Republican Mike Samson has served as a Garfield County Commissioner for 16 years. He is running again to represent District 3. This interview was edited for length and clarity.Get to know Samson’s opponent, Democrat Steven Arauza, here. The Sopris Sun: What have been the Garfield County commissioners’ two best decisions in the past four years? […]
October 2024
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Works In Progress
The Perfect Foil By Larry Day We peel the cloak of aluminum To reveal our roasted potateeyum The Trees Say It’s Fall … Photo and text by Jane Bachrach The trees at RVR are showing us fall has arrived and is in full swing. Yet, the weather disagrees, giving us more summer vibes with temperatures […]
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Ranked-choice voting on November ballot
Colorado Proposition 131, the Top-Four Ranked-Choice Voting (RCV) Initiative, will be on the ballot in the Nov. 5 election. If approved by Colorado voters, Proposition 131 would go into effect for the 2026 election cycle.The ballot measure would significantly change Colorado’s election process if passed by the voters. The measure proposes a shift to a […]
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Maternity care challenges in rural communities
For many, the experience of pregnancy can vary significantly. While one pregnancy may be smooth, others may bring complications such as gestational diabetes, high blood pressure, preeclampsia or preterm labor, requiring more intensive care and monitoring.Accessing adequate maternity care is a challenge in rural communities like Garfield County. The Maternal and Child Health Program, administered […]
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Glenwood nurse secures home under new Good Deeds housing program
Tempest Manthei is just the kind of person that the West Mountain Regional Housing Coalition (WMRHC) had in mind when it launched its “Good Deeds” housing buy-down program on a pilot basis earlier this year.On Sept. 20, Manthei became the first beneficiary of the program when she closed on her new home in Glenwood Springs.The […]
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Inaugural Backcountry Symposium aims to encourage safety
This Saturday, Oct. 5, the who’s who of Colorado outdoor athletes and safety experts converge on The Art Campus at Willits (TACAW) from 11am to 5 pm. Aspen Public Radio and TACAW present the first annual Backcountry Symposium, starting with a resource fair, following Aspen Valley Ski & Snowboard Club’s (AVSC) Community Sports Swap just […]
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Scuttlebutt & Calendar
Potato DaysWell folks, it’s no secret, Carbondale’s 115th Annual Potato Day kicks off this Thursday, Oct. 3, with a viewing of “Red Stallion in the Rockies” — filmed locally 75 years ago — at the Carbondale Library at 7pm. Carbondale Parks and Rec put together a fabulous brochure with event details, volunteer opportunities (including potato […]
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Basalt-Roaring Fork boys golf team qualifies for state; soccer wins homecoming game
Another chapter was added to a storybook season for the Basalt High School boys golf team on Monday, Sept. 30. The Longhorns, including a trio of Roaring Fork High School golfers, took second place as a team at the 3A Regionals, held at the Snowmass Club, to qualify for the 3A State Championships, slated for […]
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Letter from the Editor: We’re better together
It’s a surreal experience to pick up el Sol del Valle on a Friday. Here is a full newspaper, all in Spanish, now hovering at 20 pages packed with local and regional news as well as original art and cultural anecdotes. I am delighted, turning each page and lingering on a photo or headline, making […]
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Letters – Oct. 3, 2024
Day of ServiceI want to thank the entire community for supporting High Country Volunteers’ first ever 9/11 Day of Service. We had 354 community members and 1,795 students volunteer that day for a total of 5,285.75 hours of service. Through our community-wide events we packaged and delivered 1,250 pediatric activity kits to 13 hospitals nationwide […]