On June 3, proposed improvements to access, parking and drainage at Penny Hot Springs were approved by the Pitkin County Planning and Zoning Commission. Access work at the non-commercial springs off Highway 133 has been under discussion for about six years. In 2022, Pitkin County Open Space and Trails (OST) opened a public survey to […]
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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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Múltiples ataques de lobos reportados en ranchos cerca de Aspen durante el fin de semana del Día de los Caídos
Los rancheros llaman a múltiples ataques de lobos contra ganado durante el fin de semana del Día de los Caídos en el condado de Pitkin “devastadores” y evidencia de que Parques y Vida Silvestre de Colorado está fallando en cumplir su promesa de alertar a los rancheros cuando los lobos están cerca de su ganado.
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Scuttlebutt & Calendar
Autism awarenessAscendigo Autism Services invites businesses and individuals to display their commitment as advocates of neurodivergent inclusivity with a sign for their home or storefront, or a sticker for their car or water bottle. Bonfire Coffee and Dos Gringos are sending every cup of to-go coffee out the door with a custom “Inclusion Advocate” java […]
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Personal de ASD protesta en contra del plan estatal de fondos para la educación
Los administradores y educadores del Distrito Escolar de Aspen (ASD por sus siglas en inglés) mantuvieron una manifestación el jueves para protestar por los recortes presupuestales sugeridos a nivel estatal que reducirían aún más los fondos para la educación en el estado.
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Wine, beer, not everything is clear with Redstone’s liquor licensing
In many ways, Redstone is the last frontier of regulation, full of colorful personalities, differing opinions and little governmental oversight. Falling under Unincorporated Pitkin County, our sheriff is based in Aspen, over an hour away, the fire department is located in Carbondale and the closest thing we have to a town government is our chamber […]
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Protest against Trump, Musk in Aspen Saturday draws large crowd
Signs of all sorts dotted the crowd at Paepcke Park Saturday, March 8 at a rally organized by Carbondale resident Linda Lafferty that drew roughly 350 people. Speakers included Pitkin County Commissioner Greg Poschman, Alan Muñoz Valenciano of Voces Unidas de las Montañas, Mountain Action Indivisible and journalists Andy Stone and Annalise Grueter. Residents of […]
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AVLT, Eagle County and Pitkin County partner on open space acquisition
On Jan. 3, Aspen Valley Land Trust (AVLT), Eagle County and Pitkin County announced a massive joint acquisition project, wherein the three parties plan to pull together $27.7 million to conserve a property measuring more than 4,000 acres in Missouri Heights. The property, Three Meadows Ranch, is currently the largest contiguous property in the Roaring […]
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Preliminary election results reveal Republican stronghold
A steady snowfall blanketed the mountains as day-of voters hit the polling places, or dropped their mail-in ballots in designated boxes to be rushed off to county clerks for counting. The snow continued to accumulate into the night while watch parties streamed live news or refreshed webpages to watch the results. By Wednesday morning, it […]
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Redstone Historical Society fireside chats series seeks to ignite a passion for Crystal Valley history
“You cannot improve what is already perfect!” remarked Bill Jochems to a round of cheers and applause in the crowded parlor of the Redstone Inn. In the first of a new series of talks featuring longtime residents of Redstone, hosted by the Redstone Historical Society, Bill Jochems and Jeff Bier recounted tales of living in […]