Stories from surrounding communities, closest first.
Snowmass Village Sun · Glenwood Springs, CO
Nearby: Glenwood Springs, COGlenwood Springs City Council unanimously approved the city’s $116 million budet for 2027 during its regular meeting on Thursday, Nov. 5, concluding a five-month process that began in June. The discussion and subsequent approval took less than 10 minutes, reflecting months of work by council members, city staff, commissions and the city’s Financial Advisory Board. “This represents five months of scrutiny, preparation, and review by not only council, but by commissions and our financial advisory board,” council member Sumner Schachter said during the meeting. The $116 million budget was presented during an Oct. 1 meeting, when City Manager Steve Boyd described the city’s financial plan for next year as a “keep-it-running budget.” “This is a lean budget, and you all should be proud of it,” Boyd said during his October presentation.
Snowmass Village Sun · Aspen, CO
Nearby: Aspen, COThe Roaring Fork Transportation Authority will transition to its winter bus schedule on Nov. 23 — bringing 45% more seats than the typical winter schedule for mid-valley morning commuters between El Jebel and Aspen. The change will add five VelociRFTA buses headed up-valley to the schedule between 6:15 and 7:45 a.m, starting at El Jebel Park and Ride. RFTA Public Information Officer Jamie Tatsuno said the decision to add these “fresh start” buses is based on feedback from riders, drivers and supervisors. “By the time our BRT buses get midvalley, they’re full, and those midvalley passengers boarding on the bus have to stand or wait for another bus,” Tatsuno said. “We’re also assigning larger capacity buses to our busiest morning trips.” She added that additional routes added over the summer were unable to keep up with passenger demand. “We added summer routes as well, but it wasn’t enough. So now, we’re doing it again,” she said.
Snowmass Village Sun · Aspen, CO
Nearby: Aspen, COUpon being asked to try out for Karen Carpenter, vocalist and actress Christina Hélène Braa discovered they shared the same birthday and were both born in Connecticut. That small detail gave Braa confidence going into the audition, with the hopes that Carpenter was rooting for her in spirit. She landed the role. Now, Right Angle Entertainment and Maple Tree Entertainment will show “The Carpenters Songbook: A Live Celebration” from 3 to 5:20 p.m. Nov. 15 at the Wheeler Opera house — with six performers blending songs and storytelling in a cozy, living room-style setting. “The music of The Carpenters has a unique ability to transport people back to some of life’s most meaningful moments,” co-producer Dean Elliott, who is also known for creating “The Simon & Garfinkel Story,” said in a press release.
Snowmass Village Sun · Aspen, CO
Nearby: Aspen, COIf you thought the irrational, borderline dangerous rush to ski powder commonly referred to as the “Powder Panic” was bad in years past, just wait until you see the total frenzy unleashed in Aspen on the first powder day this year. Coming off last year’s drought ski season, there’s a palpable, pent-up “powder rage” brewing. This year, all that anger and irrational behavior to get there first is going to be boosted. I can already feel the angst surging in my bones. Powder’s a potent drug. I’ve very nearly died under its influence. Powder is a fickle commodity that will have you begging forgiveness, borrowing trouble and stealing away at daybreak to cop a line. If you skin up before Thanksgiving to get a fix, make sure you have good health insurance before you go. I used to be that guy. Now I wait for the snowcats, patrol, bootpackers and other skiers do the preparatory work for me. You won’t see me skiing a black run when the rope drops for the first time.
Snowmass Village Sun · Aspen, CO
Nearby: Aspen, CO‘Cinderella,’ Nov. 13 A classic fairytale with a twist will open a milestone season for Aspen Community Theatre. The company’s production of the 2013 version of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s “Cinderella’ will launch its 50th anniversary season at 7 p.m. Nov. 13 at Aspen District Theatre, 235 High School Road. Performances run Nov. 13-22. Tickets are $38.50 for adults and $28.50 for youth ages 18 and under. For more information, visit aspenshowtix.com/event/aspen-community-theater-rodgers-hammersteins-cinderella. DanceAspen ‘Free Community Moves,’ Nov. 14 Keep moving with a free community dance class each Saturday from November through February. DanceAspen will host “Free Community Moves,” led by Tyler Kerbel, from 10 to 11:15 a.m. at the Red Brick Center for the Arts, 110 E. Hallam Ave. It’s open to ages 14 and older. Each class blends contemporary and jazz, from beginners to advanced skill levels. Space is limited. For more information, visit dance-aspen.org/events.
Snowmass Village Sun · Aspen, CO
Nearby: Aspen, COThe Aspen Resort Chamber Association released its October 2026 Destination Marketing Report on Friday, with data on visitor traffic at information centers, lodging occupancy and airport passenger data throughout September. According to Aspen City Council Member Sam Rose, ACRA’s destination marking reports are important for providing essential insight into Aspen’s visitation trends that impact the local economy. “This information helps inform our economic outlook, expectations for future tourism numbers and budget planning,” Rose told The Aspen Times. He added, “visitation is essential to Aspen’s economy and way of life.” ACRA’s four visitor information centers experienced a 36.2% increase in traffic this September compared to September 2025, and staff assisted 14,411 individuals, according to the report. Daily counts ranged from approximately 60 to 160 visitors a day.
