Josie Taris
ReporterJosie Taris is a staff writer for the Aspen Daily News, covering Pitkin County, the Aspen/Pitkin County Airport, public lands, midvalley communities, and more. She joined the Aspen Public Radio newsroom as part of a 2024 collaboration the station launched with the Aspen Daily News to bring more local government coverage to Aspen Public Radio’s listening audience.
Taris came into her current role after reporting for The Aspen Times. Before arriving in Colorado, she worked for North Carolina Public Radio producing for the daily live news talk show, The State of Things, alongside general assignment reporting. Taris was also part of the original production team for the award-winning podcast Embodied, which covers sex, relationships, and health.
Fayetteville, North Carolina is her hometown (Army brat!) and she studied journalism at Northwestern University. When not working, she likes to hike, cook, and snuggle with her cat.
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BOCC to consider bond ballot question today. -
Con dos parques de casas móviles en Roaring Fork Valley bajo contrato, los socios están pasando por un periodo de diligencia debida de 45 días para las inspecciones. Los parques de casas móviles Aspen-Basalt y Mountain Valley han recaudado aproximadamente $14 millones de su objetivo de $20 millones para el precio de venta total de $42 millones. -
Verizon Wireless is set to boost cell coverage in midvalley areas as Pitkin County advances a lease for a tower expansion at its Crown Communications site. A 10-foot tower extension and generator will support Verizon service, with installation possibly starting this fall or next spring. -
With two Roaring Fork Valley mobile home parks under contract, partners are moving through a 45-day due diligence period for inspections. Aspen-Basalt and Mountain Valley mobile home parks have raised approximately $14 million toward their $20 million goal for the collective $42 million asking price.
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Garfield County gives tepid response to funding presentation -
A vehicle fire near Snowmass Creek Road caused a small wildland blaze Monday. Firefighters, aided by air support, quickly contained it with no injuries or structure damage. -
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$12.5 million pledged from local government, private donors -
The Aspen-Pitkin County Airport is taking over 28 tiedown spaces, updating lease terms and cleaning up lengthy waitlists. New size restrictions, updated fees and discounts are part of the changes. -
Pitkin County property valuations stabilize in 2024, with pockets of growth in Snowmass and RedstoneFollowing 2023’s record-breaking property valuations, Pitkin County saw a more subdued and stable assessment cycle in 2024. While overall property values remained steady, select areas like Snowmass Village and Redstone experienced increases, particularly in condos and new developments.
