Storytellers sought for ‘Voices of the Collective’
Storytellers are invited to be part of a Live Storytelling event taking place from 6-8 p.m. on Sunday, July 23, at The Collective in Snowmass.
In partnership with Writ Large, tellers are being sought to share their potent, thought-provoking, and authentic tales as part of a collaboration to deepen our understanding of our local communities. Storytellers will be supported and coached by Writ Large’s founder and director Alya Howe, whose expertise will enhance storytellers’ prowess.
The theme of the July 23 event is “Voices of the Collective,” inviting tellers to prepare and share a deeply meaningful, seven-minute narrative. Under her guidance, participants will discover and unearth the essence of their stories. There are no fees associated with this opportunity. Guest storytellers will receive personalized mentoring, professional photographs, and an opportunity to perform before a live, welcoming audience.
Writ Large is founded on a long-standing tradition of captivating live storytelling events in the valley, touching the hearts of storytellers and listeners, alike. Howe says stories, being an ancient form of communication, possess the incredible power to connect us to one another and deepen our bonds within our community and environment. They convey the importance of values and shed light on the consequences of living by or straying from ethical and societal codes.
“Joy and fulfillment lie in our triumphs and learning from our mistakes,” she says. “A community lacking a strong narrative, or failing to value storytelling, struggles to survive as a cohesive unit, instead becoming a collection of isolated individuals driven by personal pursuits.”
For this event, stories should be personal and revelatory true accounts, spoken from the heart rather than read. All stories are welcome, whether they evoke tragedy, humor, happiness, or sorrow. Howe encourages prospective participants to embrace stillness, reflect, and allow the story to choose them.
“This is playful, revealing work,” she says. “The more you invest yourself in this journey, the greater the rewards and opportunities will unfold.”
Participants are required to meet the following schedule leading up to the live performance:
Week of May 29 (or earlier): Submit a full draft or a detailed outline of your story to info@thecollectivesnowmass.com. Howe’s writing team is available to craft the written versions of stories allowing focus on the telling of the story — not refining the content. Those uncomfortable with writing can also work with her to record their story to define an outline.
5:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 11: Rehearsal on Zoom
6:30-8 p.m. Thursday, July 20: Rehearsal at The Collective in Snowmass
Brush Creek Culvert Replacement Project Update as of May 19
The Brush Creek culvert replacement project has begun. Weekly updates will be provided throughout the project. Project information (include these updates) can be found online at tosv.com/566/Brush-Creek-Culvert-Reconstruction.
Comments, feedback, or suggestions for improvement can be shared with project@tosv.com. We appreciate your patience during this construction project!
Closures:
Brush Creek Road is now closed for the duration of the project.
What work was completed this week?
Traffic control was set up.
Asphalt removal has begun on Brush Creek above the culvert.
The gas line was activated.
Work planned for theweek of May 22:
Asphalt will continue to be removed.
Excavation will start for the underground utility work.
Upcoming traffic-flow changes:
None anticipated until the JAS weekend. More details to follow.
Town service schedule for Memorial Day holiday
Town of Snowmass Village administrative offices will be closed on Monday, May 29, 2023, in observance of the Memorial Day holiday.
Brush Creek Road is closed for construction. Motorists traveling to Snowmass Village should be aware of the detour route on Highline & Owl Creek Roads due to the construction closure.
The Recreation Center will be open at its regular schedule, the Village Shuttle is offering its full off-season schedule, and police officers are always available via dispatch by calling 970-923-5330 or by picking up the front door phone if on-site at Town Hall. Solid-waste operations will continue as normal.
Join the Town of Snowmass Village for an Open House on an upcoming housing project on Wednesday, May 31, 2023, from 4–6 p.m. at Town Hall.
In response to the need for workforce housing in our community, the Town of Snowmass Village developed a Workforce Housing Master Plan unanimously adopted by the Snowmass Village Town Council in October 2021.
