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Year-round access to food could disrupt hibernation for Aspen bears Bears have been a common sight in Aspen recently, foraging for food before their winter hibernation begins. But with easy access to trash, dumpsters, and more, it’s possible that hibernation might not...

The phenomenon already seen in Lake Tahoe isn’t out of reach for the Roaring Fork Valley

Pitkin County hears first updates from short-term rental impact study Pitkin County commissioners heard first updates from a study they signed off on in June looking into the impact of short-term rentals, meaning rentals lasting less than 30-days, on Wednesday.

Pitkin County commissioners heard first updates from a study they signed off on in June looking into the impact of short-term rentals, meaning rentals lasting less than 30 days, on Wednesday.

SNAP pause brings out local efforts from Aspen to Parachute With over 40 food drives from Aspen to Parachute, local mountain communities have stepped up to support those affected most by the federal government's food aid pause.

With over 40 food drives from Aspen to Parachute, local mountain communities have stepped up to support those affected most by the federal government’s food aid pause.

Aspen warns of scam billing requests targeting land use The city of Aspen's community development department is warning residents of scam billing requests from fraudulent email addresses specifically targeting land use cases.

The city of Aspen’s community development department is warning residents of scam billing requests from fraudulent email addresses specifically targeting land use cases.

Why the lack of early-season snow has Colorado backcountry experts cautiously optimistic about a ‘silver lining for snow lovers’ Snowfall in Colorado has been lackluster to start the ski season, but for backcountry enthusiasts the lack of early-season snow has the potential to lead to safer avalanche conditions down the road.

Snowfall in Colorado has been lackluster to start the ski season, but for backcountry enthusiasts the lack of early-season snow has the potential to lead to safer avalanche conditions down the road.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife begins drafting bison management plan Following the new law aimed at protecting wild bison that migrate to the state, Colorado Parks and Wildlife has started the process to draft a management plan for the Book Cliffs bison herd.

Following the new law aimed at protecting wild bison that migrate to the state, Colorado Parks and Wildlife has started the process to draft a management plan for the Book Cliffs bison herd.

X Games announces expanded partnership with Monster Energy ahead of X Games League debut X Games Aspen 2026 is scheduled for Jan. 23-25 at Buttermilk.

X Games announced on Tuesday a new deal with longtime supporter Monster Energy, making the popular energy drink company a founding partner for the new X Games League that will debut in summer 2026.

Aspen cautious about adding Rec Center upgrades to long list of projects Aspen City Council expressed caution during an update from Business Services and Recreation departments about potential upgrades to the Aspen Recreation Center.

Aspen City Council expressed caution during an update from Business Services and Recreation departments about potential upgrades to the Aspen Recreation Center.

State Sen. Dylan Roberts launches re-election bid for second term in Colorado Senate State Sen. Dylan Roberts announced he is running for a second term in the Colorado Senate in next November’s election.  Roberts, a Democrat, currently represents Senate District 8, which spans all or ...

State Sen. Dylan Roberts announced he is running for a second term in the Colorado Senate in next November’s election.

Leadville-based attorney jumps into race for outgoing Colorado Rep. Julie McCluskie’s seat Chris Floyd, a Leadville-based attorney and member of the Democratic Party, is running to represent House District 13 in the state House next November.  The seat is currently held by House Speaker Jul...

Chris Floyd, a Leadville-based attorney and member of the Democratic Party, is running to represent House District 13 in the state House next November.

Snowmass approves 2026 budget amid expected tourism decline Snowmass last week approved a budget reflecting a “cautious economic outlook.”

Snowmass last week approved a budget reflecting a “cautious economic outlook.”

Missed the Northern Lights? Coloradans could see the aurora again tonight — and it could be even better Missed the Northern Lights last night? Don’t worry. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says that those hoping to witness the celestial phenomenon — including those in Colorado — could...

Missed the Northern Lights last night? Don’t worry.

Colorado Democrats oppose shutdown deal for not including an extension of health care subsidies Colorado Democrats in Congress are holding firm on their refusal to back a Republican-led government funding bill, even as a key faction of their party has agreed to pass the GOP measure needed to reo...

Colorado Democrats in Congress are holding firm on their refusal to back a Republican-led government funding bill, even as a key faction of their party has agreed to pass the GOP measure needed to reopen the government.

Leon Majcen brings heartfelt Americana to Belly Up Aspen Nashville-based singer-songwriter Leon Majcen is quickly becoming a name to watch, supporting Margo Price on tour and set to play Belly Up Aspen on Nov. 12.

Nashville-based singer-songwriter Leon Majcen is quickly becoming a name to watch, supporting Margo Price on tour and set to play Belly Up Aspen on Wednesday, Nov. 12.

Basalt to begin sewer line replacement and repair this week The Basalt Sanitation District is beginning repairs and replacement of sewage lines along Two Rivers Road and across the Frying Pan River this week.

