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New Sheriff Michael Buglione looks forward

“The Sheriff’s Office is not mine, it belongs to the people who live in Pitkin County. My door is always open!”

1. Tell us about yourself. What drew you to law enforcement?

I’m originally from New York and moved to Colorado in 1994. I entered the law enforceme...

Thanks to county staff & a look ahead at big county projects

By Francie Jacober, chair of Pitkin County CommissionersFor this debut issue of Pitkin County Press, I first want to recognize the people who work to ensure this Valley continues to provide us with a sense of place, a commitment to natural beauty, and ade...

Shortlist released in Fixed Base Operator (FBO) procurement process

Three respondents will move forward in effort to identify operator at Aspen Airport

PITKIN COUNTY, COLO. (March 22, 2023) - After careful consideration, a review committee led by Pitkin County’s Procurement Office, has narrowed to three the numbe...

Pitkin County Public Works announces Spring/Summer improvement projects

Owl Creek Rd., Woody Creek Rd., Brush Creek Park and Ride to receive work

Two projects bring much-needed improvements to aging county roads

PITKIN COUNTY, COLO. (March 14, 2023) - Two road projects this summer in Pitkin County will significantly improve the...

Pitkin County partners with neighboring counties to combat opioid use

Region 5 efforts aim to reduce harm and stigma, increase education, and gather data

PITKIN COUNTY, COLO. (Feb. 28, 2023) - In an effort to reduce the number of substance use-related deaths, increase community awareness of substance use risks, and increase ...

Sky Mountain Park hunting lottery set March 20

ASPEN – A portion of Sky Mountain Park will again be open to limited hunting in the fall, but a lottery to choose five participating hunters will take place March 20.

The hunt, for cow elk only, will take place during the fourth season – Nov. 22-26, 2023. ...

Early Childhood Educators across Pitkin County receive Staff Support Stipends

Pitkin County created the stipend program to provide immediate, short-term relief

PITKIN COUNTY, COLO. (Feb. 27, 2023) - In mid-February, 89 early childhood educators received Staff Support Stipend checks as part of a joint program between Pitkin County an...

Submission deadline closes for Fixed Base Operator (FBO) proposals as part of procurement process

7 proposers submit proposals to operate the FBO which serves general aviation aircraft, personnel and passengers, but not commercial aircraft

PITKIN COUNTY, COLO. (Feb. 21, 2023) - Pitkin County has received 7 proposals from responders interested in operat...

Pitkin County Library Board appoints Genevieve Smith as Library Director

Smith, who has worked for the library since 2010, will begin her new role Feb. 26

The Pitkin County Library Board has appointed Genevieve Smith to fill the position of Pitkin County Library Director. The position is being vacated by longtime director Kathl...

Longtime Pitkin County Library Director Kathy Chandler announces retirement

Chandler to retire after nearly 44 years of service at the library

ASPEN, COLO. (Feb. 3, 2023) - After nearly 44 years with the Pitkin County Library, Library Director Kathleen “Kathy” Chandler announced she will retire in early March. ...

Aspen/Pitkin County Airport to close May 10-24, 2023 for airfield pavement maintenance

Pavement work will focus on taxiway and de-ice pad

PITKIN COUNTY, COLO. (Feb. 2, 2023) - The Aspen/Pitkin County Airport will be closed from May 10 through May 24, 2023 for airfield pavement maintenance, which is part of the facility’s Federal Grant Assura...

PitkinAlert system now available in 100 languages

New app launched in an effort to reach all community members more equitably

PITKIN COUNTY, COLO. (Jan. 26, 2023) - Citizens and visitors can now receive PitkinAlerts in over 100 different languages with a new Pitkin County Sheriff’s Office transl...

Pitkin County inmates transition to Eagle County Detention Facility

New partnership allows Pitkin County to continue with safety improvements at its facility

PITKIN COUNTY, COLO. (January 12, 2023) - At noon on Thursday, Pitkin County deputies escorted seven inmates to the Eagle County Detention Facility in Eagle, Colorado...

COVID-19 testing site at Aspen Airport due to close January 14

Vaccination bus, which administers free COVID and flu shots, will continue operating into 2023

PITKIN COUNTY, COLO. (January 12, 2023) - Due to a reduction in individuals seeking community testing resources as well as a continued shift from emergency respo...