The Town Hall Draw site was identified for the next housing project because it has the most significant potential for unit development, is well-located, and has historically been identified for future housing development. This project aims to maximize the site for housing, be developed within the existing topography, fit the location’s character, create a mix of housing sizes (one-, two-, and three-bedroom units), and take advantage of existing transit.
Staff will be available to answer questions about this project and housing within Snowmass Village. The open house will be held at Town Hall in the Council Chambers. We hope to see you there!
The Aspen Daily Chronicle reported on May 23, 1891 that “Judge Watson went down to his ranch on Brush Creek yesterday to oversee the planting of a large crop of potatoes. The judge expects to have a corner on the market when the tubers are ready to ship.”
Valley farms began growing potatoes for mass production starting in the 1890s and increased into the early 1900s, peaking in 1909 at 225,500 bushels (for the valley). Yields began to decline after 1909 partly because of blight that lives in the soil, but ranchers learned how to replenish the soil by rotating their crops—potatoes for two years, grain for two years, and alfalfa hay for six years.
Tweet All About It: Snowmass Edition
There are so many tweets about Snowmass, we thought we would give the Snowmass Sun its own Tweet All About It. We’ve picked out our favorite and not-so-favorite (at least, those that are printable) tweets about Snowmass.
The Aspen Times is available on Twitter, as well. Simply type in “TheAspenTimes” on Twitter (No spaces, please), and get daily updates on what’s happening in the Roaring Fork Valley.
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April showers bring May wildlife.
Bears continue to be seen around town, and some (seen here) are returning to the office. Be bear aware and respect wildlife!
Snowboarding at high altitudes feels incredible. I was able to experience this firsthand when I took a trip to Snowmass Ski Resort in Colorado. The elevation reached was almost 10,000 feet above sea level and the air was crisp and clear pic.twitter.com/na18V24pDW
Snowmass in Brief: Town cleanup day returns; Brush Creek Road closure info
Town Cleanup Day returns to Snowmass Village
Join your fellow Villagers, and help beautify Snowmass Village by participating in this time-honored town tradition on May 19! Trash and recycling bags will be available for pickup between 8:30-9:30 a.m. at the Daly Lane Depot. Volunteers will then have the morning to work through key areas of the town, picking up trash and refuse left over from the winter season. Town crews will collect bags of trash throughout the day.
Town Cleanup Day helps to beautify the town, keeps our waterways clean, and reduces impact to the natural landscape and wildlife.
Lunch will be served at the Town Park Gazebo beginning at noon. Restrooms will be available at Town Park Station.
The Brush Creek culvert reconstruction project begins on May 15. Brush Creek Road will be closed from the Blue Roof Condos to the intersection with Owl Creek Road from approximately May 15-Nov. 1.
A detour and special traffic alignments will be in place along Owl Creek and Highline roads for the duration of the project. Signage will be in place to help you get where you need to go. Detour routes will be well-marked, and the road closure will be hardened to prevent confusion for road users.
Village Shuttle Route #8 will serve the Melton Ranch and Horse Ranch communities at 15-minute service intervals between 7:05 a.m.–8:05 p.m. (30-minute service continuing to 9:05 p.m.) from June 5-Sept. 24. Ride request service will be available until midnight. Route information and maps can be found at villageshuttle.com or by calling 970-923-2543.
Brush Creek park-and-ride renovations begin next week
People who use the Brush Creek Park and Ride off of Colorado Highway 82 in the Upper Valley should expect reduced parking this summer, PItkin County officials said on Monday.
Work to improve lighting and landscaping and increase the number of paved parking spaces from 200 to over 400 is scheduled to start May 15. The parking lot will be prepared for EV charging stations during construction with complete buildout of the charging stations in the future.
The number of available parking spaces will be reduced during construction, however, and parking will be relocated to the upvalley side of the park-and-ride in the gravel section of a temporary parking lot. A large portion of the area where paid parking exists during summer months at Buttermilk will be dedicated to Brush Creek overflow.
Roaring Fork Transportation Authority bus service will be unaffected, and the county will work with the contractor to accommodate special events. Officials said they encouraged commuters and visitors to carpool or take transit into Aspen and/or to the Brush Creek park-and-ride.
