DOW asks Aspen, county for help with bears
August 24 - 11:19 AM
The Aspen Times reports that the Colorado Department of Wildlife is extending the legal authority to kill bears to local law enforcement.
Observers await results of pine beetle experiment
August 5 - 10:11 AM
Pitkin County and Aspen city officials heard an update Tuesday on an experiment to halt the spread of pine beetles on Smuggler Mountain, but the real results won't be known until the fall.
Ski resorts’ outlook dismal for upcoming season
August 3 - 11:17 AM
Aspen expects a small increase in visits this winter but not a full recovery from last year's steep decline. Meanwhile, Vail is trying to come up with a plan to lure skiers and have them spend money.
RM-Eye on the Mountains: Bears, bears everywhere
July 29 - 9:24 AM
Bears are crowding into Aspen and Snowmass, but at least one Aspen resident isn't pleased with how wildlife officials are taking care of the problem.
RM-Eye on the Mountains: Aspen concerned with celebrity?
July 28 - 10:31 AM
The mayor has proposed a Lance Armstrong Day to honor the part-time resident for his third-place finish in this year's Tour de France. But some are worried that it's a cheap attempt to capitalize on his celebrity. They're worried about this in Aspen.
RM-Eye on the Mountains: Winter planning now
July 27 - 9:48 AM
It's late July, temperature is rising, air conditioners are running, sunburns are peeling . . . what better time to plan a trip for October?
RM-Eye on the Mountains: Carbonlessdale?
July 24 - 5:00 AM
Carbondale seeks an EPA grant to become model green community. The EPA grant requires a 50 percent local match, which Clean Energy Economy for the Region, the group that applied for the grant on this town's behalf, hopes to get from private contributors.