Mountain-lion hunting expands near Aspen; hope is to lessen conflicts with humans
The Colorado Parks and Wildlife commission voted this week to open the tract of land near Aspen for mountain lion hunting.
Longtime ranch owners object to Basalt master plan’s view of their property
The town of Basalt is working on an update to its 2007 master plan. The document will be a blueprint for how and where the town will grow. But the family that has owned a 180-acre ranch at the edge of town for nearly 60 years objected Tuesday to the document’s parameters for its property.
Humble Mountain Rescue leaders headed to Aspen Hall of Fame
Rick Deane and David Swersky have been vital members of Mountain Rescue Aspen for a combined 82 years. They serve without a desire for recognition but they will be inducted Saturday into the Aspen Hall of Fame for their service and other contributions to the town.
Judge rejects challenge to Colorado wildlife officials’ plan to kill black bears and mountain lions
A Denver District Court judge has dismissed a lawsuit opposing Colorado wildlife officials’ plan to kill black bears and mountain lions as a way of boosting mule deer populations on the West Slope. Judge Robert...
Two amateur historians bring ghost town of Ashcroft to life with stories of its people
Rob Fedor and Peter Starck have been happily haunted by the ghosts of Ashcroft for more than four decades. This pair of amateur historians — through a mutual curiosity about an abandoned 1880s building —...
Basalt whitewater park pricetag in the millions
The price tag so far for the whitewater park on the Roaring Fork River in Basalt is nearly $3.5 million, according to numbers released Thursday by Pitkin County. That amount includes $1.4 million that has...
Murder suspects in Steamboat Springs bound over to stand trial on 1st-degree murder charges
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS — The three suspects arrested in connection with the death of Elliot Stahl will stand trial on first-degree murder charges, and they will continue to be held without bond. Judge Michael O’Hara issued the...
More whitewater park work to begin next week in Basalt
Pitkin County will begin construction next week on the latest fix to a whitewater park on the Roaring Fork River in Basalt that some said was too dangerous during high water last summer, sources said...
Moderate to heavy snow forecast Friday for Aspen area, clearing for holiday weekend
A winter storm to start the holiday weekend is forecast to drop between 4 to 8 inches of snow Friday in the northern and central Colorado mountains, including the Aspen and Snowmass areas. The National...
A silent volunteer: Snowmass local Sue Smedstad to be honored, inducted into the Aspen Hall of Fame
Trustworthy. Selfless. Compassionate. A ball of sunshine, love and kindness. These are just a few of the words and phrases that have been used to describe Sue Smedstad, a longtime Aspen-Snowmass local set to be...
Behind-the-scenes volunteers Barbara and Peter Guy take center stage for Aspen Hall of Fame induction
Barbara and Peter Guy may be known for their decades-long restaurant the Steak Pit, but their contributions to the Aspen community extend far past their self-service salad bar.
The Drop-In: Gay Ski Week Downhill Costume Contest
If you missed this year’s Gay Ski Week Downhill Costume Contest, check out today’s episode of The Drop-In! So much snow, pride and fun.
The wolves aren’t waiting for Colorado voters
Over the past few years, several wolves have wandered into Colorado from farther north. According to state wildlife officials, recent activity in Moffat County indicates that a pack of six wolves has chosen to make...
Litigious former Aspen resident charged with stalking
A former Aspen resident with a history of harassing area residents, filing frivolous lawsuits and violating restraining orders filed against her was in Pitkin County District Court again Monday, this time accused of felony stalking.
Developer Mark Hunt buys more property on East Hyman in Aspen
A group led by developer Mark Hunt has closed on a $10.6 million purchase of the majority of an East Hyman Avenue commercial building located on the same block where construction is underway on Hunt’s...
Coming off first World Cup points, Swirbul continues to rise as cross-country skier
For a few brief moments, Hailey Swirbul was the star of the U.S. cross-country ski team. Sure, she was far off the standard set by American teammate Sophie Caldwell that day — in fact, she...
Food Matters: Castle Creek Café is a tasteful gem in an unlikely location
Allen Cutler has eaten at the same restaurant in Aspen twice daily for three years. Remarkably, he’s not sick of the food. Not even close, he says, because Castle Creek Café offers a unique menu...
Colorado Parks and Wildlife officials remind Eagle County residents it’s illegal to feed deer and elk
EAGLE COUNTY — It’s not only illegal, but it’s also unwise to put out food for deer and elk. “You are basically setting up a buffet for mountain lions and creating a nuisance for your...
Police shot, killed New Castle man on I-70 after suspected robbery in Glenwood Springs
A New Castle police officer shot and killed an armed man Saturday after he fled the scene of an attempted robbery in Glenwood Springs, the Garfield County Sheriff’s Office said in a statement Monday. Garfield...
Slideshow: Aspen Gay Ski Week crests with snowy downhill costume contest, party
The annual Aspen Gay Ski Week downhill costume contest was met with an enthusiastic crowd and a raging snowstorm. The event featured Dolly Parton impersonators, celebrity cameos and Snowmass Tourism winning its third consecutive costume...