Morning News Brief

Accident Leads to Contaminated WaterA truck accident has led to diesel in drinking water for some residents in the Rifle area. Garfield County officials…

City of Aspen to Mail Ballots for Next City ElectionVoters in Aspen will use mail-in ballots for the next election in May. Aspen City Council decided to…

Basalt Police Seek Suspect in RobberyBasalt Police are looking for a man who robbed a liquor store in Old Town. Jimbo’s Wine and Liquor on Basalt Center…

RFTA Looks to Expand Parking for RidersThe Roaring Fork Transportation Authority is trying to solve the problem of overflowing parking lots at its bus…

New Healthcare Enrollment NumbersMore than 3,000 people in Pitkin, Garfield, and Eagle counties have signed up for private health insurance since November…

Snowmass Considering Krabloonik Transfer The Snowmass Village Town Council is considering amending the lease for a dogsledding operation. The town owns…

Avalanche Injures Aspen Mountain GuideA skiing tour guide for Aspen Mountain Powder Tours will not be returning to work today. The employee injured his…

Lift 1A Closed for Up to 10 Days The Aspen Skiing Company has closed Lift 1A at the base of Aspen Mountain for repairs. The Aspen Times reports the…

Except Airport DelaysFor lodging, tonight is the last of the busiest seven days of the year for Aspen and Snowmass bookings. That means people flying out…

Patrols Set to Nab Overindulgent PartiersThe Colorado Department of Transportation says the annual statewide New Year’s enforcement is underway. CDOT, the…