The Aspen Times parts ways with Editor Ray Erku

The Aspen Times has parted ways with Editor Ray Erku. His final day was Tuesday. 

Erku has been the editor of the Times since December 2023. He came to the newspaper after working as a reporter at the Post Independent, the Times’ sister newspaper in Glenwood Springs.

Publisher Sarah Girgis would not comment on Erku’s departure, saying it was a personnel matter. She said the Times has implemented an interim leadership plan until a new editor is hired. Managing editor River Stingray will be the point person for newsroom matters. Questions and story ideas should be directed to Stingray at rstingray@aspentimes.com.