3 days ago · Loss of Aspen movie house ‘would leave noticeable void’ Jan 31, 2025. The financial reality is stark. Box office sales nationwide have dropped by more than 23% since 2019, with independent cinemas like ISIS facing added challenges as streaming services reshape moviegoing habits.

Dec 31, 2024 · Not one, not two, but eight Pitkin County weather-related traffic alerts were issued between 7:20 a.m. and 5:40 p.m. Monday. “The road conditions are the worst I have probably seen in 30 years,” Sheriff Michael Buglione said about the Monday evening commute.

5 days ago · President Donald Trump’s order to temporarily freeze federal grants and loans threw Colorado into chaos on Tuesday as lawmakers and service providers scrambled to understand what the directive meant for a host of essential programs.. The directive, spelled out in a White House Office of Management and Budget memo, issued a pause on “all federal financial assistance” as the administration ...

Jan 27, 2025 · Probolsky Research completed a comprehensive survey to gather community input on the Entrance to Aspen, aiming to inform the development of a new Environmental Impact Statement as part of the Highway 82/West Aspen Transportation Needs Study. The results of the survey, which ran from Nov. 23 to Dec. 3, 2024, were discussed during a City Council work session on Monday.

Dec 31, 2024 · A pro hockey player purchased Jack Nicholson’s iconic Aspen home for a staggering $59.75 million in September 2024. The luxurious property, once owned by the Hollywood legend, boasts breathtaking views and a rich history, making it a perfect fit for the athlete’s high-profile lifestyle.

Jan 15, 2025 · Increased costs for Coloradans — from housing to groceries — are top of mind for state lawmakers as they lay out their legislative priorities this session.. Colorado Democrats, who hold a 43-22 majority in the House and a 23-12 majority in the Senate, are eyeing additional housing reforms to further boost supply after passing broader efforts last year that loosened local land-use codes in ...

After months of negotiations, the union and RFTA reached an agreement in early December, narrowly avoiding what could have been a devastating blow to local transit.. Aspen/Pitkin County Airport future. Roaring Fork Valley residents have wrangled for years over whether the Aspen/Pitkin County Airport should expand its runway — and 2024 was certainly a turning point.

Dec 31, 2024 · It has been a busy year for the city of Aspen. Here is a look at the top five stories for 2024: Castle Creek Bridge inspection. The Colorado Department of Transportation released its 2024 routine inspection report for the Castle Creek Bridge on Colorado Highway 82, confirming the bridge remains safe for use with no weight restrictions.

Dec 26, 2024 · Holiday spirits are high in Aspen as crowds of shoppers fill the streets, eager to soak in the town’s festive atmosphere. Locals recognize this as one of the busiest times of the year, as second-home owners return for the season, and visitors — some for the first time, others for the tenth — flock to Aspen to celebrate in its intimate, small-town charm.

Dec 12, 2024 · Aspen firefighters were busy responding Monday to multiple gas leaks. They responded to a natural gas leak at the Maroon Creek Road bus stop just off of the Maroon Creek Roundabout, and two carbon monoxide leaks in Aspen’s East End and Smuggler homes, Aspen Fire Protection District Battalion Chief Ken Josselyn said.