Judge allows Barrack to fund Grimes’ defense for $2 million
Former Aspen resident Matthew Grimes will have up to $2 million to mount his legal defense against federal charges of foreign lobbying, and his former boss and co-defendant Thomas Barrack is footing the bill.
Dropping reservoirs create ‘green light’ for sustainability on Colorado River
Water managers from California, Nevada and Arizona signed a memorandum of understanding to spend up to $200 million to add 500,000 acre-feet of water in both 2022 and 2023 to Lake Mead, the nation’s largest reservoir, which has dropped precipitously low due to climate change and drought.
Traffic modifications made in Aspen’s West End to make walking, biking safer
A new stop sign and dedicated pedestrian and bikeway in the West End are new measures to prevent accidents between vehicles and pedestrians and bicyclists.
Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission approves emergency wolf hazing rules
Ranchers in Colorado can now haze gray wolves to protect livestock after the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission unanimously approved new emergency regulations last week.
Aspen High School students indicate concerns with COVID-19 in school
Though Aspen High School now offers an online option for students home sick, some think there’s still more that could be done.
Future of child care at Aspen facility being negotiated out
The future of two child care providers at the city of Aspen-owned Yellow Brick building will become clearer in the coming weeks as the two sides continue to negotiate leases.
Brews flash: Victoria’s closes after nearly 15 years in Aspen
The ownership of Victoria’s Espresso & Wine Bar has closed the Australian-style cafe after nearly 15 years serving patrons in downtown Aspen.
Next few months will make or break plans for reservation, fee in Maroon Bells wilderness
The Aspen-Sopris Ranger District of the U.S. Forest is working toward establishing a reservation and fee system for overnight visits to popular parts of the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness. Implementation will depend on results of a review by a regional board and the agency’s Washington, D.C. headquarters.
Colorado Avalanche Information Center stresses planning, education in report on fatal slide
The Colorado Avalanche Information Center has released its final, more detailed report on the Jan. 9 avalanche that happened on North Star Mountain on Hoosier Pass. The avalanche killed Hannah Nash, 25, and Drake Oversen,…
Aspen Misc.: Aspen Times readers send in their favorite photos
Aspen Times readers send in their favorite photos from the past few weeks.
Garfield County commissioners ‘blindsided’ by Mind Springs criticism
Representatives from Mind Springs Health presented to the Garfield County Board of Commissioners in the wake of media and community criticism and a state audit Friday morning.
Local COVID-19 rate remains high, but omicron wave may be starting to wane
Transmission of COVID-19 in Pitkin County remains extremely high, with around 30% of local hospital workers out with the virus, public health officials said Thursday.
Sustainably harvested aspen wood used to create this year’s X Games Aspen medals
The X Games Aspen 2022 medals — including the knuckle huck rings and Rocket League awards — were again created by Colorado artist Lisa Issenberg. The owner of Kiitella studio — a Finnish word meaning “to thank, applaud or praise” — in Ridgway, Issenberg first made the X Games medals in 2020.
Willoughby: Envisioning the underground
In Legends & Legacies this week, writer Tim Willoughby provides readers with some inside information about Aspen’s mines.
Eagle County votes to end indoor mask mandate next week
The end of Eagle County’s mask mandate next week will end the major point of contention with a private school in the midvalley.
Slideshow: Check out Aspen’s annual Winterskol fireworks show
Aspen’s annual Winterskol week wrapped up Saturday night with a torchlight parade down Aspen Mountain then a fireworks show that lit up the sky.
What’s the Big Deal: $35 million sale kicks off 2022
What's the Big Deal runs Mondays and is based on the prior week's most expensive property transaction recorded in the Pitkin County Clerk & Recorder's Office.
Realtors seek injunction to stop Aspen moratorium
It is the Aspen Board of Realtors’ position that a climate emergency didn’t justify the City Council’s moratorium on residential development and new short-term rental licenses, but the moratorium has caused financial setbacks for architects, brokers, construction workers, property managers and others who make their living through the real estate trade.
Tweet All About It: #aspen had a really good week
Each week, we pick out our favorite and not-so-favorite tweets (at least those that are printable) about #Aspen.
Decision on Nardi case postponed until Tuesday
A hearing to determine if a former Aspen bartender convicted eight years of attacking and sexually assaulting a former girlfriend will get a new trial will resume Tuesday.