Welcome to Valley Roundup. I’m Carolyn Sackariason

Joining me for the first part of the show are Madeleine Osberger, reporter for the Aspen Daily News and Curtis Wackerle, editor of the Aspen Daily News. Randy Essex, editor of the Glenwood Post Independent, will join the conversation later.

The Snowmass community is reeling from the surprise announcement that the developer of Base Village is walking away from the project and plans to sell its assets to a Vail-based company.

Related Cos. selling Base Village to East West Partners

A prominent landlord has scooped up more buildings in downtown Aspen for $18 million and it includes the historic Red Onion. What Mark Hunt plans to do with them is a mystery at the moment.

Mark Hunt buys Red Onion building for $18 million

There is movement on finding some solutions to address the growing homelessness problem in Glenwood Springs but is it enough to satisfy the business community?

Homeless panel seeks to educate and offer solutions

Meanwhile, crime is up in Glenwood Springs, especially assaults and thefts.

Glenwood felonies up 36% for year

Finally, we remember two longtime locals who have recently passed away.

Aspen Hall of Fame inductee Tom Anderson passes away at age 78

Francesca Macpherson

 
Also discussed:

GarCo still not pleased with RFTA access plan

That’s going to do it for this week’s edition of Valley Roundup. Thanks to Randy Essex, editor of the Glenwood Post Independent, Madeleine Osberger, reporter for the Aspen Daily News and Curtis Wackerle, editor of the Aspen Daily News.