The Aspen Times

The Roaring Fork Transportation Coalition presented to Snowmass Town Council Monday on potential plans aimed at reducing traffic congestion on Highway 82 and improving the quality of life for valley commuters.

After an unseasonably hot August weekend, Colorado’s mountain towns can expect a shift to rainy weather and cleaner air as monsoonal moisture overtakes the West. Several Western Slope towns saw elevated temperatures compared to their typical August averages on Friday through Sunday, with most of the state running 10 degrees above normal, according to National Weather Service Meteorologist David Byers.

Colorado’s rich and complex history dates back long before it was admitted into the United States on Aug. 1, 1876, and it will continue to add to its unique history long after its sesquicentennial and bicentennial anniversaries.

A climber who injured their right ankle in the Maroon Bells area was successfully rescued by Mountain Rescue Aspen Sunday from North Maroon. The Pitkin County Regional Emergency Dispatch Center received a report of the injured climber at approximately 5:55 p.m. — the subject was able to communicate with 911 by cell phone.

Violinist Gil Shaham and pianist Akira Eguchi began their odyssey through all 10 of Beethoven’s violin sonatas on Thursday evening pleasantly enough, with sprightly renderings of the first, second and third. After intermission came an explosion. No. 9 (the “Kreutzer”) took off like a rocket, darting this way and that with all of Beethoven’s sudden changes in tempo and dynamics, developing into a miraculously unified performance that celebrated every turn, every nuance, every panoply of expression.

U.S. Rep. Joe Neguse and other House Democrats announced a package of legislation Thursday, Aug. 6, that they say “meets the moment” as the severe wildfire season unfolds in Colorado and across the country. Across the U.S., wildfires have burned more than 5.5 million acres — 144% above the 10-year average for this time of year, according to the National Interagency Fire Center.

2:15 p.m.: Interstate 70 has been reopened to all traffic. 1:55 p.m.: The Colorado State Patrol trooper involved in a crash Monday, Aug. 10 near the Eisenhower-Johnson Memorial Tunnels was airlifted to a nearby hospital and is expected to recover, according to a news release sent at 1:36 p.m. The crash involved four vehicles, including the patrol vehicle and a Subaru Forester carrying an elderly couple.

The son of U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert was arrested Sunday on five felony charges, including three counts related to sexual exploitation of a child, following an investigation by the Garfield County Sheriff’s Office. Tyler Boebert, 21, was arrested Sunday on a warrant after an investigation by the Garfield County Sheriff’s Office and a felony review by the 9th Judicial District Attorney’s Office, according to a news release from the Garfield County Sheriff’s Office.

Commercial pet food brands sometimes get a bad rap. Many pet guardians worry about feeding overly processed foods to their pets, a concern often extrapolated from our own diet and food culture. However, commercial pet diets are formulated specifically to meet the nutritional needs of dogs and cats. Reputable manufacturers also have rigorous quality control processes in place to monitor ingredients, manufacturing and finished products for consistency and safety.

Aspen City Council Members Christine Benedetti and Sam Rose. City of Aspen/Courtesy photo Aspen City Council Members Christine Benedetti and Sam Rose are inviting community members to come say hello at the city’s community booth this Saturday, Aug. 15, during the Aspen Saturday Market. Rose and the city’s engineering department will be at the booth from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. to share information about multimodal transportation and e-bike safety, according to a press release.