The Aspen Times

Established in 1881, The Aspen Times holds the distinction of being the longest-running and most reliable print news source in Pitkin County, Colorado. This daily newspaper, with a circulation of 9,000 copies, is freely available and reaches readers from Aspen to Carbondale. The Aspen Times is one of several newspapers under the ownership of Swift Communications LLC, which is a part of Ogden Newspapers.

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‘Breach of trust’: Colorado lawmakers blast Polis over effort to comply with ICE subpoena

1 day ago | aspentimes.com | Robert Tann

Colorado lawmakers who’ve championed legislative efforts to expand immigrant protections say trust with Gov. Jared Polis has been broken after he attempted to hand over personal information to federal immigration officials.
Colorado’s Jeff Hurd joins 15 other House Republicans signaling they’ll oppose Senate version of the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ over Medicaid changes

3 days ago | aspentimes.com | Robert Tann

U.S. Rep. Jeff Hurd, who represents much of western and southern Colorado, joined 15 other House Republicans on Tuesday in threatening to oppose his party’s sweeping domestic policy bill if additional cuts to Medicaid are passed in the Senate. Hurd signed onto a letter to Senate GOP leadership expressing concern over various changes to the “One Big Beautiful Bill” that would cut further into Medicaid spending than what the House approved in May.
Dr. Albert Schweitzer’s legacy and historic visit Aspen to be celebrated in Aspen and Basalt

5 days ago | aspentimes.com | Westley J Crouch

The legacy of Dr. Albert Schweitzer will be honored in the Roaring Fork Valley with two days of public events in Basalt and Aspen on June 30 and July 1, commemorating the 150th anniversary of his birth and the 76th anniversary of his historic visit to Aspen. Organized by the Aspen Historical Society and the Arts Campus at Willits (TACAW), the celebration reflects Schweitzer’s enduring influence on regional values of service, compassion, and philanthropy.
Conservationists urge the pubic to disinfect all river gear after use, including waders, paddle boards, and kayaks

5 days ago | aspentimes.com | Westley J Crouch

As summer draws more people to Colorado’s rivers and reservoirs, conservationists are urging the public to take immediate action to protect waterways from invasive aquatic species. The threat is both serious and irreversible, and the solution is straightforward: clean, drain, and dry your gear. Every time.
Mountain Mayhem: Reading between the lines

1 week ago | aspentimes.com | May Selby

Aspen Words’ talented team - Haley Rieveschl, Program Coordinator; Mallory Kaufman, Senior Program Associate; Adrienne Brodeur, Executive Director; Ivy Chalmers, Senior Program Associate; Elizabeth Nix Senior Program Manager; and Caroline Tory, Managing Director. David Clifford/Courtesy photo Aspen Words’ annual Benefit Dinner took place on Friday, June 13, at Hotel Jerome on a stunning summer night with authors, poets, book worms, and patrons taking part.
PHOTOS: Food & Wine Classic goes full send with seminars, tastings on Day 1

1 week ago | aspentimes.com | Austin Colbert

Share this story Following the official welcome party on Thursday night, the Food & Wine Classic returned in full force on Friday with seminars and the grand tastings in downtown Aspen. Put on by FOOD & WINE magazine, the Classic goes through Sunday. Chef Andrew Zimmern attempts to break off the leg of a king crab during his seminar on the first day of the Food & Wine Classic on Friday, June 20, 2025, at Paepcke Park in Aspen. Austin Colbert/The Aspen Times Chef Andrew Zimmern teaches a...
PHOTOS: Food & Wine Classic gets underway with welcome party, luncheon

1 week ago | aspentimes.com | Austin Colbert

Share this story The Food & Wine Classic returned to Aspen on Thursday with the official welcome party at the St. Regis. Earlier in the day, the Aspen Chamber Resort Association hosted its annual member luncheon as part of the Classic inside the Hotel Jerome. Celebrity chefs and food fanatics will converge on Aspen this weekend for three days of seminars, tastings, and parties. Presented by FOOD & WINE magazine, the Classic goes through Sunday. A cameraman takes video during the Food & Wine...
Roaring Fork Valley health service faces substantial federal funding cuts starting July 1

1 week ago | aspentimes.com | Westley J Crouch

Community Health Services, the nonprofit clinic serving underprivileged populations in Aspen and the Roaring Fork Valley, is facing a major financial shortfall beginning July 1 due to the loss of two critical federal grants. The cuts, totaling $112,000 annually, strike at the heart of the organization’s core services and place its future in jeopardy. Dr. Kimberly Levin, board president of CHS, said the organization must now pivot toward individual fundraising to survive.
PHOTOS: First rodeo of the summer brings the cowboys and cowgirls to Snowmass

1 week ago | aspentimes.com | Austin Colbert

Share this story The Snowmass Rodeo returned on Wednesday with its first event of the summer in Snowmass Town Park. A popular summer tradition, the rodeo runs each Wednesday beginning at 7 p.m. (the barbecue opens at 5 p.m.) through Aug. 20. For more, visit snowmassrodeo.org. A saddle bronc rider acknowledges the crowd after competing in the first Snowmass Rodeo of the summer on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, in Snowmass Village. Austin Colbert/The Aspen Times Team ropers compete in the first...
Western Slope school districts among grant recipients for new security cameras, emergency systems and other projects

1 week ago | aspentimes.com | Andrea Teres-Martinez

Some Western Slope school districts could soon be installing new and improved security cameras, emergency systems, roofing and other necessities thanks to newly awarded grant funding. The Colorado State Board of Education approved $179 in Building Excellent Schools Today grants during its June 11 meeting to help fund construction projects across 12 Colorado school districts, including several on the Western Slope.