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ASD plans to move forward with 4 ballot questions, pending council approval

The mudslide that shut down Highway 133 north of Redstone on Thursday afternoon has been cleared.

In a joint proclamation, Pitkin County and the city of Aspen designated July 1 Albert Schweitzer Day to honor the German artist and intellectual who was an early proponent of the Aspen Institute and the Aspen Idea.

Gen Zers are increasingly worried about a warming world. Sarah Newman and Leslie Davenport, who presented at Aspen Ideas Festival over the weekend, are providing resources to help navigate those emotions.

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.

Owner has 7 days to respond

Adam McCurdy, the forest and climate director for the Aspen Center for Environmental Studies, is concerned that staff cuts in the U.S. Forest Service could make for a more severe wildfire season.

States that use Colorado River water need to agree on new rules for sharing it by 2026. If they don't, they will likely end up in messy court battles.

Evacuations for the Altitude Apartment residents in Glenwood Springs have been lifted. The evacuation order for the Hilltop Fire near Rulison remains in place.

$12.5 million pledged from local government, private donors