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ACES announces winter programming Aspen Center for Environmental Studies has announced their lineup of speakers for the winter season alongside their community programming.

Aspen Center for Environmental Studies has announced their lineup of speakers for the winter season alongside their community programming.

New Paul JAS Center opens Dec. 19 Editor’s note: A version of this story was featured inside Winter in Aspen & Snowmass 2025-26, an annual magazine published by The Aspen Times. Find it on newsstands now, or read the e-edition here. I...

In downtown Aspen, where red, sandstone streets invite strolls, and vibrant shopfronts beckon visitors, a new musical hotspot is about to change the town’s cultural landscape.

The 2026 Aspen Laugh Festival: Lineup unveiled The 2026 Aspen Laugh Festival will take place from March 11 to 15 at the Wheeler Opera House, with presale tickets available beginning at noon on Dec. 18.

The 2026 Aspen Laugh Festival will take place from March 11 to 15 at the Wheeler Opera House, with presale tickets available beginning at noon on Dec. 18.

Snowmass Council currently lacks votes for Aspen One housing approval Aspen Skiing Company is stuck between a rock and a hard place. Snowmass Town Council disagrees on whether or not to approve a proposed 30-unit workforce housing project, called SHOP, for Aspen Skiing ...

Aspen One is stuck between a rock and a hard place.

Fees could be the key to reducing Highway 82 congestion, according to local citizen’s initiative The Transportation Coalition for the 21st Century has arrived at a unanimous consensus for what their congestion mitigation recommendation is for traffic in and out of Aspen.

The Transportation Coalition for the 21st Century has arrived at a unanimous consensus for what their congestion mitigation recommendation is for traffic in and out of Aspen.

Colorado State Patrol to up DUI enforcement through Christmas holiday The Colorado State Patrol is upping its enforcement of driving under the influence laws through the holiday season. The statewide enforcement efforts will run through Christmas Day, Dec. 25, according...

The Colorado State Patrol is upping its enforcement of driving under the influence laws through the holiday season.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife is attempting to clarify the process for ranchers seeking compensation for wolf-related losses When Colorado voters passed Proposition 114 in 2020, it not only initiated the state’s reintroduction of gray wolves but also required Colorado Parks and Wildlife to help producers prevent wolf confli...

When Colorado voters passed Proposition 114 in 2020, it not only initiated the state’s reintroduction of gray wolves but also required Colorado Parks and Wildlife to help producers prevent wolf conflict and pay ranchers fair compensation for livestock losses.

Gov. Polis announces nearly $10 million to support outdoor recreation and conservation, including millions for northwest Colorado initiatives Colorado state officials have announced nearly $10 million in funding for outdoor recreation, conservation, and climate resilience, including millions for Western Slope organizations and initiatives. ...

Colorado state officials have announced nearly $10 million in funding for outdoor recreation, conservation, and climate resilience, including millions for Western Slope organizations and initiatives.

Hotel Jerome unveils Winter Ice Rink Hotel Jerome is launching a picturesque winter ice rink for winter.

Hotel Jerome is launching a picturesque winter ice rink for winter.

Born to perform: Hank Azaria celebrates Bruce Springsteen at Aspen’s Wheeler Opera House Six-time Emmy Award winner, Screen Actors Guild Award winner, and Tony Award nominee Hank Azaria and the EZ Street Band will keep the holiday spirit alive with

What happens when an award-winning, multifaceted mimic adds rock ‘n’ roll to his repertoire?

AVSC to host Holiday Classic FIS giant slalom races at Highlands AVSC anticipates 150 athletes will compete from regional clubs, college teams like DU, University of Colorado, and Utah, and possible U.S. ski team members.

Aspen Valley Ski & Snowboard Club will host the Holiday Classic FIS giant slalom men and women ski races, a part of the Colorado Cup Series, on Wednesday, Dec. 17, and Thursday, Dec. 18, at its Stapleton Training Center at Aspen Highlands.

St. Benedict’s Monastery sells for $120 million to Palantir CEO Alex Karp The end of an era has finally come, as Old Snowmass’ St. Benedict’s Monastery, owned since 1956 by Trappist monks, sold.

The end of an era has finally come, as Old Snowmass’ St. Benedict’s Monastery, owned since 1956 by Trappist monks, sold.

Polis announces new executive director for Colorado’s higher education department Gov. Jared Polis announced J.B. Holston will be stepping in as the Colorado Department of Higher Education’s next executive director following Angie Paccione’s exit in January. Paccione, who will be r...

Gov. Jared Polis announced J.B. Holston will be stepping in as the Colorado Department of Higher Education’s next executive director following Angie Paccione’s exit in January.

PARC Aspen, Woody Creek Distillers unveil exclusive 11-year bourbon PARC Aspen has unveiled the second edition of its exclusive Single Barrel Bourbon crafted in collaboration with Woody Creek Distillers: an 11-year, Bottled-in-Bond Single Barrel Wheated Bourbon.

PARC Aspen has unveiled the second edition of its exclusive Single Barrel Bourbon crafted in collaboration with Woody Creek Distillers: an 11-year, Bottled-in-Bond Single Barrel Wheated Bourbon.

