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

PRESS RELEASE

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

PRESS RELEASE

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...

STATEMENT: Upper Valley Law Enforcement Agencies Regarding COVID-19 Public Health Order Enforcement

JOINT PRESS STATEMENT 

from the upper valley law enforcement agencies

January 21, 2021

We understand the frustration of many in the valley community with those who are perceived as flouting the COVID-19 public health orders. 

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Aspen Pitkin County Housing Authority Launches HomeTrek

PRESS RELEASE

Aspen Pitkin County Housing Authority Launches HomeTrekAPCHA housing information goes digital

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

Aspen PD Sees Increase in Fraudulent Unemployment Claims

Public Service AnnouncementAspen PD Sees Increase in Fraudulent Unemployment ClaimsCaution Advised Regarding Identity Theft 

Contact: Bill Linn, Assistant Chief, Aspen Police Department, Ph: 970.274.4103, Bill.Linn@CityOfAspen.Com&nbs...

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...

Person of Interest Cleared

PRESS RELEASE

Person of Interest Cleared

Contacts: Bill Linn, City of Aspen Police Department Assistant Chief, 970-274-4103

Alex Burchetta, Pitkin County Sheriff’s Office Undersheriff, 970-309-2317

Aspen, CO – December 31, 2020 –...

Space Heaters Available for Residents Impacted by Natural Gas Outage

Updated December 29, 2020 at 9 a.m.

Press Release

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

Public Service Announcement

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

PRESS RELEASE

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

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT

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, ...

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

 PRESS RELEASECity of Aspen and ACRA hosting Two Virtual Town Hall Meetings on COVID Winter PlanningBusiness Specific Meeting and Community Focused Meetings ScheduledContact: Jennifer Phelan, Development Manager, City of Aspen, 970- 319.9949 or J...

Stage 2 Water Shortage Restrictions Begin September 1

 PRESS RELEASEStage 2 Water Shortage Restrictions Begin September 1Contact: Steve Hunter, Utilities Resource Manager, 970.309.5657 or steve.hunter@cityofaspen.comAspen, CO – August 31, 2020 – The City of Aspen Stage 2 Water Sh...

Aspen Saturday Market Artisans go Online to Sell Goods

PSAAspen Saturday Market Artisans go Online to Sell GoodsContact: Sandra Doebler, Special Events Coordinator, 970-429-2093 or Sandra.doebler@cityofaspen.comAspen, CO – August 13, 2020 – The City of Aspen is supporting various methods f...

APCHA Executive Director Resigns

 PRESS RELEASEAPCHA Executive Director ResignsCity of Aspen and Pitkin County will begin recruitment for new directorContact: Sara Ott, Aspen City Manager, 970-920-5083, sara.ott@cityofaspen.comAspen, CO – August 12, 2020 – Th...

Paepcke Transit Hub Conceptual Designs Completed and Open for Public Comment

 PRESS RELEASEPaepcke Transit Hub Conceptual Designs Completed and Open for Public CommentWatch the video and share your thoughts at aspencommunityvoice.comMedia Contact: Mitzi Rapkin, Communications ManagerP: (970) 920-5082 | E: mitzi.rapkin@cit...

WE-cycle Expands Bikeshare with New e-bike Pilot Program

PRESS RELEASEWE-cycle Expands Bikeshare with New e-bike Pilot ProgramCommunity Feedback is EncouragedContact: John Krueger, Director of Transportation, 9970-920-5042 or john.krueger@cityofaspen.comAspen, CO – August 4, 2020 – WE-cycle,...

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 Citizen Academy Now Accepting Applications

PSACity of Aspen Citizen Academy Now Accepting ApplicationsContact: Nathaniel Ross, Management Analyst, 970-970-5298 or nathaniel.ross@cityofaspen.comAspen, CO – July 6, 2020 – The City of Aspen’s annual Citizen Academy progr...

