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Pitkin County Approves Permit, Fees for Maroon Bells Management

By Drooid · Sep 30, 2026, 2:56 AM UTC · How we work

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Pitkin County commissioners approved a permit on Sept. 23 to manage Maroon Bells Scenic Area.
The county will fund area upkeep through a new fee-based fund.
Forest Supervisor Brian Glaspell said Maroon Bells loses over $300,000 annually.
Aaron Weiss of the Center for Western Priorities called the transfer the camel’s nose for privatization.

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Pitkin County commissioners approved a permit on Sept. 23 to manage Maroon Bells Scenic Area.
The county will fund area upkeep through a new fee-based fund.
Forest Supervisor Brian Glaspell said Maroon Bells loses over $300,000 annually.
Aaron Weiss of the Center for Western Priorities called the transfer the camel’s nose for privatization.