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Aspen's Origin closing its doors
15+ hour, 48+ min ago (673+ words) News News | Apr 8, 2026 Aspen's beloved Origin, a community coffee shop that has been housed inside The Gant Aspen since 2024 honoring "all things local," will be shutting its doors April 11. Owner Tiffany Pineda-Scarlett said Origin began as a pop-up aiming to…...
Aspen Snowmass real estate market update shows sales "fell sharply" in 2026
19+ hour, 19+ min ago (888+ words) News News | Apr 8, 2026 A 2025 Year in Review confirmed that, last year, properties selling above $20 million became a "defining feature" of the Aspen market. In 2025, there were 42 sales over $20 million, up 62% from 26 sales over $20 million in 2024. Those 2025 sales totaled $1. 433 billion altogether…...
Kinney: Coordination is key
22+ hour, 41+ min ago (394+ words) Opinion Opinion | Apr 8, 2026 About two weeks ago, I attended a presentation in reference to the bridge project. Rachael Richards was in attendance. I was glad to see that there was a plan that would consolidate the two traffic lights on…...
Basalt unofficial election results show 2 new councilors
20+ hour, 19+ min ago (251+ words) News News | Apr 8, 2026 Anderson received 396 votes, Hotel 467 and Shaffran 516. The remaining candidate for the three town council seats, Benjamin Fierstein, received 342 votes." Candidates will take their seats on April 28. The unofficial results of the town of Basalt's municipal election on…...
Aspen closes Wagner Park early for maintenance
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (249+ words) News News | Apr 8, 2026 "Favorable weather is allowing us to move our spring maintenance program up approximately 10 days," Steve Barr, City of Aspen parks operations manager, said." Grow tarps and fencing have been placed, with the aim of releasing the park…...
Branham: In every tree is a trillion lives, including our own
19+ hour, 17+ min ago (443+ words) News News | Apr 8, 2026 This past week, I came across a study that'illuminated'a third meaning.' We already knew that mycelium connects the trees underground. Now we know that each tree is an entire universe in and of themselves.' The'scientists found that…...
Imposter Palisade peaches beware: Colorado governor signs bill cracking down on counterfeit produce
21+ hour, 15+ min ago (656+ words) News News | Apr 8, 2026 In a move meant to protect some of Colorado's most prized produce " from Palisade peaches and Olathe sweetcorn to Pueblo green chiles " Gov. Jared Polis signed a new law Wednesday cracking down on counterfeit products." House Bill…...
M. S Rau hosts ribbon-cutting ceremony, reception in Aspen
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (301+ words) News News | Apr 8, 2026 Founded in New Orleans in 1912, the leading art, antiques and jewelry gallery is inviting the community to this special celebration. The program begins with complimentary beverages at 4 p. m. , and the Aspen Chamber will share welcome remarks at 4: 30 p. m. , followed…...
Aspen Snowmass introduces new Pass options for 2026/27 winter season
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (1258+ words) News News | Apr 8, 2026 While the familiar Alpine 2-Day Pass and the Premier Pass are being offered per usual " along with the recently announced Ikon Base Pass " they're joined by a Flex Pass option and a Weekday Pass option that are…...
U. S. Forest Service reorganization prompts concerns of further employee loss, impacts ahead of fire season
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (1477+ words) News News | Apr 7, 2026 After 35 years with the U. S. Forest Service, including 15 as the head of the White River National Forest, the country's most-visited national forest, Scott Fitzwilliams is no stranger to the excesses of government bureaucracies. The Forest Service, the federal…...