City of Aspen

Every day, we walk around Rio Grande Park, Herron Park and the Aspen Recreation Center, but do you know who has made these spaces a reality? Meet Tito Márquez, who has been one of the city's construction field superintendents for 25 years and has led major projects. He has led projects like Herron Park, the Rio Grande Trail, the Aspen Recreation Center, and the Cemetery Lane trail. He also has collaborated on the creation of parks at the Burlingame Ranch affordable housing project. "I really enjoy the projects that my team and I work on," he said. "From construction, operating the machines, landscaping, to working on the ground, every part of a project is special because when we finish, we see the project completed at 200%." Tito and the parks team have spent years building spaces for our community to enjoy beautiful, natural places. When you walk through these parks and see the parks team, congratulate them for their great effort and contribution to our community! ----- Todos los días caminamos alrededor de los parques del Río Grande, el parque Herron, el Centro Recreativo de Aspen, pero ?sabes quién ha hecho realidad estos espacios? ?Conoce a Tito Márquez! Uno de los superintendentes de construcción que ha estado con nosotros por 25 a?os y ha liderado grandes proyectos. Parques como Herron Park, el Río Grande Trail, el Centro Recreativo y Cemetery Lane trail, han sido algunos de los proyectos que ha dirigido, además de colaborar en la construcción de parques para Burlingame. "Disfruto mucho los proyectos en los que mi equipo y yo trabajamos. Desde la construcción, operar las máquinas, la jardinería, hasta trabajar en el terreno, cada parte de un proyecto es especial, porque cuando terminamos, vemos el proyecto realizado al 200%." Tito y el equipo de parques han construido, durante a?os, espacios para que nuestra comunidad disfrute de lugares hermosos y naturales Cuando camines por estos parques y veas al equipo de parques, ?felicítalos por su gran esfuerzo y contribución a nuestra comunidad! #Aspen #Parks #Community

Do you know who built the open spaces where we walk with our family and friends? Today, we want to introduce you to Luis Contreras, our construction field superintendent, who has worked in the city of Aspen since 1993. When Luis started, there were only 23 parks in the city, and today, there are over 30, not including the trails and open spaces. "The city of Aspen has grown substantially over time, and this growth has been for the good of the community. I am proud to be part of this process," says Luis. Luis began working in landscaping, and today, after 30 years of work in the city, he is one of the construction field superintendents, leading projects for the city alongside the parks team. Remember, our beautiful city of Aspen has special open spaces, parks, and trails, all built with great effort and love for our community. We are proud of our parks team, who make every corner of the city a reality! If you see Luis around town, be sure to congratulate him! ---- ?Sabes quiénes han construido los espacios naturales donde caminamos con nuestra familia y amigos? Hoy queremos presentarte a Luis Contreras, superintendente de construcción que ha trabajado en la ciudad de Aspen desde 1993. Cuando Luis comenzó, solo había 23 parques en la ciudad, y hoy hay más de 30, sin contar los senderos (trails) y los espacios naturales. "La ciudad de Aspen ha crecido sustancialmente con el paso del tiempo, y ese crecimiento ha sido para el bien de la comunidad. Me siento orgulloso de ser parte de este proceso", comenta Luis Contreras. Luis comenzó trabajando en jardinería, y hoy, después de 30 a?os de trabajo en la ciudad, es uno de los superintendentes de construcción, liderando proyectos para la ciudad junto al equipo de parques. Algunos de los parques en los que ha trabajado incluyen el campo de golf, Snyder Park, todos los parques construidos para Burlingame, y el ganador del premio John Denver Sanctuary, entre otros. Recuerda que nuestra hermosa ciudad de Aspen cuenta con grandes espacios naturales, parques y senderos, todos construidos con mucho esfuerzo y amor para nuestra comunidad. ?Estamos orgullosos de nuestro equipo de parques, que hace realidad cada rincón de la ciudad! Si ves a Luis por la ciudad, ?felicítenlo!

