On June 13, Basalt Town Council convened for its regular meeting to discuss e-bike rebates, electric vehicle infrastructure and the costs and risks of pausing Midland construction for the summer. During the opening call for public comments, citizens continued to voice concerns over the Midland Streetscape project, especially the decrease in parking spaces closer to […]
June 2023
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County Road 302 and approval of new energy codes
Monday’s Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) meeting at the Parachute Library was short and sweet. Very short, like, maybe half an hour. First up, but not on the agenda, were two area residents, Wesley Kent and Coreen Hamilton, who live on County Road (CR) 302. Actually, said Hamilton, “It is a county road from CR […]
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Ham radio Field Day instills connection
Some think of ham radio as a relic form of communication, but that’s simply not the case, and it can serve as “a lifeline during times of need,” as mentioned on the American Radio Relay League’s (ARRL) website. Amateur radio is a means of communication that does not require an internet or cellular connection, and […]
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Sandy flesh disease found on Western Slope
In April, fishermen in Pueblo caught a walleye trout that had caught something itself, myofibrogranuloma, better known as sandy flesh disease. The angler noticed symptoms of the disease while processing filets off his catch and reported the findings to Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW), which identified the sickness. In a press release from CPW on […]
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Síndrome de la Cabaña: Afirmando el orgullo
Traducción por Dolores Duarte “Ser gay no es una elección” es un mantra, un tambor al son del cual he bailado desde que tomé la mejor decisión de mi vida: dejar de ocultar todo mi ser. No fue una decisión fácil de tomar en aquel momento, ya que durante los primeros 23 años de mi […]
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TRTC ends season on a philosophical note
Editor’s Note: This review contains minor plot spoilers So far this season, Thunder River Theatre Company (TRTC) has given us a dionysian invasion of suburbia in “Hurricane Diane,” a clever tête-à-tête between genius and madness in “Proof” and a raucous, comical, ensemble-driven whirlwind in “You Can’t Take It With You.” This month, they close the […]
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Jeremy Facknitz looks forward to Carbondale performance
Award-winning singer-songwriter Jeremy Facknitz will perform at Steve’s Guitars on June 23. Originally from Detroit, Michigan, his sound is a kind of indie rock with pop-punk and folk influences, creating a medley all his own — nostalgic yet refreshing and new. Facknitz first played at Steve’s in 2020, at the height of streaming concerts during […]
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Elk Range competes in Telluride Bluegrass Band Contest
Elk Range, a local bluegrass group that went viral after entertaining winter commuters stuck in the Glenwood Canyon earlier this year, will compete in the 2023 Telluride Bluegrass Band Contest on June 16-17. Hugh Phillips, bassist for Elk Range and leader of the Hugh Phillips Band, explained that Elk Range unexpectedly received a band contest […]
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Debra Funston — Chief among chiefs
Editor’s note: Rifle Police Department’s Chief Debra Funston was recently sworn in as president of the Colorado Association of Chiefs of Police during their annual conference and banquet in Estes Park. She is the first female to serve as president of the group, which focuses on the “improvement, safety, effectiveness and professionalism of Colorado Law […]
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The 1493 Doctrine of Discovery: Regina Lopez Whiteskunk, Ute Mountain Ute
Editor’s note: The 1493 Doctrine of Discovery has formed the basis of Western expansion and oppression of original peoples globally for more than 500 years. In March 2023, Pope Francis repudiated the Doctrine. This is the second in a series of interviews with Indigenous leaders about the Doctrine of Discovery and the implications of the […]