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by David Frey, Aspen Daily News Correspondent Tuesday, October 7, 2008 Editor’s note: This is the seventh installment in an ongoing series examining how the nation’s economic troubles are playing out in the Roaring Fork Valley.
Unemployment is rising in the Roaring Fork Valley, but the outlook is far better than most of the state and the country, and it could represent an easing for employers who have been struggling with a lack of labor. Full Story »
by Brent Gardner-Smith, Aspen Daily News Staff Writer Tuesday, October 7, 2008
The CEO of Frontier Airlines said Monday he’s pleased with the level of business the airline is seeing on its new flights to Aspen, but he expects ski business to be down this winter in Colorado.
“I couldn’t be happier with the performance over the summertime,” said Sean Menke, the president and CEO of Denver-based Frontier, about service to Aspen. “It surpassed my expectations.”
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by Andrew Travers, Aspen Daily News Staff Writer Tuesday, October 7, 2008
A district court judge yesterday refused to lower Cooper Street Pier manager Sohan Shrestha’s $25,000 bond. Shrestha is accused of attacking one of his employees in the basement of the bar after-hours.
Prosecutor Tony Hershey said he had prepared to argue for increasing Shrestha’s bond, to protect the alleged victim.
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by Catherine Lutz, Aspen Daily News Staff Writer Tuesday, October 7, 2008
SNOWMASS VILLAGE — About three-quarters of Snowmass Village households probably need some kind of help to be able to afford housing in this increasingly expensive resort town, a recent survey found.
RRC Associates of Boulder, which has done housing studies for Aspen and Pitkin County as well, presented its findings from a recent survey to Snowmass Village Town Council on Monday. The council wants to update its code requirements pertaining to employee housing to reflect current and future realities.
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Aspen Daily News Staff Report Tuesday, October 7, 2008 Despite a weakened national economy, city of Aspen retail sales and lodging tax collections saw healthy growth in August compared to the same month in 2007.
Sales tax collections rose 6.2 percent in August over the same month last year. The total retail spending mark for August of $49.5 million was 6.1 percent higher than last year. Full Story »
by Andrew Travers, Aspen Daily News Staff Writer Tuesday, October 7, 2008
An Aspen man who was arrested in May for driving drunk and carrying a jar of cocaine entered a guilty plea yesterday for possession of marijuana, which he was not accused of.
The confusing plea deal left James Lowe, 57, and the audience of the full district courtroom scratching their heads Monday morning.
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by Curtis Wackerle, Aspen Daily News Staff Writer Tuesday, October 7, 2008
The city of Aspen is planning to roll out to the public details surrounding the Burlingame density increase question that will be decided on Nov. 4.
Aspen voters are being asked to weigh in with an advisory vote as to whether the affordable housing project across Highway 82 from the Buttermilk ski area should be enlarged from 236 units to 293 units, as recommended by a group of construction experts advising the city on cost-saving measures.
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Horoscopes
- Aries
 - Taurus
 - Gemini
 You might want to slow down a bit. The possibility remains that, as good as everything looks, you still might hit a snafu now or down the line. Give yourself the gift of time. You could be questioning a long-term decision. Tonight: Easy does it.
- Cancer
 Defer to others, as you have little to no choice. In the long run, try making this seesaw effect positive. What might you ultimately gain if you let go and allow others to see the end results of their actions? Tonight: Say "yes."
- Leo
 Slow down, and realize how confused someone might be. You might want to not push quite so hard with someone you value. Your creativity surges, but a risk could be a bad problem. Listen to others' money ideas. Take your time. Tonight: Pull your body and your mind away from "work."
- Virgo
 You might want to rethink a decision and not cause yourself a problem. Sometimes your imagination can take you down a very wild and different path. The unexpected action of a friend, loved one or associate might cause a jolt out of the blue. If you maintain a sense of humor, you will do just fine. Tonight: Let the child in you out.
- Libra
 - Scorpio
 - Sagittarius
 - Capricorn
 You do, and others seem to watch. As a result, you could be erratic or very unpredictable. If you resent holding the bag, calm down and say so. Open the door to more expressiveness, not only on your part, but also to others'. Tonight: What would make you smile? Go for it.
- Aquarius
 If you feel funky or not up to a task, don't do it. There is a strong likelihood that you will have to redo what you will or think you will accomplish. Though you might not always be sure of yourself, let others see your vulnerabilities. Tonight: Get a good night's sleep.
- Pisces
 Your innate unpredictability points you down a new path. Investigate news with a positive eye, and be willing to join in. Though you are independent and have your own ideas, an element of teamwork is important. Tonight: Where there are people.
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