COVID-19 UPDATES
This page was created for local Snowmass Village COVID-19 updates only.
Town offices are temporarily closed due to the Health Order, Town Services are still available, for assistance with any Town Department please contact 970-923-3777.
For regional updates and public health info, please visit the Pitkin County website. The County now has a form for people who are symptomatic online.
Updated May 29th, 2020 08:34 AM
Playground, Skate Park and Tennis Courts at the Snowmass Recreation Center open on Monday, June 1st, 2020.
Snowmass Recreation Center will open Monday, June 15th, 2020 with restrictions.
Following the guidelines of the current Pitkin County Health Order, and the Roadmap to Recovery (below), the Snowmass Playgrounds, Skate Park, Tennis Courts, and Recreation Center will be opening with safety guidelines in place. As with everything, these dates could change depending on circumstances. Be Safe and enjoy Summer!
Current Public Health Order-May 27th, 2020
Snowmass Village community members and visitors are asked to be vigilant about preventing the spread of COVID-19 and adhere to the Five Commitments of Containment as we enter this new phase. We all need to work together.
Pitkin County Health Press Release outlining the latest changes to the "Stay At Home" order that begins Saturday, May 9th.
- Press Release
Mayor Markey Butler Addresses the Community:
May 4, 2020
Playgrounds, Skate Park, Tennis, Volleyball, and Basketball Courts are Closed
In compliance with the state public health order, and in an effort to keep our children and community safe, the Town has closed our park facilities like playground equipment, the skate park, and outdoor courts.
Snowmass Village Food Distribution
Aspen Family Connections will begin distributing food to Snowmass Village residents in need this Friday (5/1). From 12 p.m. 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.
The village-specific food distribution is set to take place every two weeks on Fridays and is open to any and all Snowmass Village residents.
Snowmass Village Food Distribution
- Every Other Friday
- 12 noon - 2 p.m.
- Town Park Rodeo Lot
- 2835 Brush Creek Rd.
Construction, Landscaping, Non-permitted Construction, Lodging, Retail, and all other businesses Operational Safety Plans.
Pitkin County Health Order is currently allowing the operation of some business, others to follow beginning May 9th when the State "safer-at home" order goes to the next phase. To operate every business must follow the Operational Safety guidelines outlined specifically for their business.
Village Shuttle:
For the safety of riders and your bus driver, we ask that you start wearing a face mask when riding the Village Shuttle. Effective April 20th all passengers riding the Snowmass Village Shuttle will be required to have a face covering. Scarves, bandannas, buffs, or other non-medical coverings are acceptable.
COVID-19 Rent Extension/Payment Plan Request Process for the Snowmass Housing Authority.
Town Departments
- Snowmass Village Trash pick-up will continue as normal
- Police department- Please contact them at 923-5330 for all non-emergency questions Emergencies call 9-1-1
- Beginning Monday, March 23rd, TOSV offices temporarily will be CLOSED to the public. We are still available and happy to assist you online or on the phone.
- Many town services can be performed online, and during this time we request that you please attempt to self help yourself at tosv.com.
- Town Manager’s Office 970-923-3777
- Finance/Accounting/Sales Tax questions 970-923-3796
- Housing Department 970-923-2360
- Parking/Transportation 970-923-2543
- Public Works Department 970-923-5110
- Tourism 970-923-2000
- Snowmass Recreation Center 970-922-2240
Coronavirus and Snowmass Center Essential Services
To find out what is open at the Snowmass Center Click Here
List of Aspen and Snowmass Restaurants offering Take-out and Delivery Click Here
Letter from the Snowmass Town Council to the Community Open here. March 24th, 2020
STANDING PUBLIC HEALTH ORDER March 23rd, 2020 Third Amending Notice of Public Health Order, Stay-At-Home This health order does apply to Snowmass Village
Want to Volunteer
Any individual that would like to assist members of the community that need your help please contact Valerie Carlin at the Aspen Community Foundation (AFC): valerie@aspencommunityfoundation.org
Want to contribute monetarily
All monetary contributions can be made to ACF here: https://aspencommunityfoundation.org/covid-19-regional-response-fund/
Village Shuttle Schedule Starting Monday, March 23rd,
Contact the Transportation office with any questions 970-923-2543 or go to their website at
http://villageshuttle.com/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=100
RFTA Service Change Starting Monday, March 23rd, 2020
Aspen to Parachute-COVID Relief Programs
COVID-19 COMMUNITY MEETING:
Join us for Q&A as the regional experts answer the questions you submitted, live:
https://www.youtube.com/user/grassrootstv12
Required parking permits have been suspended in Snowmass
Parking in Snowmass Village is now free for all lots, including parking in Base Village Garage and Two Creeks. Please respect the time restrictions in Lot 5 & 6 and the required permit for Lot 7 (merchants lot), this will still be enforce.
Letter to the community:
On behalf of the elected officials in the Roaring Fork Valley, please find the letter below to the community regarding the regional status of COVID-19.
Snowmass Tourism Updates
All Large Events in Pitkin County are Cancelled Until Further Notice.
Pitkin County Public Health has issued an order mandating the cancellation of any event with 50+ attendees. Restaurants and businesses are allowed to continue operations but must implement additional social distancing measures. Details on specific events are available at GoSnowmass.com
Snowmass Recreation Center
The Town of Snowmass Village Recreation Center will be closed until further notice.
In an abundance of caution, the Town of Snowmass Village has elected to close the Recreation Center facility in an attempt to cooperate with our community partners, public health agencies, and the state of Colorado. Thank you for your understanding, and stay safe.
Snowmass Transportation
Village Shuttle routes and services remain operational as scheduled. For the safety of other passengers and your bus driver, please DO NOT USE VILLAGE SHUTTLE services if you’re experiencing any illness or flu-like symptoms.
Snowmass Village Shuttle buses have focused on wiping down all of the hard surfaces in the interior with disinfectant frequently. Seats directly by the drivers have been blocked off for their safety. Being a Public bus it is more important that all passengers take simple everyday prevention measures. Hand sanitizer dispensers can be found on the busses.
RFTA:
Beginning Monday, March 16th, RFTA will be reducing services - including the Snowmass Village connector route. You can find the lastest Snowmass Village connector schedule online at www.rfta.com.
Town Hall Updates:
Most Town Boards and Commission meetings are canceled until further notice (unless it is able to be done remotely). The Town Council meeting for Monday, March 16th is still scheduled to take place at 4 p.m. at Town Hall.
Many town services can be performed online, and we request that you please attempt to self help yourself at tosv.com before visiting any of our offices. Examples of online services to you include:
- Paying rent for housing
- Paying a parking ticket
- Applying or renewing a business / liquor license
- Searching public records
- Applying for a building permit
Snowmass Police Department
Snowmass Village Police are proceeding with normal operations. The Police Department office will be locked to limit our contact with the public for non-emergent matters. Public seeking assistance should contact 970-923-5330 for non-emergency assistance. If you have an emergency, please call 911.
PLEASE rely on the official, trusted sources for information and not secondhand knowledge. Rumors and bad information spread faster than any disease out there, which only causes distress.