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December 2021
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Dr. Gary Knaus hangs up his stethoscope
As he sees his final patients, Dr. Gary Knaus isn’t one to romanticize the past. Sure, he has many fond memories from his 43 years practicing family medicine in Carbondale, but he also remembers each bad prognosis, personal struggle or mental health issue the era didn’t equip him to treat. “You were sort of doing […]
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Letters – Dec. 23, 2021
Re: Water reportage Thank you for the article by Olivia Emmer: “Helping out the trout at Canyon Creek” and the accompanying photograph of the bumps and baffles in the culvert. While the project is exciting and hopeful, the article and photos gave specifics that let me appreciate the design, work and impact. The longer river […]
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Ayudando a las truchas en Canyon Creek
Traducción por Dolores Duarte Cuando se construyó la alcantarilla en los años 70, los planificadores sabían que sería un problema para los peces. La alcantarilla consta de dos canales, cada uno de 10 pies de ancho y 300 pies de largo. Pasa por debajo de la interestatal 70 al oeste de Glenwood Springs, conectando el […]
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Aumentando el sistema inmune de jóvenes
Los niños en promedio contraen de siete a 10 infecciones del aparato respiratorio superior al año, generalmente complicadas por infecciones de oído. Para entender cómo potencializar (aumentar) el sistema inmunológico de su niño, primero debe tener un entendimiento básico de cómo funciona el sistema inmunológico. En el libro “Comer para no morir”, el Dr. Greger […]
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Chisme del Pueblo – 16 de diciembre, 2021
Traducción por Jacquelinne Castro Anulando rumores Información falsa ha estado circulando acerca de Valley View Hospital no admitiendo a pacientes no vacunados. Para obtener clarificación, nos comuniquemos con ellos. “El rumor es inequívocamente falso”, afirmó el director médico Dr. David Brooks. “Nosotros atendemos a nuestros pacientes, sin importar el estatus de vacuna del COVID-19. Si […]
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Relying on a wild river: Reflections from the Crystal watershed
Editor’s note: Water supply, climate change and the Colorado River seem to be in the news constantly. The West’s major reservoirs have reached record lows and scientists have released discouraging forecasts for future supplies. This article seeks to provide local context for these headlines by reviewing the state of the Crystal River watershed, the rules […]
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Trustees commit new pool to April vote
The Board of Town Trustees tackled a full agenda at their Dec. 14 meeting. During “trustee comments,” Trustee Ben Bohmfalk mentioned that the town’s Bike, Pedestrian & Trails Commission fell short of a quorum at their last meeting. Bohmfalk took the opportunity to encourage community members to join a town board. Trustee Lani Kitching thanked […]
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Winter farmer’s market provides local delights
Carbondale Art’s annual Deck the Walls Artisan Market will also feature a winter farmer’s market this year, on Dec. 18 (from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.) and Dec. 19 (from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.) at The Launchpad. Alongside the work of 55 local artisans filling the Deck the Walls boutique with unique holiday gifts, […]