Recent suicide ‘cluster’ in Roaring Fork Valley prompts concern by officials
Public health officials expressed concern last week after four Roaring Fork Valley residents died by suicide in the last month, including three deaths in a five-day period.
Waffle House CEO testifies in ranch embezzlement case
After Waffle House CEO Joe Rogers Jr. told the caretakers of his ranch that he would be selling the property, they allegedly engaged in a scheme to embezzle more than $1 million to buy hundreds...
Winter storm forecast to hit Aspen area early Sunday; 4-8 inches of snow at higher elevations
A winter storm expected to roll through Aspen and Snowmass Village late Saturday into Sunday morning is forecast to drop 4 to 8 inches of snow at higher elevations, the National Weather Service said in...
Arrest warrant issued following Glenwood Hot Springs Lodge vandalism
In less than 10 minutes early Monday morning, a vandal caused significant damage to the Glenwood Hot Springs Lodge. “He pulled a door open in the middle of the night (at 3:40 a.m. Monday)…took a...
Shortfall of $700k in transit funding presents a puzzle for Roaring Fork Valley officials
Facing a nearly more than $700,000 shortfall in transportation funding, Upper Roaring Fork Valley elected officials decided to dip into their savings account to continue all funding commitments for a year.
Aspen Skiing Co. announces new ‘Passapalooza’ event in early December
No Aspen pass, no problem in the second weekend of December as Aspen Skiing Co. announced a new “Passapalooza” event to entice skiers and snowboarders from around the country and world. During the Dec. 13...
Basalt’s Sierra Bower repeats as regional cross country champion, BHS and Aspen girls finish 1-2, make state
When Sierra Bower won her regional cross country race last fall at Aspen Golf Club, she went all in and that may have cost her a week later at the state meet. Friday at the...
Subarus to Teslas to Trucks: Which one do you drive? What do they say about the future of Aspen?
If cars speak something to their drivers, then a community of cars must say something of the community who drives them. Aspen hosts a unique assortment of vehicles — from the sublime to the sensible...
Man drives off Independence Pass in new truck, lives
A man driving a new truck and pulling a motorcycle on a trailer drove off the side of Highway 82 near the Independence Pass winter closure gate Saturday morning, an official said Tuesday. The 50-year-old...
Gorsuch Ski Cafe opening on Bridge Street in Vail
VAIL — One of Vail’s most prominent retail spaces will soon re-open with one of Vail’s most prominent names attached to it. Gorsuch Ski Cafe will open in December at 254 Bridge St. in Vail...
Tweet All About It: Unplugging in the offseason
Each week, we pick out our favorite and not-so-favorite tweets (at least those that are printable) about Aspen and display them on Sunday’s page A2. “I’ve waited my “entire” life to go to #Aspen #Colorado....
Secret Sauce: CP Burger heads into its 10th winter
“Will Smith, order ready! Bugs Bunny, order ready!” Despite being a familiar shtick for a decade, hearing celebrity and pop-culture names called over the loudspeaker at CP Burger never gets old. This sense of playfulness...
Popular Garfield County criminal justice program ‘Workender’ could get ax
Garfield County commissioners are at a loss on ways to save a jail alternative program for offenders. The county’s Workender program, administered through the county corrections facility in Rifle, is on the chopping block for...
Having your ‘Klaus Obermeyer moment’ is an experience of a lifetime (VIDEO)
When you live in Aspen, eventually you get to have your Klaus moment. Mine came two years, seven months and five days after moving to this gem of a place. Putting together our monthlong series...
Basalt High School students reflect on conservation at 13,000 feet
What struck Basalt High School senior Zack Gibson about his flight over the Roaring Fork Valley was the beauty. “You never really think about the beauty. It’s great from the ground but (being in the...
The Drop-In: Leaf-peeping on Aspen Mountain
For the summer 2019 season finale of “The Drop-In,” we took a gondola ride up Aspen Mountain to check out the changing leaves. The weekend of October 4 is the final weekend the gondola is...
Cameron Dallas assaulted man after he ‘kept getting weird,’ wouldn’t leave hotel room, police report says
A social media star arrested for felony assault last weekend at an Aspen hotel not only fractured another man’s nose but broke his jaw as well, according to police documents. In addition, Cameron Dallas, 24,...
The Drop-In: Difficult Creek Trail
Fall is officially here in Aspen! In this episode of “The Drop-In” we went outside and into the woods on Difficult Creek Trail to enjoy the crisp fall air and changing leaves. Difficult Creek Trail...
