Burlingame Ranch Phase III receives certificate of occupancies

For immediate release For more information, please contact: Chris Everson, affordable housing project manager Phone: (970) 319-7529 Email: Chris.everson@aspen.gov or Carolyn Sackariason, commu...

Aspen City Council Approves Wheeler Opera House Gallery Tenant Contract

City of Aspen Hosts Screening of "Paradise Paradox" Film

City of Aspen Hosts Screening of "Paradise Paradox" Film to Address Mental Health Crisis in America’s Mountain Towns 

Aspen, CO - The City of Aspen Special Events Department is proud to announce the upcoming screening ...

City of Aspen Adopts a 15 Mile Per Hour Speed Limit

Castle Creek Bridge Inspection and Detour

APCHA extends essential home repairs pilot grant program applications

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFor more information, please contact: Matthew Gillen, Executive Director of APCHA Phone: 970.920.5068Email: matthew.gillen@aspen.gov

APCHA extends essential home repairs pilot grant program applicationsUp to...

City of Aspen Launches "Aspen Gets Us There" Initiative

The City of Aspen Responds to First Snow of Season

The City of Aspen Responds to First Snow of Season

Aspen, CO – The City of Aspen is committed to maintaining the beauty and functionality of our community, especially during challenges like the recent snowstorm that left tree branches sc...

City of Aspen Announces Upgrades to Traffic Control System

City of Aspen Announces Upgrades to Traffic Control System

October 23^rd through 25^th  

Aspen, CO – In partnership with the state, The City of Aspen has announced an upgrade to its traffic control syste...

APCHA launches essential home repairs pilot grant program

APCHA launches essential home repairs pilot grant program Up to $10,000 can be granted to low-income homeowners to enhance health, safety of their properties

ASPEN, CO – In an unprecedented move, the Aspen-Pitkin County Housing Authority...

Childcare Financial Aid Application Deadline is November 1, 2023

City of Aspen’s Proposed Marolt / Thomas Skill Trail Sparks Community Engagement and Input

Explore the Future of Armory Hall: City of Aspen to host Open House on October 4th

Explore the Future of Armory Hall: City of Aspen to host Open House on October 4^th Updates On Redevelopment Process, Guided Tours, Live Music, And Food

Aspen, CO – The City of Aspen is pleased to invite all community members and stakehold...

City Releases Financials for Lumberyard Affordable Housing Project

City of Aspen Unveils Adjusted Fall Public Transit Schedule

City of Aspen Unveils Adjusted Fall Public Transit Schedule

Invites Residents to Cycle Amid Seasonal Changes 

Aspen, CO – Starting Monday, September 25th, through Sunday, November 19th, the City of Aspen will implement its adjusted Fall Schedule fo...

City of Aspen, Pitkin County to host emergency preparedness event

City of Aspen and Pitkin County Unite for  "Aspen Aware & Pitkin Prepa...

City Successfully Completes "Maintain Main" Resurfacing Project Ahead of Schedule

City Successfully Completes "Maintain Main" Resurfacing Project Ahead of Schedule

Just in Time for the Weekend and Ruggerfest

ASPEN, CO — In a successful push to minimize impacts on the community and enhance the City of Aspen&a...

City of Aspen Partners with WaterNow Alliance to Host Qualified Water Efficient Landscaper (QWEL)

Public E-Waste Collection Event is Sept. 9

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFor more information, please contact:William Porter, Director of Communications, City of Aspen (720) 281-2060 | William.porter@aspen.gov 

Ainsley Brosnan-Smith, Waste Diversion & Recycling Program Adminis...

Opportunities still available for new affordable housing

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

For more information, please contact:William Porter, Communications DirectorPhone: 720.281.2060Email: william.porter@aspen.gov

Opportunities Still Available for Affordable Housing Units at Aspen's Burlingame Ranch Phase III; A...

Unveiling Dolinsek Gardens: Aspen's Newest Public Park

Unveiling Dolinsek Gardens: Aspen's Newest Public Park

ASPEN, CO, August 2, 2023 - The City of Aspen is set to inaugurate Dolinsek Gardens on September 14, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM. The public park is situated at 619 S. Monarch Street, on...

Aspen Police Department Successfully Resolves Critical Incident; Child Safe

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For more information, please contact:William Porter, Communications DirectorPhone: 720.281.2060 Email: william.porter@aspen.gov

Aspen Police Department Successfully Resolves Critical Incident: Endangered Child Safely Recovered, Suspect...

Inaugural Bike Education Day pedals toward safety in Aspen

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

For more information, please contact:William Porter, Communications DirectorPhone: 720.281.2060 Email: william.porter@aspen.gov

Pedaling Into the Future: Aspen Empowers Safer and More Sustainable Travel Following Inaugural Bike Educati...

Aspen-Pitkin County Housing Authority Ramps Up Compliance Efforts

Bike Education Day Kicks Off with APD and Street Smart

Applications Open for Final Phase of Burlingame Ranch Project: The Aspen- Pitkin County Housing Auth

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

For more information, please contact:

Chris Everson, Affordable Housing Development Senior Project Manager

Phone: 970.429-1834

Email: Chris.everson@aspen.gov

William Porter, Communications Director

Phone: 720.281.2060

Em...

City of Aspen Embraces a Visionary Path Forward

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

For more information, please contact:

William Porter, Communications Director

Phone: 720.281.2060

Email: william.porter@aspen.gov

City of Aspen Embraces a Visionary Path Forward

Resolution Passed, Adopting 2023-2025 City Council Goals

ASPE...