The Basalt Sanitation District is beginning repairs and replacement of sewage lines along Two Rivers Road and across the Frying Pan River this week.

Aspen Community Theatre’s ‘Rumors’ brings retro comedy to the stage Aspen Community Theatre's adult-themed, light-hearted farcical production of Neil Simon's

Aspen Community Theatre’s adult-themed, light-hearted farcical production of Neil Simon’s “Rumors” is set to bring a wave of 1990s nostalgia to the local stage.

Aspen outlines housing lottery priorities for new development Aspen City Council on Monday decided emergency workers, and those who work locally, should get lottery priority in a soon-to-be built affordable housing development.

Aspen City Council on Monday decided emergency workers, and those who work locally, should get lottery priority in a soon-to-be built affordable housing development.

Aspen Valley Health announces four CEO finalists Aspen Valley Health has announced the finalists for Chief Executive Officer.

Aspen Valley Health has announced the finalists for chief executive officer.

Tickets on sale for Audi Ajax Cup, the largest fundraiser for AVSC The 16th annual event will take place on Tuesday, Dec. 30, on Aspen Mountain, with an afterparty at the St. Regis Aspen.

On top of being the Aspen Valley Ski and Snowboard Club’s largest fundraiser, the Audi Ajax Cup has become a holiday staple in town. The 16th annual event will take place on Tuesday, Dec. 30, on Aspen Mountain, with an after party at the St. Regis Aspen.

What valley residents can expect as Pitkin County ballot issues see unofficial approval With nearly 6,000 of Pitkin County's approximately 14,000 registered voters turning out for the Nov. 4 coordinated election, about a 43% turnout, all ballot issues proposed to upvalley residents have ...

With nearly 6,000 of Pitkin County’s approximately 14,000 registered voters turning out for the Nov. 4 coordinated election, about a 43% turnout, all ballot issues proposed to upvalley residents have so far been approved, according to Pitkin County’s unofficial results.

Copper Mountain opens for the 2025-26 season on Friday Copper Mountain will kick off the season on Friday, Nov. 7, with lifts turning at 9 a.m. for early-season skiing and riding. Copper plans to open the American Eagle lift on Friday, which will give...

Copper Mountain will kick off the season on Friday, Nov. 7, with lifts turning at 9 a.m. for early-season skiing and riding.

2026 Freeride World Tour roster and schedule released Four Colorado athletes with local ties are set to join the brand's highest level.

Four Colorado athletes with local ties are set to join freeride's most elite circuit

Warm weather slows snowmaking efforts at Colorado’s ski resorts, but there’s ‘hope’ in the long-term forecast Unseasonably warm weather starting out November forced Colorado ski resorts to turn off their snowguns for extended periods this week. While forecasts indicate that the hot, dry start to the ski seaso...

Unseasonably warm weather starting out November forced Colorado ski resorts to turn off their snowguns for extended periods this week.

Coloradans who brave November’s chilly nights can witness 4 meteor showers this month Coloradans willing to bundle up beneath the stars this month will have the chance to enjoy four meteor showers. While the nights in the mountains are growing colder, Colorado astronomy guide Mark Laur...

Coloradans willing to bundle up beneath the stars this month will have the chance to enjoy four meteor showers.

Colorado state parks to offer free entry to veterans and military on Nov. 11 Colorado Parks and Wildlife will offer veterans, active-duty military personnel, and members of the National Guard free entry to state parks on Nov. 11. The veterans and military members can visit any...

Colorado Parks and Wildlife will offer veterans, active-duty military personnel, and members of the National Guard free entry to state parks on Nov. 11.

Missing woman found in Pitkin County After a woman was reported missing Tuesday, Pitkin County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed she has been found.

After a woman was reported missing on Tuesday, Pitkin County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed she has been found.

Is your Connect for Health Colorado insurance plan going up next year? We want to hear from you With open enrollment now underway for next year’s health insurance plans, Coloradans who shop for their own coverage may be seeing a surge in prices.  Connect for Health Colorado, the state’s individu...

With open enrollment now underway for next year’s health insurance plans, Coloradans who shop for their own coverage may be seeing a surge in prices.

Colorado’s food banks are already seeing inflated demand amid SNAP cutoff, and they’re asking for help Food banks and local assistance programs are expecting to feed thousands of additional Coloradans amid the lapse of SNAP benefits in November. Many reported seeing increasing demand in late October. B...

Food banks and local assistance programs are expecting to feed thousands of additional Coloradans amid the lapse of SNAP benefits in November. Many reported seeing increasing demand in late October.

Basalt event invites public to sample the valley’s unique healing offerings If you’re looking for an immersive experience in elevated gifting, look no further. Signature Apothecary — the Roaring Fork Valley’s newest luxury beauty and wellness organization with a mission of o...

If you’re looking for an immersive experience in elevated gifting, look no further.