Tommy Evans went out of his way to find The Sopris Sun office, tucked toward the end of a hallway in the Third Street Center. We admit, it can feel a little labyrinthine. “Finally, I found you!” he exclaimed as he walked into the office. In his hands, he held a long piece of receipt […]
January 2019
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Rare triple ice flow flushes through Roaring Fork River in Basalt
After an alert was issued by the Roaring Fork Conservancy (RFC) Friday afternoon, Basalt residents gathered near the banks and along bridges overlooking the Roaring Fork River to safely witness a rare natural phenomenon: an ice dam break. Massive chunks of ice — some estimated at 12 to 18 inches thick and the size of […]
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Creative districts unite in CMC galleries
Carbondale is a well celebrated Colorado Creative District — and while that certainly makes the town special, it’s not unique in its classification. There are 20 officially certified creative districts throughout the state, and while a collaboration has long been discussed, they’ve mostly acted as artistic silos. That’s about to change, as of Friday, Jan. […]
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Rankin state senate appointment opens door for another decade in office
Carbondale’s Bob Rankin heads for the state senate later this month. Currently state Representative for the 57th District, which includes Garfield County, Rankin was recently appointed to take Randy Baumgardner’s seat as Senator for the 8th District. Baumgardner is retiring Jan. 21 amidst sexual harassment allegations made last year. Rankin spoke to KDNK by phone […]
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Long-discussed projects about to go vertical
“It’s going to be a busy year in Carbondale,” Town Planner Janet Buck observed after Trustees approved steps for three different developments on Jan. 8. In each case the process has been — and remains — incremental, but in each case, actual construction is imminent. Chief among them is the new City Market building, about […]
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Bits & Pieces: The most important piece of equipment
Goggles. Check. Helmet. Check. Ten-year old skis and jacket with questionable waterproofness. Check and check. I can’t help that as I pack my bags to go on this ski adventure halfway around the world with some fancy clients, some feelings of inadequacy start bubbling up. It’s funny how it’s always the little things that can […]
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Longtime Sun photographer tells her story as she prepares for the next adventure
For Jane Bachrach, the only thing more fundamental than photography is her love of animals. Born and raised in the San Fernando Valley of Southern California, she lost her mother when she was 8 years old but always found companionship in the animals at home and on her grandparents’ ranch. “I learned to ride before […]
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Support the Salvation Army
Dear Editor: What was troubling me and waking me at 2:30 a.m. Dec. 21 just when the earth began its shift promising longer days? I was troubled by the column in the December 20 Sopris Sun “For whom the bell tolls.” First, I pause to thank the leadership of our Sopris Sun in efforts to […]
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Rain nor snow nor gloom of night
Dear Editor: I just want to take this public forum to thank our Carbondale Post Office for their service not only this Christmas season, but throughout the year. Yes, we all have complaints about the postal service, missing mail, long lines, delayed packages, but let’s be appreciative with what the counter service personnel has to […]
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Keep droning on
At this time a year ago I was rather a miserable wretch. I had undergone a knee surgery and was hobbling on crutches and sleeping (or not sleeping) in a brace. While nature’s snow supply for the ski season would prove to be a major flop, I didn’t know that yet, and was embittered by […]