On this day in 1792, President George Washington signs legislation renewing the United States Post Office as a cabinet department led by the postmaster general, guaranteeing inexpensive delivery of all newspapers, stipulating the right to privacy and granting Congress the ability to expand postal service to new areas of the nation.
1 Flights between Denver and Aspen are diverted an average of 2% of the time. 2  When traveling between Denver and Aspen, the most commonly used aircraft is a Canadair CRJ 700. 3  The average delay time for flights between Denver and Aspen is 44 mins.
The drive time from Breckenridge to Aspen is approximately 2 hrs., 44 mins. in good weather and light traffic. The distance from Breckenridge to Aspen is 139 miles. The drive takes you over Vail Pass which is 10,617 feet and is sometimes closed during heavy snow storms.