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City of Aspen Non-Essential Services Closed November 26 and 27

City of Aspen Non-Essential Services Closed November 26 and 27 Essential services will remain in operation

City of Aspen Names New Director of Parks and Recreation

City Manager Sara Ott has named Austin Weiss as the City of Aspen’s new Parks and Recreation Director, effective immediately.

“This position requires a leader who understands Aspen’s mountain culture and how it influences the ...

City of Aspen Seeks Input on 50-Year Water Plan

City of Aspen Seeks Input on 50-Year Water PlanCommunity input will help shape long-term plan for this shared

The City of Aspen’s Water Utility is undertaking a strategic planning process to provide a long-term reliable and sustainable water supply for the...

Lift One Corridor Project Update

The final step of the land use review for the Lift One Corridor projects (Lift One Lodge and Gorsuch Haus) will kick off with an initial public hearing with the Planning and Zoning Commission On Wednesday, November 4.

Approved by Aspen voters in March of ...

The Aspen Recreation Center is Opening October 5

Welcome Back to the Aspen Recreation Centers! The staff of the Aspen Recreation Department has been working hard on developing a reopening plan for the Recreation Centers that follows best practice COVID-19 safety measures and protocols. Our already high ...

City of Aspen and ACRA hosting Two Virtual Town Hall Meetings on COVID Winter Planning

City of Aspen and ACRA hosting Two Virtual Town Hall Meetings on COVID Winter Planning

Business Specific Meeting and Community Focused Meetings Scheduled 

The City of Aspen and Aspen Chamber Resort Association (ACRA) are hosting two virtual town ha...

Small Business Loan Information

Colorado Lending Source and the City of Aspen have partnered to create the City of Aspen Revolving Loan Program for small businesses. Application and more info:https://www.coloradolendingsource.org/aspen

The Aspen City Council approved the creation of this...

Stage 2 Water Shortage in Effect September 1

The City of Aspen will enter a Stage 2 Water Shortage on September 1.  With the US Drought Monitor declaring Pitkin County in “extreme drought conditions” and local rivers running at 40-70% of median flows, we as a community m...

Colorado I-70 and Independence Pass Both Open with Limitations

CO 82 Westbound / Eastbound Independence Pass 

Limited access for passenger vehicles only.  See details and route map suggestions in this press release.

I-70 Limited Opening -

Get Real Time Air Quality Data

Two great resources to check for up-to-date conditions are: www.aspenairquality.com and www2.purpleair.com. You can search your location in Purple Air to find accurate data.

Read on...

City Council Enacts Mandatory Mask Zone

FAQ on the new mask law, including information on the mandatory mask zone.

Stage One Water Shortage in Effect

Learn more:

www.cityofaspen.com/drought

What is a Stage One Drought Declaration? 

The objective of water use restrictions during this stage is a ten percent (10%) reduction in treated water use; ten percent (10%) reduction in pressurized raw water u...

Virtual Community Meeting August 13

Join Pitkin County Public Health on Thursday 8/13 at 1:00 pm for the COVID Community Meeting that will provide an update on the Coronameter and the public health indicators used to design and use that tool for increased awareness in our community. Also, B...

City of Aspen Citizen Academy Now Accepting Applications

City of Aspen Citizen Academy Now Accepting ApplicationsThe City of Aspen’s annual Citizen Academy program is now accepting applications for the class of 2020.  The Citizen Academy program offers Aspen and Roaring Fork Valley residents ...

New Curfew Law in Aspen Effective 6 a.m. Friday, July 3

New Curfew Law in Aspen Effective 6 a.m. Friday, July 3

All retail, restaurant, and bar businesses, with the exception of any business that distributes gasoline through outdoor pumps and hotel room service, within the City of Aspen shall be closed to the p...

The City of Aspen Face Covering Law extended through July 15

Please see our FAQ page for details in English and Spanish

Mask Law Posters for Businesses to Download

Do you need a poster to hang at the entry of your business to let people know about the mask law in Aspen?

You can download this version and print it out.

Cardboard Recycling No Longer Accepted at Rio Grande Recycle Center Starting July 1

Cardboard Recycling No Longer Accepted at Rio Grande Recycle Center Starting July 1The City of Aspen’s Rio Grande Recycle Center will no longer accept cardboard recycling starting July 1 due to budget cuts made in May.  The cuts were ne...

Aspen Saturday Market Begins June 20

Aspen Saturday Market Begins June 20Social Distancing and Crowd Regulation Are EssentialThe City of Aspen’s Saturday Market opens to the public on June 20 with operating hours of 8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. weekly.  Social distancing a...

