Traducido por Rocio Contreras Mientras las protestas de “Black Lives Matter” recorren la nación, los activistas locales de color estan desafiando a nuestra propia counidad a reflexionar sobre la discriminación y la violencia policial que tambien pasa en nuestro patio. Para la arquitectura y graduanda de Basalt high School, Beatriz Soto, que dividió su tiempo […]
August 2020
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Fire closes Interstate in South Canyon
A brush fire in South Canyon prompted a full closure of Interstate 70 from Canyon Creek to Glenwood Springs and a westbound closure at Dotsero as several agencies battle the blaze. The cause of the fire is unknown, but it was reported at 2:32 p.m. on Aug. 5, and officials arrived to find construction crews […]
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Corby Anderson to captain KDNK
After an intensive nationwide search, Carbondale’s public service radio station has brought in local media honcho Corby Anderson to serve as its executive director, a position that expanded the role of general manager to one that is more involved in community service. Anderson, who has lived in the valley for 20 years, brought a wealth […]
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Roaring Fork graduates plan for college in a pandemic
Instead of walking across a stage, Lucia Penzel, 18, graduated high school from inside her car. She is one of the many members of the Class of 2020 whose education has been turned upside down by the coronavirus, having to finish senior year online and begin college in a time of widespread uncertainty. “My friends […]
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What does the fall look like at CMC?
As the fall semester quickly approaches,Colorado Mountain College is on track to implement the changes needed to cope with the COVID-19 pandemic. The college has created “Fall 2020 Trail Map” on its website’s home page to help students navigate the new educational reality. Curriculum advisors are available by phone. Classes begin August 24, and early […]
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Longstanding Thompson Divide issue heads to the senate floor
Heave ho, here we go. The long stasis of uncertainty surrounding the fate of Thompson Divide yet again has a chance to cross the seemingly elusive finish line. The Colorado Outdoor Recreation and Economy (CORE) Act is in the midst of federal legislation and if passed would protect 400,000 acres of land in Colorado, including […]
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Take a walk on Emma’s wild side, where strange critters abide
Have you ever met a zonkey? Probably not. This zebra/donkey cross is considered extremely rare. Some say these critters are so hard to find that the odds of seeing a unicorn are better. But, as luck would have it, the Roaring Fork Valley boasts two, living happily together in Emma. Both three years old, these […]
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Our Town: Miles Phillips —“I just like making things”
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 Miles Phillips, musician, instrument maker and metal worker. Q: You and [step-brother James Steindler] grew up on Flying Dog Ranch? A: […]
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Ps&Qs: The dog days of summer
This summer it seems everyone packed up the family truckster and headed for Colorful Colorado… While I can’t blame them, it has caused me to experience some road rage. Whether running errands around town or getting out into the wild, everywhere I go, there are humans in my way. On more than one occasion I […]
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A picture says a thousand words
The cover of the issue of The Sun that appeared June 18, 2020 (Volume 12, Number 19), in solidarity with marginalized people of color across this nation boldly read “I Can’t Breathe”. It was adorned with photos of Black Lives Matter protests that took place in town in support of communities of color across the […]