ASPEN UP

ASPEN, Colo. (AP) - Aspen retail sales set a record in July, and were up 13.5 percent over the same month last year.
Finance Director Paul Menter said the jump was mainly due to an increase in lodging visits. He said there are more people coming to Aspen this summer than in the past. Tourist accommodations were up 18.4 percent over July of last year.

Capture bit of data from the associated press.

Do you think it was the gas prices?

Do you think it was 9/11?

Do you think it was mechants with no moxy?

Hummmm