642b9/6a2d16a99a935.image.jpg?resize=300%2C337 How Playing A Quick Puzzle Can Improve Your Workday A quick puzzle can be a simple way to reset, refocus, and recharge during the workday. https://aspennew.com/news/documentary-exploring-legacy-of-sustainability-leader-set-for-silverthorne-scree https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/2/2026/06/30125942/SilverthornePavilion-768x1024.jpg Documentary exploring legacy of sustainability leader set for Silverthorne screening A Colorado-made documentary honoring Eagle County sustainability advocate Adam Palmer will screen in Silverthorne on Thursday, July 2.  “The Casual Enormity of Adam Palmer” will be shown at 7 p.m. https://aspennew.com/news/dwayne-romero-beats-fellow-aspenite-alex-kelloff-in-3rd-congressional-district-d https://i0.wp.com/newspack-coloradosun.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/elex-2026-cd3-dem.jpg?fit=1024%2C768&ssl=1 Dwayne Romero beats fellow Aspenite Alex Kelloff in 3rd Congressional District Democratic primary Romero had 55.2% of the vote to Kelloff’s 44.8% when the Associated Press called the race for Romero at 8:01 p.m. https://aspennew.com/news/anderson-leading-boston-in-eagle-county-sheriffs-office-democratic-primary-votin https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/7/2026/06/30214050/Rebecca_Anderson-1024x962.jpg Anderson leading Boston in Eagle County Sheriff’s Office Democratic Primary voting Vail Police Sgt. Rebecca Anderson was decisively leading 5th Judicial District chief district attorney’s investigator Jason Boston after the final round of preliminary, unofficial election results was https://aspennew.com/news/aspen-mountain-to-host-highest-elevation-daybreaker-event-ever https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2025/06/06095745/01-1024x683.jpg Aspen Mountain to host highest elevation Daybreaker event ever Aspen Snowmass and Daybreaker are bringing the renowned sober morning dance party and community gathering to new heights — 11,212 feet to be exact — on Aspen Mountain Friday, July 3, for the highest e https://aspennew.com/news/youthzone-column-investing-opioid-settlement-funds-where-they-matter-most-our-yo https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2024/04/16141350/Ali-768x1024.png YouthZone column: Investing opioid settlement funds where they matter most — Our Youth Here at YouthZone, we’re comfortable talking about substance use and its harmful impacts on communities. One of the most pressing crises of our generation is the misuse of opioids, including the dange https://aspennew.com/news/obituary-elizabeth-mcmichael-pitts https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2026/06/29210412/W0020302.jpeg Obituary: Elizabeth McMichael-Pitts May 4, 1946 – June 13, 2026 Elizabeth “Liz” Allyson Ross McMichael passed away on June 13, 2026, in Peoria, Arizona, after a brief battle with cancer. She was surrounded by her husband and her sons. L https://aspennew.com/news/former-aspen-daily-news-owners-sued-over-alleged-secret-buyout-renegotiation https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2025/12/30174128/DailyNewsSale-atd-123025-01-1024x819.jpg Former Aspen Daily News owners sued over alleged ‘secret’ buyout renegotiation Greg Adler has filed a lawsuit against former Aspen Daily News owners David Cook and Spencer McKnight, alleging they secretly renegotiated payments owed to his son, Gabriel, under a 2024 buyout agreem https://aspennew.com/news/pitkin-county-reports-surprising-number-of-bat-exposures-in-past-week https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/06/30150632/California_myotis_cropped-1024x912.jpg Pitkin County reports ‘surprising’ number of bat exposures in past week As of Tuesday, Emergency Response and Epidemiology Program Administrator for Pitkin County Carlyn Porter has sent a total of six bats to Denver to get tested for rabies, with five negative, one pendin https://aspennew.com/news/what-to-know-about-evacuating-snowmass-in-case-of-a-wildfire https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/06/30154059/DSC8286-1024x819.jpg What to know about evacuating Snowmass in case of a wildfire What is Snowmass Village’s evacuation plan if a wildfire were to threaten the town?  There’s a complicated answer, according to Chief of Snowmass Village Police Brian Olson. Snowmass is fully su https://aspennew.com/news/what-to-know-about-running-at-altitude https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2026/06/29174007/ragnar-atd-060526-15-scaled-1-1024x768.jpg What to know about running at altitude At over 7,000 feet above sea level, running in the upper Roaring Fork Valley can pose a significant challenge for those used to running at lower elevations. But the answer isn’t to simply “try har https://aspennew.com/news/glenwood-springs-engineering-firm-celebrates-40-years-of-service https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2026/06/29155518/DSC_0236_copy-1024x686.jpg Glenwood Springs engineering firm celebrates 40 years of service SGM first opened its doors in Glenwood Springs in 1986 with a goal of serving its community’s unique engineering needs. Now, 40 years later, the firm has grown into one of Western Colorado’s largest l https://aspennew.com/news/ticket-sales-begin-for-changemaker-series-at-aspens-wheeler-opera-house https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/05/23124535/wheelersign-atd-052326-01-1024x683.jpg Ticket sales begin for Changemaker Series at Aspen’s Wheeler Opera House Inside presale tickets for the Changemaker Speaker Series at the Wheeler Opera House are available as of June 30, with public tickets set to go on sale online starting July 2. The Changemaker Speak https://aspennew.com/news/sparlin-human-safety-must-be-a-top-priority https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2025/12/03151539/AT-letters-to-the-editor-441x346-1.jpg Sparlin: Human safety must be a top priority As the first priority of elected officials is to keep the public safe, it was suggested to the Board of County Commissioners last Wednesday that they invest in production of Highway 82 motion sensors, https://aspennew.com/news/wildfires-are-spreading-quickly-in-colorados-drought-stricken-mountains-as-deman https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2026/06/29155637/GoldMountainFire-1024x771.jpeg Wildfires are spreading quickly in Colorado’s drought-stricken mountains as demand for firefighting resources tightens nationwide Wildfires fueled by high winds and historic drought conditions raged across Colorado and the West this weekend — burning thousands of acres, forcing evacuations and resulting in the deaths of three fi https://aspennew.com/news/garfield-re-2-budget-reduces-planned-deficit https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2026/05/22171026/garfield_re-2_office-1024x690.jpg Garfield Re-2 budget reduces planned deficit The Garfield Re-2 school board approved a $90.3 million budget for the 2026-27 school year on Wednesday, reducing its planned General Fund deficit. Finance Director Jason Lynch told the board that https://aspennew.com/news/burkholder-retain-wild-at-cattle-creek-and-the-roaring-fork-river https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2025/12/03151539/AT-letters-to-the-editor-441x346-1.jpg Burkholder: Retain wild at Cattle Creek and the Roaring Fork River We know Harvest Roaring Fork will soon return with a revised development proposal. We don’t yet know what changes will be presented, and it would be premature to judge a plan none of us has seen. What https://aspennew.com/news/public-access-recreation-closed-on-colorado-river-downstream-of-fruita-amid-fire https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2026/06/29151754/CO-River-Oct-2025-ALongwell-scaled-1-1024x768.jpg Public access, recreation closed on Colorado River downstream of Fruita amid fire danger GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. — Colorado Parks and Wildlife has issued an emergency closure for all public access and downstream recreation on the Colorado River from James M. Robb-Colorado River State Park i https://aspennew.com/news/pickleball-proposal-draws-criticism-in-eagle https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/7/2026/06/16182901/alex-saks-KO6QJcddk28-unsplash-1024x683.jpg Pickleball proposal draws criticism in Eagle Back in May, Eagle County approached the Eagle Town Council to propose a partnership with the town to transform land disturbed by a recently completed geothermal energy project into the town’s first p https://aspennew.com/news/vvmtas-adopt-a-trail-program-celebrates-ten-years-of-community-stewardship-in-ea https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/7/2026/06/30160127/Everkrisp_DSCN7014-1024x768.jpg VVMTA’s Adopt A Trail program celebrates ten years of community stewardship in Eagle County When Jamie Malin learned about what goes on behind the scenes to take care of a natural trail, he never saw them the same way and began dreaming of a way to bring a trail restoration program to the Va https://aspennew.com/news/what-to-expect-from-aspens-july-4-carnival https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2025/07/04160726/fourthparade-atd-070425-05-819x1024.jpg What to expect from Aspen’s July 4 carnival Aspen will be hosting free amusement rides in Rio Grande park from noon to 8 p.m. on July 3 and 4, including a 65-foot ferris wheel, merry-go-round and other amusement park attractions for Colorado’s https://aspennew.com/news/beyond-the-algorithm-matter-and-all-its-forms https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/06/30102323/NicoleHernandez_0029-682x1024.jpeg Beyond the Algorithm: Matter, and all its forms Aspen’s design world is polished, expensive and exacting. At Matter Planning + Design, the firm founded by Noelle Hernandez and now carried forward with her daughter, Nicole, the work is also more int https://aspennew.com/news/snowmass-village-announces-july-events-lineup https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2025/07/19144902/trailrun-atd-071925-01-1024x683.jpg Snowmass Village announces July events lineup Snowmass Village is delivering a lineup of events this July — from patriotic celebrations and nationally recognized comedy acts to world-class endurance races, youth sports tournaments, art programmin https://aspennew.com/news/colorado-supreme-court-rejects-redistricting-plan-that-sought-to-flip-congressio https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/2/2026/06/29144023/Map-1024x589.jpg Colorado Supreme Court rejects redistricting plan that sought to flip congressional seats for Democrats — including on the Western Slope The Colorado Supreme Court unanimously shot down a package of ballot initiatives on Monday, June 29, that sought to redraw the state’s congressional maps in favor of Democrats.  Coloradans for a Le https://aspennew.com/news/first-returns-in-bocc-race-show-ittner-doyle-leading-over-torre https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/0/f1/0f1a23fb-0a6d-48f3-9c64-7c9140e9055a/6a2df37429fa5.image.jpg?resize=300%2C158 First returns in BOCC race show Ittner, Doyle leading over Torre Romero well ahead of Kelloff in Democratic primary for CD3 https://aspennew.com/news/doyleittnertorrejpg https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/0/f1/0f1a23fb-0a6d-48f3-9c64-7c9140e9055a/6a2df37429fa5.image.jpg?resize=300%2C158 Doyle.Ittner.Torre.jpg The three candidates for the Pitkin County District 1 commissioner seat are John Doyle, Rob Ittner and Torre. https://aspennew.com/news/father-sues-over-sons-sale-of-newspaper-ownership-stake https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/custom/image/50acd222-91f5-11e9-aea3-9b4d2e149062.jpg?resize=600%2C314 Father sues over son’s sale of newspaper ownership stake Lawsuit alleges ‘secret’ negotiations https://aspennew.com/news/defendants-bond-conditions-modified-due-to-pregnancy https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/c/60/c60a3def-eec5-4662-9182-670e7a273b96/6a4327aee59f8.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 Defendant’s bond conditions modified due to pregnancy Public defender requests stay of court proceedings https://aspennew.com/news/aspen-explores-fee-deferrals-for-locals-redeveloping-free-market-homes https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/9/80/980a5279-cbbd-4c32-b564-edc1775be922/6a432ad69314d.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 Aspen explores fee deferrals for locals redeveloping free-market homes Council doesn’t want ‘cost-prohibitive’ permits to push out longtime residents https://aspennew.com/news/a-brave-new-world-of-journalism https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/2/a0/2a0bffb8-83c2-4718-b6a7-546768ae6531/6a432a0d2689d.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 A brave new world of journalism Perils and opportunities in the new media landscape https://aspennew.com/news/ideas-journalism-a https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/2/a0/2a0bffb8-83c2-4718-b6a7-546768ae6531/6a432a0d2689d.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 ideas journalism a Jelani Cobb, Katie Couric, Jerusalem Demsas and Aaron Parnas participated in an Aspen Ideas panel called “Journalism’s Next Chapter” on Saturday. https://aspennew.com/news/ideas-journalism-b https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/5/6b/56b5b368-bf80-4fbc-a8bd-39d08c2c565d/6a432a53346f2.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 ideas journalism b Katie Couric, former co-host of NBC’s “Today” and anchor of the “CBS Evening News,” has moved into new media with her company Katie Couric Media. https://aspennew.com/news/courthouse https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/c/60/c60a3def-eec5-4662-9182-670e7a273b96/6a4327aee59f8.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 courthouse Hearings were held in Pitkin County District Court on Monday for defendants Vanessa Leighton and Nathan Keen, who face numerous felony charges in connection with an alleged assault and kidnapping of a https://aspennew.com/news/790-castle-creek-road https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/9/80/980a5279-cbbd-4c32-b564-edc1775be922/6a432ad69314d.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 790 castle creek road This home at 790 Castle Creek Road is under construction. The property’s homeowners requested a fee waiver from the Aspen City Council last year because of the high cost of fees, which launched a conv https://aspennew.com/news/dwayne-romero-declares-victory https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/0/c5/0c5e0d83-0110-42d1-a4fe-6bb0826d1b36/6a44808f822f1.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 Dwayne Romero declares victory At an election watch party held Tuesday evening at Rock Island Oyster Bar & Grill in Snowmass Village, Dwayne Romero declares victory in the Democratic primary for U.S. House District 3. https://aspennew.com/news/blm-pursues-changes-to-oil-and-gas-leasing-in-hopes-of-spurring-new-development- https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2026/06/29150852/BLM_oil_and_gas-courtesy.jpg BLM pursues changes to oil and gas leasing in hopes of spurring new development, but environmental groups have concerns The U.S. Department of the Interior is proposing changes to the Bureau of Land Management’s oil and gas leasing process. While the industry is lauding the proposal as a repeal of punitive measures imp https://aspennew.com/news/snowmass-history-mutton-bustin https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/06/30060747/1_2023.013.5981_Aspen_Historical_Society_Bob_Krueger_Collection-1024x680.jpg Snowmass history: Mutton Bustin “Welcome to the Snowmass Rodeo,” started a column in the Aspen Daily News June 30, 2005. “… The game is called Mutton Bustin’ where kids ages 4-7 years old, 50 pounds or less, wrap their arms arou https://aspennew.com/news/a-last-minute-guide-to-voting-in-tuesdays-primary-election https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2025/10/24143409/IMG_5678-1024x768.jpg A last-minute guide to voting in Tuesday’s primary election Colorado’s primary Election Day is here as Democratic, Republican, Unity and Libertarian candidates face off to represent their parties in a number of key local, state and federal elections this Novem https://aspennew.com/news/aspen-ideas-festival-journalisms-next-chapter https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/06/29130645/IMG_7658-1024x768.jpeg Aspen Ideas Festival: Journalism’s next chapter In the past two decades, 40% of local newspapers nationwide have folded, leaving approximately 50 million Americans with limited or no access to a reliable source of local news, according to a report https://aspennew.com/news/willow-fire-smoke https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/4/1c/41cb70b1-0405-4570-9b78-31bb532d13c0/6a43282c42400.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 willow fire smoke Lake County wildfireSmoke from the Willow Fire west of Leadville is seen from the Aspen Meadows campus on Sunday evening. As of press time on Monday, the fire was still burning, about two miles northw https://aspennew.com/news/photos-actress-jodie-foster-highlights-the-afternoon-of-conversation-at-aspen-id https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/06/29133522/IdeasFest-atd-062826-01-1024x768.jpg PHOTOS: Actress Jodie Foster highlights the Afternoon of Conversation at Aspen Ideas Festival The Aspen Institute’s annual Aspen Ideas Festival reached its peak on Sunday with the Afternoon of Conservation, the centerpiece discussion held inside the Michael Klein Music Tent. Highlighting th https://aspennew.com/news/as-eagle-county-towns-cancel-shows-fire-officials-watch-for-uptick-in-personal-f https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/7/2018/07/27092650/FourthOfJulyTips-VDW-062918-4.jpg As Eagle County towns cancel shows, fire officials watch for uptick in personal fireworks use on July 4 Eagle River Fire Chief Mick Woodworth is no stranger to an uptick in personal firework activity surrounding Independence Day. From smaller sparklers and firework cones to giant bottle rockets, he’s se https://aspennew.com/news/confluence-tax-district-names-first-executive-director https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2026/06/29143039/SamanthaMarkovitz_Headshot_CMYK_26.jpg Confluence tax district names first executive director The Confluence Early Childhood Development Special Service District has named Samantha Markovitz as executive director, following a nationwide search. Markovitz will begin July 27, according to a n https://aspennew.com/news/carbondale-educator-creates-self-guided-comprehensive-path-to-understanding-coll https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2026/06/29134251/346006b8-67e0-48da-adac-6e2f3eac688a.jpeg Carbondale educator creates self-guided, comprehensive path to understanding college applications It is never too early to start laying out a path to higher education, but for some, compiling essays, transcripts, letters of recommendation and extracurriculars can feel like navigating space. Ca https://aspennew.com/news/more-than-150-structures-destroyed-in-aspen-acres-fire-burning-in-pueblo-and-cus https://i0.wp.com/newspack-coloradosun.