Street Smart

Whether you’re biking, walking, rolling, or driving, follow these Street Smart tips and tricks to keep you on the right path and get you from point A to B smoothly, safely, and enjoyably.

Aspen Police Bike Auction

The APD bike auction is on June 2, 2023, outside of the police station at 540 E. Main Street. Place your bid on what could be your new steed. A preview of the items begins at 10 a.m. and bidding begins at 11 a.m.

Spring Street Improvements

Construction season is here. Learn more about street improvement projects, including scheduling and access.

City of Aspen Announces Selection of Next Police Chief

City of Aspen Announces Selection of Next Police Chief

City Manager Sara Ott has announced that Kim Ferber has accepted a conditional offer of employment to be the City of Aspen’s new Police Chief. Ferber was selected following a comprehensive, n...

Connect with us the City on Aspen 311 Connect

Aspen 311 Connect

Service request app, online portal enhances customer service

Aspen 311 Connect is the City’s customer service platform, tracking community issues to resolution. The platform includes a mobile app and online portal that will allow...

Aspen City Council approves new Organics Waste Diversion ordinance

 Aspen City Council approved this week an ordinance that will prohibit organics from trash headed for landfill disposal. The first phase of Ordinance 4 will be effective Oct. 15 and applies to restaurants and retail food operators. 

Free Irrigation Assessments for Aspen Water Customers

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT

Free Irrigation Assessments for Aspen Water Customers

Assessments detect overwatering and optimize landscape care

Aspen, Colo. – June 1, 2023  – The City of Aspen ...

Utility Work Along Maroon Creek Road May Impact Traffic

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT

Utility Work Along Maroon Creek Road May Impact Traffic 

Contact: John Spiess, Open Space and Natural Resource Manager, john.spiess@aspen.gov or 970-429-2028

Emily Ford, Communications Coordinator, emily.ford@asp...

City of Aspen Welcomes New Director of Communications

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City of Aspen Welcomes New Director of Communications

William Porter to Lead Communication Initiatives and Foster Community Engagement

Contact : Alissa Farrell, Administrative Services Director, 970-309 8113 or alissa.farrell@aspen.gov...

Rio Grande Park Ponds Opened

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT

Rio Grande Park Ponds Opened

Aspen, Colo. – May 19, 2023 – The Rio Grande Park and John Denver Sanctuary ponds have been reopened to the public. City of Aspen Engineering, Streets,...

Rio Grande Park Ponds Temporarily Closed

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT

Rio Grande Park Ponds Temporarily Closed

Aspen, Colo. – May 18, 2023 – An overspray of asphalt tackifier at the Spring and Cooper paving project has led to restricted access in the...

APCHA launches pilot rightsizing program

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APCHA launches pilot rightsizing program

Goal is to optimize the use of affordable housing inventory

Aspen, Colorado – May 11, 2023 – The Aspen-Pitkin County Housing Authority is launching a home Rightsizing Pilot Program fo...

Two arrested for local motor vehicle thefts

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Two arrested for local motor vehicle theftsFour motorcycles and trailer recovered

Aspen, Colo. – May 9, 2023 – The Aspen Police patrol and investigations divisions worked together with help from several outside pol...

City of Aspen Releases 2022 Air Quality Report

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City of Aspen Releases 2022 Air Quality Report

Air quality better in 2022 than 2021

Aspen, Colorado – May 8, 2023 – According to the recently released 2022 Aspen Air Quality Report, there were 17 more days...

Celebrating the Month of the Young Child in Pitkin County

Public Service Announcement 

Celebrating the Month of the Young Child in Pitkin County

City of Aspen and Kids First host events in May

Aspen, Colorado — May 1, 2023 — The City of Aspen and Kids First are delighted to announce the...

City of Aspen Annual Spring Clean-Up

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT

City of Aspen Annual Spring Clean-Up

May 15-19, 2023 for all Aspen Residents

Aspen, Colo. – May 2, 2023 – The City of Aspen Street Departments annual spring clean-up event is taking place May 15-19, 2...

