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City of Aspen Recruiting Volunteers for Grant Review Committees

 PRESS RELEASECity of Aspen Recruiting Volunteers for Grant Review CommitteesVolunteers will recommend the allocation of more than $1.5 millionContact: Alissa Farrell, Administrative Services Director, Alissa.farrell@cityofaspen.com or 970-920-57...

Community E-Waste Collection Event is September 18

   PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTCommunity E-Waste Collection Event is September 18Contact: Ainsley Brosnan-Smith, Waste Reduction & Environmental Specialist, 970.618.9757, Ainsley.Brosnan-Smith@CityOfAspen.com.Aspen, Colorado &ndas...

4th Street Bus Stop on Main Street Improvements Start August 23

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4th Street Bus Stop on Main Street Improvements Start August 23

Aspen, Colo. – Friday, August 20, 2021 – The City of Aspen Engineering Department will temporarily close the 4th Street bus stop and the sidewalk...

Historic Preservation Commission Awards Leaders in Historic Preservation

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Historic Preservation Commission Awards Leaders in Historic Preservation

Contact: Natalie Feinberg Lopez, Historic Preservation Officer, City of Aspen Community Development Department, 970-429-2759, Natalie.FeinbergLopez@CityOfAspen.c...

City Council Hosting Community Picnic with Kids First Children’s Fair August 19 at the Red Brick

PSACity Council Hosting Community Picnic with Kids First Children’s Fair August 19 at the Red BrickAspen, Colorado – August 5, 2021 – Aspen City Council’s annual free picnic for the community will take place on Thur...

City of Aspen is Seeking Public Input on Renovation of Iselin Tennis and Pickleball Courts

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City of Aspen is Seeking Public Input on Renovation of Iselin Tennis and Pickleball Courts 

Meet and Greet Scheduled for July 28 from 9-11 a.m. at Iselin Courts

Contact: Cory Vander Veen, Recreation Director, City o...

Childcare Financial Aid Deadline is August 1

 PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT

Childcare Financial Aid Deadline is August 1

Contact: Kids First, 970-920-5769

Aspen, Colorado –    – Kids First and the City of Aspen ...

Aspen Names Three Department Directors

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Aspen Names Three Department Directors

Contacts:         Sara Ott, City Manager, sara.ott@cityofaspen.com or 970-920-5083, Denise White, Communications Director, denise.white@cityofaspen.com or 970-...

City of Aspen and ACRA Soliciting Community Feedback on Annual 4th of July Celebration

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City of Aspen and ACRA Soliciting Community Feedback on Annual 4th of July Celebration

Contacts:        Nancy Lesley, City of Aspen Director of Events and Marketing, 970-429-2092 or nancy.lesley@cit...

ABC Trial Temporary Detour and Old Stage Trail Temporary Closure This Week

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT

ABC Trial Temporary Detour and Old Stage Trail Temporary Closure This Week

Contact: Brian Long, Trail System Manager 970-319-0536 brian.long@cityofaspen.com 

Aspen, Colorado &ndas...

APCHA Announces Executive Director Finalists

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Aspen-Pitkin County Housing Authority Announces Executive Director FinalistsCommunity Invited to Watch Finalist Presentations during June 23 APCHA Board of Directors Special Meeting

Contacts: Diane Fost...

Cemetery Lane and Marolt Temporary Trail Closures - June 16 and 17

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Cemetery Lane and Marolt Temporary Trail Closures

June 16 and 17

Contact: Brian Long, Trail System Manager 970-319-0536 brian.long@cityofaspen.com 

Aspen, Colorado – June 14,...

parkrun Returns to Aspen

 PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT

parkrun Returns to Aspen

Aspen, Colorado – June 14, 2021 – The group running event known as parkrun returns to Aspen Saturday, June 19 at 9 a.m. and continues every Satur...

Post Office Trail Temporarily Closed Thursday, June 10 for Maintenance

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Post Office Trail in Aspen Temporarily Closed Thursday, June 10 for Maintenance 

Contact: John Spiess, Open Space and Natural Resource Manager, 970-429-2028 or john.spiess@cityofaspen.com or Denise White, Communications Director, 970-9...

