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NEWS ABOUT: Aspen

Aspen stories: 6 news summaries

(Newser) - Despite their reputation for being unfriendly to the environment, several ski resorts have become more sustainable, says Treehugger, which lists seven of the nation’s greenest mountain getaways.
  1. The Aspen Skiing Company, Colorado: This four-mountain resort said to be at the center of the green movement began eco-friendly initiatives
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recycling • greenhouse gases • carbon footprint • biodiesel • wildlife • Aspen • Colorado • skiing

Colo. Resort Town Mulls 'Pay as You Throw' Trash Plan

Vail program would encourage recycling

Feb 2, 09 1:28 PM CST
(Newser) - A Colorado resort town is trying out a newer, greener trash collection program, the Denver Post reports. The new “pay-as-you-throw” system would charge residents of Vail based on how much junk they throw away each week, but provide curbside recycling for free. More »

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recycling • trash • Aspen • Colorado • resorts • Vail

 Aspen Bomb Plot Suspect Kills Himself 

Pair of threats paralyzed resort town for New Year's Eve

Jan 1, 09 11:13 AM CST
(Newser) - Jim Blanning, the 72-year-old parolee police suspect sent threatening notes and mysterious packages to a pair of Aspen banks yesterday, was found dead east of town this morning, having apparently shot himself, the Denver Post reports. Police identified Blanning, a former Aspen native now living in Denver, from bank... More »

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Aspen • Colorado • bomb threat • New Year's Eve

West Coast Freezes as
East Coast Bakes

Aspen re-opens its slopes and Washington expects 5 inches

Jun 10, 08 1:08 PM CDT
(Newser) - As the sun scorches the East Coast, the West is shivering from a brisk few weeks. Areas of Washington are expected to get up to 5 inches of snow, while Aspen, Colo., is re-opening its slopes. There's still an average of 3 feet of white stuff on Aspen Mountain's upper... More »

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weather • Washington • Aspen • Colorado • snow

10 Amazing Places to Unwind

Forbes lists 10 US getaways from Maui to Maine

Mar 10, 08 3:00 AM CDT
(Newser) - Americans need a vacation—badly—with fewer than two-thirds of workers using their allotted time last year, reports Forbes. But not everyone's idea of fun is vegging out . Here are top-notch US getaways for those who like active travel:
  • Kapalua Resort, Maui, Hawaii: Golf, bird-watching and a marine-life preserves.
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Florida • travel • Kennebunkport • Phoenix • Aspen • vacation • Hawaii • spa • resorts • Kapalua • CordeValle • White Barn Inn • Canoe Bay • St. Regis Resort • The Phoenician • Viceroy • Palm Springs • SanMartin • Maui • Golden Door Resort • Escondido • Walden Country Inn and Stables • Aurora, Ohio • Water Color Inn • Santa Rosa Beach • massage

(Newser) - The Aspen Daily News put out a special "Gonzo Edition" Saturday to honor iconic hometown journalist Hunter S. Thompson on what would have been his 70th birthday.  Thompson committed suicide in February, 2005.  It was edited by his widow, Anita; contributors include long-time friend Ralph Steadman and... More »

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Hunter S. Thompson • Doonesbury • Aspen • Uncle Duke • Walter Isaacson • Ralph Steadman

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