COVID-19 Updates

We're Here for You

The situation around COVID-19 is constantly evolving, but the Town of Snowmass Village remains committed to serving you and providing essential services.

Town Services:
Town offices remain closed to the public, but our services are still operating and available to you online or by phone. Trash and Recycling pick ups are occurring on schedule, the Police Department remains available around the clock, and all of our license / permitting applications can be found anytime online. The Village Shuttle is continuing to operate safely by "bombing" buses with disinfectant, limiting the number of seats on each bus, and installing barriers for the drivers. Beginning next month, Public Works employees will begin necessary road maintenance overlays and striping.

The Town Council is also continuing to meet virtually to discuss essential policy and process public hearings. The next Town Council meeting is scheduled for Monday, May 4th. If you would like to "join" the virtual meeting, directions can be found on how to participate as a member of the public in the meeting agenda.

Aid Resources & Assistance
If you or anyone you know is in need, help is out there, and usually no more than a few clicks away. Assistance for things like monthly rent payments, shelter, meal delivery, mental health, employment and many other forms of assistance are available to all Pitkin County residents. Find numerous resources at the Pitkin County COVID-19 page: www.pitkincounty.com/Covid.

In addition, beginning tomorrow, May 1st, Aspen Family Connections will be distributing food to Snowmass Village residents every other Friday. Find additional details below.

Open for Business:
We encourage you to support local businesses that remain open. For an up to date list of essential businesses and local restaurants that are currently offering take out or delivery, visit Gosnowmass.com

Construction Sites:
As of this week, Pitkin County Public Health has allowed permitted construction activity to resume upon receiving approval of a site-specific COVID-19 safety plan. The Town Community Development department has already received and approved nearly 70 applications for job sites to re-open in Snowmass Village. The project must post their Certificate of Approval in a visible location on the job site. Contractors can find additional information and submit their safety plan on the Town's building webpage at tosv.com

Landscaping and Non-Permitted Construction Activity:
Much like construction sites that go through the formal permitting process, landscapers, painters, carpenters, etc. have been allowed to return to their job sites in Snowmass Village, but they are still required to develop and follow COVID-19 operational requirements. Learn more.

Other Businesses:
Non-essential businesses are to remain closed to the public under the current public health order, which is set to expire May 9th. Afterwards, businesses may be allowed to re-open, but with strict operational requirements and protocols. Information about these individual requirements, for each industry, will be posted on our website below for Snowmass Village businesses to access as soon as more information becomes available.

COVID-19 Safety Plan Requirements for Businesses

Burnt Mountain Area Now Closed

One Week Extension Implemented for Government Trail Closure

The Burnt Mountain area and trails have closed for the spring season. Spring closures are intended to give local elk herds the space they need to calve and nurse in solidarity, without human disturbances. “This annual closure gives cow elk solitude and free-range to raise their young,” stated Phil Nyland, Wildlife Biologist. “Disturbance caused by humans and dogs is very stressful to elk giving birth and nursing calves. Disturbance may also lead elk to abandon their calves.”

Recent studies have revealed some alarming trends with elk populations in the region. Because of this, the closure for a large portion of Burnt Mountain, and the Government Trail, has been extended by one week beginning in 2020. The Government Trail and Anaerobic Nightmare will re-open on June 28th this year. Tom Blake, Sequel, and other trails in the Elk Camp vicinity remain unaffected by this extension, and will re-open on June 21st - as per usual.

Winter / Spring Season Closures:

Rim Trail North, including the North Mesa Equestrian Trail: December 1 - May 16
Sky Mountain Park trails: December 1 - May 16
Seven Star Trail: December 1 - May 16
Tom Blake: April 25 - June 21
Anaerobic Nightmare: April 25 - June 28
Government: April 25 - June 28

Trail closures are strictly enforced by the Town's Animal Services Division, in partnership with Colorado Parks & Wildlife, and there is a zero tolerance policy for trail closure violations. Fines can reach up to $5,000. Wildlife monitoring cameras are in use in closed areas. Thank you for your understanding and respect of wildlife.

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Food Distribution while wearing COVID PPE

Snowmass Village Food Distribution

Available Every Other Friday Beginning Tomorrow

Aspen Family Connections will begin distributing food to Snowmass Village residents in need this Friday, May 1st.

From 12 noon to 2 p.m., residents can pick up free food items at the Rodeo Lot. Aspen Family Connections asks residents to enter at the Rodeo Lot and exit through the Town Park/recreation center parking lot. Signage will be posted to help traffic flow. Learn more by following the link below.

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Clean Up Tradition Continues

Town Clean Up Day goes Virtual in 2020

Town Clean Up Day is going to look differently this year, but the tradition of keeping our community beautiful is going to continue. Join us and the community May 15th - June 15th for the 2020 Virtual Town Clean Up.

Individuals will be encouraged to pick up litter throughout the Village, take pictures, and enter to win prizes. Additional details and information will be available soon at www.tosv.com.

TOSV Park Facilities Closed

Playgrounds, Skate Park, and Courts Closed

In compliance with the State Public Health Order, and in an effort to keep our children and community safe, the Town has closed all playgrounds. This includes all playground equipment, the skate park at Town Park, tennis court, volleyball pit, and basketball court. We will re-open them as soon as it is allowed and safe to do so, and information will be posted at www.snowmassrecreation.com.

Brush Creek Closure Planned

Brush Creek Road CLOSED mid-June through August

Brush Creek Road will be closed for approximately 8-10 weeks beginning in mid June for the Snowmass Water and Sanitation District to replace a main water line. The closure will begin just downhill of Homestead, around 20 mph curve, down to the Meadow Road Trash Enclosure. Only local traffic and emergency vehicles will be permitted through the construction site during the project.

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TOSV Awards $125,000 in Grants

26 Local non-profits to receive Town Grants

Based on recommendations from the Citizen Grants Review Board, the Town of Snowmass Village mailed 26 checks ranging from $500 - $18,000, for a total of $125,000, to 26 different local non-profits. These funds are intended to promote local health and human services, and are approved by the Town Council each year.

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Village Shuttle Spring Schedules

Now Operating on COVID-19 Special Schedules

The Village Shuttle is now operating on special Spring Schedules. Please only use public transit when necessary for essential tasks, and be sure to bring a mask or face covering. It is required before boarding.

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