Colorado-based Siete Inc. is the contractor on the project. It’s scheduled to be complete in the fall.
Snowmass Free Concert Series lineup
Celebrating 31 years of free live music this summer, the Snowmass Free Concert Series returns to Fanny Hill every Thursday evening, June 15-Aug. 24, 2023. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., with shows starting at 6:30 p.m. Concerts feature a spectrum of sounds, from zydeco to reggae, rock to soul.
“The Snowmass Free Concert Series is one of our most beloved summer traditions,” said Rose Abello, tourism director for Snowmass Tourism. “We are so looking forward to another summer of stellar music under the sky on Fanny Hill. This summer’s lineup is sure to please listeners of all genres.”
In addition to the Snowmass Free Concert Series on Thursday evenings, Snowmass is home to free live music throughout the summer at restaurants and venues around Snowmass Village, including a bonus concert on Fanny Hill on Saturday, June 10, part of Snowmass Rendezvous.
The lineup:
June 15: Don Chicharron (Chicha)
June 22: Robert Jon & the Wreck (Rock)
June 29: Curley Taylor & Zydeco Trouble (Zydeco)
July 6: A-Mac & the Height (Reggae/Covers)
July 13: James Hunter (Soul)
July 20: Chicago Farmer (Country)
July 27: Emily Wolfe (Rock Guitarist)
Aug. 3: The Brothers Comatose (Bluegrass)
Aug. 10: LowDown Brass Band (Brass Band)
Aug. 17: Digging Dirt (Funk)
Aug. 24: Honey Island Swamp Band (Bayou Americana)
Alcoholic beverages can be purchased from the Snowmass branded container bars, located inside the venue. Outside food and sealed non-alcoholic beverages are allowed. No glass bottles, open containers, or personal alcohol of any kind are permitted. No dogs are allowed either.
Attendance is expected to be high this summer and parking is limited. Tourism officials encourge using the free parking at Snowmass Town Park, carpool, or take RFTA or Snowmass Village Transit. For more information on the Snowmass Free Concert Series, visit gosnowmass.com/concerts.
Village Shuttle will provide increased service to Route #8 to accommodate transit users impacted by the construction closure from Monday, June 5–Sunday, Sept. 24. The Brush Creek culvert reconstruction project begins on May 15. Brush Creek Road will be closed immediately downhill from the intersection with Owl Creek Road for the duration of this project.
Due to the detour on Brush Creek Rd. this summer, the Village Shuttle will be providing increased Route #8 service to the communities along Brush Creek Rd. and to Town Park. During the closure, buses will be running every 15 minutes with stops along Brush Creek up to Sinclair Rd. and Ride Request service to the Melton Ranch and Horse Ranch communities.
Route #8 will serve these neighborhoods at 15-minute service intervals and will be available from 7:05 a.m.–8:05 p.m. (30-minute service continuing to 9:05 p.m.), and ride request service will be available until midnight. For questions regarding Village Shuttle service, please feel free to call 970-923-2543. Route information and maps can be found at villageshuttle.com.
Snowmass History: Dr. and Mrs. R.B. Howlett of Denver were guests of Dr. and Mrs. Robert Burlingame
“Dr. and Mrs. R.B. Howlett of Denver were guests of Dr. and Mrs. Robert Burlingame, who were spending a few days at their ranch on Brush Creek last week” reported The Aspen Times May 10, 1951. “On the Burlingame’s wedding anniversary last week, they entertained Mr. and Mrs. Ray Maxwell and Joy at the Four Seasons Club at dinner.”
The image shows one of the old cabins from the Burlingame ranch pictured in front of a tower for the Burlingame Lift, a double chairlift named for the doctor, that lead from Fanny hill up to connect skiers with Sam’s Knob lift taken by David Hiser in 1967.
Snowmass History: Idle Hours Riding Club organizes for summer
“Idle Hours riding club organizes for summer,” announced The Aspen Times on May 9, 1974.
