Roaring Fork Club will be setting of fireworks starting at approximately 10pm. The show should last 15 to 20min, if your pets are afraid of loud noises please keep them inside for the duration of the fireworks show. Stay safe and have a happy new year!
Sunday, December 31, 2017
New Year's Fireworks
Fireworks on Aspen Mountain
New Years Eve fireworks on Aspen Mountain at 8:00p and Midnight. Please keep your pets safely inside during the fireworks.
D15/D10
Friday, December 29, 2017
Lost Hiker Sunnyside/Hunter Creek 12/29/2017
See press release.
https://goo.gl/Q3FGzE
D15/D10
Thursday, December 28, 2017
Avalanche Mitigation
Aspen Mountain Patrol will be setting off 3 charges for avalanche mitigation around 4:15 pm. Please bring your pets inside.
D15/D10
Sunday, December 24, 2017
Press Release
Please see the attached link. https://goo.gl/WUiZyz
D19//185
Weather 1900-0700
Winter Storm Warning in effect from tonight, Sunday 12/24/17 at 11pm until Monday 12/25/17 at 3pm. See link for more info. https://goo.gl/9ZbHzX /D13
Thursday, December 21, 2017
Traffic 24/7
There are numerous accidents and very slick roads affecting commuter traffic attempting to leave Aspen. Expect delays. D10 / D19
Traffic 24/7
Be advised. Chain law is now in effect in Snowmass Village.
D15/D5
Traffic 24/7
All streets in the Pitkin County area are extremely slick. Please slow down and use caution.
D15/D10
Tuesday, December 19, 2017
Traffic delays at Northstar
Helicopter operations will happen East of Aspen to Ute Rock to deliver equipment can be expected on 12/19 from 8:15 am through out the morning. Expect traffic delays on SH 82 near Northstar Preserve. Flaggers will be present to stop traffic briefly for operations.
Monday, December 18, 2017
Sunnyside Press Release
pls see link Press Release https://goo.gl/zY515i
Saturday, December 16, 2017
Avalanche Mitigation on Aspen Mtn
Aspen Mountain Ski Patrol will be doing Avalanche Mitigation between 4:30 PM and 5:00 PM. Please keep all pets inside.
Friday, December 15, 2017
Snowmass Numbered Lots
Snowmass Numbered lots full. Use Town Park.
Thursday, December 14, 2017
Avalanche Mitigation on Aspen Mtn
Aspen Ski Patrol will be doing avalanche mitigation on the Top of Nell around 4:30 pm. There will be 4 charges set off. Please keep all pets inside.
Update Maroon Creek Rd
Maroon Creek Rd has been reopened in both directions. Accident has been cleared from the road. Winter conditions exist, please use caution when driving.
Maroon Creek Rd Closure
Maroon Creek Rd is closed in both directions at the entrance to Elementary and Middle Schools due to an accident. Winter driving conditions exist. Please use caution when driving.
Wednesday, December 13, 2017
Aspen Mountain avalanche midigation
Aspen Mountain ski patrol will be conducting avalanche midigation devices between 4:20 pm and 4:45 pm. Please keep all pets inside.
Tuesday, December 12, 2017
Road work on Owl Creek
Road and Bridge is finished with road work on Owl Creek between Cluny Dr. and Thistle for the day. Road is now open
Road work on Owl Creek
Road and Bridge is doing road work on Owl Creek between Cluny Dr. and Thistle. Road will be down to one lane all day. Expect delays.
Sunday, December 10, 2017
Update on Lower River Rd
Lower River Rd at MM 3 has been reopened .
Accident on Lower River Rd
Lower River Rd at MM 3 is closed due to an accident.
Thursday, December 7, 2017
Hwy 82 / East Two Rivers Light - Complete
The light has been repaired at Hwy 82 / East Two Rivers Light. Drive safely.
Hwy 82 / East Two Rivers Light
CDOT techs are working on the light at mile marker 23.4 Hwy 82. It is flashing yellow on Hwy 82 and red on Two Rivers, please slow down and use caution
Tuesday, December 5, 2017
Accident Hwy 82 at Basalt light cleared
Accident has been cleared. All lanes open west of the Basalt light.