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Colo_Aspen_Acres_Fire_08-copy.jpg?fit=1024%2C579&ssl=1 More than 150 structures destroyed in Aspen Acres fire burning in Pueblo and Custer counties, officials say Between eight and 10 aircraft dropped water and retardant on the flames when conditions allowed crews to fly, but winds are expected to pick up Tuesday afternoon, officials say https://aspennew.com/news/aspen-snowmass-hopes-to-battle-warmer-winters-by-storing-snow-heres-how https://i0.wp.com/newspack-coloradosun.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/IMG_4125-scaled.jpg?fit=1024%2C819&ssl=1 Aspen Snowmass hopes to battle warmer winters by storing snow. Here’s how. If the new storage system works, terrain parks at Buttermilk and Snowmass will be built next season using last season’s snow https://aspennew.com/news/butterfly-action https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/3/d3/3d3f549f-5b64-4d48-9ffe-d9ac97111ef1/6a4328a59a83e.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 Butterfly action Two western tiger swallowtails fly between milkweed plants near Catherine's Store Road outside of Carbondale on Thursday afternoon. https://aspennew.com/news/mountain-rescue-aspen-responds-to-west-maroon-pass-medical-emergency https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/06/29061817/IMG_8300-770x1024.jpg Mountain Rescue Aspen responds to West Maroon Pass medical emergency Mountain Rescue Aspen successfully rescued a subject experiencing a medical emergency roughly five miles up the West Maroon Pass trail, at approximately 11,200 feet, Sunday afternoon. Mountain Resc https://aspennew.com/news/albert-schweitzer-days-highlight-humanitarianism-in-aspen-basalt https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/06/29103550/2DrWelch202551-768x1024.jpeg Albert Schweitzer Days highlight humanitarianism in Aspen, Basalt When Albert Schweitzer visited Aspen in 1949, he made such an impact that his purpose is still being honored in 2026, as the second annual “Albert Schweitzer Days Celebration” graces The Arts Campus a https://aspennew.com/news/amid-firework-cancellations-colorados-mountain-towns-look-to-alternative-celebra https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/8/2022/08/02184100/d71a3e82-b74e-5e80-9c01-90b380c58cf8-1024x674.jpg Amid firework cancellations, Colorado’s mountain towns look to alternative celebrations for the country’s 250th Independence Day weekend Fourth of July celebrations are heating up for Colorado mountain resort towns — figuratively and physically As more counties face increasing wildfire risk and respond with stricter fire restriction https://aspennew.com/news/greenpal-lawn-care-launches-in-rifle https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2026/06/29132024/mow_main-1024x579.jpg GreenPal lawn care launches in Rifle GreenPal, a lawn care app described by co-founder Gene Cabellero as the “Uber for lawn care,” has launched in Rifle, allowing homeowners to book same-day or next-day lawn care appointments directly f https://aspennew.com/news/forest-service-seeks-public-comment-on-sweetwater-lake-plan https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2025/07/14175958/Sweetwater-Lake-June-2025-ALongwell-scaled-1-1024x768.jpg Forest Service seeks public comment on Sweetwater Lake plan 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. https://aspennew.com/news/the-calm-in-the-storm-mesa-county-range-rider-fills-gap-outside-of-state-wolf-pr https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/2/2026/06/29061533/image5-1.jpeg ‘The calm in the storm’: Mesa County range rider fills gap outside of state wolf program Collbran resident Christina Vander Berg had a 25-year career investigating fires and built a life as a Western Slope cattle producer and rodeo judge. Over the past two years, she’s stepped into a new https://aspennew.com/news/rifle-police-increasing-enforcement-of-bike-e-bike-and-scooter-violations https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2025/05/07121830/Screenshot-2025-05-07-at-12.17.26%E2%80%AFPM-2-e1746641994551-1024x852.png Rifle police increasing enforcement of bike, e-bike and scooter violations The Rifle Police Department will increase enforcement of bicycle, e-bike, e-moto and scooter violations in the coming weeks after officers observed a growing number of unsafe riding behaviors througho https://aspennew.com/news/rifle-cancels-fireworks-for-july-3-celebration https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2024/12/11115325/firework-1-fixed-772x1024.jpg Rifle cancels fireworks for July 3 Celebration The City of Rifle is canceling fireworks for its July 3 Celebration after consulting with the Colorado River Fire Rescue due to extreme fire danger, the city announced in a press release on Thursday.  https://aspennew.com/news/aspen-ideas-festival-what-will-music-sound-like-in-250-years https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/06/29145056/IdeasFest-atd-062826-11-1024x768.jpg Aspen Ideas Festival: What will music sound like in 250 years? Damian Woetzel, artistic director of Vail Dance Festival, spoke on a panel at Aspen Ideas festival on Monday along with Charles Yang and Caroline Shaw about music — and what it might sound like in 250 https://aspennew.com/news/fire-southwest-of-pueblo-explodes-to-23000-acres-amid-100-mph-wind-gusts https://i0.wp.com/newspack-coloradosun.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Colo_.Aspen_Acres_13-copy.jpg?fit=1024%2C682&ssl=1 Fire southwest of Pueblo explodes to 23,000 acres amid 100-mph wind gusts The Aspen Acres fire was the latest wildfire to ignite across southern Colorado and the Western Slope amid extremely dry conditions, strong winds and extreme heat https://aspennew.com/news/two-rifle-helitack-firefighters-among-three-killed-in-knowles-fire-incident https://www.postindependent.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2026/06/E5GQBSAP7RBVPFETCJB7XDZUBQ.avif Two Rifle Helitack firefighters among three killed in Knowles Fire incident The U.S. Department of the Interior on Monday released the names of three firefighters who died Saturday while responding to the Knowles Fire in western Colorado, including two assigned to the Rifle H https://aspennew.com/news/bank-sees-long-lines-increased-calls-at-western-slope-locations-following-conver https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/8/2026/06/26135134/PNCmerger-1024x683.jpg Bank sees long lines, increased calls at Western Slope locations following conversion of FirstBank accounts Nine months after PNC Financial Services Group announced it would be acquiring Colorado-based FirstBank — one of its many efforts toward westward expansion — the bank faced droves of inquiries from We https://aspennew.com/news/voss-hidden-dangers-of-mountain-waterways-for-pups https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/04/13172355/Screenshot_2026-04-13_at_5.23.31%E2%80%AFPM-1024x1024.png Voss: Hidden dangers of mountain waterways for pups One of the joys of a warm summer day in the Roaring Fork Valley is the variety of water activities we have to explore. Our dogs enjoy splashing around in alpine lakes, rivers and streams just as much https://aspennew.com/news/the-smoke-in-the-colorado-mountains-has-cleared-but-gusty-winds-will-lead-to-red https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/8/2026/06/26160825/extreme_fire_risk_sign_June_20_ALongwell-1024x767.jpg The smoke in the Colorado mountains has cleared, but gusty winds will lead to ‘red flag’ fire conditions The smoke that blanketed Colorado mountain skies for much of the week has dissipated, but officials are warning that high winds this weekend will increase the wildfire danger amid widespread drought.  https://aspennew.com/news/laughter-as-medicine-event-coming-to-vail https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/7/2026/06/29085946/SpeakUpComedy-VDN-063026-1_-819x1024.jpg Laughter as Medicine event coming to Vail SpeakUp ReachOut, whose mission is to prevent suicide in Eagle County, is proud to present the second annual Laughter As Medicine Comedy Show in partnership with Vail Comedy Show. This dual language c https://aspennew.com/news/simon-transportation-needed-from-denver-not-just-eagle https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2025/12/03151539/AT-letters-to-the-editor-441x346-1.jpg Simon: Transportation needed from Denver, not just Eagle I understand plans are underway to provide ground transportation from the Eagle County Regional Airport to Aspen when the Aspen Airport is closed next year. While this will be needed, ground transport https://aspennew.com/news/mack-one-valley-one-plan-one-gondola https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/05/11094951/803d1e13-247d-4e90-bee2-07059bdb63c7-1024x1024.png Mack: One valley, one plan, one gondola Some of the most impactful conversations of my life have happened on the gondola — with friends, family and strangers. Imagine that gondola camaraderie woven into daily life in Aspen, not just powder https://aspennew.com/news/identities-released-of-3-firefighters-who-died-responding-to-knowles-fire-in-col https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/06/29100349/wildfire-atd-070418-2-2048x1536-1-1-1024x768.jpg Identities released of 3 firefighters who died responding to Knowles Fire in Colorado MESA COUNTY, Colo. — Federal wildland fire officials released the identities of three firefighters who died while responding to the Knowles Fire in western Colorado on Saturday. The firefighters we https://aspennew.com/news/3-firefighters-killed-2-injured-while-tackling-wildfires-on-the-colorado-utah-bo https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/06/29091842/AP26178802865191-scaled-1-1024x682.jpg 3 firefighters killed, 2 injured while tackling wildfires on the Colorado-Utah border BEAVER, Utah — Three firefighters were killed and two sustained burn injuries when they were overcome by flames from fast-moving wildfires in hot, windy conditions near the Colorado-Utah border. Th https://aspennew.com/news/willow-fire-grows-to-1066-acres-near-leadville https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2026/06/28205544/WillowFireSmoke-1024x768.jpg Willow Fire grows to 1,066 acres near Leadville Editor’s note: This story has been updated to reflect new growth of the Willow Fire. A wildfire that grew to more than 1,000 acres in a matter of hours near Leadville in the evening Sunday, June 28 https://aspennew.com/news/new-low-cost-technology-extends-roof-life https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2026/06/19164748/Storm_Help_Pro-552x1024.jpg New, Low Cost Technology Extends Roof Life Have you heard about insurance cancellations because your roof is 10–15 years old? Why invest in an expensive roof replacement when you can now affordably refurbish your existing roof with advanced https://aspennew.com/news/photos-jazz-aspen-snowmass-june-experience-gets-funky-in-aspen https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/06/27174822/JASjuneday1-atd-062626-01-1024x768.jpg PHOTOS: Jazz Aspen Snowmass June Experience gets funky in Aspen Jazz Aspen Snowmass hosted its annual June Experience over the weekend at various venues across Aspen. Numerous artists took part, headlined by Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe and Cory Henry & the Funk Ap https://aspennew.com/news/delk-ready-to-learn-increase-efficiency https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/5/af/5af6b855-a0c4-4077-aed2-4499f9932f6a/6a41d1bb77873.image.jpg?resize=300%2C216 Delk ready to learn, increase efficiency Appointee named RFSD board president https://aspennew.com/news/new-head-of-garco-libraries-wants-to-protect-the-freedom-to-read https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/b/03/b0347b1d-208b-4930-8ce8-d68463000daa/6a41d220882ed.image.jpg?resize=300%2C195 New head of GarCo libraries wants to protect the ‘freedom to read’ Korah takes the helm amid censorship efforts, growing use https://aspennew.com/news/all-the-jas-thats-fit-for-print https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/4/17/417e04a4-1634-4e29-a26b-13e8aa02795a/6a41d4051e427.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 All the JAS that’s fit for print Scenes from the weekend’s June Experience https://aspennew.com/news/ask-a-broker-how-do-off-market-deals-work-in-aspen https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/1/05/1057c107-fb17-4145-b65c-86e97a2af24c/697fd61b953f1.image.jpg?resize=300%2C350 Ask a Broker: How do off-market deals work in Aspen? In a real estate market as nuanced and relationship-driven as Aspen and Snowmass, not every transaction plays out... https://aspennew.com/news/jonathan-delk https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/5/af/5af6b855-a0c4-4077-aed2-4499f9932f6a/6a41d1bb77873.image.jpg?resize=300%2C216 jonathan delk https://aspennew.com/news/korah-and-staff https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/b/03/b0347b1d-208b-4930-8ce8-d68463000daa/6a41d220882ed.image.jpg?resize=300%2C195 korah and staff Newly appointed Garfield County Libraries Executive Director Abraham Korah, left, and Branch Director Nancy Barnes, right, stand with three staff members at the Glenwood Springs Library in front of th https://aspennew.com/news/jamie-larue https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/c/37/c370a90c-1f9f-44b6-b450-1bf4eb0a36ec/6a41d261eeacd.image.jpg?resize=300%2C378 jamie larue Then-Garfield County Libraries Executive Director Jamie LaRue stands in front of the Glenwood Springs public library in this photo from early 2025. LaRue, who retired April 9, has been a staunch advoc https://aspennew.com/news/nancy-barnes https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/3/e5/3e52831a-9cc4-4c64-86fa-39abcd037afc/6a41d2a1e63ef.image.jpg?resize=300%2C235 nancy barnes Garfield County Libraries Branch Director Nancy Barnes stands in front of the “summer reading challenge” prizes at the Glenwood Springs Library on Tuesday. Barnes served as the interim executive direc https://aspennew.com/news/christian-mcbride https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/4/17/417e04a4-1634-4e29-a26b-13e8aa02795a/6a41d4051e427.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 christian mcbride Christian McBride performs a tribute set called “Remembering Ray Brown” at the Limelight Hotel Aspen. https://aspennew.com/news/family-stone https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/2/6c/26cc5ded-058c-44ac-bf01-b30ce6ced938/6a41d4537fdf9.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 family stone Dancers get lost in the music of The Family Stone on Friday at the Paul JAS Center. https://aspennew.com/news/vail-music-venue-revival-raises-the-question-how-many-live-shows-will-eagle-coun https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/7/2016/08/01084905/VD_VD200710070419011AR.jpg Vail music venue revival raises the question: How many live shows will Eagle County support? In 2005, when Michael Goldberg was first opening Belly Up Aspen, rival ski town Vail still had 8150 – a legendary music venue named for Vail’s elevation and steeped in a tradition of intimate, local t https://aspennew.com/news/leadville-wildfire-column-visible-from-pitkin-county https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2025/07/25132433/Breaking-news-aspen-times-graphic-black-and-white.png Leadville wildfire column visible from Pitkin County A “significant wildfire column” from the Willow Fire that has broken out west/northwest of Leadville in Lake County was visible from Pitkin County as of 5:48 p.m., according to a Pitkin Alert. The https://aspennew.com/news/feinsinger-column-herbs-and-spices-contribute-to-optimal-health https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2025/10/02094755/Dr.-G.-Feinsinger-683x1024.jpg Feinsinger column: Herbs and spices contribute to optimal health Previous columns on Dr. Michael Greger’s “Daily Dozen” have noted that plant foods with intense color are loaded with antioxidants and other micronutrients. The same applies to foods with intense flav https://aspennew.com/news/moon-mondays-hot-tips-for-the-best-mercury-retrograde-of-your-life https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2025/10/18100421/Sheridan-Semple-AT-Photo-1024x666.png Moon Mondays: Hot tips for the best Mercury retrograde of your life The sky is falling! The sky is falling! Mercury is going retrograde today. What impending catastrophe is going to befall us now? Aren’t things already bad enough? Tonight’s a double whammy, the fu https://aspennew.com/news/temporary-art-installations-engage-the-senses-at-aspen-ideas-festivals https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/06/26234728/IDEASartwork-atd-062626-02-1024x768.jpg Temporary art installations engage the senses at Aspen Ideas festivals As part of the Aspen Ideas festivals, which run through July 1, the Aspen Meadows Campus showcases several temporary art installations. While people need a pass to attend the Ideas’ sessions and acti https://aspennew.com/news/5-wild-berries-to-forage-this-summer-in-the-aspen-area https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/06/25075028/service-1024x636.png 5 wild berries to forage this summer in the Aspen area With wild berry season around the corner in the Roaring Fork Valley, locals and visitors can soon discover a plethora of wild treats while in nature. There are over 10 varieties of edible wild ber https://aspennew.com/news/the-blind-spot-the-silent-fire-in-your-mouth https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2025/12/03163646/T4A5262-shorter-2.1-798x1024.jpg The Blind Spot: The silent fire in your mouth You’ve had this moment. The hygienist finishes your cleaning, glances at her notes and says it almost as an afterthought: “Just a little bleeding back here. Nothing to worry about.” You nod. You fo https://aspennew.com/news/spencer-vote-john-doyle https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2025/12/03151539/AT-letters-to-the-editor-441x346-1.jpg Spencer: Vote John Doyle John Doyle has a proven record of presenting practical solutions to solve our valley’s transit and housing issues, and he prioritizes our natural environment in all decisions. He is a public servant w https://aspennew.com/news/aspen-fire-recommends-wildfire-hardening-for-apcha-hoas https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/06/25091843/DSC8267-1024x683.jpg Aspen Fire recommends wildfire hardening for APCHA HOAs Andy Fisher, deputy chief of Aspen Fire Protection District, presented to the Aspen/Pitkin County Housing Authority board on Wednesday, June 17, about wildfire hardening procedures for APCHA-owned bui https://aspennew.com/news/photos-art-parade-celebrates-50-years-of-the-aspen-pedestrian-mall https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/06/27123959/artparade-atd-062726-03-1024x768.jpg PHOTOS: Art parade celebrates 50 years of the Aspen pedestrian mall Much like the entrance to Aspen, affordable housing, the airport modernization project and a host of other popular topics today, the creation of the pedestrian mall in the downtown core was hotly deba https://aspennew.com/news/willoughby-two-kinds-of-geological-treasure https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/06/25080836/bells.jpeg Willoughby: Two kinds of geological treasure We think Maroon Bells and Maroon Lake are