Idea Man

Dan Porterfield Takes the Helm at the Aspen Institute

The new president and CEO plans to help empower youth with knowledge, promote diversity, and eat lots of ice cream.

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Perfect Party

From a Pair of Notable Retirees and an Inspiring High School Grad to the Ballet’s Newest Dancer

Here’s our fantasy guest list of local newsmakers and visitors we’d like to meet.

07/26/2018 By Cindy Hirschfeld Illustrations by Matty Newton

Casting Shadows

How Are Aspen’s Undocumented Workers Faring in Today’s Political Climate?

Our town’s resort economy has long relied on immigrant labor, but business as usual may be disrupted.

07/26/2018 By Ali Margo and Aspen Journalism Photography by Karl Wolfgang

Backstory

Snowmass Village Revamps Its Iconic Entrance Sign

A cherished welcoming tradition gets an update.

06/04/2018 By Cindy Hirschfeld

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From Aspen Words Literary Prize Winner Mohsin Hamid to Sunlight's Mini-Mayor Colby Rogers, Our Fantasy Guest List

Here's whom we'd invite if we could entertain this season's most interesting visitors, locals, and newsmakers.

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Mother of Invention

6 Things Invented in Aspen

The Aspen Ideas Festival gets the buzz today, but we've been home to innovation for decades.

06/01/2018 By Catherine Lutz

Altitude Adjustment

Dear Meredith: How Do I Remain Friends with a Fitness Junkie?

Your only-in-Aspen questions, answered

05/31/2018 By Meredith Carroll

Dear Readers

Look Below the Surface of Aspen's Top Attractions

Advice from our editor-in-chief about maximizing your summer season

05/30/2018 By Cindy Hirschfeld

Generation Now

How 10 Young Professionals Have Forged Sustainable Careers in Aspen

When your hometown's one of the world's most coveted places to live, returning to find a residence and work is a challenge, but these kids are all right.

05/30/2018 By Catherine Lutz and Barbara Platts Photography by Karl Wolfgang

Generation Now

The Kids Are All Right: Alex Brough

A burgeoning new industry allows this local to build a company while enjoying access to the mountains.

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Generation Now

The Kids Are All Right: Danny Brown

His hometown provides plenty of visual inspiration for his filmmaking and photography.

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The Kids Are All Right: Wesley Jacobs Brown

A change in her career path led to an entrepreneurial venture.

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Generation Now

The Kids Are All Right: Kalle Edwards

She's worked her way to the top in sportswear design.

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The Kids Are All Right: Hana Maclean

Her outdoors-oriented childhood led to an architectural interest in sustainable design.

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Generation Now

The Kids Are All Right: Elizabeth Winn

Her drive and ambition have paid off in a marketing career, even in a challenging ski town environment.

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The Kids Are All Right: Holly Upper

She successfully balances an ambitious career path with the mountain lifestyle.

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Generation Now

The Kids Are All Right: Travis Van Domelen

Having friends and family in the valley helped this private banker move home.

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Generation Now

The Kids Are All Right: Eden Vardy

His master's thesis turned into a career in sustainable agriculture.

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Generation Now

The Kids Are All Right: Andrew Wickes

He's gone from skiing competitively and DJing to managing the family business.

05/30/2018 By Catherine Lutz and Barbara Platts Photography by Karl Wolfgang

Talking Points

Roaring Fork Leadership Celebrates 30 Years of Making a Difference

The local nonprofit betters community by developing both influencers and projects that positively affect the valley.

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Dan Porterfield Takes the Helm at the Aspen Institute

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How Are Aspen’s Undocumented Workers Faring in Today’s Political Climate?

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