Marolt Seasonal Housing Available for Rent Now

Marolt Seasonal Housing Available for Rent NowSummer lease starts June 15 

Marolt Ranch seasonal housing is available for rent with move-in dates as early as June 15.  Interested renters must quality through the Aspen Pitkin County Housin...

Letter to Community from Aspen Officials

Read the Letter in Spanish (carta en espanol)

June 3, 2020

To the Aspen community, fellow Americans, and Aspen visitors,

Like many of you, we watched the needless death of George Floyd on video in disbelief. We recognize that systemic racism in our country h...

Restaurant and Retail Stimulus Program

Restaurant and Retail Stimulus ProgramEligible residents will receive $25 gift card by mailIn an effort to reinvigorate the Aspen economy, the City of Aspen is mailing $25 gift cards to all households who applied and qualified for a 2019 Food Tax Refund a...

Aspen Gratitude Project Video

To all our essential workers: We want you to know how much we appreciate you! We are so grateful that you have kept our community going without fail during the height of COVID-19 in Aspen and we know you will keep us going for all the days ahead. We are s...

City Seeks Input on Extending Commercial Activities into the Streets

Community can take survey and leave their comments on Aspen Community Voice

In an effort to invigorate economic recovery downtown, the City of Aspen is seeking the public’s input on expanding restaurant and storefront activity into the ...

Join Us in the Aspen Gratitude Project

City of Aspen Requests Photo Thank You Messages to Essential WorkersThe Aspen Gratitude Campaign facilitates community’s expression of appreciationThe City of Aspen is facilitating a local digital thank you campaign to all our essential workers ...

Mask Donation Program

Can’t Stay in?  Stay Safe when you go out and cover your face! The Pitkin County Board of Health is recommending that residents wear face coverings while outside their homes in addition to social distancing.   ...

Make Your Own Face Mask

This information from the CDC offers easy directions on sew and no-sew masks.

A video on how to make a no-sew mask.

Read on...

Participate in Council Worksession and Meeting

Please note the instructions are different for the worksession on Monday and the regular meeting on Tuesday.

Notice Regarding Public Participation at City Council Work Session Worksession

Monday, April 27 at 4 p.m. 

Attendance at the Council meeting...

Seeking Public Comment on Expediting Construction Projects to Support Economic Recovery

City of Aspen Seeking Public Comment on Expediting Construction Projects to Support Economic Recovery

 – Aspen City Council is asking the community to provide public comment and to fill out a survey regarding their opinions on the potent...

Landscaping COVID-19 Business Safety Plan Requirements

You can find that document here:

English Version

Spanish Version

Apply Now to Resume Your Construction Project

Application and details are at www.cityofaspen.com/covidconstruction.  You can also reach out to CMPhelp@cityofaspen.com with questions. 

Construction can begin April 27 if you have completed your application and gotten City approval.

A Video Message to the Community from Torre

A message to the community from Mayor Torre. Look for more words from Council on all our social media channels & website.  Thanks for social distancing & flattening the curve in City of Aspen.

A Video Message to the Community from Ann Mullins

A message to the community from Council Member Ann Mullins. Look for more words from Council all week at 9 a.m. on all our social media channels & website.  Thanks for social distancing & flattening the curve in City of Aspen. &a...

A Video Message to the Community from Skippy Mesirow

A message to the community from Council Member Skippy Mesirow. Look for more words from Council all week at 9 a.m. on all our social media channels & on this website.  Thanks for social distancing & flattening the curve in City o...

A Video Message to the Community from Rachael Richards

A Video Message to the Community from Ward Hauenstein

Watch Virtual Community Meeting From April 16

You can watch all archived Pitkin County Public Health and Community meetings here: https://pitkincounty.com/374/County-Webcasts

A Letter to the Community from Aspen City Council

Read the letter here.

How to Participate in City Council Meeting

You can Participate virtually only; no in person attendance allowed.

Want to comment?

Submit a request to comment to Clerk’s Office 970-920-5001 or send an email to citizencalls@cityofaspen.com at least 15 minutes prior to the meeting start

You may...

Learn More About COVID-19 Test Information in Pitkin County

Please click here to watch.

This video was produced April 7, 2020.

Want to Volunteer in the Community?

Pitkin County IMT Supplies and Volunteer Form

Aspen Community Foundation Volunteer Form

Celebrate Census Day

Celebrate Census Day (April 1^st) by completing yours today.

www.2020Census.gov 

Census data brings in money for local services, gives you a voice in the government, and guides important community decisions.  You count!  Colorado&a...

City Offices Closed to the Public But We're Open for Business

Here is a list to contact all our employees.

Watch the Community Meeting on COVID-19

You can watch the community COVID-19 update from Thursday, March 26at 2:00 p.m. This meeting was led by local public and elected officials and served as an opportunity to inform the Pitkin County Community of the current status of the state of Pitkin Coun...

