For so many Carbondalians, Mushroom Rock feels like a backyard. The COVID-19 stay-at-home order, however, is blurring the boundaries of mountain town backyards and home trails. As local recreation areas see increased use amidst warming weather and residents stuck at home, land management agencies are trying to keep up with rapidly-changing public health information. Amidst […]
April 2020
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Is virtual exercise the wave of the future?
With all this time at home people could — sooner or later — succumb to stir craziness. But have no fear, there are ways to diminish the insanity. One effective antidote is exercise. However, gym goers themselves currently comprise their own category of panic. “What am I going to do to get in my reps, […]
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Tobacco tax approved, Kane takes Basalt Mayor
A sizable majority of voters in Carbondale’s municipal election supported taxing tobacco products — with 924 in favor of the measure and 381 opposed, according to unofficial results. Beginning July 1, it represents a sales tax increase of four dollars per pack of cigarettes or 40 percent on other tobacco products, with proceeds earmarked for […]
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Taking the confusion out of how to plan your last wishes
Full disclosure: I started writing and researching this piece well over a month ago, before Covid-19 had taken hold. At the time, it seemed like a good idea to shelve any talk of end-of-life decisions. Now, in a world where so much seems out of our control, it seems appropriate to talk about the things […]
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RFOV promotes art through your window
Take a moment, right now, to look up from this article and peer out of the nearest window. What do you see? Perhaps, if you are privileged enough, you have an expansive view of Sopris; or maybe, you just witnessed a neighbor enjoying a brief moment of respite outside with their dog. Whatever the scene […]
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Watching is for the birds
If you’re itching to take a walk on the wild side, look no further than your own backyard, for that’s where you’ll find the fascinating world of birding. It’s spring, so birds are coming back from their winter vacations down south and are eager to return to start a new family. The Roaring Fork Valley […]
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A letter from the Mayor
Dear Carbondale Community: The State of Colorado made important and necessary decisions to limit the spread of COVID-19 by enacting a stay-at-home Executive Order, which has and will continue to significantly impact our economy. The Town of Carbondale stands with the members of our community who are impacted by these policies, including those who have […]
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Victory Gardens see revival during stay-at-home order
While emptying shelves in the grocery store seem to be filling shoppers’ supply of anxiety, backyards are starting to look more like opportunities. Echoes of WWII’s Victory Garden initiatives are ringing through the chambers of social media outlets and garden supply phone lines during COVID-19, nationally and locally. The historical movement encouraged teamwork and community […]