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Two regulars bet a hundred dollars on a stranger's body. Only one of them did the math on what that meant.
Aspen Valley NewsJune 26, 20261 min read
Stage 2 fire restrictions begin Friday; fire weather watch in effect Saturday
Crescent City rockers kick off JAS June today with two shows
Final cost includes $6.9M for ‘contingency,’ nearly $1M in other fees
Karl Denson, Robert Cray, Cory Henry and more
Mary Ryerson — (Re: “Aspen family urges everyone to consider kidney donation,” June 23, Aspen Daily News) Thank you for spotlighting...
Alex Brough — I am writing to express my strong support for Torre in his campaign for Pitkin County commissioner.
Remember the good ol’ days of eating and drinking whatever you wanted without recourse? How about filling in for someone on a coed...
Alex Mueller — I support Torre for Pitkin County commissioner, District 1. He has introduced and supported environmental action...
Food & Wine just wrapped in Aspen. Three days of pouring. Tasting. Toasting. Streets full of people who flew in from everywhere...
David Bentley — U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet has disgraced his office by primarying state Attorney General Phil Weiser in the Colorado...
Art thrives in this gorgeous community. From theater to music to art galleries, there is support for all types of creatives here in Carbondale and the Valley. With local artists in mind, two talented people brainstormed a…
Quality Queers, a Carbondale-based community organization that began hosting monthly free-to-low-cost communal gatherings for members of the queer community ages 22 and up, sees its one-year anniversary this month and celebrates expanded…
During this week’s meeting, Basalt Town Council reviewed its 2025 year-end audit, which revealed an increase in Basalt’s already strong net position. Net position, which is the sum of all of the Town’s assets and liabilities, is presented…
For generations, wool has been a staple in the textile industry. Known for its moisture-wicking properties and breathability, it’s a durable and renewable resource favored among outdoor enthusiasts. However, as the demand for cheap…
THURSDAY, JUNE 25 COLORADO GEOTHERMAL Tune into the Colorado Geothermal Webinar Series at noon, co-hosted by the Colorado Energy Office and Clean Energy Economy for the Region. Register at tinyurl.com/geothermal2026 ASPEN PUBLIC RADIOAspen…
Roaring Fork Valley vehicle fleet technicians have a valuable opportunity this summer to learn about electric vehicle technology and safety protocols through a series of EV Tech classes offered by Colorado Mountain College. This is the…
November 19, 1938 – May 29, 2026 On May 29, 2026, the cookie timer dinged one last time for Marsha Ann Brendlinger. She passed with her children by her side assisting her in a smooth, peaceful transition. Marsha was born on her mother’s…
Government is a core pillar of society. When choosing our leaders there is a lot to unpack, and this column, running every last week of the month up to election day, is intended to help readers do just that. My dad was a Garfield County…
Two critical matters related to the push to build the South Bridge over the Roaring Fork River were before Glenwood Springs City Council for their June 18 regular meeting. The first arose from a special executive session meeting between…
Dry Creek Fire As of Wednesday morning, June 24, the Dry Creek Fire outside of Rifle was estimated at 315 acres, according to Colorado River Fire Rescue. At the time, management of the blaze transitioned to Upper Colorado River Interagency…
This weekend, Ski County Amateur Radio Club (SCARC) is hosting its installment of a national radio event: the American Radio Relay League Field Day. The event begins at noon on June 27, wrapping up at 5pm, and picks up again the next day…
Carbondale needs 621 housing units in the next 10 years to meet the predicted local demand. That’s according to the final report of the Regional Housing Needs Assessment, which a City of Aspen staff member presented to the Carbondale Board…
Daniel Self, the lead pastor at The Orchard Church in Carbondale, isn’t much of a gardener. But at work, he’s surrounded by them — around 30 to be exact. At The Good Seed, the community garden on the northern flank of the church’s…