Pitkin County elected officials sworn into office on Courthouse steps

The officials, who were elected November 8, start or resume their roles

ASPEN, COLO. (January 10, 2023) - Four incumbents and one newly elected official were sworn in on the steps of the Pitkin County Courthouse today. In November, voters re-elected Distri...

Eighteen agencies sign on to the Roaring Fork Valley Wildfire Collaborative

Agreement will facilitate cross-boundary work to create fire resilient communities

CARBONDALE, Colo. (Dec 15, 2022) – Understanding that wildfires do not recognize jurisdictional lines, 18 local, county, state and federal agencies involved in wildfire miti...

Airport Advisory Board reflects on first year, looks ahead to 2023 projects

At monthly meeting, Board members also approve emissions study

PITKIN COUNTY, COLO. (Dec. 16, 2022) - Nearly one year ago, on January 20, 2022, the Aspen/Pitkin County Airport Advisory Board (AAB) met for the first time following a robust community engagem...

Flight Operations Safety Task Force approved by Pitkin County Commissioners

Creation of Task Force was recommended by citizen-led Airport Advisory Board

PITKIN COUNTY, COLO. (Dec. 7, 2022) – At a regular meeting on Wednesday, December 7, the Pitkin County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) considered and unanimously ap...

Pitkin County selects Andrew Knapp as County Engineer

Knapp brings more than a decade of local experience in transportation engineering

PITKIN COUNTY, COLO. (Nov. 30, 2022) - Andrew Knapp, who previously served as Resident Engineer for the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) in the Roaring Fork and C...

Public invited to weigh in on planning effort to manage Maroon Bells visitation

Development of Comprehensive Recreation Management Plan continues with Dec. 7 workshop

PITKIN COUNTY, COLO. (November 29, 2022) – The public is invited to participate in a workshop on Wednesday, December 7 in Aspen to provide input and hear about...

Diane Jackson named Deputy Airport Director at Aspen Airport

Jackson served previously in leadership roles at airports in Florida, Connecticut

PITKIN COUNTY, COLO. (Nov. 23, 2022) - Diane Jackson, who previously served as Airport Manager at Tweed-New Haven Airport and Communications Director at the Naples Municipal ...

Hunt to close Sky Mountain Park trails

PITKIN COUNTY, COLO. (Nov. 18, 2022) - Five trails at Sky Mountain Park will close for the fourth rifle season, Nov. 23-27, while an elk hunt occurs on a portion of the park.

Cozyline, Airline, Incline, Skyline Ridge and Ditchline trails will all be closed...

Pitkin County Clerk & Recorder completes tally of overseas, military, and cured ballots

PITKIN COUNTY, COLO. (Nov. 18, 2022) - The Pitkin County Clerk & Recorder completed its final tally of ballots Thursday after processing military, overseas, and cured ballots. A total of 240 ballots were processed by two sets of bipartisan election ju...

Pitkin County leads the state in recycling and composting at county-level

Pitkin County rates number one at the county-level for recycling and composting residential and commercial waste, according to report

(PITKIN, COLO.) Nov. 15, 2022 - On America Recycles Day and during Colorado Recycles Week, Eco-Cycle and CoPIRG Foundation...

9,485 ballots processed by Pitkin County Clerk & Recorder

“Cured” and overseas ballots yet to be counted

PITKIN COUNTY, COLO. (Nov. 10, 2022) – Following a successful initial processing of ballots by the Pitkin County Clerk & Recorder’s office after this week’s General Election, the county is continuing its i...

In-Person Voting Available in Aspen, Snowmass Village, and Basalt on Election Day, Nov. 8

Mail Ballot Drop Boxes also available in Aspen, Snowmass Village, Basalt, and RedstonePITKIN COUNTY, COLO. (Nov. 7, 2022) - Election Day is tomorrow and if you haven’t yet voted, please remember to submit your ballot before 7PM tomorrow, November 8. As we...

Suzanne Wolff named Pitkin County Community Development Director

ASPEN, COLO. (October 27, 2022) - After an extensive national search, longtime Community Development staff member Suzanne Wolff has been named Community Development Director. Wolff, who has worked for the county for 30 years, served as Planning Director/A...

