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🌱 Pitkin County midgrade gas prices ran well above Colorado's average

Basalt, Colorado Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good day Basalt! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Pitkin County midgrade gas prices ran well above Colorado's average
  • Why Western Slope and Arkansas Valley farmers share a water fight
  • Maroon Bells management shift approved amid fee and oversight concerns

Also on today's calendar: Live Music at the Hoffmann! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 58 and low of 27 degrees.
  • Thursday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 62, low: 29.
  • Friday: Some sun, with a high of 60 and low of 31 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Where were the cheapest places to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in Pitkin County in week ending Oct. 31? (centralcoloradonews.com) — Midgrade gas averaged $5.99 a gallon in Pitkin County during the week ending Oct. 31, well above Colorado's $4.73 average, according to GasBuddy customer reports. The comparison includes Basalt and Aspen, but covers only three reporting stations offering midgrade, with the county's lowest reported cash price at $5.59.
   

• Why did Andy Mueller drive to Rocky Ford?: Manager of Colorado River District agreed to talk to farmers and ranchers in lower #ArkansasRiver Valley. He had a reason — Allen Best (BigPivots.com) #Color (coyotegulch.blog) — Water diverted from the Fryingpan River above Basalt helps supply the Arkansas Valley, linking two regions facing pressure on agricultural water. At a Rocky Ford summit, Colorado River District manager Andy Mueller urged cooperation to protect farming as shrinking river supplies could push cities to seek replacement water.
   

• Forest Service approves new Maroon Bells management despite pushback (gazette.com) — Pitkin County has won approval to run daily operations at Maroon Bells for five years, amid concerns about access and federal oversight. Basalt-based Colorado Wild Public Lands stressed the importance of a Forest Service presence. A proposed vehicle-fee increase to $30 remains a concern, while federal officials retain ultimate authority.
   

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  • Advantage Solutions posted a job opening for Retail Merchandiser in Basalt. Apply here.
  • Andrea Gurule - State Farm Agent posted a job opening for Multi-Line Representative - State Farm Agent Team Member in Basalt. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Basalt here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • How the RFV navigated ‘unprecedented' drought (aspendailynews.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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