City Council Releases Business Information Packet

City Council Releases Business Information PacketTo Help Local Businesses with Resources and ContactsToday, March 25, the City of Aspen released a business information packet to all business licensees of the City.  The packet is a resource guide,...

How to Participate in City Council Meeting

Notice Regarding Public Participation

Attendance at the Council meeting will be limited to comply with ten (10) person maximum for meeting participation. Sister Cities room next to Council Chambers will be available for ten(10) people to view the meeting. ...

A Letter to the Community from Aspen City Council

The Council wants the community to know how much we care and that we are being proactive.

Read letter here.

Colorado Department of Labor and Employment Link to Information for Businesses and Employers

We know you may have a lot of questions about your work and business and the economy.  This information may be of help to you right now.  There are resources for workers and business owners from the Colorado Department of Labor and Emplo...

Emergency Declaration for City of Aspen

The City of Aspen Declares Emergency to Request Resources to Mitigate COVID-19 Spread and Impacts in CommunityCity Manager Declaration

City Council Extension of Declaration - This declaration extended the one explained below until such time as Council elec...

City of Aspen Limits In-Person Services All Services Available Online or By Phone

City of Aspen Limits In-Person ServicesAll Services Available Online or By PhoneIn a conscientious effort to safeguard both our employees’ health and safety and that of our customers, the City of Aspen has migrated all its departments to online ...

A Letter to Community Members

A letter to RFV community members from Pitkin County, the City of Aspen, and the Town of Snowmass Village.

Virtual Community Meeting Video From Monday, March 16, 2020

Virtual Community Meeting on Monday, March 16, 2020

 The Pitkin County Incident Management Team and Pitkin County Public Health Department hosted a virtual community meeting on Monday, March 16 at 3 pm MST.

Watch the meeting here.

Proper Handwashing Protocol

Here is a resource for your home and business.  A flyer on how to properly wash your hands.

https://cityofaspen.com/DocumentCenter/View/5613/hand-washing-flyer

Want to Learn More About Corona Virus in Colorado?

If you’re interested in learning more about Coronavirus Disease and Colorado, there is updated information at https://www.colorado.gov/cdphe including testing data, fact sheets, what you can do, and links to other resources.  Locally, o...

City of Aspen Awards More Than $1.49 Million Dollars in Grants to Valley Non-Profits

City of Aspen Awards More Than $1.49 Million Dollars in Grants to Valley Non-ProfitsIn 2020 the City of Aspen is awarding more than $1.49 million in cash funds and in-kind support to non-profit organizations throughout the Roaring Fork Valley from the Cit...

The City of Aspen is Hiring an Assistant City Manager

The Assistant City Manager is responsible for providing complex administrative leadership within a dynamic, full-service local government through implementation of the City’s policy priorities. Aspen’s small-town character, with world-...

Temporary Road Closure on Owl Creek Road in Snowmass Village on February 9

Temporary Road Closure on Owl Creek Road inSnowmass Village on February 9 Due to the Owl Creek Chase Nordic Ski Race there will be a temporary road closure on Owl Creek Road between Burnt Mountain Circle and Two Creeks Drive on Sunday, February 9...

Applications Now Available for Food Tax Refund

Applications Now Available for Food Tax Refund

Aspen residents who lived within city limits for the entire year of 2019 and who have been registered to vote since at least January 1, 2019 are eligible to apply for a $55 food tax refund, which is now availa...

Childcare Financial Aid Deadline is February 1

Kids First and the City of Aspen provide a financial aid program to help defray the expense of childcare for working families. The deadline for applications is February 1, 2020 with assistance to begin March 1, 2020. Only new applicants need to apply at t...

City Seeking Your Input on Galena Plaza Conceptual Designs

The Galena Plaza green space is an important site that connects the Rio Grande Park and Roaring Fork River to downtown Aspen.  It is adjacent to the new City offices and currently there are three conceptual designs we'd like you to take a survey ...

Aspen Lumberyard Public Open Houses

Please come to an Open House:

Roxy's Cafe at ABC on Wednesday, January 15 from 4-7pm

City Council Chambers at Aspen City Hall on Thursday, January 16 from 11am - 1pm or 3 - 6 pm

These are free events and food and beverage will be provided.  

2019 Aspen Citizen Survey Results Available Online

Survey Results

Aspen voters and residents gave the City of Aspen high marks in the 2019 Citizen Survey, particularly in comparison to nationwide trends.  Respondents in Aspen were much more satisfied with their quality of life here – 93%...

Community Development Director Public Meet and Greet

You're invited to meet the finalists for the Community Development Director. Provide your community input on December 5th from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m.  Drop in or come at 5:45 for candidate introductions. View the candidate resumes here. 

For q...