Aspen Police Conclude Sexual Assault Investigation

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Aspen Police Conclude Sexual Assault InvestigationNo Charges Filed

Contacts: 

Rick Magnuson, Detective Sergeant, Aspen Police, rick.magnuson@aspen.gov, 1-970-429-1806Jami McMannes, Communications Manager, City of Aspen, jami.m...

Streets Superintendent Jerry Nye Retires After 33 Years of Service

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Streets Superintendent Jerry Nye Retires After 33 Years of Service

Aspen, Colo. – April 24, 2023 – Jerry Nye, Streets Superintendent, is retiring after 33 years of service. Jerry began his caree...

Childcare Financial Aid Deadline is May 1

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT

Childcare Financial Aid Deadline is May 1

Kids First and City of Aspen help defray childcare costs

Contact: Kids First, (970) 920-5363

Aspen, Colorado – April 17, 2023 – Kids First and the Cit...

City of Aspen introduces fee for Level 2 electric vehicle charging stations

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT

City of Aspen to Implement a Payment System at Electric Vehicle Charging StationsCharging for Level 2 Charging Begins May 1st, 2023

Aspen, Colo. – April 12, 2023 – Beginning May 1, 2023, the City of Aspen will...

The City of Aspen to Create a Public Art Plan

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The City of Aspen to Create a Public Art Plan

 Aspen, Colo. – April 11, 2023 – The City of Aspen and the Red Brick Center for the Arts are developing a Public Art Plan with consultants Kendall Peterson of ThereSqua...

Food Tax Refund Deadline Applications due April 18

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Food Tax Refund Deadline

Applications due April 18

 Aspen, Colo. – April 10, 2023 – The last day to submit food tax refund applications is Tuesday, April 18, 2023, at 5 p.m. If you haven’t already done so,...

The City of Aspen Begins Snow Removal on the Rio Grande Trail

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT

The City of Aspen Begins Snow Removal on the Rio Grande Trail

Aspen, Colo. – Tuesday, March 28, 2023 – The City of Aspen trails maintenance staff will begin removing snow from the Rio Grande Trail between Pupp...

Domestic Assault Arrest

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Domestic Assault ArrestAspen, Colo. – Friday, March 23 –  On March 23, 2023, at about 8:40 a.m. Aspen Police were called to a report of domestic violence at the Limelight Hotel, 355 S. Monarch Street in Aspen, whe...

City of Aspen Announces Selection of Next Police Chief

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City of Aspen announces selection of next police chiefAspen, Colo. – Monday, March 20 – City Manager Sara Ott has announced that Kim Ferber has accepted a conditional offer of employment to be the City of Aspen’s new Police Chief. Fe...

Final review process begins for Lumberyard affordable housing project

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Final review process begins for Lumberyard affordable housing project

Public hearings begin this week to review development application 

Contacts:

Chris Everson, City of Aspen Affordable Housing Project Manager, 970-429-1834, chris.ever...

Aspen City Council awards over $1.8 million in grant support

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Aspen City Council awards over $1.8 million in grant support City of Aspen’s grant program provides support to 111 local non-profits  

Aspen, Colo. – Wednesday, March 15, 2023 – Aspen City Counci...

City of Aspen expands restrictions on single-use carryout bags

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City of Aspen expands restrictions on single-use carryout bags

New ordinance takes effect on May 1

Aspen, Colo. – March 15  –  Aspen City Council this week approved an ordinance that expands restr...

Ute Mountaineer and City of Aspen Present the 2023 America’s Uphill

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Ute Mountaineer and City of Aspen Present the 2023 America’s Uphill

Aspen, Colo. – Thursday, March 2, 2023 - Ute Mountaineer and the City of Aspen will present the America’s Uphill race, taking place on Aspen Moun...

Finalists Announced for Aspen Police Chief Position

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Finalists Announced for Aspen Police Chief PositionInterviews take place next week, community is invited to meet candidates on March 8Aspen, Colo. – Wednesday, March 1 – The City of Aspen has narrowed the search f...

Aspen City Council approves new Organics Waste Diversion ordinance

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Aspen City Council approves new Organics Waste Diversion ordinance

New law will divert organics from the trash, and thus the landfill

Aspen, Colo. – March 1, 2023 – Aspen City Council approved this week an ordinance that will prohibit ...