Kids First Childcare Offering Emergency and Regular Financial Aid to Support Families

PSAKids First Childcare Offering Emergency and Regular Financial Aid to Support FamiliesAspen, CO – June 30, 2020 – The City of Aspen Kids First program currently has two types of financial aid for childcare available. One is emergency...

Aspen Saturday Market Begins June 20

PSAAspen Saturday Market Begins June 20Social Distancing and Crowd Regulation Are EssentialAspen, CO - June 17, 2020 – The City of Aspen’s Saturday Market opens to the public on June 20 with operating hours of 8:30 a.m. – 1 p...

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

Press Release

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

Contact: Liz Chapman, Senior Waste Reduction and Environmental Health Specialist, 970-319-6890 or liz.chapman@cityofaspen.com

Aspen, CO - June 15, 202...

Marolt Seasonal Housing Available for Rent Now

PSAMarolt Seasonal Housing Available for Rent NowSummer lease starts June 15Aspen, Colorado – June 11, 2020– Marolt Ranch seasonal housing is available for rent with move-in dates as early as June 15.  Interested renters must ...

Electronic Waste Events in Aspen

PSAResidential Electronic Waste Event in Aspen June 20Businesses can call for appointment for pick-upContact: Liz Chapman, Sr. Waste Reduction and Environmental Health Specialist, 970-319-6890 or liz.chapman@cityofaspen.comAspen, Colorado – June...

City of Aspen Parks Department Offers Clean-Up Help for Downed Trees

PSACity of Aspen Parks Department Offers Clean-Up Help for Downed TreesAspen, CO - June 9, 2020 – A June storm characterized by heavy snow and precipitation caused many downed trees and limbs throughout Aspen.  The City of Aspen Parks a...

Exterior Work on Wheeler Opera House Begins in July

EXTERIOR WORK ON WHEELER OPERA HOUSE BEGINS IN JULYThe project is being expedited to lessen overall Wheeler closure timeContact: Mitzi Rapkin, Communications Manager, City of Aspen, 970-319-2791 or Mitzi.rapkin@cityofaspen.comAspen, CO (June 1, 2020): A n...

City of Aspen Supports Peaceful Protestors This Weekend

 Press ReleaseCity of Aspen Supports Peaceful Protestors This WeekendContact: Mike Tracey, Sergeant, Aspen Police Department, 970-920-5400 or mike.tracey@cityofaspen.comASPEN, CO. – June 4, 2020 –Two protests have been arrange...

Restaurant and Retail Stimulus Program

Press Release

Restaurant and Retail Stimulus Program

Eligible residents will receive $25 gift card by mail

Contact: Mitch Osur, Director of Parking and Downtown Services, 970-429-1766 or mitch.osur@cityofaspen.com

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City of Aspen to Resume Paid Parking June 1

Press ReleaseCity of Aspen to Resume Paid Parking June 1Transition to paid parking includes discounted rates and some free parking zonesContact: Mitch Osur, Director of Parking and Downtown Services, 970-429-1766 or mitch.osur@cityofaspen.comASPEN, CO. &a...

City Seeks Input on Extending Commercial Activities into the Streets

PRESS RELEASECity Seeks Input on Extending Commercial Activities into the StreetsCommunity can take survey and leave their comments on Aspen Community VoiceMedia Contact: Pete Rice, Division Manager, Engineering, 970-429-2769 or pete.rice@cityofaspen.com ...

City of Aspen Requests Photo Thank You Messages to Essential Workers

Press ReleaseCity of Aspen Requests Photo Thank You Messages to Essential Workers The Aspen Gratitude Campaign facilitates community’s expression of appreciationContact: Mitzi Rapkin, Communications Manager, 970-319-2791 or Mitzi.rapkin@cityofas...

Annual Spring Clean-Up Cancelled Due to COVID-19

PSA

Annual Spring Clean-Up Cancelled Due to COVID-19

Aspen, CO – April 30, 2020 – The City of Aspen will not be holding its annual spring clean-up this year due to COVID-19.  Traditionally our Street Department schedul...

