Unmowed grass along Colorado Highway 82’s medians and shoulder might appear innocuous, but to local fire departments, the “one-hour fuels” are a serious wildfire risk. Under the right weather conditions, an one-hour fuel can go.
Members of the Aspen Fire Department gathered Monday to pay respects to one of their own. Assistant Fire Chief W.W. Cornell, who served the Aspen community in the late 1800s, was honored with a marble headstone placed at his final resting place at Red Butte Cemetery.
Lorrie B. Winnerman — This letter was originally sent to the Aspen City Council. Dear honorable mayor and city council: Please come forth with answers for the plan on sirens,