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ASD board rethinking bond number
In April, sentiment behind a new bond question was strong for the Aspen School District Board of Education. Now, after a vote on authorization to pursue a bond was punted during two board meetings, the support for an issuance is there, but doubts have been raised about the figure. As...
Brett: Old Town Basalt needs a little tender loving care
Hear, hear, Tracy Bennett … I also have a business on Midland Avenue in Basalt. The proposed changes are so completely in line with the needs of Basalt commerce and visitor needs of today. I can’t help but wonder how many of these opposers are business owners, delivery drivers, or garbage servicemen in Basalt.
Housing matters: APCHA on path of protection and sustainability
As the oldest and largest housing agency in Colorado, the Aspen-Pitkin County Housing Authority recognizes that the 1,734 ownership deed-restricted units in the inventory are aging and most likely need capital repairs. APCHA is making great strides to protect the sustainability of the housing program and its inventory. Rightly so,...
Unbalanced Boys to Girls Ratio Spring Sports
During the spring sports season at Aspen High School, the ratio of boys to girls sports that are available is unbalanced. This unbalance is also seen during the AHS fall sports season. The choice to make the availability of sports equal in terms of gender through the different sports seasons is not available for the school to make. CHSAA created the current setup of the fall, winter, and spring seasons and as a result, there is a heavier emphasis on girls’ spring sports in comparison to others. On the official CHSAA website, there is a list of the spring sports and it is apparent that there are more girls sports being offered. This issue has been brought to attention by many schools but finding a solution that fills all satisfaction is not an easy task.
Wednesday, May 15
On today's newscast: Colorado is poised to outlaw cellphone use while driving, officials are warning boaters at Ruedi Reservoir to be aware of invasive species to prevent a future infestation, a revamped version of the “Mount Sopris Run-Off” will take place this Sunday, it's "Bonedale Bike Week" in Carbondale, and more.
Equity Symposium 2024: Equity Action Project Alumni Panel
This event was recorded on May 10, 2024, as part of the 2024 Equity Symposium, in partnership with Aspen Public Radio. MANAUS' Equity Action Project hosted the second Equity Symposium on May 10, 2024. The Equity Symposium focused on the topics of: anti-racism; intersectionality; and the relationship between language justice and educational equity.
Aspen is Turning Into Alcatraz
Recently, AHS has been making some shocking changes surrounding the wellbeing of the community. With the potential ban of cell phones on campus, alarms and lockings of doors, and enforcing student use of school-provided Chromebooks starting the 24-25 school year, AHS is seemingly turning into Alcatraz. Alcatraz was one of...
Ceramicist Alleghany Meadows sees utilitarian pottery as a vessel for creative expression
At his Carbondale studio filled with ceramics, artist Alleghany Meadows makes utilitarian items inspired by the natural world. Sets of dishes nest together in the shape of a flower, while the ridges of mugs and bowls evoke the walls of a deep river canyon. “I continue to dive deeper and...
Basalt businesses know how to spot a bad plan
I take exception to Jim Light’s recent letter to the editor. He accuses those in support of holding the town of Basalt accountable to the design and budget presented for the bond extension election of only caring about "What is in it for me?" This could not be more unfair.
New Planet Zebulon! BTS from X Games Aspen
A new Planet Zebulon just dropped and it's sixteen minutes of compelling content from X Games. Zeb and crew are hanging in Aspen as the East Coast rider competes in Knuckle Huck and the rail jam—but it's the narration, parking lot DJ sets, stoked fans, and awesome cameos that really bring the X ...
Ride for the Pass turns 30
For the last 30 years, the Independence Pass Foundation’s Ride for the Pass event has drawn hundreds of cyclists from across the state to welcome the upcoming summer season and revel in a car-less, snow-less Independence Pass. “It's a great way to kick off the busy summer and fall...
Let’s do what we must to make the airport safe
I want to thank Roger Marolt for clearly stating how the majority of longtime locals feel about the airport expansion plan (“The sky doesn’t have to be the limit, our airport can be,” May 7, Aspen Daily News). He always speaks for me and many others, and he does it much better than I can! If the runway is unsafe, then yes, we have to make it safe. And the terminal is not exactly luxurious but it works.
The Last Days of High School: Sentiments and Teachings
Walking through the halls of Aspen High School, they seem to have shrunken from their once intimidating and vast facade. The classrooms, which once held remote material and people, are now navigable. The cafe is a regular stop on the way to class, and you have successfully filled the shoes of the scary upperclassman. Freshmen orientation turned into a senior week itinerary, and all of a sudden, you find yourself finished with the final assignment. In the coming weeks, you’ll have attended your last pep assembly and high school sporting event. Soon every shuffle across the gymnasium bleachers hollering, “red, red, red, red, black, black, black, black,” will turn into a shuffle across the graduation stage. In looking back upon these experiences, here are a few lessons to take away.
Equity Symposium 2024: Storytelling as a Strategy for Anti-Racist Community Action and Solidarity
This event was recorded on May 10, 2024, as part of the 2024 Equity Symposium, in partnership with Aspen Public Radio. MANAUS' Equity Action Project hosted the second Equity Symposium on May 10, 2024. The Equity Symposium focused on the topics of: anti-racism; intersectionality; and the relationship between language justice and educational equity.
Prep sports: Aspen girls’ golf off to state
The Aspen High girls’ golf program continues to impress. Junior Lenna Persson earned another solo win on Tuesday. The Skiers will be dancing at the 3A girls golf state championship next week. Persson was the only golfer in Tuesday’s regional tournament to shoot under par, scoring a 71 on...
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