Rent remains steady at recently purchased mobile home parks — until late spring 2026 The Aspen-Basalt and Mountain Valley Mobile Home Parks became resident-owned communities after they purchased the ground underneath their homes in October following the previous owner's sale listing o...

The Aspen-Basalt and Mountain Valley Mobile Home Parks became resident-owned communities after they purchased the ground underneath their homes in October following the previous owner’s sale listing of the two parks in March.

Chloe Flower celebrates female composers in Aspen holiday concert In 20 years of piano lessons, Chloe Flower realized she had never learned a piece of music written by a woman. Now, the renowned pianist and composer is changing the musical landscape with a holiday c...

In 20 years of piano lessons, Chloe Flower realized she had never learned a piece of music written by a woman. Now, the renowned pianist and composer is changing the musical landscape with a holiday concert focused on music by women composers.

Roaring Fork Safe Passages discusses plans with Aspen Thirty percent of recent vehicle crashes in the Roaring Fork Valley were due to wildlife-vehicle collisions, resulting in an estimated $5.2 million of damage.

Thirty percent of recent vehicle crashes in the Roaring Fork Valley were due to wildlife-vehicle collisions, resulting in an estimated $5.2 million of damage.

Colorado Bureau of Land Management proposes new oil and gas lease sales The Colorado Bureau of Land Management office has opened a public comment period for oil and gas leases in Colorado.  On Dec. 9, the office announced that it would start a 30-day public scoping period...

The Colorado Bureau of Land Management office has opened a public comment period for oil and gas leases in Colorado.

Some Colorado mountain ski towns could see a snowy Christmas amid warm, dry forecast ahead Earlier this week, Colorado meteorologists all had the same question on their mind: Where is the snow?

Earlier this week, Colorado meteorologists all had the same question on their mind: Where is the snow?

Arts and Entertainment Agenda: Dec. 12-18 Arts and Entertainment Agenda: Dec. 12-18

The 74th annual Wintersköl kicked off Thursday and will run through Sunday, Dec. 14, with events happening across Aspen and Snowmass.

Aspen Snowmass announces Elk Camp lift grand opening Aspen Snowmass, New Elk Camp lift opening

Aspen Snowmass is inviting the community and visitors to celebrate the grand opening of the new Elk Camp high-speed six-pack lift on Friday, Dec. 12, at Snowmass Ski Area.

Colorado Republican among bipartisan group in Congress pressuring leaders for a vote on health care subsidies As federal health care subsidies barrel toward expiration, a bipartisan group of 35 U.S. lawmakers is calling on leaders in the House and Senate to hold a vote on extending the benefits before the end...

As federal health care subsidies barrel toward expiration, a bipartisan group of 35 U.S. lawmakers is calling on leaders in the House and Senate to hold a vote on extending the benefits before the end of next week.

Aspen’s Buddy Program is ‘all about the gingerbread’ The inaugural 2025 Buddy Program's

Looking for a creative way to spend a night out?

Aspen opens applications for climate action youth ambassador program As a part of the city of Aspen's

As a part of the city of Aspen’s “Commit to Tomorrow” sustainability campaign, Aspen is launching a new youth ambassador program for local residents under the age of 24.

Aspen Public Radio joins other Colorado stations to challenge executive order in DC Leaders from Aspen Public Radio joined those from KSUT Public Radio, Colorado Public Radio, and NPR in Washington, D.C. on Dec. 4 to appear in the United States District Court in the District of Colum...

Leaders from Aspen Public Radio joined those from KSUT Public Radio, Colorado Public Radio, and NPR in Washington, D.C. on Dec. 4 to appear in the United States District Court in the District of Columbia for the hearing on their lawsuit.

Aspen signs $397,000 in contracts for West End congestion study Aspen City Council voted unanimously last Tuesday to finalize two analysis and design contracts totaling $397,000 for Aspen's West End.

Aspen City Council voted unanimously last Tuesday to finalize two analysis and design contracts totaling $397,000 for Aspen’s West End.

The ‘Ferrari’s’ last ride: Aspen’s Alex Ferreira goes full throttle in chase for Italian gold The end is in sight for Alex Ferreira, even if it remains a bit fuzzy.

The end is in sight for Alex Ferreira, even if it remains a bit fuzzy.

Aspen Choral Society’s beloved holiday tradition returns for 49th year The Aspen Choral Society will continue its meaningful decades-long tradition of performing George Frideric Handel's time-honored masterpiece,

The Aspen Choral Society will continue its meaningful decades-long tradition of performing George Frideric Handel’s time-honored masterpiece, “Messiah.”

Aspen Valley Ski and Snowboard Club hosts Wintersköl rail jam, torchlight parade Aspen Valley Ski and Snowboard Club will

Aspen Valley Ski and Snowboard Club will “toast winter twice” during Aspen’s Wintersköl celebration, with a Wintersköl Rail Jam on Friday, Dec. 12 and the Wintersköl Torchlight Parade on Saturday, Dec. 13.

Aspen/Pitkin County Airport Modernization Project reveals preliminary design options The Aspen/Pitkin County Airport Modernization Project has entered the next phase of its community engagement plan at two new open houses last week, with a new survey open through the month of December...

The Aspen/Pitkin County Airport Modernization Project has entered the next phase of its community engagement plan at two new open houses last week, with a new survey open through the month of December.