Among so many great choices this year, The Sopris Sun had a difficult time selecting a single winner for the annual “Spruce Up The Sun” contest. Here are our top choices, and many runners-up. Ryker Demeyer, grade 2 Ina Stuart, grade 4 Piper Hansen, grade 4 Ella Demeyer, grade 5 Anabelle Sartin, grade 2 Josie […]
December 2022
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Letters – Dec. 22, 2022
The Salvation Army I am honored to help Rotary members of Carbondale by ringing the bell for The Salvation Army and greeting those who stop by the red kettle in the entry to our City Market, where donations can be left for the Salvation Army. What is it about? The Salvation Army began in 1852 […]
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Celebrating light
The holiday season is full of many joyous celebrations. I attended two of perhaps the lesser-known observances. On Saturday evening, Dec. 17, around 70 people gathered at the Third Street Center for a community celebration of Chanukah (Hanukkah) with an early lighting of the menorahs that were brought by the families in attendance and a […]
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GarCo Report: Trails, water, Senator Joe Manchin and a changing of the guard
Garfield County Commissioners had a busy agenda for their final regular meeting of 2022. The meeting kicked off with introductions of Bentley Henderson, new deputy county manager, and Jackie Harmon, county clerk and recorder-elect. A celebration for Jean Alberico, who is retiring after 40 years with the county and four terms as clerk, is scheduled […]
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Informe de Basalt: El consejo aprueba el presupuesto y otros asuntos
Se llevó a cabo una sesión de trabajo antes de la reunión ordinaria del Ayuntamiento de Basalt el 13 de diciembre y se dedicó principalmente a una presentación informativa sobre el proyecto en curso de la entrada a Aspen, específicamente en lo que respecta al puente de Castle Creek. Construido en 1961, el puente -aunque […]
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GarCo Report: Money talk and approvals
Commissioners approved all county Noxious Weed Advisory Board appointments and a waiver for an annexation report for a gas station and convenience store to be built near the West Rifle interchange. County and city of Rifle staff made the presentation, stating that due to groundwater contamination, the project will be using city water. A representative […]
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Carbondale Report: 2022 wraps with raises
At their final full meeting of 2022, the Board of Town Trustees were all in attendance. There will be no work session on Dec. 20 and the Dec. 27 meeting will be brief and hosted on Zoom. Following student of the month awards, a consent agenda was approved that included accounts payable, meeting minutes and […]
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Mature Content: Goners
By Ron Kokish Carbondale Age Friendly Community Initiative This columnist may have gotten a little mired in dying over the last few months, so this month, I’m going to talk about something different, like … dead people. I can hear your profanities already, but please give me a chance. Although it may seem like the […]
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Basalt Report: Council approves budget and other business
A work session occurred prior to Basalt Town Council’s regular meeting on Dec. 13 and was mostly dedicated to an informative presentation about the ongoing Entrance to Aspen project, specifically in regards to the Castle Creek bridge. Constructed in 1961, the bridge — while still safe — is nearing the end of its 75-year projected […]