Things are happening fast in Colorado’s reintroduced wolf world. In just the first two weeks of 2025, Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) announced a conflict management plan and denied a petition to delay further wolf reintroduction. The agency is now moving ahead with bringing Canadian wolves into the state for the second round of reintroduction […]
January 2025
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AVLT, Eagle County and Pitkin County partner on open space acquisition
On Jan. 3, Aspen Valley Land Trust (AVLT), Eagle County and Pitkin County announced a massive joint acquisition project, wherein the three parties plan to pull together $27.7 million to conserve a property measuring more than 4,000 acres in Missouri Heights. The property, Three Meadows Ranch, is currently the largest contiguous property in the Roaring […]
Posted inLocal Government
Health insurance mismanagement creates long-term financial headache for Roaring Fork School District
In the year following the departure of former Roaring Fork School District (RFSD) Superintendent Dr. Jesús Rodriguez, shadows of the controversies that surrounded his appointment, compensation and eventual departure still linger.
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Rams basketball teams open 3A league slate strong, girls still undefeated
A good start for the Roaring Fork High School’s boys and girls basketball teams to begin the 3A Western Slope League schedule promises to get more challenging in the weeks to come. The Rams swept the first weekend of league competition on Friday and Saturday, Jan. 10 and 11 — the girls winning by scores […]
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‘Squatter’s rights’ versus tenants rights, and knowing the difference
Colorado’s adverse possession laws, more commonly known as “squatter’s rights,” allow people to claim ownership of a property they’ve occupied without permission, once specific criteria is met. These laws — designed to settle disputes over land use — have become increasingly contentious in a modern context, raising questions about their impact on property owners in […]
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C’dale Report: Trustees look back at 2024 multimodal achievements
All Carbondale trustees were present at their first regular meeting of the year. It began with quick approval of the consent agenda, including renewals of marijuana, restaurant and liquor licenses, appointment of Julie Little to the Public Arts Commission (and reappointment of Michael Stout and Kris Elice), a contract for Downtowner services in 2025 and […]
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Scuttlebutt & Calendar
Justice DinnerThe Roaring Fork United Methodists Justice Ministries Team is hosting a Justice Dinner and panel discussion at 6pm on Friday, Jan. 17, in the Glenwood Springs Library Community Room (second floor). Invited panelists include representatives from Voces Unidas, Cook Inclusive, Planned Parenthood, PFLAG, Gay For Good and the Garfield County Public Libraries District, addressing […]
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Basalt Report: BACH provides update on upcoming affordable housing
This week, the Town of Basalt kicked off its first Town Council meeting of the year with an annual report from Basalt Affordable Community Housing (BACH), providing both a review of last year’s work and a preview of affordable housing projects coming to Basalt this year. Currently, BACH is at work on four different projects. […]
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Mature Content: Storied lives
When my congregation talked about the power of stories last Sunday, I remembered this one. By the time I was 3, it was difficult for my mother to make me behave, so she used drastic measures. She told me she would have to send me to Reform School if I misbehaved.Confronted by my willfulness, she […]
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Glenwood-born entrepreneur aims to revolutionize mountain training with new product
Though Carson Wilde calls Missoula, Montana home these days, growing up in Glenwood Springs instilled in him a deep love for the outdoors and adventure. He spent his early years trying out all kinds of activities, from rafting to biking, and developed a passion for climbing. Rock climbing introduced him to people and places, including […]