Lucy Peterson

Aspen, Snowmass Village

Reporter at Aspen Daily News

Covering the city of Aspen and the Aspen School District for @aspendailynews & @aspenpubradio | Alum @KUJournalism

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Articles

Family honors Bernie Pausback’s legacy with OutdoorEd fund to support Aspen students

1 week ago | aspenpublicradio.org | Lucy Peterson

When Joe Pausback’s father Bernard “Bernie” Pausback died earlier this year, he and his family wanted Bernie to be remembered by his steadfast love of the outdoors and his contributions to an Aspen School District program that has only grown since Bernie served during its inaugural year. Bernie was among the first group of teachers at the Aspen School District to embark on an Outdoor Education trip with their eighth-grade students in 1968.
Family honors Bernie Pausback’s legacy with OutdoorEd fund to support Aspen students

1 week ago | flipboard.com | Lucy Peterson

The Pristine Out-West Mountain Cities Where Life Expectancy Soars The Highest In All Of AmericaWhat if the secret to a longer, healthier life wasn't found in a pill or a diet, but at 8,000 feet above sea level? According to 2023 data from Johns …
Main Street’s Berger Cabin added to National Register of Historic Places

3 weeks ago | aspenpublicradio.org | Lucy Peterson

Bruce Berger’s Aspen cabin at 835 W. Main Street was added to the National Register of Historic Places this week, capping off a two-year effort to memorialize the structure that is embroiled in the entrance to Aspen debate. Laurel Catto, to whom Berger transferred ownership of the cabin, applied for the National Register of Historic Places designation in 2023.
Wheeler Opera House looks for more high-profile acts, but what does this mean for ticket prices?

1 month ago | aspenpublicradio.org | Regan Mertz |Lucy Peterson

During a work session last month, Wheeler Opera House Executive Director Mike Harrington told Aspen City Council that the community wants more high-profile, world-class acts, like Jerry Seinfeld. Harrington said these marquee acts will bolster the Wheeler’s existing programming and international reputation. But at what cost?
Lift 1 project ‘high priority’ for Aspen Parks

1 month ago | aspenpublicradio.org | Lucy Peterson

As the Lift One Corridor Project gets closer to reality, the Aspen Parks and Open Space department is focusing on its responsibilities for the project that has been touted to rejuvenate the western side of Aspen Mountain. Parks and Open Space Director Matt Kuhn told the Aspen City Council on Monday that his department’s financial share for the project would amount to $4.57 million.
Wheeler looking for more ‘marquee’ acts

1 month ago | aspenpublicradio.org | Lucy Peterson

The Aspen City Council directed Wheeler Opera House leadership to book more marquee acts in the coming year, a proposal that Executive Director Mike Harrington said will help build upon the Wheeler’s current programming. There is a desire in the community for high-profile, world class artists, Harrington told the city council during an April 21 work session. “Commitment to programming is really an investment, it’s an investment that’s quite layered,” Harrington told the city council.
Aspen City Council supports key transportation and parking improvements

2 months ago | aspenpublicradio.org | Lucy Peterson

The Aspen City Council agreed with several recommendations for improving transportation and parking that were reached through the recent “Aspen Gets Us There” study. At a work session on Monday, council members generally supported combining the Crosstown and Mountain Valley shuttles, and were open to expanding the Galena Street shuttle for summer operations and expanding the WE-Cycle bike-sharing program. They also discussed loosening current limitations on the Downtowner car service.
Richards, Frisch face off on Squirm Night

Feb 20, 2025 | aspenpublicradio.org | Lucy Peterson

Mayoral candidates Rachel Richards and Katy Frisch faced off during Squirm Night Wednesday, diverging on their priorities if they were chosen to lead Aspen City Council. The entrance to Aspen dominated the evening — since the campaign began Richards and Frisch have taken hard opposing stances on the issue and the two referendums about the entrance.
Richards, Frisch diverge on what it means to be mayor

Feb 10, 2025 | aspenpublicradio.org | Lucy Peterson

City of Aspen voters will decide between two longtime locals for its new mayor in March in a race that was left wide open because of term limits for current Mayor Torre. Rachel Richards and Katy Frisch are vying to lead the Aspen City Council for the next two years. It is a race between a career local public servant in Richards, and a first-time mayoral candidate in Frisch, both of whom have agreed on some of the issues facing the Aspen community but often differ on how to tackle them.
WIN: Lise & Sarah's Disco Club Tickets

Feb 9, 2025 | times.co.nz | Lucy Peterson

Join DISCO CLUB founders Lise Carlaw and Sarah Wills for a no-holds-barred night of dancing, singing, and cutting loose. It’s the shared experience of a fun night out that celebrates early start/finish times, comfort, inclusivity, and nostalgia. Enjoy a complimentary welcome drink on arrival, a female DJ spinning 80s, 90s, 00s+ bangers, and pay-as-you-go bars on the premises. One entry per email / person; entries close 24/02/2025. Winner notified by phone or email.