Snowmass Village Sun · Aspen, CO
Nearby: Aspen, COPitkin County hosted its annual Veterans Day ceremony on Wednesday in Aspen. This included the reading of two proclamations by Pitkin County Commissioner Jeffrey Woodruff, who recognized both Charles Hopton (Army/Korean War) and Dan Glidden (Navy/Vietnam War), each a longtime local who has had an immense impact on the Aspen community. Local Scouts led the laying of the wreath and the Pledge of Allegiance, while Hopton delivered the opening remarks. Pitkin County Manager Kara Silbernagel and Aspen Fire Chaplain Roy Holloway also briefly spoke. Aspen Fire Chief Jake Andersen gave the roll call of area men killed in action. Kathy Pelowski sang the National Anthem and John Bokrom performed on trumpet. The Aspen Elks Lodge hosted a community luncheon following the ceremony. The American flag waves in the wind atop the Elks building on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026, in Aspen. Aspen Elks Lodge hosted the community luncheon following Pitkin County’s Veterans Day ceremony.
Snowmass Village Sun · Aspen, CO
Nearby: Aspen, COEditor’s note: this article has been updated to reflect Andrew Kramer is the deputy director of finance for the city of Aspen. Aspen City Council unanimously approved a resolution on first reading Tuesday that advanced the city’s 2027 spending plan, authorizing approximately $337.7 million in spending across municipal funds, pending final approval. “This budget is very tightly aligned with council’s priorities and the major projects set out in the strategic plan over the last couple of years,” city of Aspen Deputy Director of Finance Andrew Kramer said. “This money continues, at your direction, to put significant fund balances to use to advance those priorities.” A significant portion of the proposed budget will go toward the city’s priority projects, including Armory Hall, the Lumberyard affordable housing project, the Entrance to Aspen and improvements to Aspen’s water treatment facility, according to previous reporting by The Aspen Times.
Snowmass Village Sun · Aspen, CO
Nearby: Aspen, COA little magic is coming to the Aspen Community Theatre to celebrate its 50th anniversary. The 2013 Broadway version of Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein’s “Cinderella” will run Nov. 13 to 22 at the Aspen District Theatre. Performances begin at 7 p.m. Nov. 13, 14, 20 and 21, with matinees at 2 p.m. Nov. 15, 21 and 22. “We really wanted to focus on making it an outstanding production,” producer Travis Lane McDiffett told The Aspen Times. “The components of the production we brought in were worthy of a 50th anniversary production.” Eva Rudow stars as Ella, also known as Cinderella, alongside Gabriel Travers as Prince Topher. Brad Moore directs, and McDiffett produces it. Music director and educator Dory Light leads the music. Jenna Koch serves as stage manager, Colleen Fawley designs the costumes and Lorne Wilder handles lighting. Rodgers and Hammerstein wrote “Cinderella” for television in 1957, starring Julie Andrews.
Eagle Valley Enterprise · Eagle, CO
Nearby: Eagle, COPersistent questions from Eagle County stakeholders concerned about dwindling water supplies during an ongoing megadrought have already forced one comment extension as the state considers a key permit for Aurora Water’s proposed Wild Horse Reservoir in Park County. Now it appears those same unanswered questions about water quality data and modeling — specifically how much Homestake Creek water in Eagle County will be used to fill Wild Horse and when — will force a second extension of the public comment period. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, which is considering the first-ever Regulation 87 dredge-and-fill permit application for the proposed 95,000-acre-foot Wild Horse Reservoir, filed a notice earlier this month indicating an extension of its extension. The original deadline for public comment was Oct. 5, and that was extended to Nov. 19.
Crested Butte News · Crested Butte, CO
Nearby: Crested Butte, COLast weekend the Crested Butte School of Dance put on its fall show “What the Water Brings” — a collective prayer for snow, rain and a healthy watershed.
Crested Butte News · Crested Butte, CO
Nearby: Crested Butte, COCommissioners and Mt. CB also discuss Flock, data centers and GORP by Mark Reaman The idea of building wildlife crossings in Gunnison County was a major topic of discussion as Gunnison County commissioners met with the Mt. Crested Butte town council for an hour before a council meeting last month. The get together was part …
Crested Butte News · Crested Butte, CO
Nearby: Crested Butte, COUnresolved geotechnical concerns persist by Kendra Walker Following a public hearing on October 20, the Mt. Crested Butte town council voted to deny the proposed annexation of Hunter Ridge, a 10-acre parcel located along Hunter Hill Road in unincorporated Gunnison County. The applicant Hunter Ridge, LLC had proposed to subdivide the parcel into eight residential …
Crested Butte News · Crested Butte, CO
Nearby: Crested Butte, COOverall 2027 budget has town in good shape by Mark Reaman The Crested Butte town council agreed with some of the initial recommendations provided by the new Budget Advisory Committee (BAC), dismissed others and asked staff for an analysis of still others at the November 2 council meeting and budget work session. They did the …
Crested Butte News · Crested Butte, CO
Nearby: Crested Butte, COOther gas-powered equipment to be prohibited by 2032? by Mark Reaman Those annoyingly loud gas-powered leaf blowers used by commercial lawn care businesses could be banned in Crested Butte as early as next summer. The town council asked staff to come back within the next few months with an amendment to the town noise ordinance …