two of our greatest treasures. The geology that produced them also provided Aspen’s other great treasure: silver deposits. Looking back over time, you can see https://aspennew.com/news/james-hunter-six-to-debut-at-aspens-paul-jas-center https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/06/26171113/TJHS_CreditJimHerrington_DSC_1234c-Edit-2-Editb-2-1024x701.jpg James Hunter Six to debut at Aspen’s Paul JAS Center Grammy-nominated British soul and R&B act The James Hunter Six will debut in Aspen. The ensemble will perform two jazz cafe performances at 6:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. on Friday, July 3, at the Paul JAS Cent https://aspennew.com/news/ms-rau-showcases-american-treasures https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/06/27130632/Unknown-2-1024x768.jpeg M.S. Rau showcases American treasures M.S. Rau has extended its mini exhibition, “From Court to Cocktail,” through July 6, in consideration of Aspen’s Fourth of July weekend celebration. It showcases dining items from the 16th century and https://aspennew.com/news/aspen-music-festival-and-school-supports-50-years-of-concerts-in-salida https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/06/26165250/2Willima_Yeh_631089-1024x577.jpg Aspen Music Festival and School supports 50 years of concerts in Salida The 2026 Salida Aspen Concerts series will celebrate 50 years of music, community and summer traditions with six Saturday evening performances at 7 p.m. July 11 through Aug. 15 at Salida High School A https://aspennew.com/news/pitkin-county-vacancy-rates-exceed-garfield https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2025/06/24153941/ecoflight-atd-062325-22-1024x683.jpg Pitkin County vacancy rates exceed Garfield A report on the Regional Housing Needs Assessment for the Roaring Fork and Colorado River valleys was presented during a joint meeting between Aspen City Council and the Pitkin County Board of County https://aspennew.com/news/what-2-hours-at-aspen-ideas-revealed-about-ai https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/06/26154641/AspenIdeasSign-atd-062626-02-1024x819.jpg What 2 hours at Aspen Ideas revealed about AI ‘Life, Optimized’ — What We Gain (and Lose) When AI Takes Over With Joanna Stern, Manoush Zomorodi, Jenn White, and Fanny Elahi From L to R: Jenn White, Manoush Zomorodi, Joanna Stern and Fann https://aspennew.com/news/alumni-in-action-6-eagle-county-athletes-compete-at-nike-outdoor-nationals https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/7/2026/03/30123638/Track_Meet_03_28_2026-66.jpg Alumni in Action: 6 Eagle County athletes compete at Nike Outdoor Nationals Six Eagle County athletes competed at Nike Outdoor Nationals in Eugene, Oregon from June 18-22. Hayward Field played host to the USATF U20 championships alongside Nike Outdoor Nationals, which annuall https://aspennew.com/news/documentary-celebrates-life-of-eagle-county-sustainability-pioneer-adam-palmer https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/7/2026/06/26135544/IMG_1081-1024x768.jpeg Documentary celebrates life of Eagle County sustainability pioneer Adam Palmer Adam Palmer’s legacy is remembered in pieces of Eagle County — in the trails, the ice, in the waves and in the energy that powers people’s homes. On Thursday, June 25, Palmer was remembered by his bel https://aspennew.com/news/peak-glam-a-chefs-tale https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/02/23111330/SR-image-blurred-683x1024.jpg Peak Glam: A chef’s tale I was away from Food & Wine this year, the first time in ages. But, I had my own little Food ‘n’ Wine moment in London over said weekend where I was visiting my family, as I met up with a gal who’d be https://aspennew.com/news/saddle-sore-where-have-all-the-cowgirls-gone https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2022/06/11060856/VagneurTony.jpg Saddle Sore: Where have all the cowgirls gone? Where have all the cowgirls gone? Someone said a while back there were no real cowgirls left in the area. My reply was that one needed to get off the asphalt, go down a dusty road and take a look https://aspennew.com/news/destination-summer-permanent-2026 https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2024/07/26141331/Screenshot_2026-06-26_at_2.13.19%E2%80%AFPM-784x1024.png Destination Summer Permanent 2026 https://aspennew.com/news/colorado-public-land-advocates-say-interior-department-review-of-highly-protecti https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2026/06/26133609/Tim-Devine-ROMO-1-scaled-1-1024x768.jpg Colorado public land advocates say Interior Department review of highly protective wilderness policies ‘is laying the groundwork for an attack’ Public land advocates are speaking out after the U.S. Department of Interior launched a broad review of its policies that protect remote and undeveloped places recognized under federal law as “wildern https://aspennew.com/news/carsten-column-ultraviolet-light-and-dog-eyes https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2024/03/26143950/RonCarsten_DVM_SP24_-878x1024.jpg Carsten column: Ultraviolet light and dog eyes Colorado is well known for its sunshine, with 245 to 285 sunny days each year. With all that sunshine comes blue skies and plenty of ultraviolet light, or UV. At Colorado’s high altitude, UV exposu https://aspennew.com/news/friday-letters-ice-facility-enforcement-weiser-support-and-highway-82-concerns https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2022/06/25080510/Letters-Graphic-2-300x169-1.png Friday letters: ICE facility enforcement, Weiser support and Highway 82 concerns City should enforce its own codes After the City of Glenwood Springs Planning and Zoning board voted to revoke a permit for the operation of an ICE detention facility in Suite 210 in the commercial https://aspennew.com/news/glenwood-springs-historical-society-archive-tom-mix-in-glenwood-springs https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2026/06/25144443/BB17_2024.07.961-738x1024.jpg Glenwood Springs Historical Society archive: Tom Mix in Glenwood Springs https://aspennew.com/news/obituary-joann-lynn-nystrom https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2026/06/25210604/W0020290.jpeg Obituary: JoAnn Lynn Nystrom March 21, 1949 – June 10, 2026 JoAnn Lynn Nystrom entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on June 10, 2026. Born March 21, 1949, in Baltimore, Maryland, to Richard and Frances Bl https://aspennew.com/news/obituary-alexis-lex-carter https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2026/06/25210558/W0020221.jpeg Obituary: Alexis “Lex” Carter January 27, 1963 – April 14, 2026 Surrounded by family and friends, Lex passed peacefully at home. Born in Anchorage Alaska, Lex grew up an army brat in both Europe and the US, before settling in Colo https://aspennew.com/news/county-commissioners-approve-rifle-airport-taxiway-apron-work https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2025/11/25190102/5ca042bb-c7ba-5509-a51f-3df8d505dc67.jpg County commissioners approve Rifle airport taxiway, apron work Garfield County commissioners approved nearly $10 million in construction and engineering contracts for Rifle Garfield County Airport projects meant to improve safety, ease congestion and prepare the https://aspennew.com/news/how-a-network-of-12-mountain-communities-across-the-west-is-moving-the-needle-on https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2026/02/23104727/DSC_0219-copy-1024x683.jpg How a network of 12 mountain communities across the West is ‘moving the needle’ on mental health As Colorado mountain communities grapple with mental and behavioral health issues, many are getting involved with a project to share data between resort areas across the Rocky Mountain West. Despit https://aspennew.com/news/nike-outdoor-nationals-track-meet-features-2-garfield-county-athletes https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2026/06/25153422/Rhyan_NON2-1024x683.jpg Nike Outdoor Nationals track meet features 2 Garfield County athletes Eugene, Oregon, has long been one of the country’s landmark running destinations, from the evolution of the modern running shoe to hosting the Olympic track and field qualifiers. In June, two Garfi https://aspennew.com/news/ae-lineup-for-june-27-july-5 https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2025/07/25132650/Post-Independent-Arts-and-Entertainment-graphic-1024x683.png A&E Lineup for June 27 – July 5 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/. Touch-A-Truck with Glen https://aspennew.com/news/garfield-county-libraries-schedule-for-june-29-july-5 https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2025/05/29163650/LibraryNews-GPI-071813-1.jpg Garfield County Libraries schedule for June 29 – July 5 Monday Parachute:The Fossil Files: Dino Sip and Paint at 2 p.m. Silt:Summer Fun at the Silt Library at 2 p.m. New Castle: Take & Make Craft Kits for Adults all day/Kits de Manualidades pa https://aspennew.com/news/where-to-find-information-on-colorados-candidates-for-the-june-30-primary https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2026/06/25191142/5-1024x1024.png Where to find information on Colorado’s candidates for the June 30 primary Colorado’s primary election — with consequential party races for local, state and federal offices — is rapidly approaching. The Post Independent election page has coverage as well as candidate col https://aspennew.com/news/west-nile-virus-detected-in-garfield-county-mosquitoes https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2026/06/25135253/mosquito.png West Nile virus detected in Garfield County mosquitoes West Nile virus has been detected in mosquitoes in Battlement Mesa, an early-season sign that the virus is circulating in western Garfield County. Garfield County Public Health officials said there https://aspennew.com/news/pedestrian-mall-lanes https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/f/aa/faa25956-ca85-45b6-b8f5-884a8c10b549/6a41d1553c764.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 Pedestrian Mall Lanes During the Mall Fest 50 art parade on Saturday to celebrate 50 years of Aspen’s pedestrian mall, Tim Sack, executive director of Buckhorn Public Arts, bowls a keg down East Hyman Avenue — recreating a https://aspennew.com/news/aspen-old-timer-endorses-doyle-for-bocc https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1610736576962-1b0e0b6e8e2a?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Aspen old-timer endorses Doyle for BOCC Jim Wingers — I am a certified “Aspen geezer,” since I am over 80. I am a non-affiliated voter who leans right. John Doyle is my... https://aspennew.com/news/vote-torre-who-stands-up-for-locals https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1605540436563-5bca919ae766?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Vote Torre, who stands up for locals Lisa Markalunas — Torre is excellent and he is my choice for Pitkin County commissioner in District 1. He is well-versed... https://aspennew.com/news/romero-has-earned-a-place-in-congress https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/custom/image/50acd222-91f5-11e9-aea3-9b4d2e149062.jpg?resize=600%2C314 Romero has earned a place in Congress Erin Rigney — Please vote for Dwayne Romero for U.S. House District 3. I cannot say enough positive things about Romero’s integrity... https://aspennew.com/news/ireland-no-need-to-whine-just-vote https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/0/c5/0c5299e7-e00a-463c-ae8e-a99b71b9b93a/68f57a05c990e.image.jpg?resize=300%2C169 Ireland: No need to whine — just vote Celebrate the 250th for what really counts. Better than a cage match on the White House lawn. More important than... https://aspennew.com/news/parrott-long-love-aspen-long-love-skiing https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/8/79/8792df58-4d5c-11ee-a684-03fa38419653/64f9908a8d2f2.image.jpg?resize=300%2C267 Parrott: Long love Aspen, long love skiing The Aspen Daily News article on Aspen One’s plea for help (June 10, “Aspen One’s success relies on community support... https://aspennew.com/news/voting https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/6/b4/6b468f34-54af-4189-9034-1aabb7f091f5/6a41bc49cbb80.image.jpg?resize=300%2C197 voting In-person voting for the primary elections is available at the Pitkin County administration building, 530 E. Main St., today from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and also on Tuesday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Ballo https://aspennew.com/news/andrew https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/8/79/8792df58-4d5c-11ee-a684-03fa38419653/64f9908a8d2f2.image.jpg?resize=300%2C267 andrew https://aspennew.com/news/skico-execs-paint-uncertain-future-describe-reinvestment-as-at-risk https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/c/3f/c3f509ac-0cda-40ff-9d27-fdad8750a038/6a407bc8c31b4.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 SkiCo execs paint uncertain future, describe reinvestment as at risk Presentations to elected officials focus on downward industry trends, valley’s housing and traffic problems https://aspennew.com/news/cover-copy-of-241205coney-express-grand-opeingsnowmassjc-1jpg https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/c/3f/c3f509ac-0cda-40ff-9d27-fdad8750a038/6a407bc8c31b4.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 COVER Copy of 241205_Coney Express Grand Opeing_Snowmass_JC-1.jpg Aspen Skiing Co. CEO Geoff Buchheister celebrates the opening of Coney Glade lift at Snowmass resort in 2024. https://aspennew.com/news/241127gondola-plaza-lineaspen-mountainjc-2jpg https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/8/06/80613ade-56e9-4ffc-97b0-58b86b47241a/6a407bc1b3a82.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 241127_Gondola Plaza Line_Aspen Mountain_JC-2.jpg Skier visits to Aspen/Snowmass have been declining for three years in a row, say Aspen Skiing Co. executives. Last year, with record-low snow, they dropped by 21.5%. https://aspennew.com/news/260626ski-co-snowmass-housingjcjpg https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/3/ac/3ac2f85c-03ff-48d5-b720-e668c110d56c/6a407bc428440.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 260626_Ski Co Snowmass Housing_JC.jpg The Aspen Skiing Co.’s Shop employee housing in Snowmass is planning an expansion. https://aspennew.com/news/copy-of-250208snowmass-ski-areacharmejpg https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/d/91/d9113e05-27a7-4d12-9859-f5a4773538ab/6a407bc4a581b.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 Copy of 250208_Snowmass Ski Area_Charme.jpg The Aspen Skiing Co. touts its massive investments in infrastructure at Snowmass Ski Area, but says future investments are at risk. https://aspennew.com/news/copy-of-edlullrhofjcjpg https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/8/5e/85ef80c8-ede4-47fa-bba5-b8dbbf24a05f/6a407bc73c9c6.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 Copy of EDL.Ullrhof_JC.jpg The Aspen Skiing Co. is spending $43 million on a new Ullrhof restaurant at Snowmass, scheduled to open next ski season. https://aspennew.com/news/260626ej-crossingjcjpg https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/a/59/a59bd1b8-209d-49f8-ae88-9057e1077669/6a407bc9209dd.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 260626_EJ Crossing_JC.jpg The proposed EJ Crossing affordable housing project sits along Highway 82 in El Jebel next to the Blue Lake subdivision. https://aspennew.com/news/screenshot-2026-06-27-at-35601-pmpng https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/3/2d/32da8f8b-1b5b-47e5-bba5-9a0b0f6752f9/6a407bc91bbfe.image.png?resize=300%2C166 Screenshot 2026-06-27 at 3.56.01 PM.png From left, Aspen Skiing Co. CEO Geoff Buchheister, Aspen One CEO Dave Tanner, and Aspen One Vice President of Sustainability Chris Miller present to the Snowmass Village Town Council and mayor on June https://aspennew.com/news/climate-change-could-shutter-ski-resorts https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/custom/image/50acd222-91f5-11e9-aea3-9b4d2e149062.jpg?resize=600%2C314 Climate change could shutter ski resorts Patrick Hunter — Leaders of Aspen One recently held a meeting with the Aspen City Council. The ski company leaders said they need support from the community... https://aspennew.com/news/reflections-on-a-woody-creekers-last-party https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/custom/image/50acd222-91f5-11e9-aea3-9b4d2e149062.jpg?resize=600%2C314 Reflections on a Woody Creeker’s last party Allen Jones — I went to my friend Bill Dinsmoor’s last birthday party. Bill was happy that day and laughing a lot... https://aspennew.com/news/circadian-coffee-co-launches-new-drive-thru-option-in-el-jebel https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/06/26162041/coffeeshop-atd-062626-02-1024x768.jpg Circadian Coffee Co launches new drive-thru option in El Jebel Something’s been brewing in El Jebel. Now, after years in the making, Circadian Coffee Co soft-launched on Friday, offering convenience coupled with an assortment of coffee options, from blended dr https://aspennew.com/news/colorado-wolves-are-traveling-east-and-south-as-summer-begins https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2026/06/25101559/wolf_map_june.jpg Colorado wolves are traveling east and south as summer begins For the first time since beginning the reintroduction of gray wolves, Colorado Parks and Wildlife confirmed a wolf traveled east across Interstate 25. The collared wolf’s trip was captured in the https://aspennew.com/news/aces-hosts-event-looking-at-health-impacts-of-climate-change https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2025/06/24160843/ecoflight-atd-062325-06-1024x731.jpg ACES hosts event looking at health impacts of climate change Dr. Mark Gladwin, the dean of University of Maryland School of Medicine and the vice president of Medical Affairs, is slated to speak with Aspen Center for Environmental Studies from 6 to 7 p.m. July https://aspennew.com/news/intersect-aspen-art-design-fair-premiers-new-film-featuring-colorado-artists https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/06/26154210/55353047806_dcf4f86ccd_o-1024x576.png Intersect Aspen Art + Design Fair premiers new film featuring Colorado artists Intersect Aspen Art + Design Fair will be hosting the Aspen premiere of “Time and Other Materials” in partnership with Aspen Film at 6:30 p.m. July 30 at the Isis Theatre. Filmmaker Amie Knox will https://aspennew.com/news/rfta-usfs-offer-free-maroon-bells-access-to-library-card-holders https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/06/26133052/90BEB40D-B9F9-4002-B75A-D741D031A563-1024x768.jpeg RFTA, USFS offer free Maroon Bells access to library card holders Roaring Fork Transportation Authority and the U.S. Forest Service have partnered to allow free access to Maroon Bells for library card holders in Pitkin, Basalt and Garfield counties (Glenwood locatio https://aspennew.com/news/aspens-new-wildfire-code-could-increase-some-costs https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2025/05/07184813/fire-atd-090523-5-2048x1463-1-1024x732.jpg Aspen’s new wildfire code could increase some costs Aspen’s recently adopted wildfire resilience code is slightly increasing the costs of new developments and some renovations that include square footage expansion, according to contractors and architec https://aspennew.com/news/climate-curve-to-celebrate-award-winners-on-wednesday https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/8/48/848d6789-9489-4f0d-baa8-af40b056f665/6a3f1d9ae458b.image.jpg?resize=300%2C169 Climate Curve to celebrate award winners on Wednesday Comedian Seth Meyers will emcee Aspen ceremony https://aspennew.com/news/back-up-bricks-for-pedestrian-mall-running-out https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/4/03/403a47a8-d3cc-4bbe-b0fd-90e94f3f23a6/6a3f1eac9fe84.