Welcome to Valley Roundup. I’m Carolyn Sackariason
A local development group has unveiled its plans for the base of Aspen Mountain’s westside. Will it include a new chairlift that reaches town?
Gorsuch Haus hotel unveiling draws a packed house
Two key planners in the city of Aspen are leaving their jobs to start their own consulting business. The future of development policy will be shaped by their replacements.
Key city of Aspen planners leaving for private practice
And Glenwood Springs elected officials have hired a new city manager, in a rather abrupt way.
Process question swirls around Glenwood Springs city manager decision
Once again, Aspen is showing up in glossy magazines for its glitz and glamour, and not so much as a ski town.
Meanwhile, (high costs are forcing) local companies like the Aspen Skiing Co. are moving their offices from the uppervalley to the midvalley.
Downtown retail space at a premium
Offices coming to downtown Basalt’s rescue?
Aspen Skiing Co. buys Basalt building for $6 million
Finally, paid parking in downtown Aspen will be at a premium this season.
A ‘dynamic’ plan is proposed for paid parking in downtown Aspen
Joining me this week are Aspen Times columnists Roger Marolt and Andy Stone, Curtis Wackerle, editor of the Aspen Daily News and Randy Essex, editor of the Glenwood Post Independent.