October 21, 1944 – November 25, 2024 Frances Michael Smith Raley, who went by Mike and Mikel, was born to Helen Grace Savage Smith and Francis Michael Smith on Oct. 21, 1944, in Nassawadox, Virginia. She passed away on Monday, Nov. 25, 2024, from old age with family by her side and an Irish ditty […]
January 2025
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Nordic Gardens upholds a legacy
By Jenny BattlesonGuest Author On the banks of the Crystal River, hidden behind large gates and a spectacular spruce hedge, is a Carbondale gem. Founded in 1988, Nordic Gardens established a reputation for its gardenly approach and sense of whimsy. In 2005, Heather Becker joined Nordic as the garden manager. In 2017, she and her […]
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Paonia Food Movement offers year-round, farm-to-table synergy
Local-vores rejoice! The Paonia Food Movement (PFM) is here to enliven and enrich the Roaring Fork Valley’s connection to local food. Created to be an essential bridge between farmers and consumers, PFM is a year-round delivery service that features à la carte boxes bursting with vibrant produce, nutrient-dense meats, creative goods and more, sourced from […]
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Questioning housing capacity in the Roaring Fork Valley
By Siri Olsen A few months ago, Habitat for Humanity RFV President Gail Schwartz raised the issue of “carrying capacity” in one of her editorial columns in the Aspen Daily News. This is an issue I have been contemplating for the past several years. I am writing this column to encourage a community-wide discussion of […]
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Glenwood Springs celebrates Noon Year’s Eve
This article originated from Sol del Valle and has been translated for our English readers. The Glenwood Springs Community Center once again served as the vibrant setting for a joyous celebration: Noon Year’s Eve. What a gift from the City of Glenwood Springs to its residents, who enjoyed an afternoon packed with fun, recreation and artistic […]
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‘Pages of the Past’ to share stories of the storytellers
For Carbondale Historical Society Vice President Will Grandbois, the upcoming Winter Speaker Series event is particularly near and dear to his heart. “Pages of the Past” will delve into The Roaring Fork Valley Journal — predecessor of The Sopris Sun. Besides Grandbois having been editor of The Sun, his mother, Rebecca “Becky” Young, started The […]
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Works in Progress
I am Frankie’s big monkey By Fred MaloCarbondale Most of the people I know who live with a cat think they own the animal. Nobody owns a cat. They won’t come, sit, beg, roll over, speak or lick your face. They’re their own boss. I’m an average sized man, but considerably larger than Frankie. Good […]
Posted inLocal Government
Downtowner transit service approved through 2025
The Town of Carbondale has announced the continuation of its free, on-demand Downtowner ride service through the end of 2025. Following its successful six-month pilot program, which began on July 1,2023, the Downtowner service was extended for another year with the approval of the Town’s 2025 budget.Presentations about the Downtowner service and the WE-cycle bike-share […]
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Scuttlebutt & Calendar
Cookie incidentThe Carbondale Police Department reported that two middle schoolers felt sick and tested positive for THC after eating homemade cookies they found in the community pantry located outside of the Carbondale Library. The food pantry was established in October 2024 for community members in need and has seen almost daily use. All food is […]
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Letters – Jan. 9, 2025
Correction: There’s still time! The Town of Carbondale’s holiday tree recycling service across from Town Hall is operating through Feb. 2. Re: Ps&QsMrs. Perry opines all “Trumpublicans” foster a lack of opportunity, desperation and poverty for criminals. “They try to prevent education and acceptance.”Jeannie paints the majority of the U.S. electorate sporting horns while “following […]