After much discussion and planning, local philanthropist Sheldon Wolitski determined that an indoor recreation center would not be built on the initial location proposed but instead on another available parcel in El Jebel. As Crown Mountain Park Board of Directors’ Tim Power Smith explained, “Sheldon’s plan is too big for the site.” The new project, […]
February 2021
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Lease appeal dismissed by Pitkin County Manager
At the end of January, a competitive lease application process for Pitkin County-owned agricultural land at the Glassier Open Space property in Basalt selected its winner, the Marigold Livestock Co. On Feb. 1, 2021, José Miranda, one of the other applicants and founder of Rocking TT Bar, filed a formal appeal contesting the lease award […]
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For the love of horses … and dogs and goats
The indoor riding arena at WindWalkers overflows with love. Hearts cover the walls and free-standing obstacles. Stuffed animals sit atop the posts. Even some of the therapy horses have even sprouted hearts! Although Feb. 14 is Valentine’s day, the equine-assisted learning and therapy center on Missouri Heights is celebrating love by honoring their true healers, […]
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Subdivisión y remodelación aprobada
Publicado originalmente en inglés el 11 de febrero, 2021 Traducción por Jacquelinne Castro Representantes del gobierno local de Carbondale aprobaron un Major Site Plan Review en la junta del martes, 9 de febrero, presentado por Stein Properties, LP y Carbondale Center Place LLC. La remodelación de este lugar, la cual actualmente consiste del Sopris Shopping […]
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El Sol siga brillando
Publicado originalmente en inglés el 11 de febrero, 2021 Traducción por Jacquelinne Castro El 12 de febrero 2021, The Sopris Sun completa su doceavo año informando, inspirando y conectando a la comunidad. Para estudiantes de numerología, este es nuestro “cumpleaños dorado,” año reflejando el día del mes, mientras nuestro papel comunitario emerge a través de […]
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The Sun shines through
On Feb. 12, 2021, The Sopris Sun completes its twelfth year of informing, inspiring and connecting community. For students of numerology, this is our “golden birthday,” age matching the day of month, as our community paper emerges through its “tween” years. It’s also Chinese New Year, inaugurating the Year of the Metal Ox and all […]
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Sheltering the homeless
Perhaps the only consensus regarding the homelessness issue is that there is not a one-size-fits-all solution. The sheltering aspect alone is riddled with caveats. There are many more homeless people in the Valley than there are shelter options. But even if there were a facility to house every person, contrary to popular belief, not all […]
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Letters – February 11, 2021
Sharing the love Camy Britt’s letter last week was “Right On.” Carbondale IS a great place to live for the vibes and events! We also have the Carbondale Nature Park, great cross-country skiing at Spring Gulch, and all of our outdoor COVID-safe activities. We are all in this together and are looking forward to gathering […]
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Branching Out: Respecting life and death
Is a dead animal of value, or just trash? I’m forced to ponder this after retrieving a dead creature from Highway 133. We didn’t want cars to smash the animal to oblivion. The night had been exceptionally dark, stars and moon veiled by snow clouds. Not another car was on the road. Amid a thicket […]
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Basalt supports the arts community
At their regular meeting on Feb. 9, Basalt Town Council pledged more financial assistance for the Art Base (AB) move to Midland Avenue and also approved lease relief. Skye Skinner, AB executive director, requested an extension of their lease agreement and rent relief. The organization purchased the Three Bears Building on Midland Avenue and is […]