Accident Hwy 82 at Basalt light
Highway 82 East bound lane closed west of the Basalt light.
Thursday, November 30, 2017
Traffic Update for McClain Flats Rd
McClains Flat Rd now open in both directions.
Update on Wildfire
Trentaz Rd open to local traffic.
McClain Flats rd to Sunnyside rd Closed
McClain Flats Rd to Sunnyside Rd closed due to fire activity until further notice.
Sunday, November 26, 2017
St. Mortiz incident
An Aspen man was found dead in his room at the St. Moritz on Friday 11/24. His name is Collin Gibbard, a 41y/o. The cause of death is under investigation.
Eric Hansen
Deputy Coroner Pitkin County
Tuesday, November 21, 2017
Accident Buttermilk Light
All lanes on Hwy 82 Eastbound at Owl Creek are now open.
Accident Buttermilk Light
One lane only is open east bound (up valley) Hwy 82 and Owl Creek. Use caution and expect delays.
Friday, November 17, 2017
*Update* El Jebel Road at Highway 82
El Jebel Road is now reopened at Highway 82.
El Jebel Road closure at Highway 82
El Jebel Road is closed at Highway 82, due to gas leak. Detour in place onto Gillespie to Farve or onto Shadowrock.
Independence Pass closed
Independence Pass is closed for the season. For more information go to http://www.cotrip.org/
Thursday, November 16, 2017
Accident Hwy 82 near East Two Rivers Light
All lanes of traffic open at mile 23 on Hwy 82 in Basalt, accident has been cleared.
Accident Hwy 82 near East Two Rivers Light
one lane each direction closed Hwy 82 near Basalt, mile 23 due to accident, please slow down and use caution
Independence Pass Closure
Independence Pass will be closing tonight (11/16/17) at 7 p.m. due to winter weather warning. For updates go to www.cotrip.org
update on Winter storm warning
Correction. Winter Storm Warning from 11/16/2017 11:00 PM to 11/18/2017 5:00 AM MST for CFD Gunnison Co, BFD Eagle Co, Pitkin County https://goo.gl/FQT5ot
Winter storm warning
in effect from 11pm to 5am Saturday above 800 feet Snow heavy at times along with periods of blowing and drifting snow above 8000 feet Plan on difficult travel conditions Total snow accumulations of 8 to 14 inches with localized amounts up to 18 inches possible.
Wednesday, November 15, 2017
Maroon and Castle Creek Winter Closures
The winter closure gates on both Maroon and Castle Creek roads will be closed for the season starting tomorrow 11/15 at 5 am.
Tuesday, November 14, 2017
Maroon and Castle Creek Winter Closures
The winter closure gates on both Maroon and Castle Creek roads will be closed for the season starting tomorrow 11/15 at 5 am.
Sunday, November 5, 2017
Independence Pass
Independence Pass is now OPEN.
Saturday, November 4, 2017
Independence Pass Closure
CDOT will be closing Independence Pass at 7:00 PM tonight, November 4, for a safety closure. There is no estimated time of reopening. Motorists are encouraged to check for updates on the status of Independence Pass the at www.cotrip.org or by calling 511 from anywhere in the state.
Tuesday, October 31, 2017
Independence Pass Now Open
Independence Pass is now open, roads are icy. Please use caution. www.cotrip.org or by calling 511 will have current updates on road conditions.
Independence Pass Reopened
CDOT crews were up early this morning plowing and sanding Independence Pass in an effort to open the road to traffic. As of 10:00 a.m. today Independence Pass is open. CDOT crews will monitor the weather conditions daily to determine if the pass can stay open. A safety closure was implemented last night due to inclement weather forecasted for the higher elevations.
Accident Snowmass Canyon** Now cleared
Hwy 82 is now open at MM 28 in Snowmass Canyon, westbound.
Accident Snowmass Canyon
Hwy 82 is down to one lane at MM 28 in Snowmass Canyon, westbound, for accident. Please slow down and use caution.
