Last Wednesday, the Basalt Police Department responded to reports of a wildfire caused by a lightning strike located above Pinion Drive. Roaring Fork Fire Rescue personnel hiked into the area and successfully controlled the spread. While Basalt PD was notified of the fire by multiple 911 calls, responders were also notified by its Pano AI […]
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Basalt Report: Town considers tax hikes to fund housing
On July 10, the Town of Basalt will celebrate the groundbreaking for the construction of the new Midland Residences at 140 Basalt Center Circle. Located at the corner of Two Rivers Road and Midland Avenue at the site of the old Clark’s Market, the new edifice will also feature a market and restaurant operated by […]
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Colorado’s geothermal aspirations persist
A thermal energy network (TEN) is a geothermal heating and cooling system that uses shallow wells and pumps to circulate water between buildings and the earth. Using the earth’s consistent temperature as a heat sink, water is pumped from underground into buildings for cooling in the summer and heating in the winter. After absorbing or […]
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Aspen Historical Society hosts ‘Ute Knowledge’ exhibit
History and culture buffs, mark your calendars: a free three-day pop-up exhibition is coming to the Aspen Historical Society (AHS) next week, providing an in-depth exploration of the technologies of the native Ute people — also called Nuche. Titled “Ute Knowledge: Colorado’s Original Science, Technology, Engineering & Math,” the exhibition will teach visitors how the […]
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Basalt Report: Construction on the Frying Pan slated for this fall
Three representatives from the Basalt Sanitation District (BSD) came to Town Hall this week to inform the council and community about a significant construction project replacing approximately 800 feet of sewer line, including a section across the Frying Pan River just upstream from the bridge at Two Rivers Road. Construction is estimated to begin around […]
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Coal Basin methane capture project awaits USFS approval
Though the coal mines in Redstone have sat unused for several decades, their impact on carbon emissions is far from over. Methane continues to steadily leak from the mines, and for the past four years, Aspen-based nonprofit Community Office for Resource Efficiency (CORE) and Delta Brick & Climate Company have been preparing the solution. The […]
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Senate draft of “Big Beautiful Bill” poses challenges for sustainability
On May 22, the U.S. House of Representatives passed budget reconciliation package H.R. 1 — also known as the “One Big, Beautiful Bill Act” (BBB). Many of its provisions aim to cut down on federal spending by targeting climate-related tax credits, which are likely to put a dent not only in the operations of renewable […]
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La “ley grande y hermosa” aprobada por la Cámara de Representantes afectará la atención médica y la seguridad alimentaria local
El 22 de mayo, la Cámara de Representantes de EE. UU. aprobó el paquete de reconciliación presupuestaria H.R. 1 – también conocido como “Una ley grande y hermosa” o “One Big, Beautiful Bill Act” (BBB) – que incluye cientos de disposiciones, billones en extensiones de recortes fiscales y reducciones de fondos federales durante los próximos […]
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Basalt Report: Town Council doubles commitment for mobile home park purchase
The third year of Basalt’s beloved Summer Concert Series kicks off next Wednesday, June 18, at 5:30pm in Basalt River Park. Alt-country singer Taylor Shae will support Denver-based rock band Ipecac for the first of 10 free shows happening every Wednesday through Aug. 27. This year’s Summer Concert Series features a diverse lineup of new […]
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HR-passed “Big Beautiful Bill” to impact local healthcare, food security
On May 22, the U.S. House of Representatives passed budget reconciliation package H.R. 1 — also known as the “One Big, Beautiful Bill Act” (BBB) — which includes hundreds of provisions, including trillions in tax cut extensions and slashed federal funding over the next 10 years. While the bill will face changes before it is […]