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 Back-up bricks for pedestrian mall running out City officials discuss how to appropriately replace aging walkways https://aspennew.com/news/zakaria-brooks-predict-the-pessimism-will-pass https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/0/28/02868134-4912-4b66-adc0-6c5f3ba5fd5a/6a3f201a9e61c.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 Zakaria, Brooks predict the pessimism will pass Aspen Ideas Festival opens with hope for better days https://aspennew.com/news/the-strong-persuader-comes-to-the-wheeler https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/b/9d/b9dba74d-3855-4278-83b8-08345cdabc86/6a3f1b85b9143.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 The strong persuader comes to the Wheeler Robert Cray Band plays JAS June Experience https://aspennew.com/news/robert-cray-a https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/b/9d/b9dba74d-3855-4278-83b8-08345cdabc86/6a3f1b85b9143.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 robert cray a The 72-year-old blues guitar legend Robert Cray and his band will play the Wheeler Opera House at 5:30 p.m. today as part of the JAS June Experience. https://aspennew.com/news/robert-cray-b https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/e/d2/ed2c1ee7-d354-43c5-981e-b77aaad5397b/6a3f1bcc3677a.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 robert cray b Robert Cray has won five Grammys and is regarded as one of the main artists that brought the blues back to the mainstream in the 1980s. https://aspennew.com/news/jacqui-francis https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/8/48/848d6789-9489-4f0d-baa8-af40b056f665/6a3f1d9ae458b.image.jpg?resize=300%2C169 jacqui francis Jacquelyn Francis is founder and executive director of the Aspen-based Climate Curve (formerly Global Warming Mitigation Project). The nonprofit will hand out Keeling Curve awards to ambitious project https://aspennew.com/news/seth-meyers https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/2/46/246dccd8-ed0b-4695-a040-8a3e3344241e/6a3f1e075949a.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 seth meyers Seth Meyers attends the Chanel Tribeca Festival Artists Dinner at Tribeca Grill on June 8 in New York. Meyers will host the Climate Curve Awards in Aspen on Wednesday. https://aspennew.com/news/mall-bricks https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/4/03/403a47a8-d3cc-4bbe-b0fd-90e94f3f23a6/6a3f1eac9fe84.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 mall bricks Bricks on the Cooper Avenue pedestrian mall in front of the former Bidwell Building are in need of repair. The city of Aspen is running out of its historic brick reserves and is trying to decide next https://aspennew.com/news/brooks-zakaria-a https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/0/28/02868134-4912-4b66-adc0-6c5f3ba5fd5a/6a3f201a9e61c.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 brooks-zakaria a Journalists David Brooks and Fareed Zakaria kick off the 22nd annual Aspen Ideas Festival with a discussion about America’s future on Thursday evening. https://aspennew.com/news/crews-fighting-dry-creek-fire-in-garfield-county-get-reprieve-after-overnight-ra https://i0.wp.com/newspack-coloradosun.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/drycreekfire-e1782406474846.jpeg?fit=1024%2C713&ssl=1 Crews fighting Dry Creek fire in Garfield County get reprieve after overnight rains The size of the fire that started Tuesday south of Rifle did not grow and remains around 315 acres as of Thursday morning https://aspennew.com/news/recent-data-offers-more-details-on-winter-spring-slowdown https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/8/0d/80d5b8f1-9e92-45e9-a16f-adb98091e662/6a3debccbc0d3.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 Recent data offers more details on winter-spring slowdown Airport-travel decline not as sharp as retail, occupancy decreases https://aspennew.com/news/phillips-redevelopment-project-moving-forward https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/e/08/e08f965f-198a-4697-a6f3-b57644740f73/6a3deaec92ed7.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 Phillips redevelopment project moving forward P&Z finding of nonconformance officially overruled in 5-0 vote https://aspennew.com/news/early-childhood-tax-district-taps-executive-director https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/0/aa/0aa63d0a-58b2-434a-8afd-41343e959d2f/6a3dec557339a.image.jpg?crop=467%2C371%2C1%2C15&resize=300%2C238&order=crop%2Cresize Early childhood tax district taps executive director Markovitz brings 6 years of ECE experience with Eagle County https://aspennew.com/news/apr-awarded-for-on-air-excellence https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/d/8b/d8bcd495-1a0d-4b3f-8799-f6c9851da71a/6a3decd3ee5b2.image.jpg?resize=300%2C247 APR awarded for on-air excellence Station recognized by 3 different organizations https://aspennew.com/news/260624phillips-trailer-parkjcjpg https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/e/08/e08f965f-198a-4697-a6f3-b57644740f73/6a3deaec92ed7.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 260624_Phillips Trailer Park_JC.jpg The redevelopment of Phillips Mobile Home Park — a plan eight years in the making — will now begin after the Pitkin Board of County Commissioners voted to overrule the Planning and Zoning Commission’s https://aspennew.com/news/filling-a-void https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/f/2f/f2fa61c1-8a78-4fe5-8a31-478704812841/6a3dea39e6a1d.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 Filling a void A sage plant fills the spot of a missing light post on the Mill Street pedestrian mall on Tuesday. https://aspennew.com/news/basalt-to-hold-river-festival https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/6/73/67327ad4-8477-4634-81be-bcd7aabd3caa/6a3de9ff84a2c.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 Basalt to hold river festival Rapidgrass will be the headlining musical act at Saturday’s Basalt River Jams, a free festival featuring food trucks, beverages, river activities and live music set for noon to 9 p.m. on Saturday at B https://aspennew.com/news/260623ase-baggage-claimjcjpg https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/8/0d/80d5b8f1-9e92-45e9-a16f-adb98091e662/6a3debccbc0d3.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 260623_ASE baggage claim_JC.jpg Passengers wait for their luggage at the Aspen-Pitkin County Airport on Tuesday. Local tourism stakeholders and workers are hoping for a strong summer season to offset the decline in visitation and sa https://aspennew.com/news/aspen-public-radio-teamjpeg https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/d/8b/d8bcd495-1a0d-4b3f-8799-f6c9851da71a/6a3decd3ee5b2.image.jpg?resize=300%2C247 Aspen Public Radio team.jpeg Aspen Public Radio’s newsroom in 2025 included, from left, Eleanor Bennett, Regan Mertz, Halle Zander, Sarah Tory and Michael Fanelli. The team received awards in April and May for work done in 2025. https://aspennew.com/news/samantha-markovitz-headshotjpg https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/0/aa/0aa63d0a-58b2-434a-8afd-41343e959d2f/6a3dec557339a.image.jpg?crop=467%2C371%2C1%2C15&resize=300%2C238&order=crop%2Cresize Samantha Markovitz headshot.jpg The Confluence Early Childhood Development Service District Board of Directors unanimously approved the contract for Samantha Markovitz to be the organization’s first executive director on Thursday. https://aspennew.com/news/citing-water-restrictions-avon-cancels-july-3-fireworks https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/7/2024/06/28120851/July4Happenings-VDN-063024-2.jpeg Citing water restrictions, Avon cancels July 3 fireworks Avon Town Manager Eric Heil on Friday made the decision to cancel Avon’s fireworks display for the Salute to the USA event. “This decision is based on the designation of Stage 2 Fire Restrictions https://aspennew.com/news/on-the-fly-go-up-in-elevation-and-find-some-solitude https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/06/25081236/IMG_0674.jpg On the Fly: Go up in elevation and find some solitude High Country fishing is officially on the menu now, which provides some of the most spectacular views and beautiful fish you will find anywhere. Some anglers tire of busy rivers here in the valley dur https://aspennew.com/news/copper-mountain-selected-to-host-two-world-cup-ski-and-snowboard-events https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/06/25193733/CM_Winter_Copper_Cup_Men_Giant_Slalom_11.28.25_IZ_High_Rez_254_CM_06581-scaled-1-1024x683.jpg Copper Mountain selected to host two World Cup ski and snowboard events Last week, U.S. Ski and Snowboard announced that, for the second year in a row, Summit County was chosen to host two World Cup events during the 2026-2027 winter season. Copper Mountain Resort wil https://aspennew.com/news/photos-ridin-dirty-with-snowmass-rodeo-now-in-its-52nd-season https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/06/25134351/rodeo-atd-062426-01-1024x768.jpg PHOTOS: Ridin’ dirty with Snowmass Rodeo now in its 52nd season The 52nd season of the popular Snowmass Rodeo is well underway with weekly events each Wednesday evening at Snowmass Town Park. Organized by the Snowmass Western Heritage Association, the 7 p.m. ro https://aspennew.com/news/high-points-living-with-stage-2-fire-restrictions https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2024/12/04163836/High-Points--1024x1024.png High Points: Living with Stage 2 fire restrictions The High Point? Well, as of this writing, it is that, thus far in this very dry June, there has yet to be a fire of severe consequence in the Roaring Fork Valley. I use the word “severe” because, a https://aspennew.com/news/nike-outdoor-nationals-track-meet-features-pair-of-garfield-athletes https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/06/25191847/Rhyan_NON2-scaled-1-1024x683.jpg Nike Outdoor Nationals track meet features pair of Garfield athletes Eugene, Oregon, has long been one of the country’s landmark running destinations, from the evolution of the modern running shoe to hosting the Olympic track and field qualifiers. In June, two Garfi https://aspennew.com/news/lo-fidelity-aging-into-the-paul-jas-center https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/01/22132924/20251224_134304-1024x768.jpg Lo-Fidelity: Aging into the Paul JAS Center As I careen haphazardly through the four-way stop of my midlife-crisis, the newborn Paul JAS Center on the Cooper Street Mall is a venue I feel like I’ve very effectively “aged-into.” After willin https://aspennew.com/news/bob-moses-returns-to-home-away-from-home-at-belly-up-aspen https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/06/25132825/JjG2vqKh-1024x683.jpeg Bob Moses returns to ‘home away from home’ at Belly Up Aspen After almost a decade of playing Aspen, Bob Moses will be returning to Belly Up for a club set on Friday, July 3, bringing with them their signature sound, new versions of songs and a love of the Colo https://aspennew.com/news/aspens-main-street-improvements-project-moves-from-design-to-construction https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/03/26172836/mainstaspen-atd-032626-01-1024x683.jpg Aspen’s Main Street improvements project moves from design to construction Aspen City Council approved on Tuesday two resolutions that move the Main Street Inlets and Pedestrian Improvements project into the construction phase.  Phase two — construction — is set to take p https://aspennew.com/news/peak-10-classic-canceled-due-to-low-snowpack-plans-to-return-for-free-in-2027 https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/06/25152850/bec_2-1024x822.jpg Peak 10 Classic canceled due to low snowpack, plans to return for free in 2027 For the first time since its inception as an official event in 2017, Breckenridge’s Peak 10 Classic will not be happening this Independence Day. Typically, the classic draws hundreds of attendees https://aspennew.com/news/aspen-ideas-health-fellows https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/06/25151701/IMG_7508-1024x768.jpeg Aspen Ideas: Health fellows Every year, the Aspen Ideas: Health and Aspen Ideas festivals collectively sponsor more than a hundred professionals under 40 years old from various fields — including nonprofit leaders, scientists, a https://aspennew.com/news/obituary-jim-crown https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/06/25150438/Jim-Crown.jpeg Obituary: Jim Crown Jim CrownJune 25Remembered with love today and always. https://aspennew.com/news/pitkin-county-behavioral-health-responders-release-annual-report https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2025/02/11161627/IMG_0506-1024x683.jpg Pitkin County behavioral health responders release annual report The Pitkin Area Co-Responder Teams program, or PACT program, served 249 individuals in 2025 with a total of 1,294 visits. This is according to Raleigh Bacharach-Hope, the PACT administrator for Pit https://aspennew.com/news/lo-fidelity-doing-a-double-take-on-herbert-bayer https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/01/22132924/20251224_134304-1024x768.jpg Lo-Fidelity: Doing a double-take on Herbert Bayer To know Herbert Bayer’s artwork is to know, and better understand, Aspen. I was reminded of this self-born concept once again while touring the latest exhibit at the Resnick Center for Herbert Baye https://aspennew.com/news/wineink-a-historic-wine-celebration-at-hotel-jerome https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/06/24230948/0620_WheelerAndBadHarriet_Selects_0015-769x1024.jpg WineInk: A historic wine celebration at Hotel Jerome Well, that came and went quickly. It has only been a week since the 43rd Food & Wine Classic in Aspen weekend, and already it seems to be a bit of a blur. I guess that is how these things play out, https://aspennew.com/news/holloway-protect-woody-creeks-character https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2025/12/03151539/AT-letters-to-the-editor-441x346-1.jpg Holloway: Protect Woody Creek’s character My family has been part of the Woody Creek community for generations, and I am writing to oppose the proposed commercial rezoning and expansion of the Woody Creek racetrack. The racetrack has exist https://aspennew.com/news/compass-for-lifelong-discovery-board-of-directors-thank-you-for-the-support https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2025/12/03151539/AT-letters-to-the-editor-441x346-1.jpg Compass for Lifelong Discovery Board of Directors: Thank you for the support On behalf of the Compass for Lifelong Discovery Board of Directors, we would like to express our sincere gratitude to the Aspen School District Board of Education for its partnership and support of As https://aspennew.com/news/brough-defender-of-the-working-class https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2025/12/03151539/AT-letters-to-the-editor-441x346-1.jpg Brough: Defender of the working class I am writing to express my strong support for former Aspen Mayor Torre in his campaign for Pitkin County commissioner. Throughout his years of public service, Torre has consistently demonstrated th https://aspennew.com/news/business-briefs-business-news-from-up-and-down-the-eagle-valley-and-beyond https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/7/2026/05/05141341/IMG_9673-1024x768.jpg Business Briefs: Business news from up and down the Eagle Valley … and beyond Rocky Mountain Taco now serving at Home Depot in Avon Eagle County’s original taco truck is parked in a new location. The truck that has served guests for more than a decade in Eagle County has https://aspennew.com/news/town-of-vail-cancels-fireworks-as-stage-2-fire-restrictions-set-to-begin-friday https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/7/2026/06/24142834/730570342_983545327618140_1544990808968339815_n.jpeg Town of Vail cancels fireworks as stage 2 fire restrictions set to begin Friday Stage 2 fire restrictions will go into effect across Eagle County on Friday, banning campfires, personal fireworks and other spark-producing activities. The notice prompted the town of Vail to canc https://aspennew.com/news/eagle-county-government-gets-fired-up-during-the-celebration-of-the-new-geotherm https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/7/2026/06/24162412/IMG_1023-1024x768.jpeg Eagle County government gets fired up during the celebration of the new geothermal system On June 25, Eagle County flipped the switch of the new geothermal heating and cooling system that lies just below the Eagle County building in Eagle. The new $14 million system, which replaced the bui https://aspennew.com/news/smoky-skies-prompt-health-advisories-in-colorados-mountains-as-wildfires-balloon https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2026/06/24143206/DryCreekFire.jpeg Smoky skies prompt health advisories in Colorado’s mountains as wildfires balloon across the West A haze from out-of-state wildfires is choking the Colorado mountains as widespread drought and persistent hot, dry weather continue to elevate the fire danger. The smoke wafting across the Western https://aspennew.com/news/stage-2-fire-restrictions-begin-friday-in-garfield-county-white-river-national-f https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2026/06/24143206/DryCreekFire.jpeg Stage 2 fire restrictions begin Friday in Garfield County, White River National Forest Stage 2 fire restrictions will take effect across Garfield County and the White River National Forest at 1 a.m. on Friday, June 26, as hot, dry and windy conditions continue to increase fire danger ac https://aspennew.com/news/ballot-measure-to-force-more-money-to-roads-will-face-colorado-voters-in-novembe https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2025/07/02120550/Glenwood-I-70-Traffic-Chelsea-Self.jpeg Ballot measure to force more money to roads will face Colorado voters in November An initiative that could force Colorado’s legislature to redirect hundreds of millions of dollars annually to road projects is headed to voters’ ballots this fall.  