Renowned energy expert sends report to city council criticizing economic projections and other project details Continue Reading →
Amory Lovins highly critical of Aspen’s hydro project
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Commissioners reject Missouri Heights guest ranch proposal
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After it became clear Tuesday evening that all three Eagle County commissioners were prepared to vote no on a proposed zoning change for the Dragonfly Ranch on lower Missouri Heights, the applicants withdrew their proposal at the invitation of Commissioner and board chair Jon Stavney. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Land Use, Local Stories
Study in Summit County offers insight into events, crowding
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A recent study on the intensity of use on a popular bike path in Summit County may shape how Pitkin County manages the growing number of special events that use local trails ... Continue Reading →
Filed under: Pitkin County
Colorado Water Trust wants to lease water to benefit rivers
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The upper Roaring Fork River and the lower Crystal River are two of 19 sections of river in Colorado that the Colorado Water Trust has identified as high priority reaches for its 2013 water leasing program. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Rivers and Water
County gives nod to Mountain Rescue building and tower
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The Pitkin County commissioners on Wednesday unanimously approved on first reading a new 13,900-square-foot building for Mountain Rescue Aspen (MRA), complete with a 45-foot tall training tower, just upvalley from the Aspen Airport Business Center. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Land Use, Pitkin County
Pitkin County commissioners endorse route for bike race
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While Pitkin County’s special events committee still needs to approve a permit for the USA Pro Challenge bike race in August, the county commissioners on Tuesday signed off on a proposed 22-mile route for the circuit between Aspen and Snowmass Village. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Local Stories, Pitkin County
A water gap, and a data gap, along the Roaring Fork River
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Current streamflow gauges can present an inaccurate picture of how much water is in the Roaring Fork River as it flows through Aspen. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Rivers and Water
Rio Grande Trail to be studied in larger context
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The back-to-the-drawing-board approach comes after county commissioners halted a project last month to build a new pedestrian and bike bridge linking the trail with the Aspen Airport Business Center. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Land Use, Pitkin County
Sheriff suggests Aspen cop shop should move
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Pitkin County Sheriff Joe DiSalvo suggests it is time to move the Aspen police force out of the county courthouse ... Continue Reading →
Filed under: Local Stories, Pitkin County
Airport underpass costs climb to $5.4 million
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After final construction bids were reviewed, and other costs sharpened, the total cost estimate of the project has climbed to $5.4 million, up from a $4 million estimate made on Feb. 13. Continue Reading →