Well, it happened. The community got its chance to join in on the conversation about the Michael Francisco case and ask burning questions to Town officials. While the intention of transparency was there, it was significantly hindered by the officials heeding limitations of what they could discuss due to the potential of a civil lawsuit […]
June 2021
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Letters – July 1, 2021
GarCo decision Ascendigo Autism Services is deeply grateful to the Garfield County Staff who worked tirelessly to review the Ascendigo Ranch land use application. In addition, we are thankful to the County Commissioners who listened thoughtfully to all public comments. Our entire organization is immensely inspired and proud of the public and institutional support we […]
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Beauty and the bobbleheads
I wrote this article for the Valley Journal fifteen years ago (reprinted here with a few nips and tucks). While it is from my early years as a columnist, and slightly more judgmental/immature than I would like to remember being, it’s still surprisingly relevant. I find people who have had their work done on the […]
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Let Them Roar takes a bow
“We believe in the power of music to connect, to heal and inspire. We are a band in service to this power in a way that builds bridges, not walls, with a desire to cultivate meaningful community.” — Let Them Roar After more than a decade of creating music and magic, Let Them Roar — […]
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Saving money and planting trees
On June 1, FirstBank launched the FirstBank Bloom Package, a new checking and savings account that will plant five trees for every account opened. FirstBank has partnered with the global reforestation nonprofit, One Tree Planted (OTP), in hopes of planting 50,000 new trees in Colorado, Arizona and California. For each First Bloom Package opened, FirstBank […]
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Bio queen steps on the scene
Drag shows are few and far between in the Roaring Fork Valley, so it was especially exciting for local fans of the scene to hear there would be a performance at Steve’s Guitars. Performers walked the runway and sashayed away just like the queens who came before them. Drag seen today is derived from a […]
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Government Briefs – July 1, 2021
The Colorado Outdoor Recreation and Economy (CORE) Act hit an impasse when the U.S. Senate let the bill lapse in the 2020 legislative session before ever reaching the floor. The CORE Act is back for another round, only now with the backing of President Joe Biden. The legislation is comprised of four smaller bills aimed […]
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Scuttlebutt / Calendar – July 1, 2021
Libraries closure All Garfield County libraries will be closed on Monday, July 5, in observance of Independence Day. You can still browse and request books and other materials online. Mountain Fair buzz Carbondale Arts is ramping up for the 50th Carbondale Mountain Fair. A dedicated exhibit at The Launchpad opens on July 9 with a […]
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First Fridays’ fermented frenzy
As a friendly reminder, drinking is still not allowed in public spaces and doing so does not only put the consumer at risk, but the establishments they’re supporting as well. First Fridays have turned into a bit of a drinking frenzy with folks taking beverages to and fro and consuming them on the street or […]
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El ingenio latino
El ingenio latino no tiene límites. No las ingeniamos para todo, desde algo de construcción hasta algo de mecánica, pero a todo le encontramos solución. Para salir adelante ni hablar, aparte de ser bien chambeadores, le entramos duro al mundo de los negocios. Por eso, cuando me encontraba en una reunión del consejo municipal del […]