City of Aspen Emphasizes High Water Safety Precautions

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City of Aspen Emphasizes High Water Safety Precautions

Aspen, Colo. – June 16, 2023 – Due to snowmelt and flooding in the Lower Arkansas Valley, high water conditions may rise in t...

Kids First announces $50,000 for high-risk preschoolers throughout summer

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Kids First announces $50,000 for high-risk preschoolers throughout summer

City of Aspen childcare program to fund Colorado Preschool Program children

Aspen, Colorado – June 7, 2023 - Kids First, a leading advocate for quality early ch...

HPC Awards Historic Preservation Leaders

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HPC Awards Historic Preservation Leaders

Awards to be Presented at City Council, Tuesday, June 6, 5 p.m.          

Aspen, Colorado – June 5, 2023 – The...

The City of Aspen Introduces New Artist Grant

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The City of Aspen Introduces New Artist Grant

Applications Open Today Through July 12

Aspen, Colo. – June 5, 2023 – The City of Aspen is introducing the 2023 Cultural Vibrancy Fellowship program. This will...

Free Irrigation Assessments for Aspen Water Customers

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT

Free Irrigation Assessments for Aspen Water Customers

Assessments detect overwatering and optimize landscape care

Aspen, Colo. – June 1, 2023  – The City of Aspen ...

Utility Work Along Maroon Creek Road May Impact Traffic

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT

Utility Work Along Maroon Creek Road May Impact Traffic 

Contact: John Spiess, Open Space and Natural Resource Manager, john.spiess@aspen.gov or 970-429-2028

Emily Ford, Communications Coordinator, emily.ford@asp...

City of Aspen Welcomes New Director of Communications

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City of Aspen Welcomes New Director of Communications

William Porter to Lead Communication Initiatives and Foster Community Engagement

Contact : Alissa Farrell, Administrative Services Director, 970-309 8113 or alissa.farrell@aspen.gov...

Rio Grande Park Ponds Opened

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT

Rio Grande Park Ponds Opened

Aspen, Colo. – May 19, 2023 – The Rio Grande Park and John Denver Sanctuary ponds have been reopened to the public. City of Aspen Engineering, Streets,...

Rio Grande Park Ponds Temporarily Closed

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Rio Grande Park Ponds Temporarily Closed

Aspen, Colo. – May 18, 2023 – An overspray of asphalt tackifier at the Spring and Cooper paving project has led to restricted access in the...

APCHA launches pilot rightsizing program

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APCHA launches pilot rightsizing program

Goal is to optimize the use of affordable housing inventory

Aspen, Colorado – May 11, 2023 – The Aspen-Pitkin County Housing Authority is launching a home Rightsizing Pilot Program fo...

Two arrested for local motor vehicle thefts

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Two arrested for local motor vehicle theftsFour motorcycles and trailer recovered

Aspen, Colo. – May 9, 2023 – The Aspen Police patrol and investigations divisions worked together with help from several outside pol...

City of Aspen Releases 2022 Air Quality Report

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City of Aspen Releases 2022 Air Quality Report

Air quality better in 2022 than 2021

Aspen, Colorado – May 8, 2023 – According to the recently released 2022 Aspen Air Quality Report, there were 17 more days...

City of Aspen Annual Spring Clean-Up

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT

City of Aspen Annual Spring Clean-Up

May 15-19, 2023 for all Aspen Residents

Aspen, Colo. – May 2, 2023 – The City of Aspen Street Departments annual spring clean-up event is taking place May 15-19, 2...

Aspen Police Conclude Sexual Assault Investigation

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Aspen Police Conclude Sexual Assault InvestigationNo Charges Filed

Contacts: 

Rick Magnuson, Detective Sergeant, Aspen Police, rick.magnuson@aspen.gov, 1-970-429-1806Jami McMannes, Communications Manager, City of Aspen, jami.m...

Streets Superintendent Jerry Nye Retires After 33 Years of Service

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Streets Superintendent Jerry Nye Retires After 33 Years of Service

Aspen, Colo. – April 24, 2023 – Jerry Nye, Streets Superintendent, is retiring after 33 years of service. Jerry began his caree...

Childcare Financial Aid Deadline is May 1

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT

Childcare Financial Aid Deadline is May 1

Kids First and City of Aspen help defray childcare costs

Contact: Kids First, (970) 920-5363

Aspen, Colorado – April 17, 2023 – Kids First and the Cit...

City of Aspen introduces fee for Level 2 electric vehicle charging stations

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT

City of Aspen to Implement a Payment System at Electric Vehicle Charging StationsCharging for Level 2 Charging Begins May 1st, 2023

Aspen, Colo. – April 12, 2023 – Beginning May 1, 2023, the City of Aspen will...

The City of Aspen to Create a Public Art Plan

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The City of Aspen to Create a Public Art Plan

 Aspen, Colo. – April 11, 2023 – The City of Aspen and the Red Brick Center for the Arts are developing a Public Art Plan with consultants Kendall Peterson of ThereSqua...

Food Tax Refund Deadline Applications due April 18

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Food Tax Refund Deadline

Applications due April 18

 Aspen, Colo. – April 10, 2023 – The last day to submit food tax refund applications is Tuesday, April 18, 2023, at 5 p.m. If you haven’t already done so,...

The City of Aspen Begins Snow Removal on the Rio Grande Trail

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT

The City of Aspen Begins Snow Removal on the Rio Grande Trail

Aspen, Colo. – Tuesday, March 28, 2023 – The City of Aspen trails maintenance staff will begin removing snow from the Rio Grande Trail between Pupp...

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

 PRESS RELEASE

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...

The City of Aspen is Working to Repair Road Damages

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT

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...

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

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT

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

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT

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

Public Service Announcement

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...