Supporters of the Restore Our Ro https://aspennew.com/news/aspen-snowmass-announces-community-and-discount-pass-programs-for-202627-season https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2026/06/24113831/EDLajax-atd-032825-02-1-scaled-1-1024x576.jpg Aspen Snowmass announces Community and Discount Pass programs for 2026/27 season Aspen Snowmass announced the launch of the 2026/27 Community and Discount Pass programs Wednesday, offering discounted season passes to Roaring Fork Valley Chamber member businesses, local teachers, e https://aspennew.com/news/colorado-to-roll-out-new-rules-for-retail-electric-vehicle-chargers-july-1 https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2026/06/24111029/EVcharging-atd-051526-AustinColbert-1024x768.jpg Colorado to roll out new rules for retail electric vehicle chargers July 1 Colorado will implement new rules July 1 for retail electric vehicle charging stations meant to increase transparency and ensure consistency for consumers and business owners. While the requiremen https://aspennew.com/news/wheeler-opera-house-unveils-free-summer-lineup https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2026/06/23164654/2Wheeler-night-credit_Jordan_Curet.jpg-scaled-1-1024x683.jpg Wheeler Opera House unveils free summer lineup The Wheeler Opera House has announced a new lineup of free summer programming.  The upcoming summer season will showcase a special edition of the Changemaker Speaker Series, outdoor July 4 performa https://aspennew.com/news/what-the-polls-say-about-the-primary-races-for-colorado-governor https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2026/06/23161025/Candidates-5-1024x591.jpg What the polls say about the primary races for Colorado governor Colorado voters next week will decide which Democratic and Republican candidates will face off in November to be the state’s next governor.  Two Democrats, U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet and Colorado Att https://aspennew.com/news/letter-to-the-editor-white-river-national-forest-needs-to-live-within-its-means https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/2/2020/08/22223352/WebPhoto_LetterToEditor.jpg Letter to the editor: White River National Forest needs to live within its means When families face financial strain, they cut non‑essentials and sell assets. The White River National Forest now admits it’s in the same position. Forest officials recently told Pitkin County that https://aspennew.com/news/foster-just-figure-it-out https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2025/12/03151539/AT-letters-to-the-editor-441x346-1.jpg Foster: Just figure it out I am crying, I am laughing, I am crying and now I am rolling on the floor laughing. The absurdity of it all. The airport terminal is going to be 130,000 square feet, no, wait, it’s going to be 30, https://aspennew.com/news/dry-creek-fire-reaches-90-containment https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2026/06/24090737/730570342_983545327618140_1544990808968339815_n.jpeg Dry Creek Fire reaches 90% containment Update, 5:45 p.m. Thursday: The Dry Creek Fire south of Rifle reached 90% containment Thursday evening, Colorado River Fire Rescue Chief Leif Sackett said. Sackett said conditions are looking good https://aspennew.com/news/colorado-streamflows-projected-to-be-a-quarter-of-normal-this-summer https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2026/06/23153851/Yampa-June_23-JC-CDP-scaled-1-1024x768.jpeg Colorado streamflows projected to be a quarter of normal this summer Colorado’s rivers and streams are expected to flow at only a quarter of normal levels during June and July, following what the Natural Resources Conservation Service referred to as an “unusual volatil https://aspennew.com/news/tuesday-letters-community-support-banking-praise-governors-race-and-sheriff-supp https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2022/06/25080510/Letters-Graphic-2-300x169-1.png Tuesday letters: Community support, banking praise, governor’s race and sheriff support Mountain Valley thankful for community support We are very thankful these days at Mountain Valley Developmental Services. First, we received a generous grant from the Defiance Thrift Store — a p https://aspennew.com/news/blumenthal-gearing-up-for-summer-in-the-valley https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/8/82/8824a83e-01f3-46cd-b4bb-082702430211/68834a732af38.image.jpg?resize=300%2C359 Blumenthal: Gearing up for summer in the valley I’ve been packing the car this week for our return to the Roaring Fork Valley in time for all the Fourth of July... https://aspennew.com/news/kelloff-what-the-roaring-fork-valley-told-me https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/4/8f/48f94a2e-ac5b-42e2-9759-1a0950f0ab02/6a3dc5ec9cc39.image.jpg?resize=300%2C326 Kelloff: What the Roaring Fork Valley told me When I stopped in the Roaring Fork Valley as part of my By The People Tour, I came to hear directly from the people... https://aspennew.com/news/mccready-the-billion-dollar-problem-in-youth-sports https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/f/c9/fc9abd78-e9d4-11ef-b194-6b63644f4746/67ad93563a0b3.image.jpg?resize=300%2C280 McCready: The billion-dollar problem in youth sports Nearly every day, we see another story about the absurdity of what youth sports have become and the staggering amount of money spent... https://aspennew.com/news/alex-kelloff-headshotbwjpg https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/4/8f/48f94a2e-ac5b-42e2-9759-1a0950f0ab02/6a3dc5ec9cc39.image.jpg?resize=300%2C326 alex-kelloff-headshot_bw.jpg https://aspennew.com/news/new-orleans-suspects-bring-the-504-to-the-970 https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/9/87/9876391b-49c3-4f1d-8867-205fe14643c3/6a3c806eee2a7.image.jpg?resize=300%2C237 New Orleans Suspects bring the 504 to the 970 Crescent City rockers kick off JAS June today with two shows https://aspennew.com/news/air-quality-advisory-issued-today-due-to-wildfire-smoke https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/4/bc/4bcb42fa-5aae-419f-9102-dc7ddab90772/6a3c35150440a.image.jpg?resize=300%2C232 Air quality advisory issued today due to wildfire smoke Stage 2 fire restrictions begin Friday; fire weather watch in effect Saturday https://aspennew.com/news/armory-hall-price-tag-reaches-606m https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/6/84/684fcc77-bf11-4b00-82eb-eb34ee2fb29e/6a3c7e1c5eee4.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 Armory Hall price tag reaches $60.6M Final cost includes $6.9M for ‘contingency,’ nearly $1M in other fees https://aspennew.com/news/jas-june-experience-transforms-the-aspen-core-today https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/c/5f/c5fa2187-deb0-4c3d-b675-ab27c1b79495/6a3c7fcf032c6.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 JAS June Experience transforms the Aspen core today Karl Denson, Robert Cray, Cory Henry and more https://aspennew.com/news/jake-eckert https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/9/87/9876391b-49c3-4f1d-8867-205fe14643c3/6a3c806eee2a7.image.jpg?resize=300%2C237 jake eckert Jake Eckert is the co-founder, lead guitarist and lead vocalist of the New Orleans Suspects. The four-piece band kicks off the JAS June Experience on Thursday at 7:30 p.m. https://aspennew.com/news/armory-hall https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/6/84/684fcc77-bf11-4b00-82eb-eb34ee2fb29e/6a3c7e1c5eee4.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 armory hall A trailer sits outside of Armory Hall on Wednesday ready to be loaded with furniture and other belongings to move the existing city offices to the Old Powerhouse building. Construction will start in J https://aspennew.com/news/wind-driven-wildfire-burns-two-structures-in-rifle-forces-evacuations https://i0.wp.com/newspack-coloradosun.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/dry-creek-2.jpeg?fit=1024%2C768&ssl=1 Wind-driven wildfire burns two structures in Rifle, forces evacuations The Dry Creek fire was estimated at 315 acres as of Wednesday morning after starting Tuesday in Garfield County https://aspennew.com/news/cr-gruver https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/c/36/c36ec417-861c-4ef4-ae22-65bdf51cdd0e/6a3c80bd3c68e.image.jpg?resize=300%2C393 cr gruver C.R. Gruver plays piano and keyboards for the New Orleans Suspects. He has been with the band since it formed in 2008. Before moving to New Orleans, he lived in Colorado and played with the band Polyt https://aspennew.com/news/samantha-fish https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/c/5f/c5fa2187-deb0-4c3d-b675-ab27c1b79495/6a3c7fcf032c6.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 samantha fish Samantha Fish rips a guitar lead at Belly Up Aspen during last year’s JAS June Experience. This year’s festival starts today and runs through Sunday. https://aspennew.com/news/parade-preparation https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/8/74/874dd3af-71cb-43f7-8e17-4864b1ecdabd/6a3c7d4954390.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 Parade preparation Lissa Ballinger creates a costume during a workshop at the Red Brick Arts Center for Saturday’s Mall Fest 50 Art Parade. The final free costume-making workshop takes place today from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at https://aspennew.com/news/aspen-ideas-health-last-full-day https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/06/25071021/IMG_7525-1024x768.jpeg Aspen Ideas: Health last full day Wednesday, Aspen Ideas: Health presented its last day of full programming. The festival ended on Thursday. One of the tracks included Grey Matters, highlighting topics that fall into areas with no https://aspennew.com/news/obituary-marlene-c-hawkins https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2026/06/22210424/W0020265.jpeg Obituary: Marlene C Hawkins September 22, 1939 – June 9, 2026 Marlene C. Hawkins, age 86, passed away on June 9, 2026. Born on September 22, 1939, in Cripple Creek, CO, she was the cherished daughter of Miles and Viola Fleetwood https://aspennew.com/news/obituary-marsha-ann-brendlinger https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2026/06/22210432/W0020286.jpeg Obituary: Marsha Ann Brendlinger November 19, 1938 – May 29, 2026 On May 29, 2026 the cookie timer dinged one last time for Marsha Ann Brendlinger. She passed with her children by her side assisting her in a smooth, peaceful transiti https://aspennew.com/news/mr-unlimited-speaks-in-aspen https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/5/3a/53a209a6-e5ee-47a4-86ec-2cc4ec7e07f4/6a3c7db3029d4.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 ‘Mr. Unlimited’ speaks in Aspen Former NFL quarterback Russell Wilson talks about mental wellness during an Ideas: Health panel session on Monday called “Reimagining Youth Mental Health.” Wilson, who recently retired from pro footba https://aspennew.com/news/brandon-training-for-the-olympics-of-middle-age https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/7/41/74196ac4-f053-48c1-b199-689567d6294d/68ddc244b421c.image.jpg?resize=300%2C169 Brandon: Training for the Olympics of middle age Remember the good ol’ days of eating and drinking whatever you wanted without recourse? How about filling in for someone on a coed... https://aspennew.com/news/aspen-moves-extraordinarily-expensive-armory-hall-project-to-construction-phase https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2025/08/28172235/armoryhall-atd-082825-02-1024x731.jpg Aspen moves ‘extraordinarily expensive’ Armory Hall project to construction phase Aspen City Council unanimously approved four resolutions required to move the Armory Hall Adaptive Reuse Project from pre-construction into construction Tuesday, authorizing the construction-phase con https://aspennew.com/news/pitkin-county-approves-aspen-airport-schematic-design https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2025/10/06100247/airport-atd-062325-05-2048x1463-1-1024x732.jpg Pitkin County approves Aspen Airport schematic design The Pitkin County Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved the schematic design for the Aspen/Pitkin County Airport terminal redesign Wednesday, with plans to continue finalizing more employ https://aspennew.com/news/yacoub-torre-has-earned-this-position https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2025/12/03151539/AT-letters-to-the-editor-441x346-1.jpg Yacoub: Torre has earned this position If you haven’t voted yet, be sure to vote for Torre for commissioner, District 1. The other candidates are nice guys, but they haven’t earned this position like Torre. He has been serving this communi https://aspennew.com/news/highlights-of-aspen-ideas-health-day-two https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/06/24142135/IMG_7493-1024x768.jpeg Highlights of Aspen Ideas: Health, day two On Tuesday, Aspen Ideas: Health ushered in the actual first full day — and evening — of programming. Here are some highlights from different tracks, or themes.  NextGen Health Track: On the Frontie https://aspennew.com/news/obituary-george-s-weaver-jr https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/06/24132025/George_Weaver_obituary_photo-843x1024.jpg Obituary: George S. Weaver Jr. Longtime Aspen homeowner George S. Weaver Jr., whose love for the Rocky Mountains and the American West spanned nearly half a century, died peacefully at his home in Wheeling, W.Va., on June 22. He wa https://aspennew.com/news/aspen-to-host-public-safety-event https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2024/06/07144735/airportexercise-atd-060724-07-1024x819.jpg Aspen to host public safety event Aspen community members are invited to a drop-in public safety event, “Community Safety Conversations: Pedals, Paws and Preparedness,” from 1-3 p.m. July 2 on Galena Plaza and in the Dunaway Room at t https://aspennew.com/news/colorado-to-roll-out-new-rules-for-retail-electric-vehicle-chargers https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/06/24110709/EVcharging-atd-051526-AustinColbert-1024x768.jpg Colorado to roll out new rules for retail electric vehicle chargers Colorado will implement new rules July 1 for retail electric vehicle charging stations meant to increase transparency and ensure consistency for consumers and business owners. While the requiremen https://aspennew.com/news/dry-creek-fire-grows-to-315-acres-south-of-rifle https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/06/24110220/730570342_983545327618140_1544990808968339815_n.jpeg Dry Creek Fire grows to 315 acres south of Rifle Update, 9 a.m. Wednesday: The Dry Creek Fire south of Rifle has grown to an estimated 315 acres as of Wednesday morning, according to an update from Colorado River Fire Rescue on Facebook. Manageme https://aspennew.com/news/white-river-national-forest-moves-into-stage-2-fire-restrictions-friday https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2025/06/13134815/forestservice-atd-050625-05-2048x1463-1-1024x732.jpg White River National Forest moves into Stage 2 Fire Restrictions Friday All lands managed by the White River National Forest will be under Stage 2 Fire Restrictions beginning Friday, June 26, the agency announced Wednesday. Under Stage 2 restrictions, campfires and cha https://aspennew.com/news/blues-music-award-winner-sue-foley-to-perform-at-jas-june-experience https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/06/23171303/Sue_Foley-Doug_Hardesty-1_hires-1024x736.jpg Blues Music Award winner Sue Foley to perform at JAS June Experience Grammy-nominated and five times Blues Music Award winner Sue Foley will perform at 6:45 p.m. and 8:45 p.m. June 27 at the Jazz Aspen Snowmass Festival at 39 Degrees at W Aspen, 550 S. Spring St. T https://aspennew.com/news/la-greca-the-words-we-choose https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/02/03132225/Unknown-12.jpeg La Greca: The words we choose A glass of milk hits the floor. For a second, everyone freezes. The child looks at the puddle. You look at the child. And in that tiny pause, the adult brain starts loading its usual script. “Wh https://aspennew.com/news/opinion-noble-why-im-running-for-eagle-county-coroner https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/7/2026/06/17130646/OB16856-1024x684.jpg Opinion | Noble: Why I’m running for Eagle County coroner “We do these things … not because they are easy, but because they are hard.” That’s President Kennedy in September 1962, at Rice University in Houston, making the case for putting an American on th https://aspennew.com/news/5-wildflowers-to-look-for-in-snowmass-this-summer https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/06/23161540/colorado_blue_columbine_-1024x688.png 5 wildflowers to look for in Snowmass this summer With peak wildflower season around the corner in Snowmass, residents and visitors have the chance to see many colorful blooms this summer, despite the drought. Snowmass boasts a wide array of loca https://aspennew.com/news/pitco-holy-cross-energy-and-rfta-collaborate-on-aabc-microgrid https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/05/01175534/bizcenter-atd-050126-12-1024x683.jpg PitCo, Holy Cross Energy and RFTA collaborate on AABC microgrid Pitkin County, Holy Cross Energy and the Roaring Fork Transportation Authority announced Tuesday the successful commissioning of the Aspen Airport Business Center Integrated Clean Energy Microgrid, a https://aspennew.com/news/pitkin-county-and-aspen-discuss-airport-closure-impacts-solutions https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2025/12/02233744/rftaairport-atd-120225-1-1024x731.jpg Pitkin County and Aspen discuss airport closure impacts, solutions Editor’s note: This article has been updated to reflect that Kara Silbernagel is the official county manager. Aspen City Council and the Pitkin County Board of County Commissioners met on Monday to https://aspennew.com/news/dry-creek-fire-reaches-35-containment https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2026/06/24090737/730570342_983545327618140_1544990808968339815_n.jpeg Dry Creek Fire reaches 35% containment Update, 5:15 p.m. Wednesday: The Dry Creek Fire south of Rifle is now 35% contained, according to watchduty.org. Firefighters have made progress constructing direct handline and installing hose lay https://aspennew.com/news/snowmass-rendezvous-to-celebrate-10-year-anniversary https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2025/08/18105204/rendezvous-atd-061425-02-2048x1463-1-1-1024x732.jpg Snowmass Rendezvous to celebrate 10-year anniversary Snowmass residents and visitors are invited to attend the 10th annual Snowmass Rendezvous, an event featuring a variety of craft adult beverages and other activities, from 4-8 p.m. on Saturday, June 2 https://aspennew.com/news/us-forest-service-initiates-paid-camping-on-homestake-road https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/7/2026/06/23140830/1H1A6524-1024x683.jpg U.S. Forest Service initiates paid camping on Homestake Road The former free camping area along Homestake Road in Eagle County is now the Homestake Valley Campground, managed by the White River National Forest’s campground concessionaire. The campsites cost https://aspennew.com/news/opinion-climate-action-collaborative-eagle-county-gears-up-for-bike-to-work-day https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/7/2026/06/23121010/CACVD1-scaled-e1782238235255-1024x971.jpeg Opinion | Climate Action Collaborative: Eagle County gears up for Bike to Work Day On Wednesday, June 24, Eagle County residents are invited to trade traffic for trail time and celebrate Bike to Work Day, Colorado’s annual event promoting healthy, sustainable and fun ways to get aro https://aspennew.com/news/obituary-kenneth-h-smith https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2026/06/22210429/W0020285.jpeg