Panels and ticket prices at the Aspen Ideas Festival this year had some locals questioning if the Aspen Institute has lost touch with locals. But organizers are still trying to expand community access.

The six-month closure of the Aspen-Pitkin County Airport will force forum organizers to move the event next summer.

The nonprofit announced the winners of its annual Keeling Curve Prize on July 1 in Aspen. It also showcased past laureates, who credited their success to receiving the award.

The city of Aspen broke ground on the state of Colorado’s first car-to-pedestrian transition in 1976. A series of public events and installations honoring the landmark’s 50th anniversary this summer culminated in an art parade last month.

The Battlement Trail Fire is 99% contained. Fire officials said in a statement Monday evening that crews will remain on scene for the next few days to monitor hot spots and ensure the safety of nearby trails and recreation areas before declaring full containment.

A resident-led cooperative went under contract this week to buy their mobile home park for $23 million from Maryland-based Horizon Land Management. Cavern Springs residents hope to raise an additional $1.9 million before closing on the property in October to keep loan repayments down.

One performance combines climbing and dancing — and will take place on the exterior walls of the Wheeler Opera House this weekend. BANDALOOP Artistic Director Melecio Estrella said all art transcends political divides.

Two of the three firefighters who died in the Snyder Fire on June 27 were stationed in the Colorado River Valley. Emily Barker, 38, and Sydney Watson, 27, were both part of the Rifle Helitack team.

Initial results are rolling in from the 2026 party primary elections in Colorado, including in Pitkin, Eagle and Garfield counties. Primaries determine each party’s nominees for federal, statewide and local offices.

Wildfires burning in Utah and Colorado have sent smoke across the Western Slope, prompting air quality advisories. Public health officials say to treat smoky skies like bad weather.