Aspen Hive is hosting a book signing today
Aspen House, 429 E. Cooper Ave., will host a book signing with author Em Cole today from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Cole is the author of Aspen Saturday Market and The Runaway, which were published last spring. It is described in marketing materials as a “thrilling and heartwarming adventure novel” set in Aspen.
“Independently published, ‘The Roaring’ offers readers an inspiring story of resilience, community and the unbreakable bond between humans and nature,” the statement said.
Cole is a pilates professional living in Snowmass. Email her at EmeColeCreative@gmail.com for more information.
Governor Polis appointed Laura Makar to the position
Pitkin County Deputy District Attorney Laura Makar was recently appointed by Gov. Jared Polis to fill the Oct. 5 vacancy on the Ninth Judicial District Court held by Judge Chris Seldin.
Makar, who was appointed to the position on Sept. 6, has been a deputy Pitkin County prosecutor since 2018. His practice includes civil litigation. He previously served as a chief deputy prosecutor (2015-18) and deputy district attorney (2013-15) for Pitkin County; and an associate attorney at Patrick, Miller & Kropf PC (2008-13).
Makar received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Colorado in 2004 and his law degree from the University of Colorado School of Law in 2008.
A celebration of Golbus’ life is planned for October 2.
A celebration of Carolyn Golbus’ life will be held at Belly Up Aspen on October 2nd. Doors open at 6:00 p.m.
Golbus was a musician, author, actress, artist, life coach, world traveler and mother. She died after a bicycle accident on July 4. The celebration will be held on her birthday. She would have been 61 years old.
Musicians from Aspen and the Roaring Fork Valley will perform in his honor. Gary Gleason, an Aspen native and Golbus’ life partner, will attend along with members of his family.
The free taco bar will be open while supplies last. A cash bar will be available.
“This promises to be the best party of the season. Don’t miss it!” the announcement reads about the event.
USFS comments on solar lift replacement
The White River National Forest is seeking public comment on Sunlight Mountain Resort’s proposal to replace the 1960s-era Primo lift.
A U.S. Forest Service news release said the resort is proposing to replace the 58-year-old lift with a higher lift capacity to improve the guest experience and incorporate the latest lift technology. The existing double chairlift has a capacity of 1,200 people per hour and will be replaced with a modern quad chairlift with a capacity of 1,500 people per hour.
If approved, construction will begin in the summer of 2025.
“Old lifts will be removed immediately following the close of the 2024-25 ski season, using snow removal techniques wherever possible to minimize impacts. Construction access will utilize existing roads wherever possible, and low-impact equipment such as caterpillars and helicopters will be used in the steepest terrain,” the statement said.
The new lifts will be built within the existing lift corridor with a number of minor modifications to the existing upper and lower lift terminals. According to the release, the lift replacement is primarily on Forest Service land with 850 feet below on private property.
Sunlight Mountain Resort near Glenwood Springs operates under a special permit in the White River National Forest. The lift replacement is within the permitted area and is included in the Resort Development Master Plan adopted by the White River National Forest in June 2023.
“Before any on-site work can begin, the Forest Service must complete an environmental review of this proposal,” Aspen-Sopris District Ranger Kevin Warner said in the release. “Public comment on this proposal is an important part of the environmental review.”
More information, including presentations and how to comment, is available here. fs.usda.gov/project/?project=66413USFS wants to receive all comments by October 17.