Implementing Common Ground Recommendations for Aspen Airport

ASPEN, COLO. (Oct. 21, 2022) The Airport Advisory Board, at its October 20 meeting, weighed in on a plan to implement the Common Ground Recommendations from the community-driven ASE Vision process. The Recommendations were adopted by the Pitkin County Boa...

Voluntary Safe Gun Disposal Event

PITKIN COUNTY, COLO. (October 14, 2022) – As part of his new Voluntary Safe Gun Disposal initiative, Pitkin County Sheriff Joe DiSalvo and the Pitkin County Sheriff’s Office will launch a Voluntary Gun Disposal program with a kick-off event on October 22,...

Proposed 2023 county budget prioritizes projects that bring sustainability, resiliency to community

ASPEN, COLO. (October 11, 2022) The Pitkin County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) will consider a proposed 2023 county budget and five-year plan at a work session Tuesday, Oct. 11. It’s the first of many meetings about the budget the Board will hold ...

Historic Pitkin County Courthouse celebrates reopening on October 5, 2022

ASPEN, COLO. (September 29, 2022) – The historic Pitkin County Courthouse on Main Street in Aspen, Colorado, has reopened after being closed since March for a major remodel. Beginning in 2019, Pitkin County undertook a significant remodel to upd...

The 2022 General Election has begun

ASPEN, COLO. (Sept. 23, 2022) Voters registered in Pitkin County as military/overseas are due to receive their ballots for the 2022 General Election beginning Friday, Sept. 23, according to Pitkin County Clerk & Recorder Ingrid K. Grueter. 

Th...

Pros and cons about ballot issues now being collected

(Aspen, CO) Local election officials are now collecting comments from the public detailing the pros and cons of six financial ballot issues in the upcoming General Election, Nov. 8.  The comments collected from the public will be publish...

2022 Pitkin County Cares Volunteer Service and Greg Mace Award Recipients Announced

The recipients of the 2022 Pitkin County Cares Volunteer Service and Greg Mace Awards will be honored by the Pitkin County Commissioners during a televised work session on Tuesday, September 13th at 10 a.m. 

A record 21 outstanding Roaring Fork Va...

Creating a new Healthy Rivers experience in Basalt

BASALT, COLO. (August 10, 2022) -- There will soon be a new way to enjoy and learn about the Roaring Fork River in Basalt.  Beginning in mid-August, and continuing through the fall, Pitkin County Healthy Rivers will be installing a boardwalk conn...

Short Term Rental license applications open for properties in unincorporated Pitkin County

PITKIN COUNTY, CO - Members of the public are invited to apply for Short Term Rental (STR) licenses. On June 22, the Pitkin County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) adopted an STR licensing program which goes into effect September 20. At this time, any...

Aspen Airport reopens after small aircraft incident

PRESS RELEASE June 26, 2022For Immediate Release Media Contact: Dan Bartholomew, Aspen Pitkin County Airport Director, (970) 975-3162, dan.bartholomew@pitkincounty.com

Aspen, CO – At 5:25 PM, the Aspen Pitkin County airport reopened after...

Pitkin County Public Health statement on a COVID-19 associated death

The Pitkin County Public Health department has been alerted by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) of a death associated with COVID-19 of a community member. This community member was treated and then died at a hospital in Den...

Public input sought on plan to manage visitation at Maroon Bells

ASPEN, Colo. – The public is invited to participate in a workshop June 9 in Aspen to provide input and learn more about the Maroon Bells Comprehensive Recreation Management Plan effort.

Members of the public can stop by anytime between 5 pm and 7...

Landfill expansion will add needed “life” to Solid Waste Center

Pitkin County Solid Waste Center’s new landfill expansion opens for use on June 3, 2022. The new cell marks the next stage of modernization for the landfill with an engineered synthetic liner, a (leachate) collection system that filters liquids ...

Pitkin County Solid Waste Center’s Motherlode Mercantile opens June 3rd

The Motherlode Mercantile, Pitkin County Solid Waste Center’s next foray into waste diversion, opens to the public on June 3, 2022. This new retail venture aims to divert quality furniture, sports equipment, architectural salvage, lighting and plumbing fi...

Nominations sought for 2022 Pitkin County Cares Volunteer Service and Greg Mace Awards

(Aspen, CO) Pitkin County is now accepting nominations for outstanding volunteers to be honored for the 2022 Pitkin County Cares Volunteer Service Awards. Community members are invited to submit nominations for people who are making a difference in the co...