The City of Aspen is Working to Repair Road Damages

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT

The City of Aspen is Working to Repair Road Damages

Aspen, Colo. – Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023 – The continuous snowfall and large temperature swings have led to accelerated pavement deterioratio...

Aspen Sustainability Action Plan approved

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Aspen Sustainability Action Plan approvedNew plan serves as roadmap to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Aspen

Aspen, Colo. – Friday, Feb. 24, 2023 – Aspen City Council unanimously approved an updated Aspen Sustainability ...

Statewide Winter Bike to Work Day is Friday, February 10

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT

Statewide Winter Bike to Work Day is Friday, February 10

Aspen, Colo. – Monday, Feb. 6, 2023 – Aspen residents and commuters are invited to celebrate a special Winter Bike to Work Day on Friday, Febru...

City of Aspen Announces Justin Forman as New Director of Utilities

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City of Aspen Announces Justin Forman as New Director of Utilities

Aspen, Colo. – Jan. 23, 2023 – The City of Aspen has announced Justin Forman as the new Director of Utilities. Forman’s hire comes after ...

Applications Available for Food Tax Refund

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Applications Available for Food Tax RefundApply online beginning January 6

Aspen, Colo. – January 9, 2023 – Aspen residents who lived within city limits for the entire year of 2022 and who have been regis...

City of Aspen Hosts Outreach Event on Park Rental Policy Update

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City of Aspen Hosts Outreach Event on Park Rental Policy Update

Aspen, Colo. – January 24, 2023 – The City of Aspen is hosting an open house on Thursday, February 9 in City Hall. Aspen’s par...

Childcare Financial Aid Deadline is Feb. 1

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT

Childcare Financial Aid Deadline is Feb. 1

Aspen, Colo. – Jan. 16, 2023 – Kids First and the City of Aspen provide a financial aid program to help defray the expense of childcare for working families....

Recycle Christmas Trees for Free

Public Service Announcement

Recycle Christmas Trees for FreePitkin County and the City of Aspen are Accepting Trees Through February 14

Aspen, Colo. – January 6, 2023 - The City of Aspen and Pitkin County are celebrating “Nation...

New Castle Creek Bridge Project Kicks Off with Six Events in Seven Days

New Castle Creek Bridge Project Kicks Off with Six Events in Seven DaysMore than 150 people participated in community events and conversations

Aspen, Colorado – December 6, 2022 - The City of Aspen’s awareness campaign to get people up to speed on...

Kids First Partners with Colorado Mountain College and Early Childcare Providers to Open New Spaces

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Kids First Partners with Colorado Mountain College and Early Childcare Providers to Open New Spaces

Aspen, Colo. – Monday, Dec. 5, 2022 – The City of Aspen’s Kids First program is excited to announce local partner...

Aspen Police Chief Says, “Farewell”

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Aspen Police Chief Says, “Farewell”Police Host Community Event on December 14

Aspen, Colorado – December 5, 2022 – The Aspen Police Department will host “Coffee and Donut...

City of Aspen Seeks Input on Water Efficiency Plan Update

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT

City of Aspen Seeks Input on Water Efficiency Plan Update

Aspen, Colo. – Friday, Dec. 2, 2022 – The City of Aspen has completed a draft of an updated Municipal Water Efficiency Plan (WEP) and is reque...

City of Aspen Fills Three Key Roles

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City of Aspen Fills Three Key RolesPromotions, new hire bring familiar faces into new roles

Aspen, Colo. – Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2022 – Aspen City Manager Sara Ott announced that Information Technology Deputy Director John Sobi...

Call for Submissions: Red Brick Accepting Artwork for Aspen City Hall

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT

Call for Submissions: Red Brick Accepting Artwork for Aspen City Hall Deadline is December 2, 2022

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: 

Sarah Roy, Director, Red Brick Council for the Arts, ...

Childcare Financial Aid Available

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT

Childcare Financial Aid AvailableKids First application deadline extended to November 8

Contacts: 

Nancy Nichols, Kids First Office Manager, City of Aspen, 1-970-920-5372, Nancy.Nichols@aspen.gov 

Jami M...

