April 2020

There’s not a lot of good news on the job front these days. COVID-19 and the nationwide attempt to “flatten the curve” and stop the spread of the virus may be saving lives but it has put a record amount of people out of work. The US Department of Labor reports that, for the week […]

What’s it like to go from sitting at a desk with the teacher a few rows in front going over the day’s curriculum to the long distance of a computer screen?  All the same ingredients — teaching, studying and even laughing — are still there, but it’s a whole new world kids are living in. […]

Colorado Mountain College (CMC) is stepping up during the COVID-19 emergency to offer distance learning classes. In addition, CMC takes the sting out of student costs with free tuition and books for the summer semester beginning May 18. CMC President and CEO Dr. Carrie Besnette Hauser explained, “The important thing is to support our mountain […]

Living in a virtual world is now the 21st century reality. And that is especially true of local government operations. Both Carbondale and Basalt boards are ramping up their online presences and providing live streaming videos. Carbondale Town Manager Jay Harrington said residents can watch the upcoming April 28 Board of Trustees meeting with a […]

While trustees accomplished some regular business on April 14 — inking a franchise agreement with Xcel Energy and approving a transfer of retail and medical marijuana licenses for Sopris Labs — the bulk of the board’s first virtual meeting was dedicated to COVID-19 discussion. The fledgling Carbondale Emergency Task Force received kudos for its efforts […]

The Sopris Sun is conducting a series of interviews with folks you may not have seen in the paper before – a sort of introduction to your neighbors. This week we caught up with endurance athlete Seth Howland.  Q: Let’s start with the basics. Where are you from and why did you move here? A: […]

Buds on the trees are just starting to emerge, and wild birds are returning from their winter migrations. That’s springtime in the Valley.  Many people also observe annual expressions of faith and community as Easter and Passover both take place on dates near each other this year. Pastor Jim Tarr of the Cornerstone Christian Center […]

In these times of economic uncertainty, small businesses around Carbondale are quickly adapting to stay afloat during the COVID-19 pandemic. With statewide closures in effect for nonessential businesses, it has become increasingly difficult for small business owners who rely on farmers’ markets, word of mouth, and in-person events to reach consumers.  For many entrepreneurs, this […]