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Domestic Assault Arrest

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Domestic Assault ArrestAspen, Colo. – Friday, March 23 –  On March 23, 2023, at about 8:40 a.m. Aspen Police were called to a report of domestic violence at the Limelight Hotel, 355 S. Monarch Street in Aspen, whe...

City of Aspen Announces Selection of Next Police Chief

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City of Aspen announces selection of next police chiefAspen, Colo. – Monday, March 20 – City Manager Sara Ott has announced that Kim Ferber has accepted a conditional offer of employment to be the City of Aspen’s new Police Chief. Fe...

Final review process begins for Lumberyard affordable housing project

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Final review process begins for Lumberyard affordable housing project

Public hearings begin this week to review development application 

Contacts:

Chris Everson, City of Aspen Affordable Housing Project Manager, 970-429-1834, chris.ever...

Aspen City Council awards over $1.8 million in grant support

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Aspen City Council awards over $1.8 million in grant support City of Aspen’s grant program provides support to 111 local non-profits  

Aspen, Colo. – Wednesday, March 15, 2023 – Aspen City Counci...

City of Aspen expands restrictions on single-use carryout bags

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City of Aspen expands restrictions on single-use carryout bags

New ordinance takes effect on May 1

Aspen, Colo. – March 15  –  Aspen City Council this week approved an ordinance that expands restr...

Ute Mountaineer and City of Aspen Present the 2023 America’s Uphill

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Ute Mountaineer and City of Aspen Present the 2023 America’s Uphill

Aspen, Colo. – Thursday, March 2, 2023 - Ute Mountaineer and the City of Aspen will present the America’s Uphill race, taking place on Aspen Moun...

Finalists Announced for Aspen Police Chief Position

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Finalists Announced for Aspen Police Chief PositionInterviews take place next week, community is invited to meet candidates on March 8Aspen, Colo. – Wednesday, March 1 – The City of Aspen has narrowed the search f...

Aspen City Council approves new Organics Waste Diversion ordinance

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Aspen City Council approves new Organics Waste Diversion ordinance

New law will divert organics from the trash, and thus the landfill

Aspen, Colo. – March 1, 2023 – Aspen City Council approved this week an ordinance that will prohibit ...

The City of Aspen is Working to Repair Road Damages

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The City of Aspen is Working to Repair Road Damages

Aspen, Colo. – Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023 – The continuous snowfall and large temperature swings have led to accelerated pavement deterioratio...

Early voting available leading up to City Election Day

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Early voting available as City of Aspen Municipal Election Day draws near

City Clerk’s Office collecting ballots at Ballot Box in front of City Hall on Rio Grande Place

Aspen, Colo. - Monday, Feb. 28, 2023 – With the City of Aspen Municipal Ele...

Aspen Sustainability Action Plan approved

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Aspen Sustainability Action Plan approvedNew plan serves as roadmap to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Aspen

Aspen, Colo. – Friday, Feb. 24, 2023 – Aspen City Council unanimously approved an updated Aspen Sustainability ...

Statewide Winter Bike to Work Day is Friday, February 10

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Statewide Winter Bike to Work Day is Friday, February 10

Aspen, Colo. – Monday, Feb. 6, 2023 – Aspen residents and commuters are invited to celebrate a special Winter Bike to Work Day on Friday, Febru...

City of Aspen Announces Justin Forman as New Director of Utilities

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City of Aspen Announces Justin Forman as New Director of Utilities

Aspen, Colo. – Jan. 23, 2023 – The City of Aspen has announced Justin Forman as the new Director of Utilities. Forman’s hire comes after ...

Applications Available for Food Tax Refund

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Applications Available for Food Tax RefundApply online beginning January 6

Aspen, Colo. – January 9, 2023 – Aspen residents who lived within city limits for the entire year of 2022 and who have been regis...

City of Aspen Hosts Outreach Event on Park Rental Policy Update

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City of Aspen Hosts Outreach Event on Park Rental Policy Update

Aspen, Colo. – January 24, 2023 – The City of Aspen is hosting an open house on Thursday, February 9 in City Hall. Aspen’s par...