Monday, October 30, 2017
Independence Pass Closure
CDOT will be closing Independence Pass at 7:00 PM tonight October 30 for maintenance. There is no estimated time of reopening. Motorists are encouraged to check for updates on the status of Independence Pass the at www.cotrip.org or by calling 511 from anywhere in the state.
Sunday, October 29, 2017
Road closure
all lanes of traffic have been re-opened in both directions at Two Rivers and 82
Road closure
East bound lanes are closed at the west two rivers. They are diverting traffic to two rivers. West bound is down to one lane. We will notify when the road re-opens.
Saturday, October 28, 2017
Independence Pass
Independence Pass is icy and slick. Winter driving conditions exist. Please use caution.
Tuesday, October 24, 2017
Crater Lake Hiker Contacted
see link for press release. https://goo.gl/vNgxQ2
Sunday, October 22, 2017
Conundrum Search and Rescue
please open link goo.gl/DZSNCf for information regarding the Conundrum hiker
Friday, October 20, 2017
West Willits light accident finished
Both up valley (eastbound) lanes on Hwy 82 (near City Market and Whole Foods) are now open.
West Willits light accident
Both up valley (eastbound) lanes on Hwy 82 are closed, traffic is being re-routed onto Willits lane (near City Market and Whole Foods). Expect delays
Wednesday, October 18, 2017
Urgent Msg Aspen Area
a main gas line has been cut at the sky hotel construction site. Aspen Fire is on scene and working with Black Hill Energy to fix the issue as quickly as possible.
Wednesday, October 11, 2017
Phone Outage Update
As of 12:30 am on Oct 11th, phone lines have been restored. You can call 911 if you have an emergency.
Tuesday, October 10, 2017
Fire Station Addresses
Aspen Fire St 61 420 E Hopkins Ave, Aspen
Aspen Ambulance St 91 405 Castle Creek Rd, Aspen
Basalt Fire St 42 1089 JW Dr, El Jebel
BFD St 41 20 School St, Basalt
BFD St 43 24265 FRYING PAN RD, Thomasville
Carbondale St 81 301 Meadowood Dr, Carbondale
Snowmass Fire Tent at Rodeo Grounds 2735 Brush Creek Rd, Snowmass Village
CFD St 82 1095 REDSTONE BLVD, Redstone
Phone Outtage
CONFIRMED: A CenturyLink fiber optic line has been cut in Carbondale. Internet, some cellular services & land lines at Aspen Valley Hospital are currently down. Some citizens in Pitkin County may not have services to call 911.
FOR EMERGENCIES:
*If you HAVE cell service - dial 911.
*If you HAVE dial tone on your land line phone: dial 911.
*If you have NO cell service nor dial tone on your land line: Go to your local fire station to report your emergency.
FOR NON-EMERGENCIES:
*Dial the non-emergent phone number at (970) 920-5310
At this point there is no known estimated time for services to be restored .
Phone Outage
Confirmed Centurylink Fiber cut in Carbondale. Internet , some cellular services and phone lines at Aspen Valley Hospital are down. Some citizens may not have services to call 911 we are advising to call our non emergent number 9 7 0 9 2 0 5 3 10. Unknown ETA on fix.
Traffic 0700-1900
Owl Creek at MM2, between Thistle Ln and Cluny Rd, will be down to one lane throughout the day. Expect Delays. Alternate Routes Advised.
Monday, October 9, 2017
Basalt Ave UPDATE
The debris has been cleared from the road at Basalt Ave at Hwy 82. Both lanes have been reopened
Basalt Ave and Hwy 82 Closure
Both downvalley lanes at Hwy 82 at Basalt Ave will be closed due to debris in the road. Please use Two Rivers Rd to avoid Basalt Ave. Will advised when reopened
Winter Driving Conditions
Winter travel conditions over Independence Pass alternate routes suggested.
Winter Driving Conditions
Winter driving conditions exist in Snowmass Village alternate routes suggested.
Owl Creek Rd Update
Due to weather conditions road work on Owl Creek Rd at MM2 has been postponed to tomorrow 10/10. Both lanes are open.
Owl Creek Partial Closure
Owl Creek at MM2, near Cluny Rd, to Owl Creek Ranch Rd will be down to one lane throughout the day. Expect Delays. Alternate Routes Advised.