City seeks community input on Aspen Lumberyard Affordable Housing Project public transit, naming

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City seeks community input on Aspen Lumberyard Affordable Housing Project public transit, street namingOpen Houses Scheduled for Thursday, November 3, Noon to 2 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m.

Aspen, Colo. – Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2022  – Th...

Monaghan, Nichols Named Co-Managers for City of Aspen’s Kids First

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Monaghan, Nichols Named Co-Managers for City of Aspen’s Kids First

Aspen, Colo. – Friday, Sept. 30, 2022 – The City of Aspen announced that Megan Monaghan and Nancy Nichols have been named as the city’s n...

Galena Cooper Living Lab Approaches Experiment End, Next Steps

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Galena Cooper Living Lab Approaches Experiment End, Next StepsConstruction crews will be in the area September 26-September 30

Aspen, Colo. – Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022 – The Galena Cooper Living Lab will end on Monday, Septe...

City Seeking Community Input to Recruit Next Aspen Police Chief

 PRESS RELEASE

City Seeking Community Input to Recruit Next Aspen Police Chief 

Survey Closes October 3, 2022 

Contacts:  

Sara Ott, Aspen City Manager, 1-970-230-2692, sara.ott@aspen.gov &nb...

Kids First Offering Parent Workshops

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT

Kids First Offering Parent WorkshopsFirst session on Monday, September 19

Aspen, Colo. – Friday, Sept. 16, 2022 – Kids First, alongside Aspen Family Connections, is offering six workshops designed to strengthe...

Public E-Waste Collection Event is September 10

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT 

Public E-Waste Collection Event is September 10

Contacts: 

Ainsley Brosnan-Smith, Waste Diversion & Recycling Program Administrator, City of Aspen, 1-970-618-9757, Ainsley.Brosnan-Smith@aspen.gov.&...

Aspen Police Will Host a Free Coffee and Donut Event on August 23

Public Service Announcement 

Aspen Police Will Host a Free Coffee and Donut Event on August 23

Contacts:       

Linda Consuegra, Assistant Chief of Police, Aspen Police Department, 1-970-274-4102, linda....

ABC Trail Closure on Maroon Creek Bridge

PSAABC Trail Closure on Maroon Creek BridgeDetour Required August 22 - 31Aspen, Colorado – August 15, 2022 – There will be a full closure of the Maroon Creek Bridge pedestrian trail, and a required detour will be in place on the ABC Tr...

Aspen Recreation Names Two Department Heads

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Aspen Recreation Names Two Department Heads

Aspen, Colo. – Friday, August 12, 2022 – Aspen Parks and Recreation announced that Desiree Whitehead has been named the City’s new Recreation Manager. The Depar...

City of Aspen Seeks Proposals for Rio Grande Building Restaurant Space

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City of Aspen Seeks Proposals for Rio Grande Building Restaurant Space

Aspen, Colo. – Wednesday, August 10, 2022 – The City of Aspen seeks proposals from qualified vendors for the commercial restaurant space locate...

Night Work on Paepcke Transit Hub Improvements Project Begins August 15

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT

Night Work on Paepcke Transit Hub Improvements Project Begins August 15

Aspen, Colo. – Monday, Aug. 8, 2022 – The Paepcke Transit Hub Improvements project will shift into a night-work phase from Monday, Aug. 1...

City of Aspen Hires Lodging and Commercial Core Program Manager

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City of Aspen Hires Lodging and Commercial Core Program Manager

New Position Serves as Resource to Aspen Businesses

Contacts:

Sara Ott, City Manager, City of Aspen, Sara.Ott@aspen.gov, 1-970-920-5083

Emmy Garrigus, Lodging and Commercia...

City of Aspen to Implement a Payment System at Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT

City of Aspen to Implement a Payment System at Electric Vehicle Charging StationsCharging for Charging Begins August 8, 2022

Contacts: 

Tim Karfs, Climate and Sustainability Program Administrator, City of Aspen,...

