Aspen Air Quality Better than Most Western Slope Towns
Wednesday, November 25, 2009 (3089 reads)
Aspen’s air quality experienced one of the cleanest years on record in 2008, according to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. The agency recently released its annual report of air quality levels in towns throughout Colorado.
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New Finding in the Investigation of Cheryl Lurie’s Death
Monday, November 23, 2009 (3222 reads)
ASPEN, CO - 11/23/2009 4:00PM – The Aspen Police Department confirms that on Friday, November 20, investigators in the death of Cheryl Ann Lurie found a sprinkler head with a trace of unknown dried residue. The sprinkler head was located in the same vicinity where Cheryl’s body was found on November 16. The sprinkler head was taken into evidence, and will be later processed by the Colorado Bureau of Investigations laboratory to confirm the type and origin of the residue.
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Update on Death at Library Park
Wednesday, November 18, 2009 (3259 reads)
According to the Pitkin County Coroner’s office the victim, 54 year old Cheryl Lurie, died of blunt force head trauma, the manner of which is undetermined. Aspen Police Department officers, along with the assistance from several agencies, are continuing to investigate all possible leads in this case. Cheryl Lurie, who was 5 foot 2 inches tall, was last seen wearing a short black down jacket with colorful embroidery, black fleece hat, black boots, and carrying a red leather purse. If anyone saw Cheryl Lurie on Sunday evening, November 15th, 2009 in the downtown core area of Aspen or has any information regarding the death of Cheryl Lurie, please contact the Aspen Police Department at (970) 920-5400.
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Unattended Death at Library Park
Tuesday, November 17, 2009 (3060 reads)
ASPEN, CO - 11/17/2009 4:10 PM – At approximately 10:30AM on Monday, November 16, 2009 a citizen came to the front office of the Aspen Police Department to report a deceased female subject in the snow at the Library Park, near the Galena Street Circle. The Aspen Police responded to the scene and observed signs that were incompatible with life. Additional Aspen police officers, Pitkin County Sheriff’s deputies, and the Pitkin County Coroner responded to the scene. Detectives Chris Womack and Ian MacAyeal of the Aspen Police are investigating and a Pitkin County Coroner's report is pending. No further information is available at this time.
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Red Brick Addition Praised
Monday, November 16, 2009 (3177 reads)
The American Institute of Architects, Colorado, recognized its 2009 architectural design recipients during a recent ceremony. Willis Pember Architects received a Citation Award from a field of 120 entries for the Red Brick Center for the Arts’ West End Addition.
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City Staff Honored at Int'l Conference
Friday, November 13, 2009 (3012 reads)
The Colorado Chapter of the ICC was named Chapter of the Year in Baltimore last week during an awards luncheon, with City of Aspen Chief Building Official Stephen Kanipe accepting it on behalf of the organization as chapter president.
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Crystal Trail Construction Lane Closures
Friday, November 06, 2009 (3221 reads)
Guard rail installation along the Crystal Trail now under construction along Highway 133 near Carbondale will require periodic lane closures the week of November 9th.
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Energy Smart Loan Program Authorized
Friday, November 06, 2009 (3219 reads)
On November 3rd, with 73% of the votes cast, the Pitkin County electorate authorized $7 million in available financing for the Energy Smart Local Improvement District.
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City-Sponsored Ice Events Boost Local Economy
Thursday, November 05, 2009 (3155 reads)
The City of Aspen estimates that the Fall Face-Off Tournament will generate $1.5 million for Aspen’s economy as teams from New Mexico, Utah and Arizona come to Aspen to participate in the event this weekend.
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City to Hold Hydropower Project Meeting
Tuesday, November 03, 2009 (3273 reads)
The City of Aspen is sponsoring a public meeting to review existing information and resource concerns and to discuss the data and studies to be provided in its upcoming application to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission for a conduit exemption from licensing for the Castle Creek Hydroelectric Project.
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