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Legal representation scams target immigrant community
Advocates and attorneys in the Roaring Fork Valley say scammers posing as legal representatives are exploiting immigrants navigating the increasingly aggressive…
Thunder River’s winter events turn attention to high elevations
This winter, Thunder River Theatre Company (TRTC) has mountains on the mind. Next week, the nonprofit opens its third show of…
The Arc of the Central Mountains: An open door for Valley families
Editor’s note: The author of this article also works professionally with The Arc of the Central Mountains. If you live in…
Pedaling for peace
On Saturday, people gathered on bikes around the world to ride in solidarity with each other and honor the life of…
Local high school students roast ICE
Across the country, high school students organized walk-outs on Friday, Jan. 30, protesting the actions of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)…
Redstone Art Foundation celebrates art and justice with movie night at Redstone Inn
This Saturday evening, Feb. 7, the Redstone Art Foundation kicks off its third winter movie night series at the Redstone Inn…
RFSD Report: Board discusses declining enrollment, budget, safety
In addition to January’s planned regular board meetings on Jan. 14 and 28, the Roaring Fork School District (RFSD) also held…
The Art Commons: A new community-centered space for connection
With the goal of encouraging creativity and bringing art closer to the local community, The Art Base in Basalt recently announced…
Carbondale Report: Trustees embrace fire risk mapping
The most notable item on Tuesday’s agenda was a conversation with the Roaring Fork Valley Wildfire Collaborative to get the ball…
Basalt Report: Town finds its footing in regional housing needs
This week, the Basalt Town Council was provided with a decades-long look at housing needs across the Roaring Fork Valley and…
Rams Report: Roaring Fork basketball splits slate at Meeker in key league games
Roaring Fork High School’s boys basketball team secured its spot atop the 3A Western Slope League with a big win at…
Winter nighttime temps surge above historical average
As Roaring Fork Valley residents navigate this winter’s low precipitation, leaders at the Aspen Center for Environmental Studies (ACES) are warning…
YOUTH NEWS
Big brother or the e-hall pass?
There is a new epidemic sweeping across local schools, and it isn’t the flu, a new variant of COVID or any…
What makes a fur jacket any different from a leather one?
I keep coming back to the same question every winter. What makes a fur jacket any different from a leather one?…
Reticent but hopeful: A conversation with Venezuelans
Editor’s Note: The source living in Venezuela is referred to by alias initials (FA) to help ensure anonymity and safety. “Its…
Confronting vaping across schools
With the stress that modern life presents to the youth, it is no surprise that many have turned to controversial sources…
The fact and fiction behind teen caffeine use
Teenage caffeine related hospital visits are rare, but the number of visits have roughly doubled over the past six years. That’s…
Aperture of Hope makes teens feel seen
Aperture of Hope, an organization operated by Cath Adams, focuses on community building and exploration for teenagers. Through the Glenwood Community…
Raging Grannies impart the power of peaceful protest
This article comes by way of The Sopris Stars, a monthly youth publication powered by The Sopris Sun. Editor’s note: Illene Pevec…
Mirroring the modern world through film
This cinematic critique comes by way of The Sopris Stars, a new monthly youth publication powered by The Sopris Sun. Editor’s note:Potential…
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