Aspen Police to Host Bike Auction on June 1

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Aspen Police to Host Bike Auction on June 1 

Contacts:  

Robert Schafer, Community Response Officer, Aspen Police Department, 970-274-4142, Robert.Schafer@CityOfAspen.com 

Jami McMannes, Communications Manager, City of...

City Report Released About Aspen's Air Quality

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City Report Released About Aspen's Air Quality

Contact: Jannette Whitcomb, Senior Environmental Health Specialist of Air Quality, City of Aspen, Jannette.Whitcomb@CityOfAspen.com, 970.920.5069. 

Aspen, Colorado – May...

Celebrate Arbor Day Saturday, May 15 in Paepcke Park

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Celebrate Arbor Day Saturday, May 15 in Paepcke Park

Aspen, Colorado – May 11, 2021 – The City of Aspen Parks Department will host a community celebration for Arbor Day on Saturday, May 15 from ...

Kids First Seeking Community Feedback on Childcare Capacity

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Kids First Seeking Community Feedback on Childcare Capacity 

Contact: Shirley Ritter, Director of Kids First, 970-319-4124 or Shirley.ritter@cityofaspen.com.

Aspen, Colorado – April 29, 2021 – The City of As...

Teacher Appreciation Week at Aspen Recreation - May 3-7

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Teacher Appreciation Week at Aspen Recreation

May 3-7

Aspen, Colorado – April 29, 2021 – The Aspen Recreation Center and Red Brick Recreation Center are offering free access to all facilities from May 3-7 for area teachers in...

City Announces New Director of Parks and Open Space

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City Announces New Director of Parks and Open Space

Ten Year Parks Employee Matt Kuhn Promoted to Position

Contact: Austin Weiss, Director of Parks and Recreation, 970-429-2023 or Austin.weiss@cityofaspen.com

Aspen, Colorado &ndash...

AIM Utility Project Coming to Aspen This Spring

PSAAIM Utility Project Coming to Aspen This SpringBeginning in May all electric and water meters are being upgradedContact: Ryan Loebach, PE, Senior Project Manager, Utilities Department, 970-309-9750 or ryan.loebach@cityofaspen.com or Mitzi Rapkin, Commu...

City of Aspen Annual Spring Clean-Up Returns

PSACity of Aspen Annual Spring Clean-Up ReturnsMay 17-20, 2021 for all Aspen ResidentsAspen, Colorado – April 12, 2021 – The City of Aspen Streets Department is pleased to announce the return of the annual spring clean-up event. From M...

Childcare Financial Aid Deadline is May 1

PSAChildcare Financial Aid Deadline is May 1Contact: Kids First, 970-920-5769Aspen, Colorado – April 7, 2021– Kids First and the City of Aspen provide a financial aid program to help defray the expense of childcare for working families...

Aspen Parks & Open Space and Recreation Launch New Website

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTAspen Parks & Open Space and Recreation Launch New WebsiteAspen, Colorado – March 9, 2021 – The Aspen Parks and Open Space and Aspen Recreation Department are proud to announce the launch of a newly desig...

City Seeks Input on Aspen’s Summer Vitality Plans

PRESS RELEASECity Seeks Input on Aspen’s Summer Vitality PlansCommunity can take survey and leave comments on Aspen Community VoiceContact: Pete Rice, Engineering Division Manager, pete.rice@cityofaspen.com or 970.319.3710, and Mitch Osur, Direc...

Public Input Requested for Marolt Open Space Draft Management Plan

 PRESS RELEASEPublic Input Requested for Marolt Open Space Draft Management PlanContact: John Spiess, Open Space and Natural Resources Manager, City of Aspen, 970-618-6935 or john.spiess@cityofaspen.comAspen, CO – March 2, 2021 &nda...

Wheeler Opera House announces the appointment of Lisa Rigsby Peterson as Executive Director

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Wheeler Opera House announces the appointment of Lisa Rigsby Peterson as Executive Director

Contact(s): Sara Ott, City Manager, sara.ott@cityofaspen.com or 970-920-5083 and Denise White, Communications Director, denise.white@cityofaspen.com or...

