On Friday, May 24, Governor Jared Polis and the Colorado Energy Office (CEO) announced $7.7 million in grant awards to 35 geothermal projects statewide. Among those recipients was Carbondale-based nonprofit Clean Energy Economy for the Region (CLEER), which received two grant awards for the design and installation of a geothermal energy network underneath the Third […]
June 2024
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Carbondale Wild West Rodeo — More than just entertainment
June 6 is the 2024 season opener for Carbondale Wild West Rodeo (CWWR). Spurring into its 19th season, everything is coalescing for the best show yet. Compelling specialty acts, exciting action and delicious food vendors all add up to a great night of Western fun for the entire family. And don’t forget the kid events […]
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Scuttlebutt & Calendar
I Am MeVOICES and Stepping Stones are teaming up to offer Youth Queer VOICES Summer Residency, a program “that explores questions of identity and belonging in a supportive, creative and validating environment with peers” featuring teachers from various artistic backgrounds. This is a free, eight-week program designed for students, ages 12 to 18, who are […]
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133, Dangerous as Designed: Jaywalking, Part II
By Age-Friendly Carbondale In last week’s installment, we began a discussion of jaywalking. If pedestrians need to cross a street and the nearest safe crossing is three minutes away, most people will cross where it’s convenient. No amount of education or law enforcement will change this. Last week, we discussed the popular “jaywalk” crossing at […]
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Works in Progress
Scene threeBy Don Marlin The temperature of the ice cold well water on my face didn’t offset the pain in my right side, but it did clear away the light sleep and shock in my facial features. Mary’s facial angst didn’t change. After we ran lockstep out of the room to catch our breath and […]
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Letters – June 6, 2024
Correction: In last week’s Carbondale Report, it was stated that Carbondale applied for tax increment financing from the Colorado Housing Finance Authority (CHFA). Carbondale applied for tax credit financing, but CHFA does not offer increment financing. Best budsAs a former special educator in the Roaring Fork Valley, I am writing to express my excitement around […]
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Carbondale Aquatics Center capital campaign to ‘Make a Splash’ on First Friday
The “Let’s Make a Splash” capital campaign benefitting the Carbondale Aquatics Center will officially launch its fundraising efforts at Chacos Park at 4th and Main on First Friday, June 7.The Sopris Sun recently spoke with Carbondale officials, Town Manager Lauren Gister, Parks and Recreation Director Eric Brendlinger and Recreation Programs and Community Center Manager Margaret […]