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Regan Mertz/Aspen Public RadioPitkin County commissioners proclaimed June as Pride Month during a meeting Wednesday. This comes after some commissioners initially expressed concern over potential federal funding cuts if they issued a proclamation, as the county is already standing out for its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives and immigration policies. -
Regan Mertz/Aspen Public RadioThe two exhibits feature 29 artists who use mixed materials, analyzing current events as part of their work. Their artwork will be on display until Aug. 2.
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The Roaring Fork Valley Wildfire Collaborative was founded by local fire and forestry leaders, who recognized the importance of collaborating to protect our high-risk valley from wildfire. A little over a year after it launched as a nonprofit, it has implemented large-scale forest projects and led public education campaigns. -
In these times when water rights can be very politicized, reporter Regan Mertz sat down with Kate Collins, Executive Director of the Middle Colorado Watershed Council. The council works to evaluate, protect and enhance the health of the middle Colorado River watershed. -
Local nonprofits Cook Inclusive and AspenOUT hosted a second Queer Prom at The Launchpad in Carbondale over the weekend. Despite the Trump administration’s policies targeting gender-affirming care, the local queer community continues to gather and celebrate. -
Structure could be a roadblock for new highway alignment. -
Wheeler Opera House Executive Director Mike Harrington told Aspen City Council that the community wants more high-profile acts. Harrington said these marquee acts will build the Wheeler’s existing programming and its international reputation and the council agreed. -
The restaurant has survived COVID-19, maintenance issues on the 120 year old building and, as co-owner Jared Ettelson calls it, the great egg crisis of 2025. Co-owner Charlie Chacos said the reason for their success is simple. -
Over a dozen photographs of different Snowmass scenes taken by local artists are now on display around the mall, bus stops, the Town Center and the Transit Center. A mother bear and bear cub statue was also installed at the Snowmass Town Park. -
City weighs cost of ‘high caliber’ acts against growth to programming -
The 18th 5Point Film Festival is kicking off Thursday in Carbondale and runs until Sunday. Interim executive director Aisha Weinhold sat down with reporter Regan Mertz to talk about this year’s festival, changes in the film industry and how 5Point hopes to stay connected to the local Carbondale community. -
The listing for St. Benedict’s Monastery went under contract March 13 to an undisclosed buyer for an undisclosed amount. It’s still unclear what will happen to the local monks who still live on-site and what the buyer’s vision is for the land.
