The east side of Richmond Ridge, where Aspen Mountain Powder Tours has the exclusive right to used motorized vehicles to make laps. The run called McFarlane’s is the big gulch in the middle-left of the photo. Trails called Wine Tree and WOFTR (Watch Out For The Road) are further out the ridge. Photo:... Read more →
Dwayne Romero Sees Aspen’s Future
Dwayne Romero was optimistic on the future of Aspen’s local economy in a presentation hosted by the Pitkin County Republicans on Thursday. read more Click here to read the whole story Read More →
Aspen Skiing Company Closing Snowmobile ‘Marina’
A snowmobile, with tow ropes for skiers, parked in the “marina” behind the gondola building at the top of Aspen Mtn. The marina, on private land, is to be closed by Aspen Skiing Co, and the sleds may end up on the side of adjacent county roads. Photo: Brent Gardner-Smith By Brent Gardner-Smith,... Read more →
Mitzi Rapkin: Aspen Really Is Green
The city of Aspen as a government and a municipal utility provider is leading the nation with its efforts to promote energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions. To say otherwise would be disingenuous. Aspen Electric is working to Copyright 2011 The Aspen Times. All rights reserved. This material... Read more →
Snowmass Base Village Bingo
Unfinished business: in the foreground, the foundation for Building 13B at the Viceroy hotel in Base Village. In the background, Building 13A, which includes the Viceroy’s lobby, restaurants and other amenities. Photo: Brent Gardner-Smith By Brent Gardner-Smith, Aspen Journalism November 18, 2011 After... Read more →
Aspen Takes Marks To Colorado Supreme Court
The city of Aspen is petitioning the Colorado Supreme Court to review a Court of Appeals decision that ruled ballots must be made public as long as they don’t identify voters. The case, which Aspen resident Marilyn Marks filed in 2009, originated after Marks lost to Mick Ireland in the mayor’s... Read more →
Aspen News Center Thursday November 10, 2011: Fender-Benders At Willits Roundabout
The Colorado Department of Transporation warns drivers: steer clear of big rigs! podcast Thursday November 10, 2011 Read More →
Colorado Koch Story Goes National
A radio report regarding the article “Wizards of Oil: How the Koch brothers influence environmental politics,” written by Troy Hooper for The Colorado Independent and the American Independent News Network, has been broadcast on more than 460 radio stations in more than 30 states. Troy Hooper The... Read more →
Copper, Keystone Open For Business
Two more Colorado ski resorts – Copper Mountain and Keystone — join the 2011-12 ski season fray this week, and snow riders will likely be greeted with winter weather as the lifts crank up for opening days on Friday. Forecasters are calling for another mid-week blast of snow, followed by a second... Read more →