Sunday, October 8, 2017
UPDATE: Maroon Creek Rd
Maroon Creek Rd past Aspen Highlands has been reopened.
MAROON BELLS PARKING LOT FULL
Maroon Bells PARKING LOT IS FULL. Cars are being stopped at Highlands. Maroon Creek rd is closed to uphill traffic. Will advise when road is reopened.
Saturday, October 7, 2017
Maroon Bells Update
Maroon Bells road is now open but last known information is that traffic is bumper to bumper.
Maroon Bells Parking
RFTA busses have stopped running routes up to Maroon Bells. Maroon Bells Parking is FULL. Maroon Creek Road is closed at the Welcome sign to uphill traffic. Will advise when the road is reopened.
Maroon Bells Parking
Maroon Bells Parking is FULL. Please park at Highlands or Buttermilk and take the RFTA bus. No vehicles are being allowed past the Welcome Gate on Maroon Creek Rd.
Thursday, October 5, 2017
Conundrum Creek trail head no parking
The Forest Service is doing a maintenance project at the conundrum creek trail head 1055 Castle Creek road OCT 9-13 the trail is still open however there will be no parking at the trail head
Saturday, September 30, 2017
Winter Storm Warning
Check link for more info https://goo.gl/16zhh8
Thursday, September 28, 2017
Cottonwood Pass Traffic
Cottonwood Pass near MM 12 going into Gypsum - A cattle drive will be crossing the road from about 7am-8am. There may be possible delays and alternate routes may be advised.
Wednesday, September 27, 2017
Press Release
Please see attached link for press release. https://goo.gl/tJuuCL
Hwy 82 milemarker 32 - Traffic Accident update
Update: Hwy 82 milemarker 32/Wildcat eastbound accident has been cleared
Traffic Accident Hwy 82 and Lake Wildcat Road
Traffic accident hwy 82 at wildcat EB (Mile marker 32 EB). Expect delays, alternate route advised.
Wednesday, September 20, 2017
Bear activity in Aspen
Please visit https://goo.gl/axL8eo for a press release regarding bear activity in downtown Aspen
Monday, September 18, 2017
40 Under 40
See link for press release. https://goo.gl/6yXxLT
Friday, September 15, 2017
Jewelry Theft Suspects
Please see link for press release. https://goo.gl/LEMYi8
Thursday, September 14, 2017
Bear Press Release
Please see the following link for a press release regarding bears in the area. https://goo.gl/axL8eo
Vintage Car Race in Snowmass Village Today
Road closures begin in Snowmass Village at 9am. Details at www.tosv.com/RMVR
Wednesday, September 13, 2017
AVH Phone Outage
On Thursday September 14th, Aspen Valley Hospital will experience a complete phone outage between the hours of 5am and 7am. If you have an emergency during these hours, please call 911. If contact with Aspen Valley Hospital is necessary but not an emergency, please contact 925-1120.
AVH Phone Outage
On Thursday September 14th, Aspen Valley Hospital will experience a complete phone outage between the hours of 5am and 7am. If you have an emergency during these hours, please call 911. If contact with Aspen Valley Hospital is necessary but not an emergency, please contact 925-1120.
Aspen Valley Hospital Phone Outage
On Thursday September 14th, Aspen Valley Hospital will experience a complete phone outage between the house of 5am and 7am. If you have an emergency during these hours, please call 911. If contact with Aspen Valley Hospital is necessary but not an emergency, please contact 925-1120.
