Post Time News is reporting the illegal drug crystal methamphetamine has penetrated the Roaring Fork Valley communities of Basalt, El Jebel, and Glenwood Springs. “What we’re seeing is indicative... Read more →
Let It Ski
“Whistler/Blackcomb is set to open the Horstman Glacier Monday, June 4…through the end of July,” Post Time News reports. “With over 46 feet of snow over the winter, Whistler/Blackcomb’s... Read more →
First Major Meth Bust In Roaring Fork Valley
GLENWOOD SPRINGS, COLORADO (Post Time News)–Crystal methamphetamine has come to the Roaring Fork Valley in a big way. A combo platter of local and federal law enforcement officials announced Wednesday... Read more →
Mick Ireland Rude And Unusual
“I can live with his lack of respect for me–life, unlike an election, is not a popularity contest,” the Con Man blogs of Aspen Mayoral candidate Mick Ireland, “but I won’t... Read more →
What Is Wrong With Mick Ireland?
My radio show “Con Games” is heard in what I lovingly refer to as “The Golden Triangle” from Aspen to Rifle to Vail, so it’s not really an Aspen show any more. That means... Read more →
DDB 25: Dead To The World
Did somebody say death? The Grim Reaper is grimly weeping in the ear of Arnold Bagdikian, the narrator and hero of DROP DEAD BEAUTIFUL, the mystery novel by Michael Conniff set in Aspen. The bad guys–Pitkin... Read more →
Playing Footsie
Need to relax? Founder Ruthie Hardee describes her technique at the Aspen Club & Spa as an ancient form of body work using the feet to bring about a structural change to chronic soft tissue damage,... Read more →
MSM SOL
“I do think the MSM [mainstream media] is biased towards the political left in this country,” blogs Mitch.Mulhall in comment #3, “if for no other reason than the majority of U.S. journalists…lean... Read more →
Aspen Heats Up For Oldman
In an email to the Con Man, Oldman wonders what’s to become of Aspen’s spanky new global warming manager. “I think most people agree that we need to fight pollution,” emails Oldman,... Read more →
DROP DEAD BEAUTIFUL 25: Dead To The World
So-and-so died in his sleep. Isn’t that the way everyone wants to go, surrounded of course by loved ones? There’s always a sense of peace when people who are still alive talk about dying in your sleep:... Read more →