Obituary: Kenneth H Smith October 14, 1955 – June 15, 2026 Kenneth H. Smith (Ken) was born to James E. and Vivian A. Smith in Tucson, Arizona and passed away on June 15, 2026 at home with his loving wife of 21 years by his sid https://aspennew.com/news/obituary-darshon-walker-pina https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2026/06/22210429/W0020272.jpeg Obituary: Darshon Walker Pina January 14, 1982 – June 12, 2026 Darshon Walker was born in Wyoming to Terry Walker and Sharleen Rowley. Her children, Rosalie Montover and Lukas Montover, were her whole world. Darshon was outgoing https://aspennew.com/news/glenwood-springs-advances-south-bridge-land-acquisition https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2025/11/23202618/IMG_6545-1024x768.jpg Glenwood Springs advances South Bridge land acquisition Glenwood Springs City Council voted 4-3 Thursday to authorize the city to acquire property interests needed for the South Bridge project, including through eminent domain if negotiations fail. Mayo https://aspennew.com/news/colorado-could-see-more-haze-this-week-from-wildfires-burning-elsewhere-in-the-w https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2026/06/22162757/726432104_1535726654655975_6739685915177020755_n-1024x768.jpeg Colorado could see more haze this week from wildfires burning elsewhere in the West Colorado could continue to see hazy skies this week as wildfire activity in the West picks up. Smoke from three large wildfires burning in Utah and Nevada pushed across the Western Slope over the w https://aspennew.com/news/trumps-tax-cut-law-will-cut-into-colorados-budget-next-year-but-not-as-much-as-p https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2026/06/22161654/Capitol_1-1-1024x683.jpg Trump’s tax cut law will cut into Colorado’s budget next year, but not as much as previously expected Colorado lawmakers could be looking at a smaller budget gap in 2027 when they return for their annual legislative session, according to a recent update from state economists. The forecast, present https://aspennew.com/news/ehlers-returns-home-sweeps-womens-strawberry-shortcut-races https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2026/06/22150108/abbeyehlers.jpeg Ehlers returns home, sweeps women’s Strawberry Shortcut races Nearly 600 runners and walkers gathered Sunday morning at Bethel Plaza in Glenwood Springs for the 50th running of the Strawberry Shortcut races, a milestone year for one of Strawberry Days’ longtime https://aspennew.com/news/garfield-clean-energy-column-what-if-we-bikethere https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2026/06/22151848/Dova_Headshot-835x1024.jpg Garfield Clean Energy column: What if we BikeThere? Colorado’s Bike Month is here, and Bike to Work Day is rapidly approaching. In celebration, BikeThere! Returns on Wednesday, June 24. BikeThere! is an annual celebration of biking across, between, and https://aspennew.com/news/green-a-weekend-of-alcoholic-abundance https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/6/22/6228de99-d6b8-42e4-b88d-eec0e010e4e5/68e305892073c.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 Green: A weekend of alcoholic abundance Food & Wine just wrapped in Aspen. Three days of pouring. Tasting. Toasting. Streets full of people who flew in from everywhere... https://aspennew.com/news/lives-can-be-saved-with-organ-donation https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/custom/image/50acd222-91f5-11e9-aea3-9b4d2e149062.jpg?resize=600%2C314 Lives can be saved with organ donation Mary Ryerson — (Re: “Aspen family urges everyone to consider kidney donation,” June 23, Aspen Daily News) Thank you for spotlighting... https://aspennew.com/news/torre-will-keep-environment-front-and-center https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/custom/image/50acd222-91f5-11e9-aea3-9b4d2e149062.jpg?resize=600%2C314 Torre will keep environment front and center Alex Mueller — I support Torre for Pitkin County commissioner, District 1. He has introduced and supported environmental action... https://aspennew.com/news/a-bored-sen-bennet-wants-to-be-governor https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/custom/image/50acd222-91f5-11e9-aea3-9b4d2e149062.jpg?resize=600%2C314 A bored Sen. Bennet wants to be governor David Bentley — U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet has disgraced his office by primarying state Attorney General Phil Weiser in the Colorado... https://aspennew.com/news/torre-defends-pitkin-countys-working-class https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/custom/image/50acd222-91f5-11e9-aea3-9b4d2e149062.jpg?resize=600%2C314 Torre defends Pitkin County’s working class Alex Brough — I am writing to express my strong support for Torre in his campaign for Pitkin County commissioner. https://aspennew.com/news/fire-on-the-mountain https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/4/bc/4bcb42fa-5aae-419f-9102-dc7ddab90772/6a3c35150440a.image.jpg?resize=300%2C232 Fire on the Mountain The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment issued an air quality health advisory today for Aspen, the Roaring Fork Valley and many Western Slope counties due to smoke from out-of-state w https://aspennew.com/news/ski-more-live-longer https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/0/cc/0cc0d23d-33ae-4279-8bd6-c525cdf93194/6a3bbe0a8a547.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 Ski more, live longer Aspen Ideas: Health panelists discuss benefits of altitude on aging https://aspennew.com/news/250-years-of-america-thousands-of-ideas https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/d/2c/d2cddc1b-d331-40ca-8f18-d9e4fe1e0d35/6a3b3365b5e61.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 250 years of America, thousands of ideas Aspen fest explores a country at a crossroads https://aspennew.com/news/bonfire-coffee-upgrades-to-larger-roasting-facility https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/3/ab/3ab5692a-5030-42b8-b414-d803913f6ef1/6a3b3450e4862.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 Bonfire Coffee upgrades to larger roasting facility New space in Glenwood Springs welcoming customers https://aspennew.com/news/officials-planning-ground-transportation-during-ase-closure https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/7/46/7464029b-3d48-42ed-a02b-4e95ba825cde/6a3b321071b66.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 Officials planning ground transportation during ASE closure Community advisory group evaluating suite of options from surrounding airports https://aspennew.com/news/ideas-health https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/0/cc/0cc0d23d-33ae-4279-8bd6-c525cdf93194/6a3bbe0a8a547.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 ideas health Aspen Valley Health physician Megan Hiles, anti-aging researcher Jamie Justice, and NPR Health and Science Reporter Allison Aubrey discuss longevity at altitude during a community Aspen Ideas: Health https://aspennew.com/news/aspen-airport https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/7/46/7464029b-3d48-42ed-a02b-4e95ba825cde/6a3b321071b66.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 aspen airport Rental cars are parked at the Aspen-Pitkin County Airport on Tuesday. The airport is planning for temporary rental car parking off-site from the airport as part of several transportation planning arra https://aspennew.com/news/katie-couric https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/d/2c/d2cddc1b-d331-40ca-8f18-d9e4fe1e0d35/6a3b3365b5e61.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 katie couric At the 2018 Aspen Ideas Festival, Katie Couric interviewed former FBI Director James Comey about his book “A Higher Loyalty: Truth, Lies and Leadership,” his controversial decisions leading up to the https://aspennew.com/news/paolo-benanti https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/7/b8/7b8d886a-ee18-423b-af5b-4d0f7041584c/6a3b33c7a23e8.image.jpg?resize=300%2C375 paolo benanti Paolo Benanti is one of the leading theologians on AI in the world. He advises the Vatican on emerging technologies and the rise of generative AI and will be featured in two discussions at the 2026 As https://aspennew.com/news/remembering-kay-simons https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/8/44/84446c67-8943-42ab-a09d-ad58f0d936b6/6a3b2110bbf79.image.jpg Remembering Kay Simons Dec. 20, 1934 — May 28, 2026 https://aspennew.com/news/bonfire-1 https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/3/ab/3ab5692a-5030-42b8-b414-d803913f6ef1/6a3b3450e4862.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 bonfire 1 Bonfire Coffee Founder Charlie Chacos, right, stands with head roaster Clay Gailey in front of equipment at their new roasting facility in Glenwood Springs on June 11. https://aspennew.com/news/dry-creek-fire-grows-to-288-acres-south-of-rifle https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2026/06/23174029/727571620_10214759580459897_1206542829660111917_n.jpg Dry Creek Fire grows to 288 acres south of Rifle Update, 5:15 p.m. Tuesday: The Dry Creek Fire south of Rifle on Gage Road is estimated at 288 acres, Colorado River Fire Rescue spokesperson Maria Nechkash said Tuesday evening. Evacuations are in https://aspennew.com/news/anderson-ranch-announces-date-for-picnic-and-auction https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/06/23150326/auction-1024x668.png Anderson Ranch announces date for Picnic and Auction Anderson Ranch Arts Center in Snowmass is hosting its annual Ranch Picnic and Auction from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on July 18. In light of Anderson Ranch’s 60th anniversary this year, the free, public ev https://aspennew.com/news/what-to-know-about-proper-waste-disposal-in-snowmass https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2024/09/13161837/IMG_8708-1024x683.jpg What to know about proper waste disposal in Snowmass With summer tourism kicking off in Snowmass, disposing of waste properly is critical to avoid harming the natural landscape. Waste generation in Snowmass is highest during peak visitation periods, https://aspennew.com/news/just-beyond-your-backyard-aspens-tie-to-californias-route-66-sites https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/06/23112126/Santa_Monica_Piers_Route_66_sign_with_the_130-foot_high_Ferris_Wheel_in_the_background_photo_by_Kimberly_Nicoletti_jpeg-768x1024.jpeg ‘Just Beyond Your Backyard’: Aspen’s tie to California’s Route 66 sites It’s a big year for travel in terms of destinations highlighting a number of milestones: America’s 250th, Colorado’s 150th and Route 66’s 100th. Maybe it started with visions of driving my dad’s https://aspennew.com/news/the-collective-snowmass-hosts-two-step-tuesdays-this-summer https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2024/01/30153317/Mawas-Holiday-Opening-1000010-1024x683.jpg The Collective Snowmass hosts Two-Step Tuesdays this summer The Collective Snowmass will be hosting Two-Step Tuesdays from 5 to 8 p.m. every Tuesday evening this summer from June 30 to Aug. 25, with free live music and line dancing creating country nights at B https://aspennew.com/news/ready-together-aspen-event-to-provide-update-on-airport-runway-closure-plans https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/05/26100039/airport-atd-062325-04-2048x1366-1-1024x683.jpg ‘Ready Together’ Aspen event to provide update on airport runway closure plans Community members are invited to a public information event from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on July 14 at the Limelight Aspen to learn how local and regional partners are preparing for the 2027 closure of https://aspennew.com/news/colorado-river-experts-say-agriculture-must-make-permanent-cuts-to-water-use https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/06/23081009/Crystal_River_Ranch_1-1024x768.jpg Colorado River experts say agriculture must make permanent cuts to water use Some Colorado River experts are floating a concept to address the basin’s water woes that is both radical and mundane: permanently reducing the amount of water used by agriculture. Many cities have https://aspennew.com/news/anderson-ranch-arts-center-presents-critical-dialogue-contemporary-design-object https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/06/23114325/Alexandra_Cunningham_Cameron-801x1024.jpg Anderson Ranch Arts Center presents ‘Critical Dialogue — Contemporary Design: Object and Identity’ Three of the design world’s most influential voices will convene in Aspen on June 30 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Anderson Ranch Arts Center for a rare public conversation on culture, identity and the https://aspennew.com/news/beyond-the-algorithm-building-on-reputation https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/06/23110733/Tom_Sherlock_Owner_MHP2-683x1024.jpg Beyond the Algorithm: Building on reputation In 1995, Tom Sherlock and his wife packed up a car and a U-Haul, left the East Coast and headed west for what they thought would be a single ski season.  What followed was years of hands-on work, a https://aspennew.com/news/aspen-ideas-health-features-four-days-of-big-ideas https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2023/06/07002917/ideashealth-atd-062323-5-1024x731.jpg Aspen Ideas: Health features four days of ‘big ideas’ Aspen Ideas: Health opened on Monday with remarks from experts, including two-minute big-idea summaries from seven health industry professionals. Since artificial intelligence is such an all-encompass https://aspennew.com/news/street-closures-planned-for-mall-fest-50-in-aspen https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/05/15224811/artdisplay-atd-051526-02-1024x768.jpg Street closures planned for Mall Fest 50 in Aspen Galena Street between Hopkins Ave and Cooper Ave will be closed from 9 to 11:30 a.m. on June 27 for Mall Fest 50.  Mall Fest 50 is an art parade celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Aspen Pedest https://aspennew.com/news/snowmass-history-king-at-jazz https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/06/23065638/4_2023.013.5775_Aspen_Historical_Society_Bob_Krueger_Collection-1024x683.jpg Snowmass history: King at Jazz “B.B. King Leads Off First Weekend Of Summer” headlined the Aspen Daily News on June 24, 1995. “The Jazz Aspen Snowmass musical festival, which runs through Sunday, continues tonight with Grammy-nomin https://aspennew.com/news/aspen-opens-community-survey-to-all-residents https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/05/07210138/cityhall-atd-050726-01-1024x768.jpg Aspen opens community survey to all residents Following the city of Aspen’s launch of its biennial community survey earlier this month with mailed participation invitations to randomly selected households, all community members are now invited to https://aspennew.com/news/obituary-kay-simons https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/06/22210420/W0020287.jpeg Obituary: Kay Simons December 20, 1934 – May 28, 2026 In loving memory of Kay Simons Kay Simons grew up in Denver , Colorado as Kay Frances Kranz. She graduated from Colorado University with a degree in Elementary Educat https://aspennew.com/news/vail-mountain-school-named-2025-volunteer-group-of-the-year https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/7/2026/06/22161215/VMS_Health_Fair1-1024x683.jpg Vail Mountain School named ‘2025 Volunteer Group of the Year’ Eagle Valley Community Foundation, an Eagle County nonprofit, recognized Vail Mountain School as its 2025 Volunteer Group of the Year.  The award recognized the school’s outstanding commitment to s https://aspennew.com/news/short-term-funding-solution-proposed-for-hogback-route https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2026/04/27101155/DSC_0247-2048x1486-1-1024x743.jpg Short-term funding solution proposed for Hogback Route The Roaring Fork Transportation Authority (RFTA) presented to Rifle City Council on Wednesday, June 17, to keep the Hogback bus route running from Glenwood Springs to New Castle, Silt and Rifle. RF https://aspennew.com/news/photos-strawberry-days-celebrates-129-years https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2026/06/22120654/SD_Front-1024x623.jpg PHOTOS: Strawberry Days celebrates 129 years For 129 years, Strawberry Days has brought Glenwood Springs together for a weekend of art, music, food and summer tradition. This year’s festival featured artists from across Colorado and around the c https://aspennew.com/news/sylvan-lake-among-state-parks-experiencing-water-shortages-reduced-boating-acces https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/7/2026/04/20180620/CvrFeature-VDN-042126-1024x683.jpeg Sylvan Lake among state parks experiencing water shortages, reduced boating access Impacts from Colorado’s extreme drought conditions are hitting several state parks in the state’s northwest corner. Colorado Parks and Wildlife announced emergency water conservation measures and https://aspennew.com/news/hodge-pottery-opens-in-new-castle-for-creative-fun-relaxation https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2026/06/22133945/hodge_pottery-1024x703.jpg Hodge Pottery opens in New Castle for creative fun, relaxation The cup sits on the table, blank, pale and serene, able to become anything. With a few strokes of color, it’s become a meadow, green dotted with multihues of flora, or a fish with an open mouth, teeth https://aspennew.com/news/june-10-rifle-fire-ruled-human-caused-investigators-seek-tips https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2026/06/10221927/719679761_1509869931173226_2329532805319974856_n-1024x768.jpg June 10 Rifle fire ruled human-caused, investigators seek tips Investigators have determined the June 10 structure and wildland fire near Willow Creek Circle and Government Creek in Rifle was human-caused, though the specific ignition source has not been identifi https://aspennew.com/news/northwest-colorado-state-parks-experiencing-water-shortages-reduced-boating-acce https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/8/2024/08/02101220/IMG_1892-1024x768.jpg Northwest Colorado state parks experiencing water shortages, reduced boating access Impacts from Colorado’s extreme drought conditions are hitting several state parks in the state’s northwest corner. Colorado Parks and Wildlife announced emergency water conservation measures and https://aspennew.com/news/rifle-hires-former-police-chief-to-return-to-department https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2024/03/13133128/klein-fixed-1024x683.jpg Rifle hires former police chief to return to department Thomas Klein Jr. was confirmed Wednesday evening during Rifle City Council’s meeting as the city’s next chief of police. Klein will return to the role he previously held from 2017 to 2021, bringi https://aspennew.com/news/kay-simons-obit https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/8/44/84446c67-8943-42ab-a09d-ad58f0d936b6/6a3b2110bbf79.image.jpg kay simons obit https://aspennew.com/news/dnde-se-posicionan-los-demcratas-alex-kelloff-y-dwayne-romero-sobre-los-principa https://i0.wp.com/newspack-coloradosun.