Wilderness Workshop, EcoFlight, Rep. Elizabeth Velasco and video creator Alex Haraus toured the skies on Thursday to see what the BLM’s proposed Public Lands Rule could mean for western Colorado. https://t.co/XpUf1f4LuK
Of the two options, the Elected Officials Transportation Committee preferred the idea of a pedestrian overpass at the intersection of Highway 82 and Owl Creek Road near Buttermilk, partly because of the lower cost. https://t.co/xzH3L8x2Cn
Some personal news: Today is my last day as a reporter at Aspen Daily News. Starting July 5, I will be the new Program Director for the Andy Zanca Youth Empowerment Program!
Thanks to everyone who’s played a role in my journalism career. Stay tuned to hear kids on the radio!
Karen Bakker and Aza Raskin discussed how scientists are using artificial intelligence to decode animal communication and find out what they’re really saying. https://t.co/VaPSO0jSjr
The board held a moment of silence for late Aspen Skiing Co. managing partner Jim Crown and congratulated ACRA on a successful Food & Wine Classic before getting down to business. https://t.co/MlyG9KyuCR
Chanel Porchia-Albert said that in the fight for reproductive health and women’s rights, there is one piece of advice to keep in mind: “Be angry, be hopeful, but never be meek.” https://t.co/NoMasfS9zs
The board will rule on Truscott tenant David Singer’s case in August. In a separate matter related to a lease dispute between Highlands Villas LLC and Music Associates of Aspen Inc., the board denied Highland Villas’ appeal. https://t.co/W2BPZRqj3L
House Bill 23-1255 intends to increase the housing supply in Colorado, but Aspen has a cap on how many residential development and redevelopment projects can be done in a year, so city staff asked council members for time to fix the land-use code. https://t.co/TJcTGsxXHq
Beginning Oct. 15, all businesses with a retail food license within Aspen city limits will be required to use provided bear-proof containers to store and dispose of compost materials. https://t.co/rpoghlZ7Bc
From free Food & Wine seminars to a Juneteenth celebration to close out the weekend, non-passholders can find a way to enjoy various festivities in Aspen. https://t.co/joEyQRpEjp
Members of the public encouraged the council to approve Ordinance 10 now to support the workforce and provide more much-needed affordable housing. https://t.co/gUcqGq0KWF
Aspen City Council members ultimately supported a lottery system with a mechanism to differentiate projects based on need or other elements. https://t.co/oBC1vTKMjC
The council will be able to make changes to its new goal statement, which addresses mobility above all else, along with the environment, affordable housing and more. https://t.co/o58BBuSwIF
The city of Aspen is hoping to create a public art plan with numerous opportunities for community members — from activities to lectures to conversations — to participate in its planning this summer and into the fall. https://t.co/aEUFfh42rc
A second reading and public hearing of an ordinance to approve the planned development of the Lumberyard affordable housing project was continued on Tuesday until June 13. https://t.co/18sqF4rEBQ
Revenue from the city’s new tax on short-term rentals could also be spent on repairs and maintenance on parks and open space facilities, the council said on Monday. https://t.co/1WW9Mo7JCv