After years working to get stone out of the ground, Robert Congdon is turning his focus to what happens next. Mystic Eagle Stone takes its name from a sculpture in Congdon’s in-limbo alabaster quarry, but isn’t dependent on it. Located between County Road 154 across from the H Lazy F trailer park, the facility has […]
October 2018
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Let’s all do the monster mash
Back by popular demand — a round-the-clock Halloween-themed grown-up game of tag! Seriously, we’ve had people asking about the return of Humans vs. Vampires for months. It’s quite gratifying to see such anticipation, but we did feel that some things need to be revamped to make participation easier and more satisfying. So, if you played […]
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Seeker Higher Ground: Some sober reflections on Carbondale culture
Even though it’s home to Jaywalker Lodge, I suspect it isn’t easy to get or to stay sober in Carbondale. Although I have been darn-near dry for 30-plus years, it’s rare for me to go to a First Friday, an art opening or a fundraiser without feeling like a fifth wheel. No sooner do I […]
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2018 midterm election voter guide
On Nov. 6, voters in Carbondale are being asked to weigh in on five local questions as well as 13 state propositions or amendments and a wide array of county, state and federal races. Readers in neighboring jurisdictions have a slightly different — but no less daunting — array of choices. Garfield County voters can […]
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Clearing up media misconceptions and getting to know your reporters
While journalists put a lot of effort into building understanding and engagement for many facets of the community, they often overlook their own field in the quest to inform. As such, Carbondale Community Access Radio (KDNK) is teaming up with the Colorado Media Alliance for “Your News, Your Community” — a public discussion from 4 […]
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‘Return to Dirt’ brings accessibility to wilderness adventure
The world isn’t wheelchair accessible. You can either try to make it that way, or you can leave the wheelchair behind, says Tim Burr, founder of Glenwood Springs-based nonprofit, Return to Dirt. “I think everybody would choose to leave their wheelchair behind because it’s the epitome of your inaccessibility. When you’re out of it and […]
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Access AfterSchool accepting registration for fall/winter activities
Since 2009, Access AfterSchool has been providing valley middle schoolers with a captivating array of enriching after-school activities. For only $2.50 per class, students can spend up to three afternoons per week engaging in instructor-led activities with their peers. While the offerings are always changing in response to feedback, past programs have included outdoor survival, […]
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Commissioner candidates differ on proposition 112
Chances are, you’ve heard a lot about the upcoming midterm election on Tuesday, Nov. 6 (if you’re unsure whether you’re registered at your current address, you can check that status at www.vote.org). This week, in the first of a two-part series, we spoke with each of the contenders for the open Garfield County Commissioner seat. […]
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Bits & Pieces: Taking one for the team
I’m a bad soccer mom. I don’t know all the rules of the game. I get the game schedule conflicted with my work schedule or previous family commitments. And, yes, there are times I dread spending a large chunk of my day — or worse, a whole weekend — watching soccer games. I don’t always […]
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The mussel matter at Ruedi Reservoir
This past June, Ruedi had its first ever run-in with some aquatic hitchhikers. Inspectors stopped two watercraft (both of which had come from Lake Powell) infested with quagga mussels from entering the Reservoir. A total of 47 boats contaminated by the Aquatic Nuisance Species were intercepted in Colorado this year, according to Colorado Parks and […]