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/elex-2026-cd3-dem.jpg?fit=1024%2C768&ssl=1 Dónde se posicionan los demócratas Alex Kelloff y Dwayne Romero sobre los principales temas en las elecciones primarias del 3er Distrito Congresional de Colorado Read in English | Traducido por Rossana Longo Better Dos demócratas compiten entre sí en las elecciones primarias demócratas para el 3er Distrito Congresional de Colorado el próximo 30 de junio: el em https://aspennew.com/news/summit-commissioner-endorses-doyle-for-pitco-seat https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1605540436563-5bca919ae766?w=800&h=500&fit=crop Summit commissioner endorses Doyle for PitCo seat Eric Mamula — My name is Eric Mamula and I am a Summit County commissioner and former Breckenridge mayor. If I lived in Pitkin... https://aspennew.com/news/reader-supports-weiser-for-governor https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/custom/image/50acd222-91f5-11e9-aea3-9b4d2e149062.jpg?resize=600%2C314 Reader supports Weiser for governor Colin Laird — As a local elected official working on solutions to affordable housing, climate, transportation and the economy... https://aspennew.com/news/bonfire-2 https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/3/cf/3cf89016-97c7-4ea4-9b7c-8069d0a1223c/6a3b3498a0682.image.jpg?resize=300%2C232 bonfire 2 A woman holds a bag of Bonfire Coffee in the new Glenwood Springs store on June 11. https://aspennew.com/news/writers-on-the-range-when-hiking-is-touted-as-a-piece-of-cake https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/5/ad/5ad82d03-fe43-45a5-bd22-8890749783f5/6a3b0a5d4be43.image.jpg?resize=300%2C420 Writers on the Range: When hiking is touted as a piece of cake Overconfidence can ruin a good hike. When I surf through outdoor sites on social media, here’s the essence of what I usually find... https://aspennew.com/news/slim-woodruff-wotr https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/5/ad/5ad82d03-fe43-45a5-bd22-8890749783f5/6a3b0a5d4be43.image.jpg?resize=300%2C420 slim woodruff wotr https://aspennew.com/news/grand-canyon-hikers https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/1/d4/1d46ae21-ff03-4891-87ab-8ad41eafd493/6a3b0a2041ab1.image.jpg?resize=300%2C400 grand canyon hikers Hikers descend into the Grand Canyon. https://aspennew.com/news/growing-community-the-distance-between-us https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/a/7d/a7d8071b-9151-4ee3-a079-2fec44336300/69c3047bf0f3e.image.png?resize=300%2C208 Growing Community: The distance between us https://aspennew.com/news/kota-releases-more-the-2026-self-love-anthem-we-all-need-out-now https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/custom/image/50acd222-91f5-11e9-aea3-9b4d2e149062.jpg?resize=600%2C314 KOTA! Releases “MORE,” the 2026 Self-Love Anthem We All Need — Out Now https://aspennew.com/news/eagle-county-case-alters-national-climate-law https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/7/11/71166a61-b372-4774-b468-b16b8669b50a/6a39dc71dc867.image.jpg?resize=300%2C225 Eagle County case alters national climate law Local railroad debate steams into Supreme Court https://aspennew.com/news/aspen-family-urges-everyone-to-consider-kidney-donation https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/b/ee/beef54ef-0524-4ba4-8eac-31eb337bd3cd/6a39dea671e56.image.jpg?resize=300%2C225 Aspen family urges everyone to consider kidney donation Melville: Saving a life is a no-brainer https://aspennew.com/news/a-decade-of-excess-neon-jumpsuits-and-shocking-murders https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/5/04/50421318-efaa-4022-81c4-3fb90cba535f/6a39e117dab77.image.jpg?resize=300%2C225 A decade of excess, neon jumpsuits and shocking murders Aspen Historical Society hosts exhibit on ’80s https://aspennew.com/news/local-news-in-brief-june-23 https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/d/ed/dedb6be4-2961-4a1f-9a0b-c1e8bf2d604c/68e710dcf2f72.image.png?resize=300%2C189 Local news in brief, June 23 Community survey open until July 20 https://aspennew.com/news/oil-train https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/7/11/71166a61-b372-4774-b468-b16b8669b50a/6a39dc71dc867.image.jpg?resize=300%2C225 oil train Tank cars, often used to transport oil, line a rail track near Parachute in June. https://aspennew.com/news/anna-and-karen https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/b/ee/beef54ef-0524-4ba4-8eac-31eb337bd3cd/6a39dea671e56.image.jpg?resize=300%2C225 anna and karen Anna Battista and Karen Thacker of Aspen’s Melville family seek to raise awareness about the impact of organ donation as Anna awaits a kidney transplant. https://aspennew.com/news/susan-and-craig https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/1/b0/1b06d882-76d9-47a9-af0f-e90615a9da9c/6a39deeecf673.image.jpg?resize=300%2C225 susan and craig Susan Gomes’ deceased husband, Pepper Gomes, received the gift of life in the form of a kidney donation from Craig Melville in 2014. Melville wants to encourage others to consider paying it forward th https://aspennew.com/news/anna-battista https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/d/e7/de7a9c61-72ec-4c47-bbc2-a2e8b5fb53fa/6a39df35db0c6.image.jpg?resize=300%2C400 anna battista Anna Battista, 34, is on dialysis awaiting a kidney donation. She is the granddaughter of legendary Aspen innkeepers Marian and Ralph Melville. https://aspennew.com/news/dry-creek-fire-grows-to-189-acres-south-of-rifle https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2025/08/18112049/PI-breaking-news-1920x1080-1024x576-1.jpg Dry Creek Fire grows to 189 acres south of Rifle Update, 5:15 p.m. Tuesday: The Dry Creek Fire south of Rifle on Gage Road is estimated at 189 acres, Colorado River Fire Rescue spokesperson Maria Nechkash said Tuesday evening. Evacuations are in https://aspennew.com/news/evacuations-underway-for-structure-wildfire-south-of-rifle https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2025/08/18112049/PI-breaking-news-1920x1080-1024x576-1.jpg Evacuations underway for structure, wildfire south of Rifle Crews are responding to a structure fire and wildfire south of Rifle on Gage Road, where additional structures and gas wells are threatened, according to Colorado River Fire Rescue. Evacuations are https://aspennew.com/news/pitkin-county-to-enter-stage-2-fire-restrictions-on-friday https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/06/10214424/flagaspen-atd-061026-01-1024x768.jpg Pitkin County to enter Stage 2 Fire Restrictions on Friday Pitkin County Sheriff Michael Buglione will enter Stage 2 Fire Restrictions at 12:01 a.m. Friday, June 26, which was announced at a joint Aspen City Council and Board of County Commissioners meeting o https://aspennew.com/news/aspen-receives-update-on-cozy-point-ranch-expenses https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/06/01170535/cozy_point-1024x582.png Aspen receives update on Cozy Point Ranch expenses Following Aspen City Council’s work session June 1 that featured an update on Cozy Point Ranch projects, staff were asked to provide more information on the current Cozy Point expenses and a summary o https://aspennew.com/news/colorados-mountains-summers-are-getting-warmer-exacerbating-drought-and-wildfire https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/8/2026/06/19162436/IMG_2607-scaled-1-1024x769.jpg Colorado’s mountains summers are getting warmer, exacerbating drought and wildfire risk Summer is off to a hot start in the Colorado mountains as soaring temperatures, a lack of precipitation and wind are worsening already severe drought conditions and exacerbating wildfire concerns. https://aspennew.com/news/dillon-and-summit-county-record-second-hottest-start-to-june https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/2/2026/06/19162604/IMG_2607-scaled-1-1024x769.jpg Dillon and Summit County record second-hottest start to June Summer is off to a hot start in the Colorado mountains as soaring temperatures, a lack of precipitation and wind are worsening already severe drought conditions and exacerbating wildfire concerns. https://aspennew.com/news/museum-1 https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/5/04/50421318-efaa-4022-81c4-3fb90cba535f/6a39e117dab77.image.jpg?resize=300%2C225 museum 1 The grand opening for the exhibit “Aspen in Excess: The 1980s… Small Town, Global Hotspot!” happens Wednesday from 4 to 7:30 p.m. at the Wheeler/Stallard Museum. https://aspennew.com/news/aspen-participates-in-here-now-tour-to-address-climate-cost https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2025/06/24155211/ecoflight-atd-062325-15-1024x732.jpg Aspen participates in ‘Here & Now Tour’ to address climate cost Community members, elected officials and local conservation leaders joined together on Thursday at Aspen One’s Buttermilk Lodge for a local “Here & Now Tour: Building Local Resilience to Climate Disas https://aspennew.com/news/despite-naysayers-books-are-alive-and-well https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/06/22153733/IMG_7475-1024x768.jpeg Despite naysayers, books are alive and well The first in a series of six panel and craft talks open to the public at Summer Words took place on June 22. While writers walked away with technical information about pitching books, the overall take https://aspennew.com/news/el-nino-has-officially-arrived-in-colorado-and-stronger-moisture-could-be-next https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2026/06/19163518/Rainstorm-CDillmann-VDN_-1.jpeg El Nino has officially arrived in Colorado, and stronger moisture could be next El Nino has officially arrived, bringing what could be one of the strongest El Nino summers the Northern Hemisphere has seen in decades. El Nino conditions — characterized by above-average sea sur https://aspennew.com/news/colorados-mountain-summers-are-getting-warmer-exacerbating-drought-and-wildfire- https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2026/06/19162841/IMG_2607-scaled-1-1024x769.jpg Colorado’s mountain summers are getting warmer, exacerbating drought and wildfire risk Summer is off to a hot start in the Colorado mountains as soaring temperatures, a lack of precipitation and wind are worsening already severe drought conditions and exacerbating wildfire concerns. https://aspennew.com/news/roaring-fork-outdoor-volunteers https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2025/12/03151539/AT-letters-to-the-editor-441x346-1.jpg Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers: Join RFOV, the U.S. Forest Service and Wilderness Workshop for a day of trail improvements and targeted weed removal in the iconic Maroon Bells Scenic Area on Saturday, June 27! We had such a great ti https://aspennew.com/news/single-speed-successes-eagle-county-riders-sweep-little-bighorn-titles-at-bighor https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/7/2026/06/20165038/IMG_1369-1024x1011.jpg Single-speed successes: Eagle County riders sweep Little Bighorn titles at Bighorn Gravel A month ago, Erinn Hoban was in the ICU. On Saturday, the Eagle cyclist conquered the grueling 50-mile Little Bighorn route in a time of 4 hours, 44 minutes and 12 seconds — using a singlespeed bike. https://aspennew.com/news/kronberg-more-of-a-mohawk-cut https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2025/12/03151539/AT-letters-to-the-editor-441x346-1.jpg Kronberg: More of a mohawk cut A “haircut” on the new airport terminal square footage by the BOCC? Seems like it might be more of a mohawk cut. Sardine seating. Views of big houses. Can’t get off the plane — not enough gates. https://aspennew.com/news/voss-heat-stroke-in-dogs https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/04/13172355/Screenshot_2026-04-13_at_5.23.31%E2%80%AFPM-1024x1024.png Voss: Heat stroke in dogs The long days and pleasantly warm evenings are a reminder that summer is officially here. We are all excited to get outside and enjoy everything summer in Aspen has to offer, but rising temperatures a https://aspennew.com/news/photos-the-43rd-food-wine-classic-comes-to-a-close-in-aspen https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/06/21151151/FWfinaltasting-atd-062126-01-1024x768.jpg PHOTOS: The 43rd Food & Wine Classic comes to a close in Aspen The Food & Wine Classic wrapped up its 43rd showing in Aspen on Sunday with a last round of seminars and one final grand tasting. Despite next summer’s closure of the Aspen/Pitkin County Airport fo https://aspennew.com/news/moon-mondays-drift-or-decide https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2025/10/18100421/Sheridan-Semple-AT-Photo-1024x666.png Moon Mondays: Drift or decide “Summertime and the livin’ is easy.” Or … is it? Summer in Aspen totally overwhelms me. It’s the best and the worst. As my great-grandmother used to say, “Damnit to hell,” there’s just too much g https://aspennew.com/news/reporters-notebook-day-3-of-the-food-wine-classic-in-aspen https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/06/21151111/FWfinaltasting-atd-062126-04-1024x683.jpg Reporters’ Notebook: Day 3 of the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen If there’s a diner in Heaven … Mere minutes into the “Short Orders, Big Flavor: Recipes from Max & Helen’s, LA’s Hottest Diner” seminar in the bowels of the St. Regis, it became blatantly obvious N https://aspennew.com/news/little-red-schoolhouse-expansion-provides-essential-childcare-solutions-for-snow https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/06/21093646/LRSH_groundbreaking_shovels-1024x768.jpg Little Red Schoolhouse expansion provides essential childcare solutions for Snowmass Everyone from town officials to toddlers joined together on Wednesday to break ground on the new Little Red Schoolhouse expansion project in Snowmass Village. Snowmass Mayor Alyssa Shenk said that https://aspennew.com/news/local-golf-results-aspen-mens-and-womens-associations-from-june-17-18 https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2025/08/11191619/AHSgolf-atd-081125-25-1024x819.jpg Local golf results: Aspen men’s and women’s associations from June 17-18 Aspen Women’s Golf Association from June 17LOW GROSS1st: Karin Hathaway 842nd: Virginia Newton 863rd: Heather Kroeger 884th: Amy Thompson 91LOW NET1st: Heidi Burkemper 742nd: Lucy Morgan 743rd: Irene https://aspennew.com/news/shannon-usually-safe-is-not-good-enough https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2025/12/03151539/AT-letters-to-the-editor-441x346-1.jpg Shannon: ‘Usually safe’ is not good enough The Aspen Times recently reported that the Bureau of Land Management has once again opened the door to the use of M-44 sodium cyanide devices on public lands (“Federal cyanide traps return to BLM land https://aspennew.com/news/what-can-humans-learn-from-beavers-when-it-comes-to-drought-proofing-the-landsca https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2026/06/19132242/RMNP_BeaverCreek_June_2_ALongwell-1024x767.jpg What can humans learn from beavers when it comes to drought-proofing the landscape? Amid a field of “zombie willows” in the Kawuneeche Valley within Rocky Mountain National Park, researchers and water providers are taking lessons from nature’s ecosystem engineers to build drought res https://aspennew.com/news/museum-2 https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/1/32/132964ca-a1cd-4c02-bde5-852f0037701f/6a39e15ec453a.image.jpg?resize=300%2C400 museum 2 Visitors checked out the exhibit “Aspen in Excess: The 1980s… Small Town, Global Hotspot!” at the Wheeler/Stallard Museum. The show, put on by the Aspen Historical Society, opened June 16 and the gran https://aspennew.com/news/remembering-lt-col-richard-dick-merritt https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/f/fd/ffde2147-0a9f-4659-acc0-23f70b108772/6a38956296d79.image.png?resize=300%2C400 Remembering Lt. Col. Richard (‘Dick’) Merritt June 29, 1935 — June 11, 2026 https://aspennew.com/news/how-many-gates-does-aspens-airport-need https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/5/da/5da04a07-1d0d-4ba3-b142-6ad22a304618/6a3896a7bcc0e.image.jpg?resize=300%2C255 How many gates does Aspen’s airport need? Weather issues, safety regs and earlier flights prompt talk of 8 gates at new terminal https://aspennew.com/news/questions-surround-plans-for-proposed-basalt-hotel https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/8/85/88528bbb-b0bc-4799-b1da-acff7e229fdf/6a38977253648.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 Questions surround plans for proposed Basalt hotel Theater building would be demolished for 94-room facility https://aspennew.com/news/walking-through-the-stargate-of-non-alcoholic-brands https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/4/2e/42e83642-d722-488a-b1b1-3c118ae88c03/6a389b14d0b81.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 Walking through the stargate of non-alcoholic brands NAs have come into their own at F&W Classic in Aspen https://aspennew.com/news/dick-merritt-obit https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/f/fd/ffde2147-0a9f-4659-acc0-23f70b108772/6a38956296d79.image.png?resize=300%2C400 dick merritt obit https://aspennew.com/news/airport-crowd https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/5/da/5da04a07-1d0d-4ba3-b142-6ad22a304618/6a3896a7bcc0e.image.jpg?resize=300%2C255 airport crowd Passengers crowd the terminal of the Aspen-Pitkin County Airport on Saturday, when gusty winds were a culprit in some flight delays. Airlines are leaning toward more early-bird departures to take adva https://aspennew.com/news/airport-gate https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/2/2b/22b9962f-1d5e-4f58-9ea2-1f9c3aa83ac9/6a3896e823511.image.jpg?resize=300%2C225 airport gate For the new design of the Aspen-Pitkin County Airport terminal, adding gates above the recommended total of six must be approved by county resolution or ordinance following public hearings and input. https://aspennew.com/news/movieland https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/8/85/88528bbb-b0bc-4799-b1da-acff7e229fdf/6a38977253648.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 movieland The former Movieland 7 theater lot in Basalt, which closed in January after decades of operation, is the subject of an application to be developed into a Residence Inn by Marriott franchise. https://aspennew.com/news/basalt-screenshot https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/3/0f/30f7de86-f12b-4061-90c5-902df0407626/6a3897b8e8a97.image.jpg?resize=300%2C209 basalt screenshot In this screenshot, Ben Moss, left, presents to the Basalt Planning and Zoning Commission regarding a proposed hotel on the property of the former Movieland 7 theater during the body’s meeting on Tues https://aspennew.com/news/stephanie-honig https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/4/2e/42e83642-d722-488a-b1b1-3c118ae88c03/6a389b14d0b81.