The City of Aspen seeks a dedicated and fair-minded individual to serve as its next Municipal Judge. This is a unique opportunity to play a vital role in the community’s legal system, ensuring fair proceedings and upholding the rule of law. Key Responsibilities: ? Preside over court sessions and interpret and apply the law. ? Make legal rulings and ensure fair proceedings. ? Uphold the principles of due process. ? Be available to work up to 6 hours a month. How to Apply: Send your cover letter, resume, work experience and references to [email protected]. Files accepted in PDF or word. More information: https://ow.ly/Qq8L50U4B2Y

Performs complex administrative, technical, and business services coordination duties in support of the Parks and Open Space, Business Services, Recreation, Golf, Special Events, Arts & Culture departments. Exercises direct supervision over all staff members of the Business Services Administrative Specialist team and functions consistent with the City’s mission and values. Apply here:https://ow.ly/vCS450U4AVK

Are you a local artist looking to build connection with your community? Apply today for the city of Aspen's Cultural Vibrancy Fellowship. This program supports adult and youth artist by offering up to $4,000 for adult artists and $750 for youth artists. Don't miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and grow within our artistic community. Apply today at #LinkInBio #CityOfAspen #AspenSnowmass #CulturalVibrancy

Have you ever wondered who takes care of our beautiful parks and open spaces? ? Today, we would like to introduce you to Nick, the Cozy Point Ranch supervisor. As part of the Parks Department, Nick oversees various projects at Cozy Point Ranch located between Brush Creek and Juniper Hill. His collaboration and dedication to managing the equestrian center, Camp Cozy, and the Farm Collaborative significantly impacts the city of Aspen. ? Cozy Point Ranch is a historic 135-year-old Colorado landmark dedicated to preserving history and nature, while actively welcoming community participation. Cozy Point offers programs like the year-round equestrian center, which can accommodate up to 100 horses, and Camp Cozy, which nurtures confident, responsible riders through skill-based lessons and barn activities, including basic veterinary care. ? Since 2011, the Farm Collaborative open the Earth Keepers program, which has hosted kids' programs, ecological food initiatives, and community activities to inspire positive action and outdoor engagement. ? As members of the community, we encourage everyone to appreciate our incredible parks and open spaces and join us in preserving these special areas. Join us in giving Nick a big shout-out for his hard work and dedication to Cozy Point Ranch. ?

We’re thrilled to share that Aspen is making history once again! Aspen has earned a prestigious spot in the Green Destinations Top 100 Stories for 2024, highlighting our commitment to sustainability through innovative practices. This recognition marks the third consecutive year Aspen has been honored, showcasing our dedication to responsible tourism and climate action. Eliza Voss, ACRA Vice President of Destination Marketing, expressed her enthusiasm for this achievement, noting the city’s proactive efforts in reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Aspen’s initiative, “Aspen’s Climate Commitment: Pioneering Sustainability in the Rockies,” exemplifies a comprehensive approach to addressing climate change and promoting a sustainable future for all. ? Read more here:https://ow.ly/Cbc650TYays Let's give a shout-out to our town! #Aspen #CityOfAspen #ACRA

This week, we celebrated the opening of the newly relocated Maroon Creek Trail! This improved pathway creates a safe, scenic connection between our Aspen Recreation Center, local schools, and open spaces, giving everyone easy access to the beauty of our community. Thank you to everyone who made this project possible! Here’s to safe journeys to the Highlands, Maroon Bells, and beyond. #CityOfAspen #Aspen #MaroonCreelTrail

The city of Aspen is excited to share that we have been honored as the "Community of the Year" by 2024 Green Destinations and Mountain Towns 2030. This recognition is due to our strong commitment to sustainability and environmental progress. The Environmental Health and Sustainability department attended the Mountain Towns 2030, where they highlighted the city’s innovative initiatives, such as our organic waste diversion policy and the Colorado Green Business Network, which supports local businesses in adopting sustainable practices. The team also spoke about the Building IQ initiative, which requires large buildings to track energy and water usage through a benchmarking phase with CORE, as well as plan for more public electric vehicle charging stations. This achievement and recognition is a great showcase of our values and goals, and showcases Aspen's leadership in creating a greener future for all. Please join us in celebrating this achievement and all of the departments who have been leading this work for our community. Read more here: Aspen leads the way on climate initiatives | AspenTimes.com #AspenSustainable #Aspen #CityOfAspen

The city of Aspen is excited to announce the updates to our non-discrimination ordinance go into effect on Oct. 25. This modernized version builds on the groundbreaking 1977 Ordinance 60, expanding protections against discrimination and reinforcing our commitment to an inclusive community. These new updates include broader definitions of protected classes, more inclusive language, and stronger guidelines for addressing discrimination. The City Council is confident that the new ordinance will continue to set a high standard for fairness and equal treatment for all residents and visitors. Thank you to everyone who participated in the creation of these updates to our non-discrimination ordinance. To learn more, visit https://ow.ly/z6RW50TSMLj