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Ruling protects housing program's foundation
We applaud District Court Judge Gail Nichols' recent decision in Arnold Myerstein's case against the city of Aspen and the Aspen/Pitkin County Housing Authority.
Aspen-area trees take flight before the pine beetles do
Aspenites were shut out of their Smuggler Mountain stomping grounds Thursday, but treated to the spectacle of huge trees dangling from a cable, pulled aloft by a helicopter as part of an experimental effort to slow the spread of the mountain pine beetle.
Pitkin County assessor adju...
Slightly more than one-third of the 4,576 property value protests reviewed in June by the Pitkin County Assessor's Office have been adjusted.
Nonprofit funding available from Aspen, Pitkin County
The city of Aspen and Pitkin County are accepting grant applications from area nonprofits for funding in 2010.
Aspen rescuers, hikers spend night on Shadow Mountain
Two stranded hikers and four members of Mountain Rescue Aspen spent a cold Sunday night on Shadow Mountain before climbing safely down early Monday morning.
Aspen dirt biker lobbies for place to ride
Aspen-area dirt bikers, unhappy they've been booted off their longtime playground on Smuggler Mountain, plan to voice their dissatisfaction to the Pitkin County Open Space and Trails Board next month.
Aspen rescuers retrieve bic...
Rescuers were summoned to help a 73-year-old bicyclist Saturday after he got stuck in mud left from a slide on the Rio Grande Trail, then fell down a steep hill into the Roaring Fork River.
Our View: Pulling for medical marijuana outlet
If area resident Joey Jones plays by the rules when he launches his business next month, it stands to reason he can set a good and noble example.
Logging set to begin Aspen'...
Chain saw-toting loggers could begin cutting beetle-infested trees on Smuggler Mountain as soon as Friday, as an experimental project to slow the spread of the beetles gets under way.
Aspen police officer accused of sex crime and child abuse resigns
ASPEN, Colorado - An Aspen police officer - accused of child abuse and trying to sexually exploit a minor in a bathroom at the officer's home - was arrested Wednesday and has since resigned.
Funds available to battle weeds in Pitkin County
Pitkin County is making $26,500 available to help landowners pay for control of noxious weed on their properties.
Hearing halted in sexual assault case after defense protests report
A preliminary hearing Tuesday for a Carbondale man accused of sexual assault ground to a halt after the defense complained that it was not informed of a police interview made earlier in the case.
Aspen to host welcome-back event for part-time residents
The city is reaching out to its part-time residents with a "Welcome Back to Aspen" event - an informal open house for part-time Aspenites.
Pitkin County open space's success drives request to boost staffing levels
At a time when local governments are downsizing, freezing wages and leaving positions unfilled, the Pitkin County Open Space and Trails Program has proposed expanding its staff next year.
Woody Creek man acquitted o...
A jury acquitted a Woody Creek man Friday of a misdemeanor harassment charge that stemmed from an alleged incident with a neighbor on Christmas Day.
Aspen's hungry get food pantry
While popular perception has everyone in Aspen eating fancy food and drinking classy wine, the reality is lots of people are struggling to get enough to eat.
Pitkin County set to buy last piece in Hunter Creek
Pitkin County is poised next week to purchase a patented mining claim above the Hunter Creek Valley and remove the threat of development on the last buildable, private parcel in what's often dubbed Aspen's playground.
Arnold Mordkin has made quite the name for himself since he took the lead prosecutor's post in Pitkin County last November.
Rescuers assist hiker near Redstone
Rescuers responded to Hays Creek Falls south of Redstone Tuesday afternoon after receiving a report of a man in need of help at the top of the falls.
Pitkin County not backing down on the fight vs. bark beetles on Smuggler
Pitkin County won't back out of its share of the cost of battling bark beetles on Smuggler Mountain this summer, though, two commissioners on Tuesday suggested pulling the county's financial backing.