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Pitkin County 911 dispatchers will be among the few in the country, and the first in Colorado, to now be recognized as first responders. All Pitkin County…

Pitkin County’s emergency dispatch department is has applied to increase fees collected from the public. Right now, users see a $1.25 fee each month on…

The Pitkin County Emergency Dispatch Center hired a new communications director this month, but they are still operating with only half of a staff. Aspen…

It’s been nearly three years since Pitkin County implemented the 9-1-1 text messaging system. Aspen Public Radio’s Barbara Platts visited the county’s…

The director of the 911 dispatch center in Pitkin County is no longer at the helm. Bruce Romero’s last day was in early December. He took a job with the…

Pitkin County is looking to share 911 dispatchers with the Town of Vail to deal with a shortage of workers. Pitkin County Undersheriff Ron Ryan told…

Good afternoon, it’s Mountain Edition.Aspen voters take a historic step, amending their city charter.Voters also chose to keep their mayor and a city…

The Pitkin County dispatch center is experiencing a staffing crisis following the exit of several employees this spring. Just seven full time workers are…