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Stay current with all the latest and breaking news about Pitkin County, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 718 stories have been published about Pitkin County which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.

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Injured skier has ‘incredible’ self-rescue below Castle Peak

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There wasn’t much Marieta Bialek and Austin Zedak were concerned about. They had just successfully skied their two objectives around 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 22: Conundrum and Castle Peaks, about 31 miles south of Aspen. Joining another couple, they were about to head down to the hut they’d stayed at to grab their stuff and go home. Then, Bialek hit a compression in the snow. Her right binding failed to deploy correctly, resulting in her tu…See the Story

Hoping for a ‘clean slate’

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Aspen City Council members seek better collaborationSee the Story

Spring runoff in Roaring Fork Valley makes for ‘fabulous’ fishing

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Spring fishing along the Roaring Fork, Fryingpan, and Crystal rivers offers a dynamic and rewarding experience, shaped by seasonal runoff, spawning cycles, and new conservation designations. As snow begins to melt in the high reaches of the Elk Mountains, the Roaring Fork swells with cold, fast-moving water, signaling the beginning of spring’s fishing season. For those who can time their outings before peak runoff, the early weeks of spring — f…See the Story

Health · Aspen

Semple: Exit ski season, and so long Aspen Daily News

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I never thought I’d say this, but I’ve now come to loose grips with the fact that at this gentle arc of my 50-year ski career, the less I ski the...See the Story

Fletcher of AMFS joins select company

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Named to American Academy of Arts and SciencesSee the Story

Aspen wants residents to ‘commit to tomorrow’

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Sustainability campaign highlights city’s environmental effortsSee the Story

Aspen on brink of last Mi Chola Cinco de Mayo party

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An Aspen staple is about to close its doors — but not before one more early-May rager. Mi Chola’s Cinco de Mayo party is back for its last hurrah, beginning at 5 p.m. on May 5 at 411 E. Main Street with DJ Naka G providing tunes. Owner Darren Chapple expects the business will have at least 200 to 300 people coming into the establishment on the day, as it welcomes its last summer season. The happy hour menu will be available for the entire day. …See the Story

Aspen to host annual free electronic waste collection

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Aspen will host its annual free electronic waste collection event, designed to prevent electronics from ending up in the landfill, on Saturday, May 3, according to a press release. The event reflects the city’s ongoing commitment to sustainability and responsible waste management and will take place from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Marolt Housing parking lot, located at 100 Marolt Place. Residents are encouraged to bring their unwanted small house…See the Story