City of Aspen Seeks Community Input on 50-Year Water Plan

City of Aspen Seeks Community Input on 50-Year Water PlanThird and final community input session will help shape long-term water planContact: Steve Hunter, Utilities Resource Manager, City of Aspen Water Department, 970-970.309.5657 or steve.hunter@cityof...

New Ballot Drop Box for City of Aspen Municipal Election

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New Ballot Drop Box for City of Aspen Municipal ElectionCity of Aspen Voters Have Several Options for Ballot ReturnContact: Nicole Henning, City Clerk, Nicole.Henning@cityofaspen.com or 970.429.2685Aspen, CO – February 4, 2021 &...

Aspen Fat Bike Race Goes Virtual

 PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT

Aspen Fat Bike Race Goes VirtualAspen, Colorado – February 1, 2021 – The City of Aspen annual Fat Bike Race is going virtual to support safe riding and encourage racers to participate in the event. Participating riders...

Public Input Requested for Herron Park and Ute Park Renovation Projects

 PRESS RELEASEPublic Input Requested for Herron Park and Ute Park Renovation ProjectsContact: Mike Tunte, Landscape Architect & Construction Manager, Parks and Open Space Department, City of Aspen, 970-429-2029 or Michael.tunte@cityofaspen.co...

Aspen Pitkin County Housing Authority Launches HomeTrek

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Aspen Pitkin County Housing Authority Launches HomeTrekAPCHA housing information goes digital

Contact:   Diane Foster, Assistant City Manager, diane.foster@cityofaspen.com, 970-920-529...

Childcare Financial Aid Deadline is February 1

 PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTChildcare Financial Aid Deadline is February 1Contact: Kids First, 970-920-5769Aspen, Colorado – January 15, 2021 – Kids First and the City of Aspen provide a financial aid program to help defray th...

Aspen Golf Club Season Golf Passes on Sale March 1

 PRESS RELEASEAspen Golf Club Season Golf Passes on Sale March 1Passes will be capped to maintain quality experience at Golf ClubContact: Steve Aitken, Director of Golf, 970-920-5719 or steve.aitken@cityofaspen.com.Aspen, CO – January 1...

City of Aspen Police Department and Pitkin County Sheriff’s Office Announce Reward

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City of Aspen Police Department and Pitkin County Sheriff’s Office Announce Reward

Contacts:  Rick Magnuson, City of Aspen Police Department Investigative Sergeant, 970-920-5400 and Alex Burchetta, Pitkin County Sh...

City of Aspen Seeks Community Input on 50-Year Water Plan

 PRESS RELEASECity of Aspen Seeks Community Input on 50-Year Water PlanCommunity input will help shape long-term plan for this shared resourceContact: Steve Hunter, Utilities Resource Manager, City of Aspen Water Department, 970-970.309.5657 or s...

Infant and Toddler Caregiving Class

PSAInfant and Toddler Caregiving ClassContact: Megan Monaghan, Early Childhood Teacher, Kids First, 970-920-5373, megan.monaghan@cityofaspen.comAspen, CO – January 4, 2021 – The City of Aspen’s Kids First program is hosting a...

Space Heaters Available for Residents Impacted by Natural Gas Outage

Updated December 29, 2020 at 9 a.m.

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Space Heaters Available for Residents Impacted by Natural Gas OutageHeaters provided by Black Hills energy available tonight

Contact: Bill Linn, Assistant Police Chief, City of Aspen Police Departmen...

City of Aspen Non-Essential Services Closed Over the Holidays

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City of Aspen Non-Essential Services Closed Over the Holidays  

Essential services will remain in operation

Contact: Jami McMannes, Communications Manager, 970-765-4752, jami.mcmannes@cityofaspen.com

Aspen, Colora...

New Year’s Eve Fireworks Cancelled

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTNew Year’s Eve Fireworks CancelledAspen, Colorado – December 21, 2020 – The City of Aspen will not be featuring fireworks this New Year’s Eve due to an abundance of caution for the spread ...