Pitkin County to begin surveillance efforts for potential mercury exposure

On May 4, 2022, Pitkin County Public Health (PCPH) was notified by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) of 118 cases of individuals who reside part-time or full-time in Pitkin County, who had been tested for mercury in the bloo...

'Keep Colorado Wild Pass' available during vehicle registration

Purchasers may opt out if not interested

New in 2023, a discounted state parks pass is available to those who renew their annual vehicle registration either online with the Division of Motor Vehicles or in-person through the Pitkin County Clerk & Recor...

Starting May 2, Assessor's Office to accept property appeals, objections

In accordance with Colorado law, beginning May 2, 2023, the Pitkin County Assessor will accept appeals and objections to classification and valuation of real property. Objections to the valuation or classification of real property must be submitted no lat...

Take the Exploring Food and Daily Life Survey

You do not have to be food insecure or consider yourself food insecure to take the survey.

PITKIN COUNTY, COLO. (March 10, 2023) - Food insecurity is an issue impacting thousands of residents of Eagle, Garfield, and Pitkin counties. With much of the data a...

SNAP benefits to be reduced to pre-pandemic monthly amounts beginning in March

The reduction in benefits will impact many SNAP-eligible households in Pitkin County

PITKIN COUNTY, COLO. (Feb. 8, 2023) - The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is a federal means-tested program that provides food resources (allotments) to e...

Pitkin County seeks public comment on proposed update to construction recycling rules

Pitkin County is seeking public comment on a proposed update to the Construction & Demolition Debris Diversion Ordinance which affects building and demolition permits issued by the County.

The ordinance requires permit applicants to submit a deposit of...

Pitkin County Public Health sheds light on dangers of Rainbow Fentanyl

PITKIN COUNTY, COLO. (Nov. 10, 2022) - With a recent seizure in neighboring Garfield County, Pitkin County Public Health is raising awareness about the dangers of Rainbow Fentanyl. It’s an illegal drug (opioid) that has been colored and flavored,...

Care Sessions from Public Health, Oct. 20 & 24

Pitkin County Public Health invites anyone who lives, works, and plays in Pitkin County to participate in two virtual Care Sessions, Oct. 20 & 24. The first session involves discussion on ways to improve access to care including mental health. The sec...

Pitkin County survey for veterans and veterans' family, caregivers

The Pitkin County Human Services department is conducting a survey to determine how the Pitkin County Veteran Services Officer (VSO) can best meet the needs of veterans living in Pitkin County. Please take a few minutes to complete the survey linked below...

Longtime employee named Interim Community Development Director

On July 2, Pitkin County Assistant Community Development Director Suzanne Wolff was named Interim Community Development Director. Her appointment follows the retirement at the end of June of Cindy Houben, the county’s long-time Community Development Direc...

Public Health holds young pediatric COVID-19 vaccines virtual town hall

Pitkin County Public Health will be hosting a virtual community information town hall event regarding the recent approval of Pfizer and Moderna vaccines for the youngest pediatric group, ages 6 months to 4 years. Panelists will include Rahul Shah M.D., pe...

Application period reopens for Community Growth Advisory Committee

The Pitkin County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) has decided to reopen the application for the Community Growth Advisory Committee through Friday, July 8th at 12 PM. This is to allow for additional applicants for the BOCC to consider in order to rou...

Clerk & Recorder temporary lunchtime closure starts July 6

The Pitkin County Clerk & Recorder’s office at 530 E. Main Street, in the Pitkin County Administration Building, will be closed from 12:30 - 1:30 PM, Monday through Friday, July 6 - 18.

The temporary lunchtime closure is due to staffing shortages withi...

Please provide input on the future of recreation in the Maroon Bells Scenic Area

Please join us on Thursday, June 30, from 5-6:30 PM MT for a Maroon Bells Comprehensive Recreation Plan Virtual Public Meeting. The public is invited to participate in a virtual meeting over Zoom to provide input and learn more about the Maroon Bells Comp...

Expect heavy bike traffic on trails during Ride the Rockies

Ride the Rockies will bring about 950 bicyclists to the Roaring Fork Valley on June 13 and 14. Riders will enter Pitkin County on the Rio Grande Trail on June 13 and stop for festivities in Basalt. More than half of the group will continue to Snowmass Vil...