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Aspen, Colorado Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hello again Aspen! We’re bringing you the latest town highlights. Don’t miss out, keep going! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Will fewer gates mean more flight chaos at Aspen’s airport?
  • What Aspen taxpayers have really spent on Cozy Point Ranch
  • Will short-term funding keep regional buses rolling toward a stronger Aspen network?

Today's riddle: Why don't eggs tell Jokes? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high of 87 and low of 47 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 82, low: 50.
  • Thursday: A stray afternoon t-shower, with a high of 75 and low of 49 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. How many gates does Aspen's airport need? (aspendailynews.com) — Aspen-Pitkin County Airport’s new terminal design could reduce commercial gates from eight to seven, raising concerns about more delays and fewer early-morning flights. County commissioners are weighing a schematic design that shrinks holding areas but keeps net‑zero goals, while advisors push to ensure enough gates and overnight parking to maintain current airline service levels.
   

2. Aspen receives update on Cozy Point Ranch expenses (aspentimes.com) — Aspen City Council just received a detailed five-year breakdown of Cozy Point Ranch expenses and a full inventory of 17 city-related open space parcels outside town limits. The update follows questions about whether Aspen should keep stewarding the ranch and clarifies how much the city has invested in operations, improvements, and partnerships.
   

3. Short-term funding solution proposed for Hogback Route (postindependent.com) — RFTA is proposing a short-term funding deal to keep the Hogback bus route between New Castle, Silt, and Rifle running through 2029 while local governments search for a permanent solution. Although the route is west of Aspen, RFTA leaders say communities from Aspen to Parachute want a robust regional transit network, and this stopgap plan buys time to explore options like Rifle joining RFTA or new contracts with Garfield County.
   

4. Aspen participates in ‘Here & Now Tour' to address climate cost (aspentimes.com) — Aspen residents, officials, and climate leaders recently gathered at Aspen One’s Buttermilk Lodge to discuss how the community can better prepare for costly climate impacts like wildfires, floods, and extreme temperatures. The meeting was part of a statewide “Here & Now Tour” exploring ideas such as a potential Climate Superfund and invited locals to keep sharing resilience ideas through an online survey.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Hi neighbors!
    Please reach out if you or someone you know does landscaping in the valley, I would love to check some prices, thank you! (Nextdoor Aspen Core II)
  • Marriott International posted a job opening for Housekeeper in Aspen. Apply here.
  • Aspen Skiing Company posted a job opening for Houseperson - Residences at The Little Nell in Aspen. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Aspen here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They might crack up... (Thank you Cat R. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Aspen

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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Aspen

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.