Aspen

Despite Snow Independence Pass May Open Soon

Jackie Fortier — Mon, 06 May 2013 10:00:00 +0000

Independence Pass near Aspen may be open as early as Memorial Day weekend, according to transportation officials.

Heavy Snowfall Prompts Colorado Ski Resorts To Extend Season

Emily Boyer — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:09:58 +0000

This spring storm bringing heavy snowfall to Colorado is having a big impact on the closing date for ski resorts.

Get A Library Card, Grow A Garden

Luke Runyon and Aspen Public Radio — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 12:00:00 +0000

The Basalt Public Library is trying something new this spring: a seed collection. With a library card in hand, you can check the seeds out, grow the plants, and within nine months, harvest the new seeds and bring them back.

How To Save A Public Library: Make It A Seed Bank

Luke Runyon — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 10:17:00 +0000

Despite the cold and snow, some signs of spring are starting to break through in Colorado.

Caleb Moore, Freestyle Snowmobile Rider, Dies After X Games Crash

Thu, 31 Jan 2013 19:11:00 +0000

Caleb Moore, a freestyle snowmobile rider, who suffered a spectacular crash during last week's Winter X Games in Aspen, died today because of his injuries, his family said.

Moore was 25.

Here's how ESPN, which hosts the X Games, describes the incident:

"The 25-year-old was performing a flip Thursday when he clipped the top of a jump and went over the handlebars.