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Harmony Park Ribbon Cutting
Wednesday, June 30, 2010 (2055 reads)


The City of Aspen Parks Department is extending a community-wide invitation to attend the Grand Opening of Harmony Park at Burlingame on Tuesday, July 6, at 4 p.m.

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Fourth of July Traffic Info
Tuesday, June 29, 2010 (2088 reads)


Please be advised that the following traffic measures will be in place in order to facilitate safe events during Aspen’s Fourth of July celebrations.

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Legal Guidelines for Recreation Vehicles
Tuesday, June 22, 2010 (2009 reads)


The City of Aspen has a large number of recreational-type vehicles sharing the roads and parking spaces. Aspen Police Officer Leon Murray says, "It is important to bring awareness about the rules of the road for recreational vehicles in an effort to create a safer traffic experience for our whole community."

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More Midvalley Open Space to be Protected
Monday, June 21, 2010 (2027 reads)


The Town of Basalt and Pitkin County Open Space and Trails Board (OST) are partnering to protect more open space in the midvalley. 

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Summer Transit Info
Thursday, June 17, 2010 (2018 reads)


Summer service starts Saturday, June 19.


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Smuggler Closed Monday June 21st
Tuesday, June 15, 2010 (2078 reads)


The helicopter work on Smuggler has been delayed to Monday, June 21st

Smuggler Mountain Road from above the driveways, all trails on Smuggler Mountain Open Space, and the Hunter Creek Cutoff will be closed from approximately 7 a.m. – 2 p.m.


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Drink Safe Coasters Available in Aspen
Tuesday, June 15, 2010 (2147 reads)


In response to recent concern regarding date-rape drugs being used in the Aspen area, Response and the Aspen Police purchased 2500 Drink Safe coasters. This product, by Drink Safe Technologies, has patented testing patches which will react with a visible color change when they come in contact with a drink spiked with one of the major date-rape drugs. Each coaster, designed with the Response and Aspen Police logo, is a two test device. With a few drops from a drink, the test takes only seconds to perform.

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Input Needed on Burlingame Phase II
Tuesday, June 15, 2010 (1940 reads)


The City of Aspen is holding a community-wide open house to gather input on the design for Burlingame Phase II, which is planned to include 167 affordable, for-sale units.

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Castle Creek Hydro Meeting Set, New Data to be Presented
Monday, June 14, 2010 (1988 reads)


The City of Aspen will be holding a public meeting Wednesday evening to discuss the Castle Creek Hydro Project and a recently completed environmental report on the topic.

The meeting will be from 5 to 7:30 p.m., June 16, at the Aspen Center for Environmental Studies at 100 Puppy Smith Street.


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Pitkin County Officials Honored for River Conservation
Monday, June 14, 2010 (2034 reads)


Pitkin County Attorney John Ely and County Commissioner Rachel Richards are both being honored for their efforts to protect rivers and streams locally and across the western slope.

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Secure Your Business, Prevent Crimes of Opportunity
Monday, June 14, 2010 (1936 reads)


Even though Aspen is a safe place to live and work, property crimes do occur in our city; many of which are crimes of opportunity. In recent weeks there have been several attempted burglaries and businesses left unsecure in the downtown area. Here are a few tips and reminders to help protect your business or office:



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Pitkin County to Share $4.9 Million Recovery Act Grant
Monday, June 14, 2010 (2037 reads)


Pitkin, Eagle, and Gunnison County will share a $4.9 million grant for energy efficiency improvements from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.

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Releases to Continue From Ruedi Reservoir
Thursday, June 10, 2010 (2147 reads)


Beginning at approximately noon today, water began flowing through the spillway at Ruedi Reservoir.

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City Phones Down this Weekend, Possibly Monday
Thursday, June 10, 2010 (1976 reads)


This weekend beginning at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, there will be an emergency shutdown of much of the City/County network data and voice service in order to relocate fiber optic cables.  

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Pipeline Installed to Drain Reservoir
Wednesday, June 09, 2010 (2032 reads)


Residents and visitors will notice construction activity from Power Plant Road all the way up to Thomas Reservoir while workers install a 42-inch pipeline.

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Reservoir Releases Making High Runoff Higher
Tuesday, June 08, 2010 (2123 reads)




(ASPEN, CO) – Releases from local reservoirs that are full or nearly full to capacity will increase the amount of water in runoff swollen rivers in the coming days.



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Smuggler Mountain Pine Beetle Work Will Cause Delays/Closures
Monday, June 07, 2010 (2019 reads)


Are you a Smuggler enthusiast? Read more about delays/closure during mountain pine beetle work this summer.


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ZGreen to Host 'Green Drinks' in Aspen
Friday, June 04, 2010 (1952 reads)


The City of Aspen’s ZGreen Program will be hosting a Green Drinks event at the Sky Hotel on Thursday, June 10, complete with a cruiser bike ride.


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Pitkin County Sheriff and Aspen Police Plan for Sheen Disposition Hearing
Tuesday, June 01, 2010 (2100 reads)


On Monday, June 7, 2010 Carlos Irwin Estevez , also known as Charlie Sheen, is scheduled to appear at the Pitkin County Courthouse at 4PM for a disposition hearing. The Pitkin County Sheriff’s Office and Aspen Police Department are preparing for significant interest in this hearing.

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Public Meeting on Stormwater Manual Set
Tuesday, June 01, 2010 (1992 reads)


The Aspen City Council will hold a public hearing on the final draft of the updated Urban Runoff Management Plan (Manual) on Monday, June 7, during their regularly scheduled meeting in Council Chambers at 5 p.m.

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Aspen Police Announce Dates for Picnic in the Park
Tuesday, June 01, 2010 (1986 reads)


The Aspen Police Department would like to invite kids and parents to participate to their annual Picnic in the Park. Enjoy food and refreshments while getting to know your local law enforcement officers and the services they provide, all in a casual picnic setting.  Mark your calendars!

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