Taking a stand: Aspen locals peacefully protest, speak out about death of George Floyd
“I can’t breathe.” For nine minutes Sunday, dozens of Aspen locals repeated these three words over and over while face down on the pavement next to Wagner Park, their hands behind their backs. “Nine minutes...
News briefs: Firefighters respond to fire in Old Snowmass; Sunday protest planned in Aspen
Firefighters respond to fire in Old Snowmass The Roaring Fork Fire Rescue Authority responded to a structure fire in the Little Elk Creek subdivision of Old Snowmass on Saturday evening. A home located at 6401...
Aspen High seniors take to Buttermilk for truly unique graduation experience
Try as it might, no pandemic was going to ruin Aspen High School’s graduation Saturday. The class of 2020’s final send-off was far from traditional and included far fewer hugs and high fives, and far...
Steadman Clinic in talks with Aspen Valley Hospital about absorbing OrthoAspen
Aspen Valley Hospital is in formal discussions with The Steadman Clinic about the renowned orthopedic care provider absorbing OrthoAspen into its operations, AVH officials confirmed Sunday. According to Dave Ressler, CEO of Aspen Valley Hospital,...
Photos: Independence Pass opening day 2020
Independence Pass east of Aspen opened Monday for the summer season, and it is one of the latest openings in the past dozen years. The delay was related to the coronavirus pandemic, but as the...
Demonstrators out again in Denver on Sunday after turbulent night
DENVER (AP) — Demonstrators filled the streets of downtown Denver again on Sunday, marching peacefully and chanting “Don’t shoot” as they walked past boarded-up businesses that had been vandalized the night before. For the second...
In bittersweet ceremony, Basalt seniors show resilience for future
For the valedictorians of Basalt High School’s class of 2020, it didn’t matter that Saturday’s commencement exercises saw spectators sitting on the hoods of parked cars, speakers cleaning microphones with sanitary wipes, and cheers competing with honks for loudest applause.
Delayed opening allows roadwork to be finished on Independence Pass
An extra week of Independence Pass closure this spring allowed crews to repave the two narrow, one-lane sections of the road on the Aspen side, an official said Friday. “For us to have an opportunity...
Graduation 2020: Aspen High School valedictorian Quinn Ramberg’s commencement speech
Hello everyone! I would like to welcome all the Hondas, Fords, Chevys, Toyotas, Volkswagens, and more to the 131st Aspen High School graduation — I’m glad everyone found a parking spot. Don’t forget to put...
Aspen, Pitkin County business will open on ‘rolling’ basis
Each week for the next month, Pitkin County will allow a new group of businesses to open under guidelines meant to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Colorado Parks and Wildlife advises sticking to leash laws as wild animal sightings increase
Wild animals — from mountain lions to black bears — are being spotted more frequently around Garfield County, and Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) encourages residents to enjoy the show — from a distance. Increased...
Photos: Aspen High School 2020 graduation ceremony
Photos from the Aspen High School graduation ceremony on Saturday, May 30, 2020, at Buttermilk Ski Area. Photos by Kelsey Brunner.
Wait is over for Aspen restaurants: Reopening is welcome change among owners, diners
A new day — with a lot of new rules — greeted Aspen’s dining scene Wednesday. This is what it looked like during the noon lunch hour: Hostesses and hosts greeting customers. Servers asking diners...
Aspen neighbor’s alleged harassment escalates
An Aspen woman who allegedly used a pick axe to attack her neighbor’s house Thursday in retaliation for a prior misdemeanor complaint involving police was arrested and charged with a felony.
Aspen electeds to consider outdoor commerce in parking spaces
The city of Aspen is working on a plan to transform parking spaces in the downtown core for restaurant seating and retail areas amid COVID-19 restrictions.
Graduation 2020: BHS co-valedictorians Anne Schrock’s and Sasha Brucker’s commencement speech
Sasha Brucker: Wow this is a big stage. Anne Schrock: I concur. SB: Nice to see everyone, except for you over there with the tinted windows, I cannot see you. It has been a while...
Summit County officials express frustrations over variance denial
BRECKENRIDGE — When the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment denied Summit County’s request for a variance from the state’s safer-at-home order, it was analyzing incorrect data, county officials say. Amy Wineland, Summit County...
Cortina requests postponing alpine ski world championships from 2021 to 2022
Italian officials made a formal request on Monday to postpone the 2021 alpine skiing world championships in Cortina d’Ampezzo until March 2022. Considering the fallout in Italy from the coronavirus pandemic, Italian Olympic Committee president...
Photos: Basalt High School 2020 graduation ceremony
Photos from the Basalt High School graduation on Saturday, May 30, 2020.
Business Monday: Even the clothes are quarantined in Aspen
The wide-sweeping tentacles of the coronavirus pandemic seemingly touch all aspects of everyday life, including dressing rooms in clothing stores. Ute Mountaineer in downtown specializes in products and gear for the outdoors, including clothing customers...