Pitkin County Government

10/16/2026

⚠️ WILDLIFE ALERT: Keep out of Difficult Campground ⚠️

Heads up! Moose have been spotted at Difficult Campground and have shown some aggressive behavior, especially around loose dogs. There is a cow with a calf and a young bull that may be injured.

You should always keep your dogs on a leash in moose country. The Aspen-Sopris Ranger District is encouraging people to stay out of the area for the next week to give the animals time to move on.

Let's work together to keep our community and our wildlife safe!
https://www.fs.usda.gov/r02/whiteriver/safety-ethics/respect-wildlife

Thank you for your cooperation.

10/14/2026

10/13/2026

Stakeholders and partners visit the site of the Aspen Pitkin County Airport and Business Center (AABC) microgrid // Partes interesadas y colaboradores visitan el sitio de la microrred del Aeropuerto Aspen/Condado de Pitkin y del Centro Empresarial (AABC).

(left to right) Greg Poschman, Pitkin County Commissioner; Kevin Warner, Pitkin County; Melissa Castillo, DOE, Katie Jereza, DOE; Ben Luck, HCE; Betsey Seymour, HCE; Bryan Hannegan, HCE; Jenna Weatherred, HCE; Linn Brooks, HCE Board Member; Cody O’Neil, HCE; Kara Silbernagel, Pitkin County; Sarah Smith Hymes, HCE Board Member; David Bleakley, HCE; Elizabeth Lee, Colorado Energy Office; and Jeff Woodruff, Pitkin County Commissioner.
Holy Cross Energy

10/12/2026

ESPAÑOL: El Distrito de Protección contra Incendios de Carbondale y Áreas Rurales está atendiendo un incendio en una estructura cerca de 16000 de la carretera 82. ¡Por favor, no se detenga en la carretera 82 para observar!

We are on scene of a structure fire near 16000 Highway 82. Please do not stop on Highway 82 to watch.

09/22/2026

09/17/2026

Levi Borst has been named the new Undersheriff of the Pitkin County Sheriff’s Office.

Borst brings more than 17 years of local law enforcement experience, along with a strong background in leadership and County government.

He succeeds Alex Burchetta, who is transitioning to Assistant County Manager of Strategy and Innovation. We thank Alex for his years of service with the Sheriff’s Office and congratulate Levi on his new role!
Follow the linkto read more, https://pitkincounty.com/m/newsflash/home/detail/874
Pitkin County Sheriff's Office
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Levi Borst ha sido nombrado nuevo Undersheriff de la Oficina del Sheriff del Condado de Pitkin.

Borst cuenta con más de 17 años de experiencia en las fuerzas del orden a nivel local, además de una sólida trayectoria en liderazgo y gobierno del Condado.

Borst sucede a Alex Burchetta, quien asumirá su nuevo cargo como Administrador Asistente del Condado de Estrategia e Innovación. Agradecemos a Alex por sus años de servicio en la Oficina del Sheriff y felicitamos a Levi por su nuevo cargo.

09/16/2026

Sept 17, 6 p.m. The Maroon Creek Road is open to vehicles. Some debris clearing continues so please use caution. Reservations are available at www.visitmaroonbells.com

Sept 16, 6 p.m. Clean-up on Maroon Creek Road continues. Like today, the road will be open to vehicles tomorrow. Bicycle/motorcycle use is discouraged because of the slick road and heavy equipment.

Sept 15, 7 p.m. Maroon Creek Road, which provides access to the Maroon Bells Scenic Area, will be open to most vehicles Sept 16, following clean-up of the Sept 14 mudslide. Expect some delays as heavy equipment continues to clear debris. The road remains covered in slick mud, so slow speeds are advised. Due to the conditions and heavy equipment, motorcycle and bicycle use is discouraged.

The overnight parking area is closed as crews continue to remove debris. Parking for overnight wilderness permit holders with be in the overflow parking area.

The White River National Forest appreciates the hard work of the Pitkin County Government crews clearing the debris!

Wilderness visitors are reminded that heavy rain and debris flows occurred in the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness, including the Four-Pass Loop. Trails remain open, but rangers are reminding wilderness visitors that they are responsible for their own safety. Rainfall is expected to continue throughout the week.

09/15/2026

09/15/2026