On May 5, Pitkin County issued a press release stating they will take the first step to reopen on May 9. Aligning more with the state of Colorado, the key take-aways of the “Roadmap to Reopening” are:
Pitkin County will have three stages of COVID-19 response beginning on May 9. Each phase is expected to last 4 weeks. If trending is better, then this could be shorter or, if worse, then it could be longer.
- One-on-one real estate showings are permitted beginning May 9.
- Lodging staff will be permitted on site May 9 to prepare for reopening in Phase Two.
- Lodging includes, but not limited to, hotels, lodges, short-term, 30-day or less rentals.
- Second homeowners or “non-resident homeowners” must quarantine for 14 days during Phase One. Note that this is subject to a particular condo or residence club approval.
- Visitors will be permitted as soon as Phase Two is reached, estimated to be June 6.
- Retail stores may open May 9 providing compliance with Business Safety Plan Checklist.
- Restaurants and bars will continue to be open only for pickup and takeout during Phase One.
Links to the Press Release issued late May 5 and to the Roadmap to Reopening:
To better prepare local businesses for eventual opening, Pitkin County will host two “Business Virtual Open Houses” today from 2 to 4 p.m. Mountain Time and on Friday from 10 to 11 a.m. For more information, go to the
Pitkin County Public Health website and for a Zoom link to join the meetings.
The health board will discuss eliminating a current public health order that requires second homeowners or “non-resident homeowners” to quarantine for 14 days if they come to Aspen or Pitkin County.
We will keep you updated as we progress through Phase One. Hopefully, June 6 will start Aspen’s summer season and become a notable date in Aspen history.
