Coming into this weekend’s Nature Valley Aspen 2014 Winternational as the overall World Cup leader after two races, Mikaela Shiffrin now finds herself the favorite in a field deep with past Aspen winners.
Monthly Archives: November 2014
Posted inEducation
RFSD board to review Sirko’s superintendent contract
The school board announced Wednesday that it will consider a three-year contract extension for Superintendent Diana Sirko at a meeting at Bridges High School in Carbondale on Dec. 10.
Posted inEducation
Local testing revolt seems confined to Glenwood
Roaring Fork Superintendent Diana Sirko said Tuesday there were “very few” no-shows in Basalt and Carbondale, but the opt-outs in Glenwood represented around 10 percent of the roughly 200-student senior class.
Posted inSnowmass
Snowmass insurer won’t cover Base Village lawsuit brought by Goodwin
Municipal insurer, CIRSA, declines to represent Snowmass Village in legal challenge to Base Village vesting approvals.
Posted inSnowmass
Snowmass considers coasting to higher ski area summer visitation
Snowmass’ four-minute coaster ride would be uphill of the Elk Camp Meadows lift, in the thick tree stand between lower Sandy Park and Gunner’s View.
Posted inWater
CWCB approves draft state water plan
The draft Colorado Water Plan is now expected to be on the governor’s desk by Dec. 10. A final plan is due to be completed by December 2015.
Posted inWater
Colorado Water Plan on CWCB agenda
“The state faces the possibility of a significant water supply shortfall within the next few decades even with aggressive conservation and new water projects.”
Posted inSnowmass
Snowmass council’s first decision: ‘No’ to Base Village developer’s request
New Snowmass Village Mayor Markey Butler started her reign by walking into the town council chambers audience and personally greeting the public. Later in the meeting, her council set another tone by denying developer Related Colorado’s request to accelerate the Base Village review.
Posted inTransmountain Diversions, Water
Fryingpan water case appealed to Colorado Supreme Court
Should Aurora be penalized for using water from the Busk-Ivanhoe system for municipal purposes for 22 years without a decree to do so?
Posted inEducation
Roaring Fork schools to upgrade buildings, facilities
The Roaring Fork School District has begun a major “facilities master planning” process, and the Basalt-El Jebel area could see significant physical changes as a result.