Posted on: December 8, 2023
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...
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Press Releases
Posted on: November 28, 2023
Aspen City Council Approves Wheeler Opera House Gallery Tenant Contract
Aspen, CO - Aspen City Council has approved a contract with Daniel Joseph (DJ) Watkins to op...
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Press Releases
Posted on: November 22, 2023
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 ...
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Press Releases
Posted on: November 21, 2023
City of Aspen Adopts a 15 Mile Per Hour Speed Limit
Community education first, enforcement second
Aspen, CO - To prioritize public safety and promote a pedestrian-friendly environment, the City of Aspen...
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Press Releases
Posted on: November 16, 2023
Traffic Advisory: Castle Creek Bridge Inspection and Detour
Traffic adjustments will occur November 28 to December 1
Aspen, CO - To address community inquiries about the feasibility and cost of either replacin...
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Press Releases
Posted on: November 15, 2023
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...
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Press Releases
Posted on: November 9, 2023
CITY OF ASPEN LAUNCHES “ASPEN GETS US THERE” INITIATIVE
To evaluate and improve transportation and parking citywide
Aspen, CO - The City of Aspen has launched a comprehensive trans...
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Press Releases
Posted on: November 3, 2023
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...
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Press Releases
Posted on: October 20, 2023
City of Aspen Announces Upgrades to Traffic Control System
October 23rd through 25th
Aspen, CO – In partnership with the state, The City of Aspen has announced an upgrade to its traffic control syste...
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Press Releases
Posted on: October 16, 2023
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...
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Press Releases
Posted on: October 11, 2023
Childcare Financial Aid Application Deadline is November 1, 2023
Contact: Kids First, 970-920-5363
Aspen, Colorado – Kids First and the City of Aspen provide a financial aid program to help defray the expense of childcare for working families. The...
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Press Releases
Posted on: October 5, 2023
City of Aspen’s Proposed Marolt / Thomas Skill Trail Sparks Community Engagement and Input
ASPEN, CO – The City of Aspen Park’s Department, in collaboration with the Roaring Fork Mountain Bike Asso...
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Press Releases
Posted on: September 29, 2023
Explore the Future of Armory Hall: City of Aspen to host Open House on October 4th 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...
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Press Releases
Posted on: September 28, 2023
Aspen City Council Votes to Release Additional Financial and Proforma Information for the Lumberyard Affordable Housing Project
ASPEN, CO – Consistent with its commitment to fiscal responsibility and open governance, the Aspen City Coun...
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Press Releases
Posted on: September 26, 2023
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...
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Press Releases
Posted on: September 22, 2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFor more information, please contact: William Porter, Communications DirectorPhone: 720.281.2060Email: william.porter@aspen.gov
City of Aspen and Pitkin County Unite for "Aspen Aware & Pitkin Prepa...
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Press Releases
Posted on: September 15, 2023
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...
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Press Releases
Posted on: September 14, 2023
City of Aspen Partners with WaterNow Alliance to Host Qualified Water Efficient Landscaper (QWEL) Training Course
Aspen, CO – The City of Aspen is excited to partner with WaterNow Alliance to host a three-day Qualified Water Efficient ...
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Press Releases
Posted on: September 1, 2023
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...
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Press Releases
Posted on: August 16, 2023
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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...
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Press Releases
Posted on: August 2, 2023
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...
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Press Releases
Posted on: July 28, 2023
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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...
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Press Releases
Posted on: July 24, 2023
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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...
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Press Releases
Posted on: July 20, 2023
For more information, please contact:?
William Porter, Director of Communications, City of Aspen
Matthew Gillen, Executive Director, As...
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Press Releases
Posted on: July 18, 2023
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
For more information, please contact:
William Porter, Communications Director
First-Ever Bike Educati...
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Press Releases
Posted on: July 14, 2023
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...
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Press Releases
Posted on: June 23, 2023
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...
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Press Releases
Posted on: June 16, 2023
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
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...
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Press Releases
Posted on: June 7, 2023
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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...
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Press Releases
Posted on: June 5, 2023
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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...
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Press Releases
Posted on: June 5, 2023
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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...
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Press Releases
Posted on: June 1, 2023
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 ...
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Press Releases
Posted on: May 26, 2023
PRESS RELEASE
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...
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Press Releases
Posted on: May 20, 2023
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,...
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Press Releases
Posted on: May 18, 2023
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
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...
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Press Releases
Posted on: May 11, 2023
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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...
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Press Releases
Posted on: May 9, 2023
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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...
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Press Releases
Posted on: May 8, 2023
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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...
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Press Releases
Posted on: May 1, 2023
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...
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Press Releases
Posted on: April 24, 2023
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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...
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Press Releases
Posted on: April 17, 2023
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...
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Press Releases
Posted on: April 12, 2023
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...
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Press Releases
Posted on: April 11, 2023
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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...
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Press Releases
Posted on: April 10, 2023
PRESS RELEASE
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,...
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Press Releases
Posted on: March 28, 2023
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...
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Press Releases
Posted on: March 24, 2023
PRESS RELEASE
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...
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Press Releases
Posted on: March 20, 2023
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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...
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Press Releases
Posted on: March 20, 2023
PRESS RELEASE
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...
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Press Releases
Posted on: March 15, 2023
PRESS RELEASE
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...
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Press Releases
Posted on: March 15, 2023
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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...
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Press Releases
Posted on: March 2, 2023
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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...
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Press Releases
Posted on: March 1, 2023
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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...
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Press Releases
Posted on: February 28, 2023
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...
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Press Releases
Posted on: February 24, 2023
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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 ...
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Press Releases
Posted on: February 6, 2023
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...
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Press Releases
Posted on: January 23, 2023
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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 ...
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Press Releases
Posted on: January 9, 2023
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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...
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Press Releases
Posted on: January 24, 2023
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
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...
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Press Releases
Posted on: January 18, 2023
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....
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Press Releases
Posted on: January 6, 2023
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...
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