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Consider the idea of no airport at all
Instead of a bigger Aspen airport or a better Aspen airport, how about no Aspen airport? By eliminating the airport entirely, the overall Aspen community could benefit in so many ways. Imagine half of the current airport footprint being redeveloped through a public-private partnership (totally separate from the boondoggle that...
On the Fly: Opportunities abound in Aspen
While most anglers flock to the Roaring Fork River near Basalt, Carbondale, and Glenwood Springs to hunt their quarry, the Aspen area offers equally good fishing opportunities this time of year. Our famous green drake mayfly hatch begins on the lower Roaring Fork River near Glenwood Springs and gradually advances up the river and has now reached the Aspen area.
Aspen airport downgrade, a fabulous fable
Have you heard the latest scary rumor? The Federal Aviation Administration has threatened to downgrade the Aspen-Pitkin County Airport, allowing only little planes until we soon lose all commercial air service. Better lay in vittles for hard times, plant spuds and clean your old deer rifle!. Whoa — the FAA...
Braun: Thoughtfully invest in Aspen airport infrastructure
Aspen’s allure has always been its blend of natural beauty, cultural richness, and economic vibrancy. Yet, this vibrancy has brought challenges, particularly in housing affordability and maintaining a community-centric spirit. It’s clear we must balance growth with the preservation of our unique character and accessibility for our workforce.
Response to June airport fire mired in confusion, report says
A county-authored report examining a June 4 equipment fire on the Aspen-Pitkin County Airport runway calls out multiple shortcomings among county and airport staff. The after-action report, finalized July 12 and obtained by the Aspen Daily News via CORA request, outlined the actions and “corrective actions” for dispatch, the airport and communications departments when a runway closure marker, or RCM, caught fire at the southern end of the runway around 11:30 p.m. on June 4.
Matchmaker in Aspen, make me a match
The songs “If I Were a Rich Man” and “Matchmaker” from “Fiddler on the Roof” are two of the most iconic in the history of Broadway and a big reason that the musical play won nine Tony Awards and had one of the longest runs ever on The Great White Way.
Torre has it backward on airport
I like and respect Aspen Mayor Torre, but during the airport vision process he never accepted federal preemption. And he wasn’t alone. The “Our Airport Our Vision” slogan encouraged the mindset. “They can’t tell us what to do” was the attitude, and still is.
Explore Booksellers picks range from outdoors to economy to noir
Each week as part of SunLit — The Sun’s literature section — we feature staff recommendations from book stores across Colorado. This week, the staff from Explore Booksellers in Aspen recommends books that explore the Grand Canyon, economic history and a fictional serial killer. From the publisher:...
WATCH LIVE: Slatkin Conducts Copland, Gershwin
Join the Aspen Music Festival and School for a special recital you can watch LIVE at CPRClassical.org. Aspen livestreams are BACK for their 75th anniversary season. Throughout the summer, experience all the fun and excitement of a free summer music festival concert from the comfort of your own home. July...
Fire science camp a success for kids
During the week of July 8-12, the Aspen Science Center held an exciting Fire Science Camp. During this week, campers (ages 10-13) learned of the components of fire, the behavior of fire, various fire fighting techniques, tools and equipment, wildland fire and vehicle extrication. The week was quite successful and,...
Nina Gabianelli: from the Crystal Palace to the fiddler’s roof
Nina Gabianelli has lived in and around Aspen for almost 25 years. Throughout her time here she has acted in almost every theater group in the Roaring Fork Valley. On Tuesday, she will appear for the second consecutive year in the ongoing collaboration between Theatre Aspen and The Aspen Music Festival when she performs as Yenta in “Fiddler on the Roof” at the Klein Music Tent.
The Magnetism of Herbert Bayer and Bauhaus Typography on View in Aspen
There’s something enchanting about Aspen, Colorado—preserved Victorian architecture, an array of cultural offerings, majestic nature around every corner, and plenty of glitz and glamour if that’s your thing. Herbert Bayer is one of the people we can thank for Aspen’s modern charm. The polymathic Austrian-born artist moved to Aspen in 1946, significantly impacting the town’s post-war revitalization and preservation.
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