1941 – 2021 Suzanne “Suzi” Titus was an incredible woman with beautiful eyes that sparkled when she smiled, an understated but full presence, a surprising dry sense of humor, wicked luck at cards and a somewhat curious fan base of all dogs she’d ever known. Suzi grew up in Oklahoma and was cherished by her […]
February 2021
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Scuttlebutt – February 11, 2021
Vaccine eligibility As of Feb. 8, Colorado opened vaccine eligibility to people ages 65 to 69, to K-12 educators and childcare workers, to first responders and other essential workers. This is Phase 1b.2 of the state’s vaccination plan. The expansion allows more than a quarter of Colorado adults to get the shot — if they […]
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Conserved ranch looks to future
At the end of 2020, a conservation easement that had been in negotiation for more than five years came to fruition. Sunfire Ranch, over 1,200 acres near the confluence of the Crystal River and Thompson Creek, sold a $10M conservation easement to Pitkin County Open Space and Trails (PCOST). Support also came from Great Outdoors […]
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It all started with The Denver & Rio Grande Railroad
When this reporter first arrived in Carbondale, the trains transporting Mid-Continent coal were still active, and automobile drivers would often have to sit in their idling cars for several minutes, waiting for a train to clear the crossing. But that minor inconvenience was destined to disappear. The “last hurrah” for the Roaring Fork Valley’s rusting […]
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Subdivision and redevelopment approved
Carbondale Trustees at Tuesday’s meeting approved a Major Site Plan Review presented by Stein Properties, LP and Carbondale Center Place LLC. Redevelopment of the property, which currently consists of The Sopris Shopping Center and Sopris Self Storage, involves the construction of three new buildings with 76 residential rental units, 10,370 square feet of commercial space, […]
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Chisme del Pueblo, 10 de febrero, 2021
Traducción por Jacquelinne Castro Elegibilidad para la vacuna A partir de febrero 8, Colorado abrió la elegibilidad de vacuna a las persona de 65-69 años de edad, a educadores de K-12 y trabajadores de cuidado de niños, a primeros respondedores y trabajadores esenciales. Esta es la fase 1b2 del plan de vacunación del estado. La […]
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Mods4Quads, a resource for those impacted by paralysis
Mods4Quads (M4Q), a newly-formed nonprofit based in the Roaring Fork Valley, hopes to fill the resource void for those living with paralysis, family members and caregivers. Executive Director Susan Leety and Program Director Adam Lavender are developing a comprehensive resource directory and creating an online social network for those seeking paralysis-related information. “It will,” as […]
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Basketball season warms up
Roaring Fork High School basketball teams played their first games on Jan. 28. Varsity boys won 72-49 against Olathe. The girls also gave Olathe a good challenge but ultimately lost 41-28. To guard against the spread of COVID, all players wore masks and fans were required to stream games instead of crowd the stands. Beginning […]
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Basalt Buzz – Football returns to Basalt High School
It may seem like ages since varsity football was played in town. In fact, the last game for the Longhorns took place November 23, 2019. Never fear, football is finally returning to Basalt with its first game scheduled for Mar. 20, 2021 at home against the Salida Spartans. As Athletic Director Jason Santo explained, “Our […]
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Obituary – Margaret Manson Chain: January 24, 1942 – January 14, 2021
Margaret (Peg/Peggy) Manson Chain, longtime owner of clothing design and repair firms Made in Aspen and Mountainside Sewing, passed away at home on Jan. 14 due to complications of congestive heart failure after a long battle with rheumatic heart disease. She was 78. Born on Jan. 24, 1942 to Frederick M. And Dorothy Abbott Manson, […]