Martha Cochran is executive director of the USA office of Space for Giants (SFG), an international conservation organization that protects Africa’s remaining natural ecosystems and wildlife. SFG, headquartered in Kenya, works in 11 countries in the central, sub-Saharan region of the continent. Cochran told The Sopris Sun that conservation is a complicated term. “It can […]
July 2023
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HerStory celebrates women who define Carbondale
VOICES, a nonprofit that builds community by encouraging authentic expression, is cooking up another new event this summer, this time in partnership with local historical societies. The Summertime Stories and Music series will kick off on Sunday, July 16, with HerStory at Carbondale’s Historic Thompson House. Five local women will share personal anecdotes about the […]
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GarCo Report: Property tax appeals, polo in Carbondale, no tipis near Rifle
Let’s get to the easy stuff first. The public hearing for a limited impact use permit application for the Tipi Hideaway on Highway 325 near Rifle was canceled. The applicant, Carrie Buhlman, withdrew her application. When asked why, she simply said that she wished to do so. That took all of five minutes in the […]
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Carbondale Report: Trustees fund unanticipated expenditures
All trustees were present at Tuesday’s quick meeting. It began with approval of the consent agenda — accounts payable, meeting minutes, a special event liquor license for Dance Initiative and clarifying language added to the tobacco tax ordinance passed in 2020. General comments One member of the public, Jason Paley, joined via Zoom to request […]
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Roaring Fork Valley to host Triple Crown World Series
July 18-23, “Play ball!” will echo across the Valley as baseball fields in various cities and towns host the 28th Triple Crown World Series. Youth players, their families and coaches from seven states, including Colorado, will participate. This year marks the third consecutive time the Roaring Fork Valley will host the tournament. The event guarantees […]
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Community is immunity
In post-pandemic America, folks are working harder than ever in exchange for lesser value. The dollar does not go as far, everything costs more and, for many, self-care is nonexistent. It’s no wonder that essential workers are rapidly feeling burned out. Luckily, there are people in our very community who care about every person thriving, […]
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Basalt Report: Bandshell open for a summer of music
This week, Basalt Town Council convened for a brief regular meeting to discuss items including the opening of the bandshell at Basalt River Park, as well as alignment with Colorado Communities for Climate Action (CC4CA) regarding new, environmentally-friendly policies. During general public comments, the Midland Avenue Streetscape project was criticized for not following its schedule […]
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New state loan, grant program could aid in area efforts to secure resident ownership for mobile home parks
A new state loan program could help solve another part of the complex equation for Colorado mobile home park resident groups that are looking to secure their long-term housing future, including various local efforts. Last month, Gov. Jared Polis announced the new Mobile Home Park Resident Empowerment Program, which will provide $28 million in loans […]
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CO appoints first-ever, full-time river commissioner
On June 22, the Colorado Department of Natural Resources was proud to announce that Rebecca (Becky) Mitchell was appointed as Colorado’s first full-time commissioner to the Upper Colorado River Commission (UCRC). Having served as director of the Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB) for six years, and simultaneously as a UCRC commissioner for the past four, […]
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Scuttlebutt & Calendar – July 13, 2023
Mt. Sopris Run-off Registration is open for the 44th annual Mountain Fair footrace. Now called the “Mountain Fair 4-Miler,” participants will catch a shuttle from Sopris Park to Prince Creek Road at 8:30am on July 29. Strollers and dogs are welcome and costumes are encouraged. Sign up at Independence Run & Hike for $40. The […]