Mark Burrows is spending most of his time in the kitchen these days and it’s beginning to pay off. He quickly outgrew his kitchen at home (this page), and now practically lives in his commercial kitchen in Willits (right page) where he makes chocolate —and not just any chocolate. He crafts one-of-a-kind chocolates using cacao […]
December 2021
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A deadly stretch: Highway 82 like a ‘mini-interstate’
Troopers with the Colorado State Patrol (CSP) are focused on preventing death, injuries and traffic mayhem on Highway 82’s 45-mile stretch from Glenwood Springs to Aspen, until at least the year’s end. The increased patrols come in response to CSP’s several years’ worth of vehicular crash data, requested by the Sopris Sun under the Colorado […]
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Preserving history and filling bellies
The Garfield Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) had their first regular meeting of the month and addressed a plethora of agenda items. As a reminder, all BOCC meetings are available to stream during or after the fact on the county’s website: www.garfield-county.com At the Dec. 6 meeting, the commissioners approved the 2022 Garfield County mill […]
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Much more than just flowers
It’s the end of another busy day for the Susan’s Flowers & Artisan Boutique staff. The shop is closed, but the bustle and cheer inside haven’t stopped — the telephone is still ringing and a final tidying up of displays commences. All is in step with the holiday season’s hectic pace. Within 453 Main Street, […]
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STRs narrow housing options for long-term residents
With companies such as AirBNB and VRBO settling into communities around the world during the past decade, many townships are pushed to address issues arising from short-term rentals (STR). Carbondale trustees are scheduled to discuss just that during a public work session on Dec. 21. While Carbondale officials have acknowledged that unfettered short-term rentals need […]
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Letters – Dec. 9, 2021
Wurst way to go I was incredibly saddened to see the abrupt closing of WineTime this fall. The former owners and employees had built a truly unique retail experience. Apart from the quality selection of beverages, the German deli and authentic staff recommendations provided something special to Carbondale. The owners gave an emotional farewell to […]
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Branching Out: It's the darndest thing
The last time I fished this spot was with this same friend and darn it all if we hadn’t stumbled upon fireflies while hiking out. Have you ever seen these Midwestern points of light in real life? All aglow and aglimmer, across a midsummer’s eve? It’s gasp-worthy magic. Though it is almost winter and fireflies […]