Childcare Financial Aid Deadline is Feb. 1

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Childcare Financial Aid Deadline is Feb. 1

Aspen, Colo. – Jan. 16, 2023 – Kids First and the City of Aspen provide a financial aid program to help defray the expense of childcare for working families....

Recycle Christmas Trees for Free

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Recycle Christmas Trees for FreePitkin County and the City of Aspen are Accepting Trees Through February 14

Aspen, Colo. – January 6, 2023 - The City of Aspen and Pitkin County are celebrating “Nation...

New Castle Creek Bridge Project Kicks Off with Six Events in Seven Days

New Castle Creek Bridge Project Kicks Off with Six Events in Seven DaysMore than 150 people participated in community events and conversations

Aspen, Colorado – December 6, 2022 - The City of Aspen’s awareness campaign to get people up to speed on...

Kids First Partners with Colorado Mountain College and Early Childcare Providers to Open New Spaces

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Kids First Partners with Colorado Mountain College and Early Childcare Providers to Open New Spaces

Aspen, Colo. – Monday, Dec. 5, 2022 – The City of Aspen’s Kids First program is excited to announce local partner...

Aspen Police Chief Says, “Farewell”

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Aspen Police Chief Says, “Farewell”Police Host Community Event on December 14

Aspen, Colorado – December 5, 2022 – The Aspen Police Department will host “Coffee and Donut...

City of Aspen Seeks Input on Water Efficiency Plan Update

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City of Aspen Seeks Input on Water Efficiency Plan Update

Aspen, Colo. – Friday, Dec. 2, 2022 – The City of Aspen has completed a draft of an updated Municipal Water Efficiency Plan (WEP) and is reque...

City of Aspen Fills Three Key Roles

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City of Aspen Fills Three Key RolesPromotions, new hire bring familiar faces into new roles

Aspen, Colo. – Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2022 – Aspen City Manager Sara Ott announced that Information Technology Deputy Director John Sobi...

Call for Submissions: Red Brick Accepting Artwork for Aspen City Hall

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Call for Submissions: Red Brick Accepting Artwork for Aspen City Hall Deadline is December 2, 2022

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: 

Sarah Roy, Director, Red Brick Council for the Arts, ...

Childcare Financial Aid Available

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Childcare Financial Aid AvailableKids First application deadline extended to November 8

Contacts: 

Nancy Nichols, Kids First Office Manager, City of Aspen, 1-970-920-5372, Nancy.Nichols@aspen.gov 

Jami M...

City seeks community input on Aspen Lumberyard Affordable Housing Project public transit, naming

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City seeks community input on Aspen Lumberyard Affordable Housing Project public transit, street namingOpen Houses Scheduled for Thursday, November 3, Noon to 2 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m.

Aspen, Colo. – Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2022  – Th...

Monaghan, Nichols Named Co-Managers for City of Aspen’s Kids First

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Monaghan, Nichols Named Co-Managers for City of Aspen’s Kids First

Aspen, Colo. – Friday, Sept. 30, 2022 – The City of Aspen announced that Megan Monaghan and Nancy Nichols have been named as the city’s n...

Galena Cooper Living Lab Approaches Experiment End, Next Steps

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Galena Cooper Living Lab Approaches Experiment End, Next StepsConstruction crews will be in the area September 26-September 30

Aspen, Colo. – Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022 – The Galena Cooper Living Lab will end on Monday, Septe...

City Seeking Community Input to Recruit Next Aspen Police Chief

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City Seeking Community Input to Recruit Next Aspen Police Chief 

Survey Closes October 3, 2022 

Contacts:  

Sara Ott, Aspen City Manager, 1-970-230-2692, sara.ott@aspen.gov &nb...

Kids First Offering Parent Workshops

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Kids First Offering Parent WorkshopsFirst session on Monday, September 19

Aspen, Colo. – Friday, Sept. 16, 2022 – Kids First, alongside Aspen Family Connections, is offering six workshops designed to strengthe...

Public E-Waste Collection Event is September 10

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Public E-Waste Collection Event is September 10

Contacts: 

Ainsley Brosnan-Smith, Waste Diversion & Recycling Program Administrator, City of Aspen, 1-970-618-9757, Ainsley.Brosnan-Smith@aspen.gov.&...

