A proposed bill was introduced to Colorado’s House of Representatives that would restrict active county commissioners from serving concurrently on county health boards. This is significant for Garfield County’s Board of Health (BOH) which solely consists of the three county commissioners. House Bill (HB) 21-1115 was introduced on Feb. 16 with bipartisan support — Republican […]
March 2021
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Government Briefs – March 18, 2021
COVID relief In addition to $1,400 stimulus checks and an extension in unemployment benefits, the American Rescue Plan provides $6 billion in direct aid to the state and to local Colorado cities, towns and counties. According to Senator Hickenlooper’s office, Carbondale will receive $1.37 million, Basalt will get $820,000, Aspen will receive $1.5 million, Marble […]
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Sinking roots in stewardship
The sole function of land — its ecosystems and all life therein — is to perpetuate itself. Plants or creatures at every (in)conceivable scale feast upon one another, building soil, circulating water, and distributing byproducts — infinitely. Land is nourishment; it’s that simple. A simple concept, but easy to lose sight of when the very […]
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Solar power initiative brought to Garfield County
On March 1, Garfield Clean Energy (GCE) kicked off Solarize Garfield County (Solarize), a three-month initiative intended to increase the number of residences in Garfield County utilizing solar power generation. The Solarize program is a component of GCE’s overall objectives of increasing energy production from renewable resources, increasing energy efficiency and reducing petroleum consumption in […]
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Letters – March 18, 2021
Re: C.A.R.E. Thank you Cathi Basler for your opinion piece on stray or unwanted animals. I am 82 years old and have recently adopted a cat from C.A.R.E. who is an equivalent age in cat years. In a way, it is a hospice situation for the cat. She needs a special diet and needs two […]
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Slow is the New Fast: Climate of Love
I am deeply concerned about the future of Carbondale, and the world, and how we will hold together amidst increasing social, economic and climate pressures. As Carbondale grapples with the complexities of racial injustice around Michael Francisco’s case, like many of you I’ve been trying to understand how to best be of service. My work […]
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Scuttlebutt / Calendar – March 18, 2021
Cowboy Up Cowboy Up Carbondale is accepting applications for this year’s event beneficiary. Applicants must be a 501c3 and be able to provide volunteers that support their organization. The deadline to apply is April 15, 2021. For more info, contact Erin Bassett at 970-309-3319 or ebassett@masonmorse.com Nordic Champs Roaring Fork High School (RFHS) students Noah […]
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Chisme del Pueblo – 18 de marzo, 2021
Traducción por Jacquelinne Castro Energize Colorado Gap Fund Apoyo adicional está disponible a negocios pequeños en la forma de subvenciones de una única vez. Para calificar para el programa, los negocios deben tener menos de 25 empleados. Los fondos priorizan solicitantes en áreas rurales, negocios que no calificaron para el Programa de Protección de Pago, […]
