SCUTTLEBUTT Montessori preschoolAfter 11 months of strategic planning, prioritizing and getting licensed, Ross Montessori School has opened a preschool for up to 10 students! Director Monica Wright has been at Ross since 2014 and is an American Montessori Society accredited teacher with a large-center preschool state license. Said Head of School/CEO Dr. Sonya Hemmen, “Monica […]
August 2024
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C’dale Report: Trustees consider parking future
All Carbondale trustees were present at the regular meeting on Aug. 14 with Christina Montemayor joining via Zoom. A simple consent agenda, quickly approved, included liquor license renewals, reappointment of Heather MacDonald to the Historic Preservation Commission and accounts payable. During general public comments, Sue Zislis, an advocate for the new on-demand microtransit Downtowner service, […]
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Basalt Report: More rentals go condo
Prior to the regular meeting, the Basalt Town Council held a public work session with private financial consultant Economic & Planning Systems, Inc. (EPS), which performed a rigorous housing assessment for the Town of Basalt and presented its findings and recommendations to the council. In 2023, EPS found that the median sale price of a […]
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Discretionary grants awarded, clean audit for 2023 financials
Monday’s meeting was short and to the point. All discretionary grant requests presented last week were awarded, including $5,000 for the Andy Zanca Youth Empowerment Program, $1,000 for the Roaring Fork Conservancy, $1,450 to Valley Senior Center for a new hot water heater, $5,000 to Garfield County Search and Rescue, $5,000 to YouthEntity and $5,000 […]
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RFTA Report: Budget, First and Last Mile Mobility, employee support
The Aug. 8 Roaring Fork Transportation Authority (RFTA) board of directors meeting saw quick approval of several resolutions. The group unanimously passed resolutions on adopting a proposed zero-emission fleet transition plan, RFTA’s new Climate Action Plan and authorizing First and Last Mile Mobility (FLMM) reserve grants. There was more discussion around the 2024 Strategic Plan […]
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Hank Spaulding: A Carbondale original
Soft-spoken, self-effacing Henry (Hank) Spaulding is a third-generation Carbondale native with a ready smile and laugh. He is also a skilled stonemason with Gallegos Corporation and an avid outdoorsman. He recently sat down with The Sopris Sun. Sopris Sun: Both sides of your family have been here for quite some time, at least since the […]
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Downvalley schools see early enthusiasm for hands-on learning models
Introductory-level environmental education has become a staple for Valley elementary schools. Each year, Basalt Elementary, Crystal River Elementary and Aspen Elementary welcome full-time educators from Aspen Center for Environmental Studies (ACES). This program, which started at the Aspen schools in 1975, is a cherished facet of elementary education for many local children and adults who […]
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Works in Progress
Lucky Charm By Karen M. GreenwoodMay 2, 2024 I must have one, right? A lucky charm to keep me from harm? I must have one … For I do not live in a country war-torn A place where gangs rule Where those unlucky live in fear Where children and women are abducted Tortured, and raped […]
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NO MORE HORSIN’ AROUND
…except on holidays and weekends. It’s time to put away the skateboards, saddles, scooters and other fun toys and games, and break out the paper, pens, computers and books ‘cuz summer has come to an end and the school year is starting. Summer is over and you must go to school. No time to play […]
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Defiende Nuestra Tierra lanza su nueva iniciativa — Camino Latino
El proyecto Defiende Nuestra Tierra forma parte de la asociación sin fines de lucro Wilderness Workshop, creada en 1968 en Aspen. Contando, actualmente, con presencia en la mayor parte del oeste de Colorado Wilderness Workshop colabora con instituciones tales como U.S Forest Service (Servicio Forestal de los Estados Unidos, en español), Bureau of Land Management […]