Tuesday November 25, 2008
Ski conditions pretty skimpy right now—-man made snow makes up much of what we see on Aspen Mountain .
Aspen and Snowmass open for the season on Thursday and the prediction by the National Weather Service: Snow! On Thanksgiving Day.
Beaver Creek opens tomorrow for its 28th season—-with one beginner and one intermediate trail——Vail opened last Friday.
City of Aspen elected officials have decided to take it easy on property taxes right now—-no increase is planned for 2009—-a rate increase was considered—instead, city tax rates on property will be just under 4.8 mills—-instead of the full 5.41 mills…..the mill levy will be about $4.80 on every $1000 of assessed value.
The valley’s bus service—RFTA—will soon be distributing 250 light sticks at no charge to riders—-in test of the device aimed at making the commute safer—the seven inch wands—-manufactured by Boulder ’s Nite Ize company—double as a flashlight and strobe———the wands will be given out to seasonal pass holders.
No parachute—-pilot Eric Scott successfully flew himself over the Royal Gorge outside of Colorado springs on Tuesday in a promotional stunt—-flying a James Bond type jet pack in 21 seconds across the 1100 foot deep span–at 75 mph.
Jim Laurence
News Director
TV Aspen–KUUR radio
970-379-1261
Monday November 24, 2008Aspen city leaders meet tonight to discuss again the final proposals for the Lift One Development.
The eight acres at the base of Aspen Mountain, located near Durant Avenue and Aspen Street—-will see two new hotels, hundreds of underground parking spaces—a ski museum, new lifts; all if the plans are approved. There will be two more meetings in December before a decision is reached.
The lifts at Aspen Mountain and Snowmass will be open this Thursday, say the managers of the Aspen Skiing Company—-but some natural snow would certainly be appreciated by the women racers in the world cup competition being held this week on Aspen Mountain.
Flu shots! Time to get yours—-it is a serious threat to all of us—but especially the young and the aged. You can call Pitkin County Community health to find out how to get yours—-920-5420