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Aspen, Colorado

Population: 5,914

Set amidst the soaring Rocky Mountains at the base of one of the country's most popular ski slopes, Aspen is a beautiful resort town awash in culturally enlightening activities and exciting outdoor opportunities. With Aspen Mountain, Aspen Highlands, Buttermilk and Snowmass within easy reach, Aspen remains famous for its premier ski areas. However, its recreational prospects also range from whitewater rafting and hot air balloon riding in the summer to dog sledding and snowmobiling in the winter. Aspen's charming downtown boasts tree-lined streets and turn-of-the-century brick facades ripe with eclectic eateries, chic shops and local pubs. Accenting the upscale feel of the town, festivals such as the Aspen Arts Festival and the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen urge visitors from around the nation to explore and appreciate modern aesthetics.
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Helicopter Hauls Away Beetle-Infested Trees Outside Aspen

KKTV - Fri Jul 03

A helicopter has hauled more than 200 beetle-infested trees off Smuggler Mountain outside Aspen in a campaign to limit damage by the bug that has ruined millions of acres of Western forests.

Hwy 133 reopens after mudslides

Glenwood Post Independent - Fri Jul 03

REDSTONE, Colorado - Highway 133 south of Carbondale was reopened late Friday evening, after a series of mudslides temporarily closed a 13-mile stretch between Carbondale and Redstone earlier in the day.

Copter gathers beetle-infested trees outside Aspen

9NEWS - Fri Jul 03

A helicopter has hauled more than 200 beetle-infested trees off Smuggler Mountain outside Aspen in a campaign to limit damage by the bug that has ruined millions of acres of Western forests.

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