Sue Scott grew up in Riverside, California, the last surviving member of the Skelley clan. After college, at the University of Oregon and San Jose State, she ventured out to Aspen, looking for the love of her life, who turned out to be lucky Tam Scott (aka “Judge”) who beat out a bunch of “would […]
January 2024
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Bodegón opens its doors
Bodegón, a restaurant specializing in Argentinian cuisine, operated by Silvina Rodriguez and her husband Lucas De Cesco of Domingo Sausage, opened its doors in Carbondale on Dec.17. It’s been met with soaring reviews from community members who’ve stopped in. Located at 46 North Fourth Street, where Axkawa was formerly located, the new restaurant owners have […]
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Work in Progress – Jan. 4, 2024
Keep All Four!By Susie Hoeppli The Canine comes at her with vicious intentAnd a wide open jaw Then, swiftly, clamps down ferociously On her hind leg and paw Her Mom comes to the rescueWith a scream and a hollerAnd grabs the monster by the collar The limb is severed,Badly broken at the knee —“We should amputate […]
Posted inAspen Public Radio
‘No es fácil dejar tus raíces’
Por Halle Zander y Eleanor Bennett Traducción por Convey Language Solutions Nota de la editora: Asdrúbal Alvarado ya no trabaja con Voces Unidas para representar a los inmigrantes recién llegados cuando se reúnen con las partes interesadas de la comunidad. En el último año han llegado a Denver unas 30,000 personas que huyen de la […]
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Colley and Day exhibit Sopris Sun art at Bonfire
Beginning with an opening reception from 5 to 6:30pm on First Friday, Jan. 5, Bonfire Coffee will host a Sopris Sun-themed exhibition of artwork by Brain Colley and Larry Day featuring drawings that have appeared within the pages of this weekly newspaper. The dynamic duo are friends who make one another laugh, with Colley’s quirky […]
Posted inLocal Government
Real estate transfer bill would assist local affordable housing efforts
A bill that’s expected to be introduced by state Rep. Elizabeth Velasco when the Colorado Legislature convenes for the 2024 session next week aims to provide another tool in the effort to create more affordable housing locally. Velasco, D-Glenwood Springs, who represents House District 57, will be joined by state Sen. Dylan Roberts, D-Eagle (Senate […]
Posted inChalkbeat Colorado
¿Quieres ir a la universidad?
Por Jason Gonzalez Traducción por Milly Suazo-Martinez Nota de la editora: Este artículo fue originalmente publicado en Chalkbeat Colorado el 18 de octubre de 2023. ¿Cómo voy a pagar por la universidad? Con frecuencia, no poder contestar esa pregunta hace que los estudiantes de Colorado no asistan a la universidad. Por otro lado, los estudiantes […]
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Salon series launches 2024 in a good light
On Jan. 6, six artists will showcase their skills through music, comedy, dance, storytelling and even painting — all at Carbondale Arts’ Launchpad from 6pm to 8pm as part of Alya Howe’s award-winning Salon series. Titled “Caught By the Light of Creativity,” the curation of artists this round is sure to shine. Howe, Carbondale local […]
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Carbondale confirma nuevos albergues para inmigrantes venezolanos y adquiere subvención de $200.000
Por Andrea Teres-Martinez Traducción por Edgar Barrantes La ciudad de Carbondale ha confirmado dos lugares de refugio para el grupo de migrantes venezolanos que actualmente viven en automóviles o residen en un refugio temporal en Third Street Center de la ciudad. En noviembre, la ciudad de Carbondale contrató al ex superintendente del distrito escolar de […]
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Una contienda completamente nueva en el tercer distrito del Congreso de Colorado después de que Lauren Boebert abandona su candidatura
Por Elliot Wenzler Traducción por Edgar Barrantes En las horas posteriores a que la representante estadounidense Lauren Boebert anunciara que abandonaba la carrera para representar al tercer distrito del Congreso de Colorado, la respuesta de líderes y políticos de toda la extensa región comenzó a tomar forma. En cambio, se postulará en el Cuarto Distrito […]