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 stephanie honig Stephanie Honig is founder of the non-alcoholic wine brand Missing Thorn, born from the expertise of Napa Valley’s finest winemakers. The wine was poured at the Grand Tasting tent at the Food & Wine C https://aspennew.com/news/hopkins-make-a-difference-on-the-local-level https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2025/12/03151539/AT-letters-to-the-editor-441x346-1.jpg Hopkins: Make a difference on the local level I’m sure many of us can attest to hearing our own conscience more than ever in recent times with what has felt like a hostile takeover of our governing bodies and human morals, that voice of ours feel https://aspennew.com/news/el-nio-has-officially-arrived-in-colorado-and-stronger-moisture-could-be-next https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/06/19165126/Rainstorm-CDillmann-VDN_-5.jpeg El Niño has officially arrived in Colorado, and stronger moisture could be next El Niño has officially arrived, bringing what could be one of the strongest El Nino summers the Northern Hemisphere has seen in decades.  El Niño conditions — characterized by above-average sea sur https://aspennew.com/news/ski-country-amateur-radio-club-to-participate-in-national-field-day https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2026/06/19125636/DSC_0686-1024x683.jpg Ski Country Amateur Radio Club to participate in National Field Day Since 1933, clubs and amateur radio enthusiasts throughout North America have come together to set up temporary transmitting stations in public to demonstrate the science behind ham radio and how it s https://aspennew.com/news/friday-letters-paradise-creek-fire-response-baker-support-and-more https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2019/11/25234148/Letters-Graphic-2.png Friday letters: Paradise Creek Fire response, Baker support and more Grateful to our community I was just one of thousands forced off the interstate or stuck on it June 9 due to the Paradise Creek Fire near South Canyon exit. I was stuck at the West Glenwood exit fo https://aspennew.com/news/bruell-column-lets-elect-leaders-who-will-serve-us-not-billionaires https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2022/06/25082144/Debbie-Bruell-942x1024.jpg Bruell column: Let’s elect leaders who will serve us, not billionaires Whether we consider ourselves conservative, moderate or progressive, we all want leaders who make decisions based on what’s best for the people they were elected to serve. We want a government that pr https://aspennew.com/news/feinsinger-column-unprocessed-whole-grains-are-important-for-optimal-health https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2025/10/02094755/Dr.-G.-Feinsinger-683x1024.jpg Feinsinger column: Unprocessed whole grains are important for optimal health This is another column in a series on Dr. Michael Greger’s daily dozen — foods we should eat every day. Dr. Greger’s favorite grains are barley groats, buckwheat, yellow corn tortillas, millet, oat gr https://aspennew.com/news/obituary-donald-l-haywood-sr https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2021/07/25091509/gspi-facebook-thumbnail-1200.jpg Obituary: Donald L Haywood Sr. August 3, 1937 – August 21, 2025 Please join us in a memorial service for Donald L Haywood Sr on June 20, 2026 at 2:00 pm at the Columbarium at Rosebud Cemetery in Glenwood Springs, CO. A gathering o https://aspennew.com/news/colorado-destinations-see-higher-booking-pace-for-fourth-of-july-weekend https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/8/2025/07/04155023/Fourth-sbt-070525-19-1024x796.jpg Colorado destinations see higher booking pace for Fourth of July weekend Colorado resort destinations are seeing higher bookings for Independence Day weekend than last year, even as falling consumer confidence slows discretionary spending. As counties in Colorado’s West https://aspennew.com/news/aspen-public-radio-to-broadcast-aspen-ideas-festival-live-talks https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2025/06/28184011/EDLideas-atd-062825-26-1024x683.jpg Aspen Public Radio to broadcast Aspen Ideas Festival live talks Aspen Public Radio is continuing its longstanding tradition of airing select live sessions from Aspen Ideas: Health and Aspen Ideas beginning June 23. Community members and visitors are invited t https://aspennew.com/news/obituary-mary-kopf https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2026/06/18210453/W0020269.jpeg Obituary: Mary Kopf – June 4, 2026 Mary Kopf died on Thursday, 6/4/2026, peacefully, at home, with hospice, from Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, (PSP), a rare and very aggressive form of Parkinson’s. She was born in Leav https://aspennew.com/news/photos-food-wine-classic-hits-its-full-stride-on-saturday-in-aspen https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/06/20143031/FWday2tasting1-atd-062026-13-1024x768.jpg PHOTOS: Food & Wine Classic hits its full stride on Saturday in Aspen The Food & Wine Classic continued Saturday with its biggest day in Aspen. The annual event concludes Sunday afternoon. A patron goes in for the big bite while visiting the Verlasso Salmon table dur https://aspennew.com/news/durango-cyclist-edges-eagle-rider-in-battle-of-former-fort-lewis-college-teammat https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/7/2026/06/20172635/IMG_1351-1024x706.jpg Durango cyclist edges Eagle rider in battle of former Fort Lewis College teammates at Bighorn Gravel Sam Brown and Henry Nelson know each other’s strengths and weaknesses. Nelson can climb. Brown can descend. Nelson is from Kansas and lives in Durango. Brown — born and raised in Eagle County — knows https://aspennew.com/news/eagle-county-volunteer-event-bridges-the-food-gap-for-neighbors-in-need https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/7/2026/06/15170848/image2-796x1024.png Eagle County volunteer event bridges the food gap for neighbors in need On June 18, the Vail Edwards Rotary Club took on local food insecurity with a meal packaging event through Meals for Hope, a nonprofit playing a role in eradicating hunger nationally.  From 8:30 a. https://aspennew.com/news/obituary-margie-davis https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2026/06/18210446/W0020266.jpeg Obituary: Margie Davis April 14, 1955 – October 10, 2025 Margie Ann Davis 4/14/1955 – 10/10/2025 Margie was born in Denver. She was adopted by Gladys and Cotton Davis at about 2 years of life. She will be remembered for her https://aspennew.com/news/obituary-ellen-roeser https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/06/20210410/W0020277.jpeg Obituary: Ellen Roeser August 30, 1934 – June 15, 2026 Fort Worth, Texas – Ellen Roeser, daughter of a Texas oil tycoon, champion markswoman, and staunch advocate for cat adoption, passed away on Monday, June 15. She was 91 https://aspennew.com/news/reporters-notebook-day-2-of-the-food-wine-classic-in-aspen https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/06/20114108/FWday2seminar1-atd-062026-17-1024x768.jpg Reporters’ Notebook: Day 2 of the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen Delight in the bubbly at ‘Films and Fizz’ What better time to have champagne than morning? With help from the crowd, wine personality and sommelier Amanda McCrossin, right, leads a seminar conn https://aspennew.com/news/aspens-e-bike-only-business-expands-fleet-moves-locations https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/06/18094656/ebike-1024x676.png Aspen’s e-bike only business expands fleet, moves locations Aspen’s Best E-Bikes, one of Aspen’s only e-bike exclusive rentals and sales businesses, has officially moved to its new location — 409 South Hunter Street. The business, which began as a small ope https://aspennew.com/news/willoughby-coal-hoppers-and-clinkers https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/06/19070724/B-34.jpeg Willoughby: Coal, hoppers and clinkers Home heating at 8,000 feet is vital for survival. Innovations for efficiency, convenience and cost were implemented. The last phases were employed when I was a child. In early decades, home heat w https://aspennew.com/news/garfield-county-seeks-court-ruling-on-glenwood-springs-south-bridge-project https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2026/04/22160556/PI-Garfield-county-news-small-2-1.jpg Garfield County seeks court ruling on Glenwood Springs’ South Bridge project Garfield County is asking a district court judge to determine whether the city of Glenwood Springs must comply with the county’s 1041 regulations before moving forward with the South Bridge project. https://aspennew.com/news/multi-year-49-million-hanging-lake-trail-restoration-project-completed https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2026/06/18163547/DSC_0916_copy-1024x683.jpg Multi-year, $4.9 million Hanging Lake Trail restoration project completed From Native Americans to gun-slinging gamblers to visitors from around the world, Hanging Lake, with its turquoise waters and waterfalls, has rested high in Glenwood Canyon for centuries. Now, after y https://aspennew.com/news/longtime-volunteer-helps-keep-strawberry-days-rolling https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2026/06/18154238/DSC_0817_copy-1024x653.jpg Longtime volunteer helps keep Strawberry Days rolling Before the music starts, before the crowds fill Two Rivers Park and before the beer tent becomes one of the busiest gathering spots at Strawberry Days, Rolf Hermanson is usually somewhere nearby, help https://aspennew.com/news/redstone-art-festival-returns-with-plein-air-painting-across-crystal-river-valle https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2026/06/18152743/IMG_2077-13-scaled.jpg-1024x682.webp Redstone art festival returns with plein air painting across Crystal River Valley By the time the paintings are hung on the walls at Joy and Wylde Redstone Gallery, much of the work will already have happened outside. It will have happened along the Crystal River, on Redstone Bo https://aspennew.com/news/outfitted-campsite-comfort https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/06/20122211/Outfitted_6_20_image_collage-1024x1024.png Outfitted: Campsite Comfort Summer camping in the mountains is all fun and games until you realize the campsite still needs a little strategy. The days can be hot and dusty, the nights can still get chilly, and the afternoon for https://aspennew.com/news/super-pacs-corporate-money-and-a-new-york-billionaire-a-look-at-fundraising-and- https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2026/06/18162809/Candidates-4-1024x591.jpg Super PACs, corporate money and a New York billionaire: A look at fundraising and spending in the Colorado governor’s race Millions of dollars from wealthy donors have poured into the race for Colorado governor, much of which has been channeled into an advertising blitz in the lead-up to the June 30 primaries. In the https://aspennew.com/news/popular-colorado-mountain-destinations-including-most-visited-national-forest-to https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2026/06/18160554/Screenshot_2026-06-12_at_3.03.42E280AFPM-1.png Popular Colorado mountain destinations, including most-visited national forest, to enter Stage 1 restrictions The entire White River National Forest will enter Stage 1 fire restrictions on Friday, according to a news release from the U.S. Forest Service. The White River National Forest is the most visited https://aspennew.com/news/reporters-notebook-day-1-of-the-food-wine-classic-in-aspen https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/06/19131604/IMG_2570-1024x768.jpeg Reporters’ Notebook: Day 1 of the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen Medium-Rare Moments: Bobby Flay serves up steak secrets A plated steak dish showcasing a classic sear and precise doneness.Madison Osberger-Low/The Aspen Times The 42nd annual Food & Wine Classi https://aspennew.com/news/garfield-county-commissioners-approve-35000-grant-for-valley-meals-and-more https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2026/04/22160556/PI-Garfield-county-news-small-2-1.jpg Garfield County Commissioners approve $35,000 grant for Valley Meals and More The Garfield County Board of County Commissioners approved a $35,000 grant on Monday to keep county funding flowing to Valley Meals and More through 2026. The funding will help sustain meal deliver https://aspennew.com/news/garfield-county-libraries-schedule-for-june-22-28 https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2018/08/25104239/GarfieldLibrary-GPI-logo.jpg Garfield County Libraries schedule for June 22-28 Monday Parachute:The Fossil Files: Dinosaur Egg Engineering 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 mañ https://aspennew.com/news/bocc-district-1-candidates-discuss-key-aspen-issues https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2024/08/14183010/image00001-2-1024x768.jpeg BOCC District 1 candidates discuss key Aspen issues The Pitkin County Board of County Commission District 1 election is set for June 30, with three Aspen candidates vying for the position. The candidates include former Mayor Torre, current Aspen Cit https://aspennew.com/news/celeb-chef-andrew-zimmern-returns-with-a-mission-beyond-the-plate https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/06/20155226/FWDay2zimmern-atd-062026-01-1024x683.jpg Celeb chef Andrew Zimmern returns with a mission beyond the plate A familiar face at the Food & Wine Classic, Andrew Zimmern returns to Aspen as one of the event’s marquee culinary personalities — a true celeb chef fans have grown to know. The four-time James Bea https://aspennew.com/news/ae-lineup-for-june-19-29 https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2025/07/25132650/Post-Independent-Arts-and-Entertainment-graphic-1024x683.png A&E Lineup for June 19-29 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/. Alice Feagan Book Tour https://aspennew.com/news/foodstuff-midday-meal https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/06/20083215/IMG_0656-1024x768.jpeg Foodstuff: Midday meal Prospect at Hotel Jerome continues to cater to a variety of different tastes and timetables, with a summer weekend brunch newly on offer. This comes just in time to nurse any potential Food & Wine Cla https://aspennew.com/news/no-airport-no-problem https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/9/79/979d9e41-a913-4dc5-ae92-2a35a03bf175/6a3747b48d84c.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 No airport? No problem Food & Wine editor says Aspen event will continue in 2027 https://aspennew.com/news/derry-shares-her-love-of-crawfish-and-tomatoes https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/2/17/217d23fd-f0e2-464f-a70b-9f04d776212a/6a374ac3b712a.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 Derry shares her love of crawfish and tomatoes ‘Total baller’ in full control of restaurant empire https://aspennew.com/news/the-backbone-of-food-wine-in-aspen https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/e/48/e48dc09e-d4f5-4b28-b23f-be12fc2348f0/6a3746159f4d6.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 The ‘backbone’ of Food & Wine in Aspen Volunteers describe event as part work, part play https://aspennew.com/news/at-the-world-cup-of-wines-new-zealand-takes-the-trophy https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/e/3a/e3a86039-7a87-4dd4-9593-cd2838a40e89/6a3749032b8d9.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 At the World Cup of Wines, New Zealand takes the trophy 8 offerings face off in Food & Wine seminar https://aspennew.com/news/hunter-and-kaya https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/9/79/979d9e41-a913-4dc5-ae92-2a35a03bf175/6a3747b48d84c.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 hunter and kaya Hunter Lewis speaks on the air with Aspen Public Radio’s Kaya Williams during Friday afternoon’s Grand Tasting at the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen. https://aspennew.com/news/tiffany-derry https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/2/17/217d23fd-f0e2-464f-a70b-9f04d776212a/6a374ac3b712a.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 tiffany derry Tiffany Derry delighted her audience at a Saturday morning Food & Wine seminar with a demonstration of how to make crawfish and shrimp toast. https://aspennew.com/news/fw-volunteers-a https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/e/48/e48dc09e-d4f5-4b28-b23f-be12fc2348f0/6a3746159f4d6.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 f&w volunteers a Patty McKinney fills glasses for The World Cup of Wine seminar on Saturday morning at the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen. She is one of about 490 volunteers who power the event annually. https://aspennew.com/news/fw-volunteers-b https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/0/59/0597858e-a3ab-440f-8311-079f10cdc05c/6a37465d04704.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 f&w volunteers b The Paepcke Park volunteer team takes a photo with wine aficionados Gary Obligacion and Sabato Sagaria following a Saturday morning seminar. Volunteers can choose to work at seminars or the Grand Tast https://aspennew.com/news/world-cup-of-wine https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/e/3a/e3a86039-7a87-4dd4-9593-cd2838a40e89/6a3749032b8d9.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 world cup of wine Sabato Sagaria and Gary Obligacion toast to the World Cup of Wines seminar during the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen on Saturday. https://aspennew.com/news/season-liberally-and-dont-fuss-with-the-meat https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/aspendailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/1/aa/1aa887cc-4b27-42ee-82ce-3cb823d1244e/6a3744cd30549.image.jpg?resize=300%2C200 Season liberally and don’t fuss with the meat Bobby Flay on display in Aspen, cooking steak dishes from around the world https://aspennew.com/news/colorado-parks-and-wildlife-to-direct-11-million-toward-protecting-wildlife-publ https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/6/2026/06/18133128/Elk_Herd_Kelsey_Brunner_AT_archive-1024x683.jpg Colorado Parks and Wildlife to direct $11 million toward protecting wildlife, public access on private property Colorado Parks and Wildlife has $11 million to help private landowners protect wildlife habitat or provide public access for recreation. The state agency announced on Tuesday, June 16, that it is https://aspennew.com/news/photos-seminars-grand-tastings-get-food-wine-classic-going-full-swing https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/06/19162952/FWseminarsDay1-atd-061926-08-1024x768.jpg PHOTOS: Seminars, grand tastings get Food & Wine Classic going full swing The Food & Wine Classic got going full swing on Friday in Aspen with seminars featuring celebrity chefs spread across town and the return of the ever-popular grand tastings to Wagner Park. It’ll be ri https://aspennew.com/news/saddle-sore-history-lives-on https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2022/06/11060856/VagneurTony.jpg Saddle Sore: History lives on A lovely afternoon, blue sky overhead, a light breeze stirring the leaves, and I had a meeting scheduled with Amy Honey, vice-president of Education and Programming at the Aspen Historical Society. We https://aspennew.com/news/helicopter-operations-to-close-aspen-gondola-hiking-trails-on-monday https://swiftmedia.s3.amazonaws.com/mountain.swiftcom.com/images/sites/5/2026/06/19155224/nellbell-atd-061926-01-1024x768.jpg Helicopter operations to close Aspen gondola, hiking trails on Monday Helicopter operations have been scheduled for Monday, June 22, on Aspen Mountain in order to continue the construction of the new Nell Bell chairlift, set to debut this coming winter season. Fligh