Aspen Police Will Host a Free Coffee and Donut Event on August 23

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Aspen Police Will Host a Free Coffee and Donut Event on August 23

Contacts:       

Linda Consuegra, Assistant Chief of Police, Aspen Police Department, 1-970-274-4102, linda....

ABC Trail Closure on Maroon Creek Bridge

PSAABC Trail Closure on Maroon Creek BridgeDetour Required August 22 - 31Aspen, Colorado – August 15, 2022 – There will be a full closure of the Maroon Creek Bridge pedestrian trail, and a required detour will be in place on the ABC Tr...

Aspen Recreation Names Two Department Heads

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Aspen Recreation Names Two Department Heads

Aspen, Colo. – Friday, August 12, 2022 – Aspen Parks and Recreation announced that Desiree Whitehead has been named the City’s new Recreation Manager. The Depar...

City of Aspen Seeks Proposals for Rio Grande Building Restaurant Space

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City of Aspen Seeks Proposals for Rio Grande Building Restaurant Space

Aspen, Colo. – Wednesday, August 10, 2022 – The City of Aspen seeks proposals from qualified vendors for the commercial restaurant space locate...

Night Work on Paepcke Transit Hub Improvements Project Begins August 15

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Night Work on Paepcke Transit Hub Improvements Project Begins August 15

Aspen, Colo. – Monday, Aug. 8, 2022 – The Paepcke Transit Hub Improvements project will shift into a night-work phase from Monday, Aug. 1...

City of Aspen Hires Lodging and Commercial Core Program Manager

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City of Aspen Hires Lodging and Commercial Core Program Manager

New Position Serves as Resource to Aspen Businesses

Contacts:

Sara Ott, City Manager, City of Aspen, Sara.Ott@aspen.gov, 1-970-920-5083

Emmy Garrigus, Lodging and Commercia...

City of Aspen to Implement a Payment System at Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

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City of Aspen to Implement a Payment System at Electric Vehicle Charging StationsCharging for Charging Begins August 8, 2022

Contacts: 

Tim Karfs, Climate and Sustainability Program Administrator, City of Aspen,...

Customer Portal Available Now for all Aspen Utility Customers

 PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTCustomer Portal Available Now for all Aspen Utility CustomersAspen, Colorado – August 1, 2022– The City of Aspen Utilities Department has been working diligently over the past year to upgrade all el...

Burlingame Ranch Phase 3 Unit Sales Delayed

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Burlingame Ranch Phase 3 Unit Sales DelayedCompletion now anticipated for 2023

Aspen, Colo. – Friday, July 29, 2022 – The City of Aspen announces a delay to the sale of all Burlingame Ranch Phase...

Kids First Gives $38K to Support Early Childhood Teachers and Program Directors

PRESS RELEASEKids First Gives $38K to Support Early Childhood Teachers and Program DirectorsContact:  Shirley Ritter, Director of Kids First, 970-920-5370 or Shirley.Ritter@aspen.govAspen, Colo. – July 27, 2022 – Kids First, t...

Aspen Police Report Spike in Hit and Runs

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Aspen Police Report Spike in Hit and Runs 

Contacts: 

Ginna Gordon, Community Response Supervisor, Aspen Police, 1-970-274-4141, Ginna.Gordon@aspen.gov

Jami McMannes, Communications Manager, City of Aspen, 1-970-7...

Childcare Financial Aid Deadline is August 1

 PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTChildcare Financial Aid Deadline is August 1Contact: Kids First, 970-920-5363Aspen, Colorado – July 7, 2022 – Kids First and the City of Aspen provide a financial aid program to help defray the expe...

The City of Aspen Launches Aspen 311 Connect

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The City of Aspen Launches Aspen 311 ConnectNew service request app, online portal will enhance customer service

Aspen, Colo. – Wednesday, July 6, 2022 – The City of Aspen today announced the launch of As...

Burlingame Project Update & Neighborhood Gathering Wednesday, July 13 from 5 – 7 p.m.

PSABurlingame Project Update & Neighborhood GatheringWednesday, July 13 from 5 – 7 p.m.Aspen, CO – July 6, 2022 - The City of Aspen announces the continuation of the community engagement around the early childhood education center ...

