This morning we bicycled past a handsome old cabin in Carbondale festooned with an American flag. It reminded me of a “cabin” in Boulder — a dilapidated garage, really — where my friend Dick Sparks used to live. He was a music fanatic who owned expensive sound equipment in that dirt-floored hovel, a Deutsche Gramophone […]
July 2018
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An open letter to our community and the Pitkin County BOCC Regarding the Crystal River to Crested Butte Bike Trail
IMPORTANT NOTICE: YOUR COMMENTS ON THE BIKE TRAIL MUST BE SENT TO THE BOCC BY THIS FRIDAY, JULY 27TH, 2018. Please write or email your Commissioners at: Temporary Address: Pitkin County Board of County Commissioners 123 Emma Road Suite 106 Basalt, CO 81621 Email (patti.clapper@pitkincounty.com) Phone: 970-379-3702 Email (rachel.richards@pitkincounty.com) Phone: 970-710-1038 Email (greg.poschman@pitkincounty.com) Phone: 970-309-7997 Email (steve.child@pitkincounty.com) Phone: 970-927-3008 […]
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Two killed, one hospitalized in accident on 133
A 17-year-old man and a 19-year-old man were pronounced dead on scene of a single-car accident midday July 20 near Redstone on Highway 133, while a 14-year-old in the back seat was transported to Valley View Hospital and later flown to Children’s Hospital, according to State Patrol. Traffic is being diverted around the scene, which […]
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When will it snow on Sopris?
That’s the question The Sun, and others before us, have put to the community in the past. This year, we’re keeping it simple and asking you to guess when the very first dusting will be — none of this “mantle” debate. We figure anything from here on out counts as early rather than late. It’s […]
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Former teacher builds her pack with dog-care business
Just a year after Ashley Gann landed her dream job — teaching physical education at Roaring Fork High School — budget cuts prompted a career pivot that has earned her more money and growth potential. “I didn’t find out until a month before school ended that I didn’t have my job,” she said. That timing […]
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Hospice helps you pack for your final journey
Memento mori — remember you must die. And for those who see it coming and want to ease the transition, there’s hospice. “The dying process is extremely important and is one that needs to be cherished and celebrated. Would you prefer to be lying in your own bed or in a hospital?” queried HomeCare & […]
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Red Hill trail construction begins
Last week, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) hosted a public open house regarding the management plan for the land parcels gained from last year’s controversial Sutey Land Exchange. About 50 people came to that meeting, including members of the Roaring Fork Valley Horse Council (RFVHC) and the Roaring Fork Mountain Bike Association (RFMBA). “Most […]
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Local impacts of solar tariff mitigated
Two local solar installers say the 30 percent federal tariff imposed in January on solar imports is not hurting them so far. The industry saw the tariff coming and bought extra product from abroad before it went into effect. What’s more, a change in Chinese policy may lead to costs going so low that the […]
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Weiser explains Attorney General role during Carbondale campaign stop
The state attorney general can be a deeply personalized political office that plays an active role in protecting Coloradan interests — at least it should be, according to Democratic candidate Phil Weiser, who came through Carbondale last week in a series of roundtables to introduce himself to Roaring Fork Valley voters. “The attorney general is […]