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Wildlife is on the move as the winter migration season begins, so Colorado drivers need to pay extra attention.

Colorado drivers warned to keep eye out for migrating animals during busiest time of year for wildlife collisions

Wildlife is on the move as the winter migration season begins, so Colorado drivers need to pay extra attention. Collisions between wildlife and vehicles increase this time of year, especially between ...

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The city of Aspen has announced a monthly newsletter aimed at providing the public with updates on city operations, decisions, and community initiatives.

Aspen launches monthly public newsletter

The city of Aspen has announced a monthly newsletter aimed at providing the public with updates on city operations, decisions, and community initiatives.

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This summer saw what officials are considering an “average” number of animal bites in Pitkin County, with vaccinations across the board helping mitigate disease.

Pitkin County shares animal bite exposure data for summer

This summer saw what officials are considering an “average” number of animal bites in Pitkin County, with vaccinations across the board helping mitigate disease.

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Educators, staff, and community supporters will gather on Wednesday to support Aspen School District’s funding-oriented ballot measures.

Aspen educators to show support for ASD ballot measures

Educator’s, staff, and community supporters will gather Wednesday to support Aspen School District's funding-oriented ballot measures.

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After years of shaping Aspen’s political landscape, Michael Kinsley is now capturing the physical landscape in his latest art exhibition, “Fluid Landscapes,” which opened Oct. 3, and is on display through Oct. 30 at the Carbondale Arts Gallery, open weekdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

From Pitkin County commissioner to canvas: Kinsley’s artistic evolution on display

After years of shaping Aspen’s political landscape, Michael Kinsley is now capturing the physical landscape in his latest art exhibition, “Fluid Landscapes,” which opened Oct. 3, and is on display thr...

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With snow starting to fall in Colorado, law enforcement officers are ensuring that commercial motor vehicles are complying with the state’s commercial vehicle chain law.

Colorado State Patrol troopers hand out 50 citations for chain law violations during enforcement operation

With snow starting to fall in Colorado, law enforcement officers are ensuring that commercial motor vehicles are complying with the state’s commercial vehicle chain law. The Colorado State Patrol and ...

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On Friday, Oct. 3, at approximately 2:40 p.m., the Pitkin County Regional Emergency Dispatch Center received a report of an 80-year-old hiker who sustained a rib injury while hiking on the lower part of the Thomas Lakes Trail, according to a PitkinAlert press release.

Simultaneous rescues on Friday keep Mountain Rescue Aspen busy

On Friday, Oct. 3, at approximately 2:40 p.m., the Pitkin County Regional Emergency Dispatch Center received a report of an 80-year-old hiker who sustained a rib injury while hiking on the lower part ...

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The Aspen Fire Protection District was dispatched around 3:38 p.m. Sunday after multiple callers reported visible smoke on the backside of Red Mountain near the Lenado area, behind the Starwood neighborhood.

Wildfire reported between Woody Creek, Starwood neighborhood

The Aspen Fire Protection District was dispatched around 3:38 p.m. Sunday after multiple callers reported visible smoke on the backside of Red Mountain near the Lenado area, behind the Starwood neighb...

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Colorado’s ski season may see a later start this winter as unusually warm Pacific Ocean temperatures and a budding La Niña are forecast to delay snowfall across much of the Rockies.

Colorado skiers may need to wait longer for snow this winter

Colorado’s ski season may see a later start this winter as unusually warm Pacific Ocean temperatures and a budding La Niña are forecast to delay snowfall across much of the Rockies. The consensus thus...

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The Basalt Education Foundation, a nonprofit that fundraises for Basalt public schools, is hosting a school board candidates’ forum next week on Tuesday, Oct. 7 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Basalt Middle School auditorium.

Basalt Education Foundation to host School Board Candidates’ forum next week

The Basalt Education Foundation, a nonprofit that fundraises for Basalt public schools, is hosting a school board candidates' forum next week on Tuesday, Oct. 7 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Basalt Middle S...

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As the recent government shutdown is compromising operations for a large swath of the U.S. Forest Service, the iconic Maroon Bells location outside of Aspen has received an “exception” from the federal government for employees to keep it open to visitors, at least through next week.

Maroon Bells receives federal ‘exception’ to keep area open, for now

As the recent government shutdown is compromising operations for a large swath of the U.S. Forest Service, the iconic Maroon Bells location outside of Aspen has received an “exception” for employees t...

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Colorado voters will decide on two ballot initiatives this November that aim to bolster funding for the state’s Healthy School Meals for All program.

Colorado’s free school meals program is back on the ballot this November. Here are 4 things to know

Editor’s note: This story was updated to correct that most, but not all, school districts participate in the Healthy School Meals for All program. Colorado voters will decide on two ballot initiatives...