Joe Zanin Nominated for 4th of July Parade Grand Marshal

 PSAJoe Zanin Nominated for 4th of July Parade Grand MarshalAspen, CO – June 22, 2022 – The City of Aspen’s 4th of July Parade Committee has selected longtime Valley local and community volunteer, Joe Zanin to serve ...

Bike to Work Day is June 22 in Aspen

 PSABike to Work Day is June 22 in AspenAspen, CO – June 16, 2022 – Aspen residents and commuters are invited to celebrate Bike to Work Day on June 22.  Stations will be set up at Hopkins and 4th; Hallam Street near t...

City of Aspen is Hosting Open House on Iselin Tennis and Pickleball Courts Renovation Project

PSACity of Aspen is Hosting Open House on Iselin Tennis and Pickleball Courts Renovation ProjectJuly 13 from 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Iselin CourtsAspen, CO – June 15, 2022 – The City of Aspen is hosting an open house to share ...

Director of Kids First Shirley Ritter Retiring After 25 Years of Service

PRESS RELEASEDirector of Kids First Shirley Ritter Retiring After 25 Years of ServiceContact:  Shirley Ritter, Director of Kids First, 970-920-5370 or Shirley.Ritter@aspen.govAspen, Colo. – June 13, 2022 – Shirley Ritter, City...

Aspen Police Encourages Property Owners to Take Precautions to Secure Homes from Burglary

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Aspen Police Encourages Property Owners to Take Precautions to Secure Homes from Burglary

Contacts: 

Bill Linn, Assistant Chief of Operations, Aspen Police Department, 1-970-274-4103, Bill.Linn@aspen.govJami McMannes, Com...

Aspen Chief of Police Richard Pryor Announces Retirement

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Aspen Chief of Police Richard Pryor Announces Retirement

Contacts:

Richard Pryor, Chief of Police, City of Aspen, Richard.Pryor@aspen.gov, 970-274-4101Jami McMannes, Communications Manager, City of Aspen Jami.McMannes@aspen.gov, 970-76...

Celebrate Arbor Day June 4 in Paepcke Park

Celebrate Arbor Day 

June 4 in Paepcke Park

Celebrate Aspen’s 30^th Year as a Tree City USA

Aspen, Colorado – May 31, 2022 – The City of Aspen Parks Department will host a community...

City Of Aspen Accepting Food Truck Applications

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City Of Aspen Accepting Food Truck Applications Application Deadline is June 7

Contacts: 

CJ Oliver, Director of Environmental Health & Sustainability, City of Aspen, CJ.Oliver@aspen.gov, 9...

May 21 E-Waste Collection Event Cancelled

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May 21 E-Waste Collection Event Cancelled

Postponed Until September 10, 2022

Contacts: Ainsley Brosnan-Smith, Waste Reduction & Environmental Specialist, City of Aspen, 1-970-6...

Arbor Day CANCELLED for Saturday, May 21 in Paepcke Park

PSAArbor Day CANCELLED forSaturday, May 21 in Paepcke ParkAspen, Colorado – May 20, 2022 – City of Aspen Arbor Day that was scheduled for Saturday, May 21 is CANCELLED due to snow and cold temperatures.  The City will reschedu...

Celebrate Community Health Day on May 21

PSACelebrate Community Health Day on May 21Free Admittance to ARC with exhibits and classAspen, Colorado – May 17, 2022 – Celebrate free Community Health Day at the Aspen Recreation Center on Saturday, May 21 from 9 a.m. – 3 ...

The City Celebrates Historic Preservation Month with a Progressive Bike Tour through Aspen on May 31

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The City Celebrates Historic Preservation Month with a Progressive Bike Tour through Aspen on May 31

Contacts: 

Natalie Feinberg-Lopez, Principal Planner for Historic Preservation, City of Aspen, 1-970-618-8424, Natatlie....

Burlingame Early Childhood Education Center Community Survey Open Now

PSABurlingame Early Childhood Education Center Community SurveyThe survey is available May 12 - 22Aspen, Colorado – May 12, 2022 – The City of Aspen is soliciting community feedback to help inform the design direction of the Burlingame...

