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Aspen · AspenJust a little more than a month after beginning construction of the new Maroon Creek Multi-Use Trail, the project has already dipped into more than half of its contingency funds. The trail is lauded as being critical to improve connectivity to the Aspen Recreation Center, Aspen Highlands, and the Maroon Bells, as it’s anticipated to reduce “complexity of traversing the community campus and inherently improving the safety of the school campus,” c…See the Story
Over half of contingency funds used for Maroon Creek Multi-Use Trail build
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Aspen · AspenThe 30th annual Ride for the Pass is set to take place at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 18, with registration open until 5 p.m. on Friday, May 17. The race starts at the winter closure gate in Aspen, and there will be two separate finish lines — the first one will be at Weller Lake with tickets costing $25 for adults and $15 for kids under 18; the second finish line will be at the Independence Ghost Town with tickets costing $45 for adults and $25…See the Story
Bikers prepare for serene Independence Pass kickoff
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Aspen · AspenThe city of Aspen has received formal recognition for three separate financial disclosures of the city’s fiscal plan and reporting for 2022, according to a city press release. Each year the city’s finance department participates in an annual review process, conducted by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA), for its reporting of what is referred to as the “Annual Budget Document” and “Audited Financials Document.” For nearly a decad…See the Story
City of Aspen receives recognition for financial disclosure policies
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Aspen · AspenWith summer approaching, Snowmass is undergoing significant renovations and upgrades. Alongside a rodeo grounds renovation, there will be multiple new restaurants and retail chains, among other substantial renovations and latest events, a news release states. The Western tradition in Snowmass continues with the 50th anniversary of the Snowmass rodeo, celebrated with a $6.5 million renovation to the town park and the rodeo grounds. To mark the o…See the Story
Snowmass prepares for big events, new restaurants, and retail this summer
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Aspen · AspenMovies Under the Stars is returning to Snowmass Base Village on select Saturdays from June through August, according to a Collective Snowmass news release. Movies begin at dusk, and moviegoers will enjoy a diverse range of classic films. Reservations are not required, and seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. It is recommended moviegoers arrive early, save their space, and enjoy all Base Village has to offer until the movie …See the Story
Movies Under the Stars returns to Snowmass Base Village
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Aspen · Aspen“Snowmass official gives engineering talk at GS meeting” announced The Aspen Times on May 18, 1967. “Aspenite Charles Vidal, director of engineering and architectural services for the Snowmass-at-Aspen project, gave an illustrated talk Saturday in Glenwood Springs at the 19th annual convention of Professional Engineers of Colorado. The subject of his luncheon presentation at the Village Inn was ‘Technical Aspects of the Snowmass Project.’ Appro…See the Story
Snowmass history: Snowmass official gives illustrated talk
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Aspen · AspenOver the years, first-hand accounts and reported sightings have revealed visits by Hollywood celebrities throughout Colorado, with a particular attraction to Aspen, Telluride and Vail. Estes Park has also attracted a few notable actors and writers in recent decades, including Jim Carrey, Stephen King, Kevin Bacon, Jeff Daniels and Jack Nicholson. Other ties between Estes Park and Hollywood include Longs Peak and Bear Lake featured in the opening…See the Story
This Week in History: May 16, 1941, Hollywood comes to Estes Park
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