Kids First Holiday Resources for Families

 PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTKids First Holiday Resources for FamiliesAspen, Colorado – December 18, 2020 – Kids First, the City of Aspen’s early childhood resource center, has posted a holiday specific resource list ...

City of Aspen Hosts Free Scavenger Hunt

 PRESS RELEASECity of Aspen Hosts Free Scavenger HuntSkiers on Parade Hunt Offers Locals and Guests a Fun Adventure in Downtown AspenContact: Sandra Doebler, Special Events Coordinator, 970-429-2093 or Sandra.doebler@cityofaspen.comAspen, CO &...

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

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT

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

Contact: Denise White, Communications Director, denise.white@cityofaspen.com or 970-920-5293Jami McMannes, Commun...

City of Aspen Names New Director of Parks and Recreation

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City of Aspen Names New Director of Parks and Recreation

Contact: Diane Foster, Assistant City Manager, diane.foster@cityofaspen.comor 970-920-5296 and Denise White, Communications Director, denise.white@cityofaspen.com or 970-920-5293

Aspen, C...

Waste Reduction Fee Reinstated December 1

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Waste Reduction Fee Reinstated December 1

Aspen, CO – November 20, 2020 – The City of Aspen will reinstate the Waste Reduction Fee for using disposable paper bags at local grocers on December 1, 2020. The fee...

Red Brick Recreation Center to Close Until November 18

PRESS RELEASERed Brick Recreation Center to Close Until November 18Limited staffing resources temporarily will close the center and delay opening of the Aspen Ice GardenContacts: Cory Vander Veen, Recreation Director, cory.vanderveen@cityofaspen.com or 97...

Childcare Financial Aid Deadline is November 1

 PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTChildcare Financial Aid Deadline is November 1Contact: Kids First, 970-920-5769Aspen, Colorado – October 22, 2020 – Kids First and the City of Aspen provide a financial aid program to help defray th...

City of Aspen Seeks Input on 50-Year Water Plan

PRESS RELEASECity of Aspen Seeks Input on 50-Year Water PlanCommunity input will help shape long-term plan for this shared resourceContact: Steve Hunter, Utilities Resource Manager, City of Aspen Water Department, 970-970.309.5657 or steve.hunter@cityofas...

TEMPORARY ARC CLOSURE DUE TO COVID-19 CASES

TEMPORARY ARC CLOSURE DUE TO COVID-19 CASESContact: Cory Vander Veen, Recreation Director, cory.vanderveen@cityofaspen.com or 970-355-5536 and Tracy Trulove, Pitkin County PIO, 970-366-2502 or tracy.trulove@pitkincounty.comAspen, CO – October 15...

New City of Aspen Sales Tax Collection Portal

PSANew City of Aspen Sales Tax Collection PortalContact: Anthony Lewin, Senior Tax Auditor, 970-920-5006 or Anthony.lewin@cityofaspen.comAspen, CO – October 8, 2020 – The City of Aspen’s Finance Department is updating the pro...

Aspen Wins EPA Award for Water Efficiency

CONTACT: Lee Ledesma, City of Aspen Utilities, Finance andAdministrative Manager, 970-309-8882lee.ledesma@cityofaspen.comFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOctober 7, 2020Aspen’s QWEL Program Wins WaterSense® Partner of the Year AwardWashington, D.C.&...

Join Kids First for Parenting Workshops Online

PSAJoin Kids First for Parenting Workshops OnlineContact: Adley Kent, Early Childhood Teacher, Kids First, 970-920-5742, adley.kent@cityofaspen.com or Megan Monaghan, Early Childhood Teacher, Kids First, 970-920-5373, megan.monaghan@cityofaspen.comAspen, ...

Aspen City Council Enacts Stage 1 Water Shortage

 PRESS RELEASEAspen City Council Enacts Stage 1 Water ShortageContact: Steve Hunter, Utilities Portfolio Manager, 970.309.5657 or steve.hunter@cityofaspen.com  Aspen, Colorado – July 16, 2020 –  Aspen City Co...

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-ProfitsContact: Gena Buhler, Executive Director, Wheeler Opera House, 970-920-5790 or gena.buhler@cityofaspen.comAspen, Colorado – February 4, 2020 – In 2020 ...