“The Idle Hours Riding Club, for adult horseback riders in the community, is being organized by Caryl Speer, Margo Smith and Diana Vagneur …. According to Ms. Vagneur, the club is designed for riders over 15 who enjoy all aspects of the horse and would like to learn and exchange knowledge on proper horsemanship, stable management, showing and pleasure riding. Riding lessons are planned once a week and will be given by Ann Jones at a nominal fee. Ms. Jones organized and taught the Snowmass Pony Club last summer and will teach it again this year.”
Tweet All About It: Snowmass edition
There are so many tweets about Snowmass, we thought we would give the Snowmass Sun its own Tweet All About It. We’ve picked out our favorite and not-so-favorite (at least, those that are printable) tweets about Snowmass.
The Aspen Times is available on Twitter, as well. Simply type in “TheAspenTimes” on Twitter (No spaces, please), and get daily updates on what’s happening in the Roaring Fork Valley.
Snowmass In Brief: Top town manager; Snowmass Free Concert Series lineup
Snowmass Village town manager named tops of 2022
The Colorado City & County Management Association has named Town Manager Clint Kinney the 2022 Manager of the Year.
The Colorado City & County Management Association has named Town Manager Clint Kinney the 2022 Manager of the Year. Aubree Dallas/Snowmass Sun |
He received his award at the organization’s annual conference on Wednesday in Glenwood Springs. He was joined by his family to receive the award and hear a presentation recognizing his achievements. Although many people were involved in the nomination process, the award remained a complete secret until the prize was awarded.
Kinney, who has served as Snowmass Village’s town manager since 2014, holds a Master of Public Administration from the University of Kansas and has had a decades-long career in local government.
His enthusiasm for public service inspires his colleagues, fellow managers, and those aspiring to enter careers in local government, according to the association, and the award recognizes his dedication to the profession and his commitment to Snowmass Village through the COVID-19 pandemic, rising inflation, and workforce shortages.
The Colorado City & County Management Association exists to connect local government managers and assistants through professional networking and career development, supporting their service to Colorado communities. The association is a state affiliate of the International City/County Management Association.
Snowmass Free Concert Series lineup
Celebrating 31 years of free live music this summer, the Snowmass Free Concert Series returns to Fanny Hill every Thursday evening, June 15-August 24, 2023. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., with shows starting at 6:30 p.m. Concerts feature a spectrum of sounds, from zydeco to reggae, rock to soul.
“The Snowmass Free Concert Series is one of our most beloved summer traditions,” said Rose Abello, tourism director for Snowmass Tourism. “We are so looking forward to another summer of stellar music under the sky on Fanny Hill. This summer’s lineup is sure to please listeners of all genres.”
In addition to the Snowmass Free Concert Series on Thursday evenings, Snowmass is home to free live music throughout the summer at restaurants and venues around Snowmass Village, including a bonus concert on Fanny Hill on Saturday, June 10, part of Snowmass Rendezvous.
The lineup:
June 15: Don Chicharron (Chicha)
June 22: Robert Jon & the Wreck (Rock)
June 29: Curley Taylor & Zydeco Trouble (Zydeco)
July 6: A-Mac & the Height (Reggae/Covers)
July 13: James Hunter (Soul)
July 20: Chicago Farmer (Country)
July 27: Emily Wolfe (Rock Guitarist)
Aug. 3: The Brothers Comatose (Bluegrass)
Aug. 10: LowDown Brass Band (Brass Band)
Aug. 17: Digging Dirt (Funk)
Aug. 24: Honey Island Swamp Band (Bayou Americana)
Alcoholic beverages can be purchased from the Snowmass branded container bars, located inside the venue. Outside food and sealed non-alcoholic beverages are allowed. No glass bottles, open containers, or personal alcohol of any kind are permitted. No dogs are allowed.
Attendance is expected to be high this summer and parking is limited. Tourism officials encourge using the free parking at Snowmass Town Park, carpool, or take RFTA or Snowmass Village Transit. For more information on the Snowmass Free Concert Series, visit gosnowmass.com/concerts.
