Hiker dies on Thomas Lakes Trail outside of Carbondale
A 35-year-old man died Friday afternoon after passing out while hiking the Thomas Lakes Trail with his girlfriend, who tried to resuscitate him with instructions from Pitkin County dispatchers, the county Sheriff’s Office reported.
Aspen’s Gaston second in famed Leadville Trail 100 MTB race as Swenson repeats
Fully aware he was in the midst of the mountain bike race of his life, Aspen's John Gaston said he “tried to not think too far ahead” to prevent the magnitude of the moment from getting to him. He eventually finished runner-up in the iconic race.
Aspen Journalism: Grizzly Reservoir to be drained next summer for rehab work
Grizzly Reservoir, the high-mountain lake above Aspen formed by damming Lincoln and Grizzly creeks, will be drained next summer for repairs to the dam, tunnel and outlet works.
Familiar faces Whitehead, Pratt to take new roles in Aspen recreation department
Aspen Parks and Recreation announced that Desiree Whitehead has been named the city’s new recreation manager and Jim Pratt the new golf manager.
Moscow tie lingered for 1A developer
Vladislav Doronin, the Soviet-born investor whose company OKO Group in March paid $76.5 million for an acre to build a hotel on Aspen Mountain, held a one-third stake in a Moscow-based company at the time of the purchase despite saying he had ceased conducting business in Russia years earlier, U.S. and Russian public records show.
Aspen High School grad’s aspiration takes flight with new certificate
Peter Maron, a recent Aspen High School graduate, has earned his private pilot’s certificate, a milestone in his quest to become a professional aviator.
Aspen Journalism: Basalt whitewater park to get next round of enhancements
Next week, crews will begin making improvements to the Roaring Fork Whitewater Park in Basalt, including tweaks to the waves, installing a boardwalk and upgrades to the Fisherman’s Park boat ramp.
City seeks tenant for restaurant space across from Rio Grande Park
A fixture of Aspen’s local-food scene, the 1,615-square-foot space has served the community with a fast, reliable and affordable fare for many years, city officials said, and they aim to continue the tradition with the next tenant.
Photos: Flight of the Ducks takes to Rio Grande in Rotary Club fundraiser
The Rotary Club of Aspen held its primary annual fundraiser, this year called "The Flight of the Ducks," on Saturday at Rio Grande Park.
From the archives: Rio Grande Abandons Aspen Tracks
“Rio Grande to Abandon Tracks in Aspen,” declared the Aspen Illustrated News on Aug. 8, 1968. “The Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad has officially notified the Aspen city council that the company’s tracks will...
Scientists continue work to navigate intricate web of water sources feeding Hanging Lake
Tracing the source waters of Glenwood Canyon’s iconic Hanging Lake is a little like a game of whack-a-mole.
Historians in Aspen agree: It’s a slippery time for American democracy
Given the United States is in the throes of a constitutional crisis, now isn't the time for debates over who's pictured on American currency and who's memorialized with a statue on public property, two prominent historians told an audience in Aspen on Saturday night.
On the Fly: Mayfly mayhem
Anglers and guides alike are all commenting on the prolific pale morning dun (PMD) hatches we are seeing this year. The Fryingpan has the most robust emergences of these mayflies, but there are solid numbers being seen on the Roaring Fork and Crystal rivers as well.
Rogers: The high art of adverbs, adjectives
Well, of course, it wouldn't be long before ASPENX — the "premium" retail and "experiential" brand from Aspen Skiing Company — would be "pleased to announce a further collaboration with luxury brand Prada to unveil a limited-edition collection of pieces made of renowned Prada Re-Nylon fabric."
Night work will close E. Main between Garmisch and Aspen St.
The Paepcke Transit Hub Improvements project will shift into a night-work phase from Monday, Aug. 15, through Wednesday, Aug. 23.
Snowmass author and former cult member encourages readers to live life to the fullest
Her new memoir, “Still on Fire,” Renee Linnell recounts her hard-learned lessons from years of bad choices and crushing blows. Through it, she hopes to help others find, and live, their passion.
Willoughby: 1886 – final pieces all coming together
Aspen, like the rest of the country, was fascinated with — and followed the progress of — the Statue of Liberty in 1886. At that time, Aspen papers referred to it as Bartholdi’s Statue of Liberty Enlightening The World.
Aspen Chapel Gallery, Farm Collaborative partner on ‘Art Harvest’ mixed-media show
"Art Harvest," a mixed-media show, will open at the Aspen Chapel Gallery with a reception for the artists from 4 to 7 p.m. on Aug. 26.
Olympic-medalist Gretchen Bleiler to accept induction into Colorado Snowsports Hall of Fame on Aug. 21
Olympic-medalist Gretchen Bleiler couldn’t attend the ceremony for her class of 2019 induction into the Colorado Snowsports Hall of Fame due to being hospitalized then, but it will be better late than never when she...