The town of Aspen, Colo., is in the news for all the wrong reasons this week.
First, the town council voted down a measure that would have made same-sex marriage legal in the town, reports the Aspen Times.
The measure, which would have allowed same-sex couples to marry anywhere in the state, didn't pass because it didn't get the two-thirds majority needed to pass in either the council or the mayor's office.
In a letter to the editor, however, the chair of the town'sIDEA committee thanked the council for its support of gay marriage.
"There is no doubt that the event left a positive impression on the minds of many and demonstrated the best qualities of inclusiveness in our community," she wrote.
"In particular, we would like to thank our lead sponsors: Jeff Grinspoon and Jon Foley, AspenOUT, Aspen Community Foundation, Gay for Good, Sundae Ice Cream, and Mountain Pride.
In addition to our performers, we wish to thank our generous contributors and presenters: Aspen Chamber Resort Association, Aspen Community Health Services, Aspen Hope Center, Aspen Skiing Company, Basalt Regional Library, Clay Center, The City of Aspen, Everybody Water, Free Mom Hugs, HeadQuarters,
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