Monday, September 11, 2017
Press Release Woody Creek
Please see the link for more info https://goo.gl/p8UUCA
Friday, September 8, 2017
Press Release - Sugar Bowl
Please see the link for the Sugar Bowl Press Release. https://goo.gl/9XorLh
Press Release - Conundrum Creek
Please see the link for the 8/18/17 Conundrum Creek Death Investigation Press Release. https://goo.gl/y4S3mh
Thursday, September 7, 2017
Public Health
For air quality conditions in the Aspen area please visit www.aspenairquality.com
Public Health
An Air Quality Health Advisory has been extended until 9:00 AM, Friday, September 8, 2017. If smoke is or becomes thick in your neighborhood you may want to remain indoors, especially those with heart disease, respiratory illnesses, the very young, and the elderly. Consider limiting outdoor activity when moderate to heavy smoke is present. For more information visit: https://goo.gl/Gv3pAa
Wednesday, September 6, 2017
Capitol Peak Press Release
See link for Press Release. https://goo.gl/zyvDWd
Public Health
An Air Quality Health Advisory is in effect until 9:00 AM, Thursday, September 7, 2017 If smoke is or becomes thick in your neighborhood you may want to remain indoors, especially those with heart disease, respiratory illnesses, the very young, and the elderly. Consider limiting outdoor activity when moderate to heavy smoke is present. For more information visit: https://goo.gl/YDBQWG
Tuesday, September 5, 2017
Press Release
please see link for press release https://goo.gl/uzRrxh
Sunday, September 3, 2017
Press Release fir Hayes Creek Incident
Please see attached link for press release https://goo.gl/EZdTNC
Friday, September 1, 2017
Hazard on Ute Ave & Ute Trail
IN THE AREA OF UTE TRAIL OR ON UTE AVE SEVERAL LARGE BOULDERS HAVE BEEN DISPLACED PLEASE USE CAUTION IF IN THE AREA OR ON THE HIKING TRAIL
Sunday, August 27, 2017
Capitol Peak Incident
Please see the following link for the press release regarding the Capitol Peak Incident. https://goo.gl/VznCDc
Saturday, August 26, 2017
Press Release- Grotto's incident
see attached release for press release. https://goo.gl/xcwEHy
Maroon Peak Press Release
See link for the Press Release. https://goo.gl/VmrUWv
Friday, August 25, 2017
Basalt Fire Press Release
please use link goo.gl/zeKbgV for information regarding today's brush fire at mm 20 on hwy 82
Basalt Fire Department
please see press release link . goo.gl/zeKbgV . for details regarding today's brush fire at mm 20 hwy 82
Hwy 82 at Original Rd now open
Hwy 82 is now open in both directions between West Willits and East Willits (mile 19.5-20.9) Fire crews are still working on the shoulder westbound, please slow down and use caution.
Hwy 82 Open
Hwy 82 both Eastbound lanes are now open, one Westbound lane now open.
HWY 82 Detour Update
New detour route is Hwy 82 and Emma West. Hwy 82 still closed in both directions due to wild fire in area.
HWY 82 Closure
Hwy 82 is closed both directions at Hwy 82 and West Two Rivers. Traffic being diverted through W Willits.
HWY 82 Lane Closure
Right Downvalley lane closed on Hwy 82 at MM 20 near Original lane, expect delays
Wednesday, August 23, 2017
Aspen's Castle Creek Bridge - traffic notification
Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) maintenance and specialty crews will perform repairs to the bridge expansion joint on Castle Creek Bridge overnight Wednesday, August 23 and Thursday, August 24. Motorists can expect intermittent traffic stops from 8 P.M. to 5 A.M. During this period, traffic will be placed in a single-lane configuration
Tuesday, August 22, 2017
Updated Capitol Peak Press Release
pls see link for updated Press Release https://goo.gl/Rh7987
Capitol Peak Press Release
please see attached link for Capitol Peak Press Release https://goo.gl/WjeQXJ
Two Rivers Light Closure
The west two rivers light turning from highway 82 headed up valley is closed due to a traffic accident.
Sunday, August 20, 2017
Larimer Press Release
please see attached link for press release https://goo.gl/2zaqGD
Conundrum Death update
See link for press release. https://goo.gl/sGysdM
Saturday, August 19, 2017
Press Release - Crater Lake Incident
Please see the following link for the press release regarding the Crater Lake incident today. https://goo.gl/xRkh9P
Friday, August 18, 2017
Conundrum Press Release
See attached link for the Press Release. https://goo.gl/331vu4
Thursday, August 17, 2017
Press Release - West Maroon Pass
See attached link for the West Maroon Pass Incident. https://goo.gl/VqULBg
Wednesday, August 16, 2017
Press Release
pls see attached linkg for for Missing Climber David Cook https://goo.gl/Yozy1u