After 25-year run, Aspen favorite L’Hostaria Ristorante closing its doors
One of downtown Aspen’s oldest restaurants and a local’s favorite will close for good on Nov. 5, according to social media posts.
Black bear-human conflicts on the rise in Roaring Fork Valley
With human-bear conflicts on the rise - in just the past year, three people were injured by black bear attacks in the Aspen area alone - Colorado Parks and Wildlife is preparing to update its bear management plan, and they are asking for public input on the proposed management alternatives.
Vaccine will be needed to enter some of Aspen Skiing Co.’s indoor properties, but not for lift access
Because of rising COVID cases in Pitkin County and the state, proof of vaccination will be required this ski season for guests in certain indoor Aspen Skiing Co. venues and certain activities, Skico announced Wednesday, but not for lift access.
Family of girl killed on Haunted Mine Drop ride sues Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park
The parents of the 6 year old killed at Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park while riding the Haunted Mine Drop earlier this year filed a wrongful death civil action lawsuit seeking “economic and non-economic” damages.
COVID-19 rate remains high in Pitkin County despite offseason
The number of COVID-19 cases in Pitkin County has not dropped in the past two weeks, despite the fact that offseason is in full effect and most tourists have gone home.
Too much tourism or just right in the Roaring Fork Valley? Residents can weigh in
Roaring Fork Valley residents have an opportunity to give their opinion on the current level of tourism activity in surveys being conducted for the local tourism offices.
Snowmass officials urge coyote caution for pet owners
Snowmass Village officials are urging pet owners to practice extra caution with their pets this season after a series of recent wildlife conflicts, according to Animal Services Officer Lauren Martenson.
Plea deal from April crime spree provides chance for Snowmass Village man
A local man who admitted to his role in a burglary and a string of car thefts earlier this year was given a significant chance to turn his life around Tuesday.
License plate-reading cameras proposed at Aspen’s exit points to help solve crimes
The Pitkin County Sheriff's Office is taking the lead in trying to close a gaping hole in the investigation of crimes in the upper Roaring Fork Valley by purchasing license plate-reading cameras likely to be used at the chokepoint entry and exits to Aspen.
Several factors contribute to twice-as-pricey transit center in Snowmass
There are a number of factors in play for a huge spike in project costs assocated with the Snowmass transit center.
Paolo Pivi selected as Aspen’s 2021-22 lift ticket artist
Skiers will be issued one of six limited edition passes of Paolo Pivi’s polar bear sculptures. Sculptures will also be installed on Aspen Mountain and Snowmass Ski Area.
Summer in Snowmass felt busy, busy, busy. Data shows it actually was.
Summer in Snowmass may have felt busier than usual this year because of increased weekday visitation.
Aspen/Basalt mountain bike team heads to Durango looking to defend 2019 state title
Two years have passed since the AHS mountain bike team has had the chance to defend its championship. But the wait ends this weekend in Durango, the final races of the Colorado Cycling League season. Competing as a composite team with Basalt, there is belief a repeat championship is within reach.
Plans underway to make newly acquired Sweetwater Lake area newest Colorado state park; first state-federal partnership of its kind
The recently acquired land around Sweetwater Lake in remote northeastern Garfield County is set to become the newest Colorado state park, the first state-federal partnership of its kind.
Aspen nonprofit aims to take its game to new level at global climate conference in Scotland
Aspen nonprofit aims to boost exposure by attending major international climate conference in Scotland.
Aspen History: Aspen State Teachers College
A look back at the homecoming heyday of make-believe college for the “perennial college kids of Aspen.”
Snowmass Town Council still circling around the roundabout conundrum
A brief check-in on a proposed roundabout during budget review talks veered into a half-hour detour into the details of proposed intersection improvements at Owl Creek and Brush Creek roads during a long-haul Snowmass Village Town Council meeting on Oct. 18.
Earl Biss doc to play Aspen’s Shining Mountains Film Fest
A documentary about Crow artist Earl Biss, of Aspen, leads the lineup of the 2021 Shining Mountains Film Festival.
A ‘sweet spot’ for Sweetwater Lake: Polis unveils plans to make newly-acquired area newest state park
Standing atop a rocky overhang with snowcapped peaks behind him, a pristine mountain lake below and an impossibly blue sky overhead, Gov. Jared Polis quoted American naturalist Henry David Thoreau as he announced Colorado’s newest state park at Sweetwater Lake.