City of Aspen Hires Assistant City Manager

Press ReleaseCity of Aspen Hires Assistant City ManagerNew Position Will Aid in Transition with Retirement of Parks and Recreation ManagerContact: Sara Ott, Aspen City Manager, 970-230-2692 or sara.ott@cityofaspen.comASPEN, CO. – April 28, 2020 ...

City of Aspen Now Accepting Applications for Rent Grant Program

Press Release

City of Aspen Now Accepting Applications for Rent Grant Program

Contact: Mitch Osur, Director of Parking and Downtown Services, 970-429-1766 or mitch.osur@cityofaspen.com

ASPEN, CO. – A...

City of Aspen Now Processing Applications to Reopen Construction Sites

Press ReleaseCity of Aspen Now Processing Applications to Reopen Construction SitesApproved Applicants May Begin Work April 27Contact: Mike Horvath, Project Manager III, mike.horvath@cityofaspen.comASPEN, CO. – April 23, 2020 – The Cit...

CO 82 Traffic Signal Replacement Project to begin next week

PRESS RELEASECO 82 Traffic Signal Replacement Project to begin next weekCity manages the project to expedite replacement Contact: Tracy Trulove, City of Aspen Communications Director; 970-379-7917;tracy.trulove@cityofaspen.comASPEN, Colo. &nd...

Food Tax Refund Deadline Extended Until April 22

PRESS RELEASEDeadline for Food Tax Refund ExtendedApply online now through 5pm on Wednesday, April 22Aspen, CO – April 16, 2020 – The City of Aspen is doing a one-time extension to the food tax refund to allow residents an extra week t...

Short Term Rentals in Aspen Must Cease Operation Until COVID-19 Health Orders Lifted

Press Release

Short Term Rentals in Aspen Must Cease Operation 

Until COVID-19 Health Orders Lifted

ASPEN, CO. – March 27, 2020 – To comply with Pitkin County Public Health and State of Colorado standing health orders r...

City Council Releases Business Information Packet

Press ReleaseCity Council Releases Business Information PacketTo Help Local Businesses with Resources and ContactsASPEN, CO. – March 25, 2020 – Today, the City of Aspen released a business information packet to all business licensees o...

Construction Site Closure Notice for Aspen

Press ReleaseConstruction Site Closure Notice for AspenASPEN, CO. – March 24, 2020 – In order to comply with the March 23, 2020 Pitkin County health order, residential and commercial construction sites may continue minimum basic operat...

Childcare Services Available for Children of Essential Workers

Press ReleaseChildcare Services Available for Children of Essential WorkersASPEN, CO. – March 24, 2020 –Kids First, in partnership with Pitkin County Human Services, Eagle County Human Services, Aspen Valley Hospital, and local childca...

Foundation Work for New City Offices Impacted ACES Ponds at Hallam Lake

Foundation Work for New City Offices Impacted ACES Ponds at Hallam LakeCity project team and ACES are working together to take immediate steps to mitigate disturbanceMedia Contact:Kathleen Wanatowicz, Project Public InformationP: (970) 618-5114 | E: kathl...

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 PhoneASPEN, CO. – March 17, 2020 – In a conscientious effort to safeguard both our employees’ health and safety and that of our customers, the City of...

Free Parking in Aspen Beginning March 17

FREE PARKING IN ASPEN BEGINNING MARCH 16

Downtowner and Car-to-Go Programs Suspended – 3/17

Direct Highlands and Galena Street Shuttle Suspended – 3/17

ASPEN, CO. – March 15, 2020 – The City of Aspen is offeri...

The City of Aspen Declares Emergency to Request Resources to Mitigate COVID-19

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

Contact: Mitzi Rapkin, Communications Manager, City of Aspen, 970-920-5082 or 970-319-2791 and mitzi.rapkin@cityofaspen.com

ASPEN, 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 ...