Customer Portal Available Now for all Aspen Utility Customers

 PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTCustomer Portal Available Now for all Aspen Utility CustomersAspen, Colorado – August 1, 2022– The City of Aspen Utilities Department has been working diligently over the past year to upgrade all el...

Burlingame Ranch Phase 3 Unit Sales Delayed

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Burlingame Ranch Phase 3 Unit Sales DelayedCompletion now anticipated for 2023

Aspen, Colo. – Friday, July 29, 2022 – The City of Aspen announces a delay to the sale of all Burlingame Ranch Phase...

Kids First Gives $38K to Support Early Childhood Teachers and Program Directors

PRESS RELEASEKids First Gives $38K to Support Early Childhood Teachers and Program DirectorsContact:  Shirley Ritter, Director of Kids First, 970-920-5370 or Shirley.Ritter@aspen.govAspen, Colo. – July 27, 2022 – Kids First, t...

Aspen Police Report Spike in Hit and Runs

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT

Aspen Police Report Spike in Hit and Runs 

Contacts: 

Ginna Gordon, Community Response Supervisor, Aspen Police, 1-970-274-4141, Ginna.Gordon@aspen.gov

Jami McMannes, Communications Manager, City of Aspen, 1-970-7...

Childcare Financial Aid Deadline is August 1

 PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTChildcare Financial Aid Deadline is August 1Contact: Kids First, 970-920-5363Aspen, Colorado – July 7, 2022 – Kids First and the City of Aspen provide a financial aid program to help defray the expe...

The City of Aspen Launches Aspen 311 Connect

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The City of Aspen Launches Aspen 311 ConnectNew service request app, online portal will enhance customer service

Aspen, Colo. – Wednesday, July 6, 2022 – The City of Aspen today announced the launch of As...

Burlingame Project Update & Neighborhood Gathering Wednesday, July 13 from 5 – 7 p.m.

PSABurlingame Project Update & Neighborhood GatheringWednesday, July 13 from 5 – 7 p.m.Aspen, CO – July 6, 2022 - The City of Aspen announces the continuation of the community engagement around the early childhood education center ...

Joe Zanin Nominated for 4th of July Parade Grand Marshal

 PSAJoe Zanin Nominated for 4th of July Parade Grand MarshalAspen, CO – June 22, 2022 – The City of Aspen’s 4th of July Parade Committee has selected longtime Valley local and community volunteer, Joe Zanin to serve ...

Bike to Work Day is June 22 in Aspen

 PSABike to Work Day is June 22 in AspenAspen, CO – June 16, 2022 – Aspen residents and commuters are invited to celebrate Bike to Work Day on June 22.  Stations will be set up at Hopkins and 4th; Hallam Street near t...

City of Aspen is Hosting Open House on Iselin Tennis and Pickleball Courts Renovation Project

PSACity of Aspen is Hosting Open House on Iselin Tennis and Pickleball Courts Renovation ProjectJuly 13 from 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Iselin CourtsAspen, CO – June 15, 2022 – The City of Aspen is hosting an open house to share ...

Director of Kids First Shirley Ritter Retiring After 25 Years of Service

PRESS RELEASEDirector of Kids First Shirley Ritter Retiring After 25 Years of ServiceContact:  Shirley Ritter, Director of Kids First, 970-920-5370 or Shirley.Ritter@aspen.govAspen, Colo. – June 13, 2022 – Shirley Ritter, City...

Aspen Police Encourages Property Owners to Take Precautions to Secure Homes from Burglary

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT

Aspen Police Encourages Property Owners to Take Precautions to Secure Homes from Burglary

Contacts: 

Bill Linn, Assistant Chief of Operations, Aspen Police Department, 1-970-274-4103, Bill.Linn@aspen.govJami McMannes, Com...

Aspen Chief of Police Richard Pryor Announces Retirement

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Aspen Chief of Police Richard Pryor Announces Retirement

Contacts:

Richard Pryor, Chief of Police, City of Aspen, Richard.Pryor@aspen.gov, 970-274-4101Jami McMannes, Communications Manager, City of Aspen Jami.McMannes@aspen.gov, 970-76...