Posted on: January 24, 2023
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
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...
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Posted on: January 23, 2023
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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 ...
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Posted on: January 18, 2023
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....
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Posted on: January 9, 2023
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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...
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Posted on: January 6, 2023
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...
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Posted on: December 6, 2022
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...
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Posted on: December 5, 2022
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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...
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Posted on: December 5, 2022
Public Service Announcement
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...
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Posted on: December 2, 2022
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...
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Posted on: November 22, 2022
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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...
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Posted on: November 8, 2022
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
Call for Submissions: Red Brick Accepting Artwork for Aspen City Hall Deadline is December 2, 2022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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Sarah Roy, Director, Red Brick Council for the Arts, ...
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Posted on: October 24, 2022
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...
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Posted on: October 25, 2022
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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...
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Posted on: September 30, 2022
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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...
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Posted on: September 22, 2022
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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...
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Posted on: September 15, 2022
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...
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Posted on: August 16, 2022
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....
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Posted on: August 15, 2022
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...
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Posted on: August 12, 2022
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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...
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Posted on: August 10, 2022
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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...
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Posted on: August 8, 2022
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...
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Posted on: August 4, 2022
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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...
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Posted on: August 2, 2022
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,...
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Posted on: August 1, 2022
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...
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Posted on: July 29, 2022
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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...
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Posted on: July 27, 2022
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...
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Posted on: July 19, 2022
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...
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Posted on: July 7, 2022
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...
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Posted on: July 6, 2022
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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...
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Posted on: July 6, 2022
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 ...
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Posted on: June 22, 2022
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 ...
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Posted on: June 16, 2022
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...
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Posted on: June 15, 2022
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 ...
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Posted on: June 13, 2022
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...
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Posted on: June 9, 2022
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...
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Posted on: May 31, 2022
Celebrate Arbor Day
June 4 in Paepcke Park
Celebrate Aspen’s 30th Year as a Tree City USA
Aspen, Colorado – May 31, 2022 – The City of Aspen Parks Department will host a community...
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Posted on: May 26, 2022
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
City Of Aspen Accepting Food Truck Applications Application Deadline is June 7
Contacts:
CJ Oliver, Director of Environmental Health & Sustainability, City of Aspen, CJ.Oliver@aspen.gov, 9...
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Posted on: May 20, 2022
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
May 21 E-Waste Collection Event Cancelled
Postponed Until September 10, 2022
Contacts: Ainsley Brosnan-Smith, Waste Reduction & Environmental Specialist, City of Aspen, 1-970-6...
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Posted on: May 20, 2022
PSAArbor Day CANCELLED forSaturday, May 21 in Paepcke ParkAspen, Colorado – May 20, 2022 – City of Aspen Arbor Day that was scheduled for Saturday, May 21 is CANCELLED due to snow and cold temperatures. The City will reschedu...
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Posted on: May 17, 2022
PSACelebrate Community Health Day on May 21Free Admittance to ARC with exhibits and classAspen, Colorado – May 17, 2022 – Celebrate free Community Health Day at the Aspen Recreation Center on Saturday, May 21 from 9 a.m. – 3 ...
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Posted on: May 16, 2022
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
The City Celebrates Historic Preservation Month with a Progressive Bike Tour through Aspen on May 31
Contacts:
Natalie Feinberg-Lopez, Principal Planner for Historic Preservation, City of Aspen, 1-970-618-8424, Natatlie....
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Posted on: May 12, 2022
PSABurlingame Early Childhood Education Center Community SurveyThe survey is available May 12 - 22Aspen, Colorado – May 12, 2022 – The City of Aspen is soliciting community feedback to help inform the design direction of the Burlingame...
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Posted on: May 10, 2022
PSACelebrate Arbor DaySaturday, May 21 in Paepcke ParkCelebrate Aspen’s 30th Year as a Tree City USAAspen, Colorado – May 10, 2022 – The City of Aspen Parks Department will host a community celebration for Arbor Day on Saturd...
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Posted on: May 4, 2022
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
Spring and Cooper Project Schedule ChangeIntersection closure extended for three weeks
Aspen, Colo. – Wednesday, May 4, 2022 – The City of Aspen is extending the closure of the intersection of Spring Street and ...
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Posted on: May 3, 2022
PSARegistration Now Open for 4th of JulyParade and Community Village Exhibit BoothsDeadline to apply for Parade is May 27Aspen, Colorado – May 3, 2022 – The City of Aspen is proud to be organizing the 2022 4th of July parade and Commun...
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Posted on: April 26, 2022
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
City of Aspen Staff Request an Extension to the Moratorium Second Reading for Ordinance No. 8, Series 2022 is May 3, 2022
Contacts:
Phillip Supino, Community Development Director, City of Aspen, 1-970-429-2767,&...
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Posted on: April 14, 2022
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Aspen City Council awards over $1.4 million in grant support The City of Aspen’s grant program provides support to 95 local nonprofits
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Posted on: April 14, 2022
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City to Share Progress about Residential Building Policies at Upcoming Outreach EventsPublic Welcome to Attend on April 27 and April 30
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Ben Anderson, Principal Long-Range Planner, Community Development, City of Asp...
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Posted on: April 13, 2022
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Aspen City Council Approves Building IQ OrdinanceA City of Aspen Climate Action Program in Partnership with CORE
Contacts:
Jami McMannes, Communications Manager, City of Aspen, 970-765-4752, Jami.McMannes...
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Posted on: April 13, 2022
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
Childcare Financial Aid Deadline is May 2
Contact: Kids First, 970-920-5363
Aspen, Colorado – April 13, 2022 – Kids First and the City of Aspen provide a financi...
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Posted on: April 7, 2022
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City of Aspen Moves into Second Phase of Armory Hall Long-Term Strategy Development Process Provide feedback on the project through April 24
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Posted on: April 5, 2022
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City to Host Free Screening of WASTED! on April 13
Film Highlights the Benefits of Diverting Organic Waste from the Landfill
Contacts:Liz O’Connell Chapman, Senior Waste & Environmental Health Specialist, City of Aspen, 970-319-68...
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Posted on: March 28, 2022
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
Spring and Cooper Intersection Improvement Project Begins April 4
Aspen, Colo. – Monday, March 28, 2022 – The Spring Street and Cooper Avenue Intersection improvement project begins Monday, ...
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Posted on: March 15, 2022
PRESS RELEASEDirector of Golf Steve Aitken Retiring from City of Aspen After 29 Years of ServiceContact: Austin Weiss, Director of Parks and Recreation, 970-429-2023 or austin.weiss@aspen.gov or Steve Aitken, Director of Golf, 970-920-5719 or steve.aitken...
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Posted on: March 14, 2022
PRESS RELEASEThe City of Aspen and Kids First Are Accepting Proposals for an Operator to Run a Childcare Business at the Yellow BrickAspen, Colorado – March 14, 2022 – The City of Aspen and Kids First are seeking proposals fr...
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Posted on: March 11, 2022
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
AABC Trail Detour Near Roundabout in Aspen
Aspen, Colorado – March 11, 2022 – The ABC trail that connects the City of Aspen with the Aspen Airport Business Center is bein...
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Posted on: February 24, 2022
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City Seeks Community Input on Future Programming Options for Historic Armory Hall Community can take questionnaire and share ideas on Aspen Community Voice
Aspen, Colo. – Thursday, Feb. 24, 2022 – The City...
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Posted on: February 17, 2022
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City Seeks Input on the Future of Residential Building and Short-Term Rentals in Aspen
Aspen, Colo. – Tuesday, February 15, 2022 – The City of Aspen is actively seeking community participation to...
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