March 2020

The Bonedale community has come together to weather the Covid-19 crisis. It’s quiet in town absent the parking spot search, delicious smells wafting from restaurants all along Main Street and sweet sounds from music venues. This is the new Carbondale — at least for a while. But below the surface, businesses, organizations and schools are […]

As concern grows over infectious diseases here and across the country, local first responders urged residents to remain calm but be cautious. Rob Goodwin, Chief of the Carbondale and Rural Fire Protection District, and his team remain on the front lines of any and all emergencies. With frequent meetings with federal, state, county and local […]

Beer and good food make for a great time. Giving back to the community also feels great. Carbondale Beer Works (CBW) combines the two to make a concoction truly satisfying. Patrice Fuller bought CBW in 2016 and has used her foothold in the community to help nonprofits fundraise, emphasising the “fun” part. Every year between […]

Take a sip, and you’ll realize this is something different. Just a few miles down Highway 82, a new taproom is reaping and sharing the benefits of an unexpected windfall. The phrase “heirloom” — whether seeds or hops, which are essential to brew beer — have become the unique ingredients in Ball Brewing’s on-site production. […]

A half hour into our hike up a dry but snowy creek bed, ducking under fallen trees and scrambling up icy chutes, I begin to doubt whether the forest closing in on us will actually disclose an ice wall worthy of climbing. Without Mike Schneiter, so familiar with the path, we wouldn’t have found the […]

Update: Green is the New Black has been delayed until November.  Josie Castaldo sees herself as a communal artist, not an individual one. As such, Carbondale’s quirky fashion extravaganza is a perfect chance for her to get creative. “I have this really amazing opportunity to use the skills I’ve developed in my leisure time. It […]

Update: Green is the New Black has been delayed until November.  Rochelle Norwood’s Africana designs are featured in the upcoming 12th annual Green is the New Black Fashion Extravaganza. Her introduction to Africa came 16years ago when she was dancing with the African Dance Ensemble , in Ghana. The leader created the plans for what […]

Update: Green is the New Black has been delayed until November.  It’s a dress, no it’s a skirt… it’s alive! Valley resident Yoli LaGuerre is bringing a new line of fashion to Green is the New Black and it is about as raw as it can get. She specializes in floral design and applies her […]