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City Seeks Additional Community Feedback on Safety and Mobility in the Downtown Core Project

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City Seeks Additional Community Feedback on Safety and Mobility in the Downtown Core ProjectShare your thoughts with the city by January 26

Aspen, Colo. – Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2022 – The City of Aspen is ac...

City of Aspen 2022 Grant Program Receives 99 Applications Requesting More Than 2.3 Million Dollars

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City of Aspen 2022 Grant Program Receives 99 Applications Requesting More Than 2.3 Million Dollars

Aspen, Colo. – Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2022 – With the ending of the grant application window, the City...

Childcare Financial Aid Deadline is February 1

Childcare Financial Aid Deadline is February 1

Contact: Kids First, 970-920-5363

Aspen, Colorado – January 18, 2022 – Kids First and the City of Aspen provide a financial aid program to help defray t...

Food Tax Refund Applications Now Available

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Food Tax Refund Applications Now AvailableApply online beginning Friday, January 7

Aspen, Colo. – Friday, January 7, 2022 – Aspen residents who lived within city limits for the entire year of 2021 and...

Suspect Arrested for Aspen Hit and Run

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Suspect Arrested for Aspen Hit and Run 

Contact: Jami McMannes, Communications Manager, City of Aspen, 970-765-4752, jami.mcmannes@aspen.gov 

Aspen, Colo. – Dec. 21, 2021 – On Dec. 21, 202...

Community asked for input on Aspen Lumberyard Affordable Housing Project Design

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Community asked for input on Aspen Lumberyard Affordable Housing Project DesignOpen Houses Scheduled for December 15, Noon to 2 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m.

ASPEN, CO. – Monday, Dec. 13, 2021 – The City of Aspen i...

2022 New Year’s Eve Celebration

 PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT2022 New Year’s Eve CelebrationAspen, Colorado –December 13, 2021– The City of Aspen looks forward to welcoming in 2022 with free events for the community the evening of December 31, 2021....

Grand Opening of New City Hall

 PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTGrand Opening of New City HallWednesday, December 8 from 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.Aspen, Colorado –December 1, 2021– The community is invited to a Grand Opening event for the new Aspen City Hall on Wednes...

Winter Transit and Parking Information

 PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTWinter Transit and Parking InformationAspen, Colorado – November 23, 2021– The City of Aspen has now transitioned to its winter transit schedule.  The appropriate information is listed belo...

The City of Aspen and Kids First Are Looking for An Operator to Run an Infant Childcare Business

 PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTThe City of Aspen and Kids First Are Looking for An Operator to Run an Infant Childcare BusinessAspen, Colorado – November 8, 2021 – The City of Aspen and Kids First are seeking a qualified, license...

Aspen Relocating to New City Hall

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Aspen Relocating to New City Hall Staff start moving on November 8, building opens for business on November 15

Contacts:        Robert Schober, Capital Assets Director, robert.schober@cityofaspen.co...

City of Aspen Signals Change with Control of Main Street Traffic Lights

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City of Aspen Signals Change with Control of Main Street Traffic Lights

Contacts: Carly McGowan, Project Manager, carly.mcgowan@cityofaspen.com or 970-309-2690, and Denise White, Communications Director, denise.white@cityofaspen.com o...

2022 Grant Applications Now Open for Arts and Culture, Community Programs, and Health and Human Ser

PSA2022 Grant Applications Now Open for Arts and Culture, Community Programs, and Health and Human ServicesContact: John Barker, Management Analyst, john.barker@cityofaspen.com, 970-429-5716 or Alissa Farrell, Administrative Services Director, Alissa.farr...

Herron Park Playground Opens October 27

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Herron Park Playground Opens October 27

Contacts: Michael Tunte, Landscape Architect/Project Manager, michael.tunte@cityofaspen.com or 970-429-2029, and Denise White, Communications Director, denise.white@cityofaspen.com or 970.920.52...

Childcare Financial Aid Deadline is November 1

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Childcare Financial Aid Deadline is November 1

Contact:         Kids First, 970-920-5769

Aspen, Colo. – Thursday, Oct. 14, 2021 - Kids First and the City of Aspen provide a fi...

New Trunk or Treat Halloween Event at ARC

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New Trunk or Treat Halloween Event at ARC 

Aspen, Colo. – Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2021 – The Aspen Recreation Department is pleased to announce a new family-friendly Halloween celebration called Trunk or ...

Aspen 360°: A Look Inside Your Government Now Accepting Applications

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Aspen 360°: A Look Inside Your Government Now Accepting Applications

Aspen, Colo. – Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2021 - The City of Aspen’s annual program to enroll residents in an opportunity to learn how thei...

Director of Transportation John Krueger Retiring After 25+ Years of Service

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Director of Transportation John Krueger Retiring After 25+ Years of Service 

Aspen, Colo. – Oct. 11, 2021 – John Krueger, the City of Aspen’s Director of Transportation, is retiring on Dec. 31, ...

City of Aspen Water Department Recognized with EPA Award

PRESS RELEASECity of Aspen Water Department Recognized with EPA AwardContact: Rob Gregor, Utilities Management Analyst, Robert.gregor@cityofaspen.com or 970-429-1993.  Aspen, Colorado – October 7, 2021 - The City of Aspen is proud to an...

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

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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

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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

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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

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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...

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 ...