Scott Condon
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Investigators will begin search for two bodies suspected to be in burned home in Old Snowmass
Investigators plan to begin a search Tuesday for two bodies that authorities believe are buried in the ruins of a house that burned Monday morning in Old Snowmass, and they will try to determine the cause of the blaze.The Pitkin County Sheriff’s Office and Roaring Fork Fire Rescue have requested mutual aid from outside fire… → Read More
Aspen Skiing Co. starts prep work for Pandora’s expansion
Aspen Skiing Co. has started logging on Aspen Mountain for the Pandora’s terrain expansion. → Read More
Some Aspen-area campgrounds ready to roll, more to open for Memorial Day
U.S. Forest Service ready to make happy campers with the opening of facilities in the Aspen-Sopris Ranger District. → Read More
Basalt council: Thanks for the affordable housing but make some of it for sale
Basalt’s latest development proposal has triggered a critical debate on the future of the affordable housing effort. → Read More
Pitkin County commissioners frame rules on regulation of short-term residences
Pitkin County government made progress on regulation of short-term rentals Wednesday after several meetings. → Read More
Affordable housing project in Basalt earns national recognition for innovation
The Basalt Vista affordable housing project earned national recognition from Habitat for Humanity International. → Read More
December ‘snowmageddon’ helped produce above average snowfall for Aspen
Aspenweather.net forecasted a slightly better than average winter. It turned out even better than predicted. → Read More
Price is right for Aspen-Snowmass ski area nostalgia
Skiers and riders love ski area memorabilia, as Aspen Skiing Co.’s auction of old trails signs showed last week. → Read More
A fowl problem faces Roaring Fork Valley’s small poultry producers
The midvalley’s Rock Bottom Ranch and other small poultry operations are taking precautions against fowl concerns. → Read More
Group wants recreation brought under control at Maroon Bells before area is loved to death
Study underway to come up with comprehensive management of recreation at Maroon Bells Scenic Area. → Read More
Over development vs. affordable housing dominates debate on midvalley project the Fields
The Roaring Fork Valley Regional Planning Commission listened to two hours of public comment during a three-hour hearing Thursday but it delayed a vote on the proposal for 135 residences in the midvalley. → Read More
Basalt’s $11.7 million Midland Avenue project gets green light
Basalt town government is launching an $11.7 million project to revamp the town’s main drag. → Read More
Jon Reveal, former Aspen Skiing Co. executive and lifelong skier, dies at 77
Former Aspen Skiing Co. executive and longtime ski industry leader Jon Reveal died Thursday at age 77. → Read More
Basalt’s latest sales tax report shows strong post-COVID economy
Basalt’s sales tax collections ended the year strong and registered an 18% increase from 2020. → Read More
Portion of Valley Road closed in midvalley during police operation
Eagle County Sheriff’s Office has Valley Road closed between the 700 and 800 addresses while officers are “trying to locate somebody.” The public is not in danger, according to an agency spokeswoman. → Read More
After December ‘snowmageddon,’ Mother Nature turned off Aspen’s tap
Aspen Mountain received 64.5 inches of snow between Dec. 24-31. Only about 33 inches have fallen in the weeks since. → Read More
Aspen Skiing Co. sends strong message to critics of its actions on climate change
Aspen Skiing Co. calls out the fossil fuel industry and answers its critics in its 2021 Sustainability Report. → Read More
Ski season looks promising for Aspen Skiing Co. but, of course, there is the COVID wildcard
Business indicators look promising for Aspen Skiing Co. this winter but will Omicron throw a curve ball? → Read More
Aspen Skiing Co. rallied troops this time around for Pandora’s ski expansion plan
Aspen Skiing Co.’s proposal to expand Aspen Mountain Ski Area by 153 acres into the Pandora’s terrain go before the Pitkin County commissioners Wednesday for what is expected to be a final vote. → Read More
Business Monday: Basalt sales surge continues; mayors suspects ‘sugar rush’
Basalt sales are up nearly 20% compared to last year, which was a record. → Read More