Pitkin County commissioners proclaimed June as Pride Month during a meeting Wednesday. This comes after some commissioners initially expressed concern over potential federal funding cuts if they issued a proclamation, as the county is already standing out for its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives and immigration policies.

The two exhibits feature 29 artists who use mixed materials, analyzing current events as part of their work. Their artwork will be on display until Aug. 2.

Cook Inclusive was founded in Oct. 2021 and provides therapeutic recreation and employment services to the Roaring Fork Valley’s disability, Deaf+, queer and neurodivergent communities. Reporter Regan Mertz sat down with Executive Director Ashley Stahl to talk about challenges facing the LGBTQIA+ community.

Pitkin County commissioners were hoping to discuss whether to proclaim June as Pride Month during a Tuesday work session, but they did not get to it. Commissioners said last month the county has already lost funding in public health, senior services, immunization programs and more.

The Wheeler/Stallard Museum held a celebration of life for Aspenite Robert Chamberlain Thursday evening. Chamberlain donated hundreds of photo negatives and prints, dating back to 1958, to the Aspen Historical Society before he died in 2024.

The Roaring Fork Valley Wildfire Collaborative was founded by local fire and forestry leaders, who recognized the importance of collaborating to protect our high-risk valley from wildfire. A little over a year after it launched as a nonprofit, it has implemented large-scale forest projects and led public education campaigns.

In these times when water rights can be very politicized, reporter Regan Mertz sat down with Kate Collins, Executive Director of the Middle Colorado Watershed Council. The council works to evaluate, protect and enhance the health of the middle Colorado River watershed.

Local nonprofits Cook Inclusive and AspenOUT hosted a second Queer Prom at The Launchpad in Carbondale over the weekend. Despite the Trump administration’s policies targeting gender-affirming care, the local queer community continues to gather and celebrate.

Structure could be a roadblock for new highway alignment.

Wheeler Opera House Executive Director Mike Harrington told Aspen City Council that the community wants more high-profile acts. Harrington said these marquee acts will build the Wheeler’s existing programming and its international reputation and the council agreed.