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Sale of home sets a record for Basalt
BASALT—Times are tough in the local real estate market, but that didn’t prevent the setting of an apparent record for a single-family-home sales price in Basalt this week.
May 16, 9:00 PM | Scott Condon The Aspen Times Aspen CO, Colorado

Skico flattens Holiday House
ASPEN—Crews from Aspen Excavation and Demolition were busy tearing down the Holiday House on Friday, and Aspen Skiing Co. officials said they hope to fill the same footprint with affordable housing for as many as 60 workers by Dec. 1.
May 16, 9:15 PM | Charles Agar The Aspen Times Aspen CO, Colorado

On the Hill: No skiing at Aspen Highlands
ASPEN—There will be no skiing at Aspen Highlands this Memorial Day weekend, the Aspen Skiing Co. announced Friday.
May 16, 11:11 PM | Aspen Times staff report Aspen CO, Colorado

Report: Carbondale pilot experienced engine trouble before fatal crash
BLACK HAWK, Colo. — Pilot Barry Maggert said his Cessna 182 was having a fuel mixture problem before it crashed about four miles west of Black Hawk, according to a safety board report.
May 16, 1:48 PM | Glenwood Post Independent Report Aspen, CO Colorado

Worker shortage hits hotels on eve of summer travel season
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The shortage of workers at Ted Blair's three hotels near Yellowstone National Park is so severe that Blair himself might soon be busing tables and stripping beds.
May 16, 1:48 PM | Mead Gruver The Associated Press Aspen, CO Colorado

New Castle cop charged in Fruita road-rage incident
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. — A New Castle cop who claimed to be a victim instead faces criminal charges in connection with an April 22 road rage incident in Fruita.
May 16, 12:26 PM | Paul Schockley Grand Junction correspondent Aspen, CO Colorado

Ranch owner accused of killing bison turns himself in, posts bond
DENVER — A Texas businessman and ranch owner accused of killing 32 bison turned himself in earlier this week, the Park County sheriff's office said Thursday.
May 16, 12:07 PM | The Associated Press Aspen, CO Colorado

Hybrids get shot at Hwy. 82 HOV permit
ASPEN — The Colorado Department of Transportation is now accepting applications from the owners of qualifying hybrid vehicles for a permit to use the state’s High Occupancy Vehicle lanes, including the HOV lanes on Highway 82 between Aspen and...
May 16, 11:20 AM | Aspen Times Staff Report Aspen, CO Colorado

Industry says oil, gas rules could cost consumers billions
DENVER — A report done for a Colorado oil and gas trade group says proposed new state regulations could cost natural gas customers billions of dollars over the next decade.
May 16, 11:13 AM | Judith Kohler The Associated Press Aspen, CO Colorado

Burlingame underestimated by $73M
ASPEN — Aspen taxpayers are on the hook for nearly six times more than expected for Burlingame Ranch.
May 16, 5:22 AM | Carolyn Sackariason The Aspen Times Aspen CO, Colorado

A Burlingame Ranch rethink?
ASPEN — A citizen task force charged with tracking city finances plans to recommend that an outside review of the costs associated with Burlingame Ranch be conducted.
May 16, 5:23 AM | Carolyn Sackariason The Aspen Times Aspen CO, Colorado

Basalt principal steps down
BASALT — After 32 years in education and eight years as Basalt High School principal, Jim Waddick will send graduates off into the wide world for a last time and retire at the end of this school year.
May 16, 5:27 AM | Scott Condon The Aspen Times Aspen CO, Colorado

Pitkin County cigarette sting largely a bust
PITKIN COUNTY — Selling cigarettes to minors could cost two Pitkin County retail clerks $200 apiece as part of a recent Colorado Department of Revenue sting.
May 16, 5:30 AM | Charles Agar The Aspen Times Aspen CO, Colorado

Seldin’s political career might not be over
BASALT — The strange saga of former Basalt Town Councilman Chris Seldin’s political possibilities took another twist Thursday.
May 16, 5:34 AM | Scott Condon The Aspen Times Aspen CO, Colorado

Ride for the Pass is on
ASPEN — The exact opening date for Independence Pass remains in doubt, but prospects for Saturday's Ride For The Pass are getting better every day.
May 16, 5:37 AM | John Colson The Aspen Times Aspen CO, Colorado

Cop blotter: Speeding on Main Street
ASPEN — Aspen officers stopped Aaren Johnson, 35, of Carbondale, for speeding on Main Street near its intersection with Mill Street in Aspen.
May 16, 5:03 AM | Compiled from police reports Aspen CO, Colorado

Bear kills llama near Rifle
RIFLE, Colo. — A black bear that killed a llama was “humanely” euthanized last week by the Colorado Division of Wildlife, according to DOW spokesman Randy Hampton.
May 16, 5:21 PM | John Gardner Glenwood Springs correspondent Aspen, CO Colorado

Breckenridge spends big on beetle battle
BRECKENRIDGE, Colo. — The Breckenridge mountain pine beetle program could surpass its budget a third consecutive year if everyone participates.
May 16, 3:53 PM | Robert Allen Summit County correspondent Aspen, CO Colorado

Drilling near New Castle to get focus
NEW CASTLE, Colo. — Susan Will says her heart lies with the wildlife in Garfield Creek State Wildlife Area.
May 16, 2:55 PM | Phillip Yates Glenwood Springs correspondent Aspen, CO Colorado

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