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Aspen, Colorado Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning Aspen! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Pitkin County wants an Aspen protest treehouse taken down
  • Were you near Grant’s Cabin before the fire? Investigators need you
  • What the Aspen airport overhaul means for flights, traffic and neighbors

Also on today's calendar: Urbane Coyote and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 76 and low of 45 degrees.
  • Thursday: Pleasant with some sun, temps: high: 77, low: 43.
  • Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 78 and low of 47 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. PitCo sues treehouse dweller over alleged land-use violations (aspendailynews.com) — Pitkin County is suing an Aspen treehouse resident and the Maroon Creek landowner over alleged land-use and building-code violations tied to a hillside structure built as a protest against Aspen’s housing affordability crisis. The case runs alongside a separate criminal trespass trial, as county officials argue safety and zoning rules must apply equally while noting they’ve offered the longtime resident alternative housing options.
   

2. Local news in brief, June 2 (aspendailynews.com) — Aspen fire officials are asking anyone who was near Grant’s Cabin on Richmond Ridge before Saturday’s blaze to share photos, videos, or observations to help determine what caused the fire. The same local brief details a successful Mountain Rescue Aspen mission on Buckskin Pass and celebrates Aspen Valley Health’s renewed Level III trauma certification, which keeps more serious-injury care available close to home.
   

3. Kiewit jumps into role as Aspen/Pitkin County Airport construction manager at risk (aspentimes.com) — Aspen/Pitkin County Airport’s airfield overhaul is moving ahead with Kiewit now formally in charge of construction planning for 2026–27, including runway, taxiway and Owl Creek Road work. The firm outlined efforts to minimize congestion, manage noise and light, and spend heavily on local housing, food and services for up to 150 workers during the airport shutdown.
   

4. 10 Worst Cities To Retire If You Still Have Debt, According to a New Study (mebaneenterprise.com) — Aspen is singled out in a new national study as one of the toughest places to retire if you’re still carrying debt, thanks to living costs more than double the U.S. average. Locals and would-be retirees are urged to weigh housing, healthcare, and other expenses carefully before banking on an Aspen retirement lifestyle.
   

5. Wayne Gretzky Sells South Florida Mansion for a Solid Profit (mansionglobal.com subscription) — A high-end Red Mountain estate in Aspen just sold to media mogul Byron Allen for $91.3 million, marking one of the priciest deals ever in the ski town. The brief also notes other luxury property moves in Australia and Florida, underscoring continued strength at the top of the real-estate market.
   

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Ok Aspen! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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