Recycle E-Waste for Free at the E-Waste Collection Event on May 21

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Recycle E-Waste for Free at the E-Waste Collection Event on May 21

Contacts: 

Ainsley Brosnan-Smith, Waste Reduction & Environmental Specialist, City of Aspen, 1-970-618-9757, Ainsley.Brosnan-Smith@aspen.govJami McMan...

Celebrate Arbor Day May 21 in Paepcke Park in Aspen

PSACelebrate Arbor DaySaturday, May 21 in Paepcke ParkCelebrate Aspen’s 30th Year as a Tree City USAAspen, Colorado – May 10, 2022 – The City of Aspen Parks Department will host a community celebration for Arbor Day on Saturd...

City of Aspen Releases 2021 Air Quality Report

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City of Aspen Releases 2021 Air Quality Report

Contacts: 

Jannette Whitcomb, Senior Environmental Health Specialist of Air Quality, City of Aspen, 1-970-920-5069, Jannette.Whitcomb@aspen.gov. Jami McMannes, Communica...

Spring and Cooper Project Schedule Change

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Spring and Cooper Project Schedule ChangeIntersection closure extended for three weeks

Aspen, Colo. – Wednesday, May 4, 2022 – The City of Aspen is extending the closure of the intersection of Spring Street and ...

Registration Now Open for 4th of July Parade and Community Village Exhibit Booths

PSARegistration Now Open for 4th of JulyParade and Community Village Exhibit BoothsDeadline to apply for Parade is May 27Aspen, Colorado – May 3, 2022 – The City of Aspen is proud to be organizing the 2022 4th of July parade and Commun...

City of Aspen Staff Request an Extension to the Moratorium

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City of Aspen Staff Request an Extension to the Moratorium Second Reading for Ordinance No. 8, Series 2022 is May 3, 2022

Contacts:

Phillip Supino, Community Development Director, City of Aspen, 1-970-429-2767,&...

City of Aspen Annual Spring Clean-Up

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City of Aspen Annual Spring Clean-Up May 16-19, 2022, for all Aspen Residents

Contacts: Daniel Maldonado, Mechanic, Street Department, City of Aspen, 970-920-5132, dan.maldonado@aspen.gov 

 Jami...

Aspen City Council awards over $1.4 million in grant support

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Aspen City Council awards over $1.4 million in grant support The City of Aspen’s grant program provides support to 95 local nonprofits   

Aspen, Colo. – Thursday, April 14, 2022 &ndash...

City to Share Progress about Residential Building Policies at Upcoming Outreach Events

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City to Share Progress about Residential Building Policies at Upcoming Outreach EventsPublic Welcome to Attend on April 27 and April 30

Contacts: 

Ben Anderson, Principal Long-Range Planner, Community Development, City of Asp...

Aspen City Council Approves Building IQ Ordinance

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Aspen City Council Approves Building IQ OrdinanceA City of Aspen Climate Action Program in Partnership with CORE 

Contacts:

Jami McMannes, Communications Manager, City of Aspen, 970-765-4752, Jami.McMannes...

Childcare Financial Aid Deadline is May 2

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Childcare Financial Aid Deadline is May 2

Contact: Kids First, 970-920-5363

Aspen, Colorado – April 13, 2022 – Kids First and the City of Aspen provide a financi...

City of Aspen Moves into Second Phase of Armory Hall Long-Term Strategy Development Process

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City of Aspen Moves into Second Phase of Armory Hall Long-Term Strategy Development Process  Provide feedback on the project through April 24

Aspen, Colo. – Thursday, April 7, 2022 – The City of A...

City to Host Free Screening of WASTED! on April 13

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City to Host Free Screening of WASTED! on April 13

Film Highlights the Benefits of Diverting Organic Waste from the Landfill

Contacts:Liz O’Connell Chapman, Senior Waste & Environmental Health Specialist, City of Aspen, 970-319-68...

Spring and Cooper Intersection Improvement Project Begins April 4

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Spring and Cooper Intersection Improvement Project Begins April 4 

Aspen, Colo. – Monday, March 28, 2022 – The Spring Street and Cooper Avenue Intersection improvement project begins Monday, ...