The Town will perform several infrastructure projects throughout the 2023 construction season. These projects include the Brush Creek Culvert Project, which will involve the replacement and reconstruction of the culvert beneath Brush Creek Road immediately downhill from the intersection with Owl Creek Road. The reconstruction of this culvert will result in the closure of Brush Creek Road from the Blue Roof Condos to the intersection with Owl Creek Road from approximately May 15, 2023, to Nov. 1, 2023.
Town Park and the Rodeo Lot are great options for Park & Ride services to access the upper Village. Village Shuttle and RFTA provide transit services throughout Snowmass Village and have connections at Town Park Station.
Multimodal connections throughout the Village allow residents and guests to navigate without using a car or the Village Shuttle.
Hotels & Lodges connecting guests with the Aspen Airport (ASE) and other locations within the Roaring Fork Valley can still access Snowmass Village via the detour route along Owl Creek Road.
Traffic will flow at the intersection of Owl Creek Road & Brush Creek Road continuously. A road closure (excluding local traffic) will be in place on Brush Creek Road immediately uphill from the Snowmass Recreation Center. Signage will be in place to help you get where you need to go. Detour routes will be well-marked, and the road closure will be hardened to prevent confusion for road users.
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Village shuttle construction detour route
Village Shuttle will provide increased service to Route #8 to accommodate transit users impacted by the construction closure from Monday, June 5–Sunday, Sept. 24. The Brush Creek culvert reconstruction project begins on May 15. Brush Creek Road will be closed immediately downhill from the intersection with Owl Creek Road for the duration of this project.
Due to the detour on Brush Creek Rd. this summer, the Village Shuttle will be providing increased Route #8 service to the communities along Brush Creek Rd. and to Town Park. During the closure, buses will be running every 15 minutes with stops along Brush Creek up to Sinclair Rd. and Ride Request service to the Melton Ranch and Horse Ranch communities.
Route #8 will serve these neighborhoods at 15-minute service intervals and will be available from 7:05 a.m.–8:05 p.m. (30-minute service continuing to 9:05 p.m.), and ride request service will be available until midnight. For questions regarding Village Shuttle service, please feel free to call 970-923-2543. Route information and maps can be found at villageshuttle.com.
Town clean-up day returns to the Town of Snowmass Village
Join your fellow Villagers and help beautify Snowmass Village by participating in this time-honored Town tradition on May 19! Trash and recycling bags will be available for pickup between 8:3-9:30 a.m. at the Daly Lane Depot. Volunteers will then have the morning to work through key areas of the Town, picking up trash and refuse left over from the winter season. Town crews will collect bags of trash throughout the day.
Town Clean-up Day helps to beautify the town, keeps our waterways clean, and reduces impact to the natural landscape and wildlife.
Lunch will be served at the Town Park Gazebo beginning at noon. Restrooms will be available at Town Park Station.
Join the Town of Snowmass Village on May 4 at 4:00 p.m. to learn about the Brush Creek Culvert Reconstruction Project. Staff will be available in the Council Chambers in Town Hall to answer questions about the project.
Snowmass History: ‘First school election for new board’
“First School Election Monday for New Board” announced The Aspen Times on May 3, 1951. “The first election for school board members in the reorganized district under House Bill No. 308, will be held at the school house…At that time five persons will be selected for varying terms of office to conduct the affairs of the school district. Aspen school census is under 350 and therefore cannot nominate candidates nor sign petitions by which the names can go on the ballot. In fact the law does not provide for ballots but the voters must go to the voting place and vote for whoever they will….Persons indicating to The Times their desire to be considered for positions on the school board from the five director districts:” included for “No. 5, Brush and Owl Creeks, Mrs. Hildur Anderson, Bernard Stapleton.” Hildur Anderson (of the Hoaglund Family ranch now known as Anderson Ranch) once taught at Brush and Owl Creek schools and later in 1952 was convinced to teach again at the new Red Brick School not long after winning the vote for the school board.