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For some local high schoolers, flying might take precedence to driving.

3rd annual Aspen Flight Academy gala returns

For some local high schoolers, flying might take precedence to driving.

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The Aspen Valley Ski and Snowboard Club Sports Swap, an annual community tradition, returns from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 4., at Market Street in Willits Town Center.

AVSC announces Sports Swap return on Saturday to Willits

The Aspen Valley Ski Club Sports Swap, an annual community tradition, returns 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4. at Market Street in Willits Town Center.

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Coloradans’ window to receive thousands of dollars in federal tax breaks for purchasing electric vehicles has closed. But they’ll soon have the opportunity to tap into larger state-level benefits starting next month.

Colorado boosts electric vehicle rebates after federal incentives expire

Coloradans’ window to receive thousands of dollars in federal tax breaks for purchasing electric vehicles has closed. But they’ll soon have the opportunity to tap into larger state-level benefits star...

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Colorado’s “Born to be Wild” wolf license plate has raised over $1 million for the state’s effort to restore gray wolves.

Sales of Colorado’s wolf license plate surpass $1 million

Colorado’s “Born to be Wild” wolf license plate has raised over $1 million for the state’s effort to restore gray wolves. Sales of the wolf license plate hit the milestone 21 months after launching i...

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The Aspen Valley Ski and Snowboard Club Sports Swap, an annual community tradition, returns from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 4., at Market Street in Willits Town Center.

AVSC announces Sports Swap return on Saturday to Willits

The Aspen Valley Ski Club Sports Swap, an annual community tradition, returns 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4. at Market Street in Willits Town Center.

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Local cartoonist Larry Day’s attention drifts to squirrels battling each other in a tree outside his Carbondale window. It’s a momentary distraction that feels on-brand for an artist who finds comedy in life’s everyday absurdities.

Carbondale cartoonist showing at Basalt’s Art Base

The Art Base presents the solo exhibit, “Larry Day: Ha Ha Ha,” with an opening reception from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 3, including an artist’s talk at 5:30 p.m. The exhibition runs through Oct. 31.

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During his more than three decades working for the U.S. Forest Service, Scott Fitzwilliams endured his fair share of government shutdowns.

Former supervisor of Colorado’s busiest national forest says public lands are ‘being held captive’ amid government shutdown

During his more than three decades working for the U.S. Forest Service, Scott Fitzwilliams endured his fair share of government shutdowns. There was a 35-day partial shutdown — the longest in the nati...

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On Thursday morning, a Pitkin County judge lowered the bond for a man accused of assaulting and kidnapping his ex-girlfriend in early July.

Judge lowers bond in Aspen suspect kidnapping, assault case

Thursday morning, a Pitkin County judge lowered the bond for a man accused of assaulting and kidnapping his ex-girlfriend in early July.

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For some local high schoolers, flying might take precedence to driving.

3rd annual Aspen Flight Academy gala returns

For some local high schoolers, flying might take precedence to driving.

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Following the shutdown of the federal government in the early hours of Wednesday, government websites began featuring banners at the top of their websites noting the government’s status and a slowing of updates.

Blame for government shutdown featured on White River National Forest website, among others

Following the shutdown of the federal government in the early hours of Wednesday, government websites began featuring banners at the top of their websites noting the government's status and a slowing ...

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As the recent government shutdown is compromising operations for a large swath of the U.S. Forest Service, the iconic Maroon Bells location outside of Aspen has received an “exception” from the federal government for employees to keep it open to visitors, at least through next week.

Maroon Bells receives federal ‘exception’ to keep area open, for now

As the recent government shutdown is compromising operations for a large swath of the U.S. Forest Service, the iconic Maroon Bells location outside of Aspen has received an “exception” for employees t...

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Kids First, a city of Aspen early childhood resource center supporting quality, affordable childcare in Aspen and Pitkin County, has announced updated income and cost guidelines for its financial aid program.

Aspen’s early childhood resource center expands financial aid eligibility

Kids First, a city of Aspen early childhood resource center supporting quality, affordable childcare in Aspen and Pitkin County, has announced updated income and cost guidelines for its financial aid ...

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Colorado elected representatives are calling on President Donald Trump’s administration to issue a disaster declaration for wildfires that burned hundreds of thousands of acres this summer.

Colorado lawmakers ask Trump to ‘unlock’ FEMA funds to address $27 million in damages from Lee, Elk fires

Colorado elected representatives are calling on President Donald Trump’s administration to issue a disaster declaration for wildfires that burned hundreds of thousands of acres this summer. Gov. Jared...

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