The 27th annual Redstone Art Show welcomed back plein air artists to produce original works for auction on Sunday, Aug. 27. Proceeds from the event will benefit continuing education for local students interested in pursuing art. “Sue took a picture that I hope, hope, hope you put in The Sun,” Cindy Cole told us. “It […]
August 2023
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¡El hambre no tiene que ser un secreto!
Fue un día espectacular en New Castle mientras gente de todas las edades participaban en una caminata/corrida organizada por el Safe and Abundant Nutrition Alliance (SANA por sus siglas en inglés) para crear conciencia de la justicia alimenticia. Según Jennifer Banyan, consultante para SANA, “la seguridad alimentaria es seguridad de viviendas, es tener comunidades sanas”. […]
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EAB threatens hundreds of trees in Carbondale
Following the discovery of the emerald ash borer (EAB) in Carbondale in mid-June, the Tree Board has hosted two meetings on the topic. Early on, Town Arborist Carl Meinecke estimated that there were around 400 public ash trees in Carbondale, roughly 10% of all the Town’s trees. Between the right-of-way and HOA, River Valley Ranch […]
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Colorado’s universal preschool launch experiences turbulence
A fresh wave of expansion is underway following universal pre-K laws passed recently in California, Colorado, New Mexico and Hawaii, according to the latest State of Preschool report from the National Institute for Early Education Research at Rutgers University. Three other states — Illinois, Michigan and New Jersey — are working toward similar early childhood […]
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Rams soccer and volleyball start season off on the right foot
Roaring Fork High School boys soccer got off to a strong start in the first week of action, scoring a pair of wins on the road, 2-0 at Crested Butte on Aug. 23, and 2-1 at Rifle on Tuesday. The latter, being the 3A Western Slope League opener, the Rams set the pace early with […]
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RFSD school board matters keep rolling
This summer, Roaring Fork School District (RFSD) board members have participated in meetings and executive sessions on a myriad of topics vying for their attention. Below is a synopsis. Housing Task Force Aug. 31 meeting The Superintendent Housing Task Force was established in March in response to the pressing need for superintendent housing solutions, whether […]
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Carbondale, CLEER launch Home Energy Score pilot program
On Aug. 4, the Town of Carbondale, in conjunction with Carbondale-based Clean Energy Economy for the Region (CLEER), announced that it was undertaking a pilot program utilizing the U.S. Department of Energy’s Home Energy Score (HES) rubric. The program is offering free energy checkups for 100 residences in the town. Once completed, the results will […]
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Main Street Gallery and the Framer remains in the family
After more than four decades, Sally and Frank Norwood are passing their successful business, Main Street Gallery and the Framer, into the capable hands of long-time employee Cate Tallmadge. This transition was timed around the Norwoods’ lease expiring at 399 Main Street, and Tallmadge will continue their legacy in the same space. The paperwork will […]
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How do we behave when Source presents itself?
Life arises from the mother of waters, from Source. Life ignites when fire enters water. Children grow, give form to water, stand tall, walk, begin to run and speak. Being a child in this valley can be a blessing. Dwelling on Earth is a sacred gift involving relationships and responsibilities. Source water is the essence […]