The Aspen Times

A cyclist begins his descent down Independence Pass during day two of the 31st annual Ride the Rockies on June 13, 2016.

Pitkin County may drop $500,000 to keep semi-trucks off Independence Pass

September 28, 2016 at 9:51 a.m.

Pitkin County commissioners and the Colorado Department of Transportation are considering spending half a million dollars to try to keep large vehicles off Independence Pass.

National Sheepdog Finals return to Aspen

September 13, 2016 at 12:22 p.m.

For the third time in five years, the National Sheepdog Finals return to Strang Ranch in Missouri Heights.

Lance Armstrong rides on the Government Trail during the Power of Four mountain bike race in Aspen, Colorado on Saturday August 25, 2012.

Lance Armstrong helps create new Aspen mountain bike event

September 12, 2016 at 10:30 a.m.

The Aspen 50 was conceived by cyclist and part-time Aspen resident Lance Armstrong as a way to benefit the Roaring Fork Mountain Bike Association and its work on trails.

Carbondale resident Hayley Wegele does some grocery shopping on Tuesday morning in Aspen providing her own reusable bags.

Colorado Supreme Court to hear Aspen bag-fee case

September 7, 2016 at 8:18 a.m.

The Colorado Supreme Court announced Tuesday it will entertain arguments from a nonprofit that claims voters should have decided whether the city could add a 20-cent charge on disposable paper...

Pitkin County inmate causes $50,000 worth of flooding damage at jail

August 30, 2016 at 8:01 a.m.

A Pitkin County jail inmate allegedly broke off a sprinkler head at the jail causing flooding that that knocked out law enforcement communications and caused at least $50,000 in damage.

Pitkin County delays decision for woman who wants to turn pottery studio into pot grow

October 2, 2016 at 3:50 p.m.

She said her hands and back can no longer handle the strain of creating pottery, and her motivation for starting the grow operation is to be able to stay in...

A moose lounges on the grass by Maroon Lake shore in June. The Scenic Loop Trail adjacent to Maroon Lake has been closed because a trio of lovelorn bull moose have taken up residency near the lake.

Lovelorn bull moose trio closes trail near Maroon Lake

August 25, 2016 at 8:57 a.m.

The Scenic Loop Trail adjacent to Maroon Lake has been closed for two days this week because a trio of lovelorn bull moose lounging in the area pose a danger...

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump waves after speaking to the National Association of Home Builders.

Donald Trump to stop in Aspen for private Republican fundraiser

August 11, 2016 at 5:39 p.m.

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump will make a campaign stop in Aspen on Aug. 25 for a private fundraiser commanding as much as $25,000 per couple.

Aspen police arrest drunk man who shouted he’d “open fire on everyone”

August 6, 2016 at 2:33 p.m.

Aspen police arrested a man on the pedestrian mall near Wagner Park Friday after he shouted threats and profanities at passersby.

Dispatcher helps deliver baby on I-70 near Dotsero

August 5, 2016 at 7:30 p.m.

Vail Public Safety Communications Supervisor Tina Mojzer's skills were put to the test Friday morning when she answered a call from man whose wife was in labor.

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