Pulling into the Mountain Valley Mobile Home Park, behind Honey Butter in Carbondale, one is met with kids playing basketball and riding bikes who clear the lightly-traveled roadway for passersby. It’s almost like driving into the 1950s, a simpler time. But the problem its residents are facing is far from simple. According to an Aspen […]
April 2025
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Works in Progress
A dreamBy Daniel TorresTranslated by Freda Barron You have been an old path I’ve enjoyed walking. I do not regret having seen your trails,your mountains. Of waking up one day in your cold forestsand some nights in your hot deserts. I do not regret having tasted the fruits of your tropical forest,or the waters of […]
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Basalt embodies Earth Day every day, and joins the worldwide celebration on April 22
On Tuesday, April 22, from 2 to 6pm, the Town of Basalt is hosting “Our Power, Our Planet” — an Earth Day celebration — at Basalt River Park. The event will showcase Basalt’s renewable energy initiatives and include giveaways from local organizations, family-friendly crafting and other activities. Starting at 2:30pm, Basalt Elementary School students will […]
Posted inLocal Government
GarCo Report: BOCC signs resolution opposing Senate Bill 25-003
Right off the bat at Monday’s regular meeting, Garfield County Commissioners (BOCC) discussed and approved a resolution “strongly opposing” Senate Bill 25-003, which Governor Jared Polis signed into law on April 10. Gun enthusiasts and sheriffs of at least 13 Colorado counties are up in arms, so to speak, about the new law, which aims […]
Posted inEducation
New RFSD leaders eager to apply years of experience within district schools
This spring, the Roaring Fork School District (RFSD) is closing several chapters and opening new ones when it comes to school leadership. In March, the district announced three hires for the 2025-2026 school year: two new principals and an assistant principal. Just this week, RFSD announced another principal’s retirement. Hiring for other administrative vacancies is […]
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Pika Furniture Studio elevates custom woodwork
For six years, Pika Furniture Studio has provided custom wood furniture pieces to customers in the Roaring Fork Valley and beyond. The shop, located at 826 CO-133 Suite E in Carbondale, is run by Corey Summers and Jason Caudill. The business began as a passion project between the two in a way that Caudill described […]
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RFTA Report: Bus operator comments and potential free travel this autumn
On April 10, the RFTA board meeting was defined by driver input, welcoming new board members following Aspen’s recent municipal elections and project and strategy updates. The meeting was hosted at its usual location at Carbondale Town Hall, though around 20 people joined online. Public commentEdward Anderson has been driving RFTA buses for four years. […]
Posted inSports
Rams Report: Big lacrosse wins, and a new Rams record on the track
The past week in Roaring Fork High School spring sports was highlighted by a big win for the girls lacrosse team, and a new school record for the girls 4×800 relay team on the track. Starting things off, playing at Battle Mountain on Friday, April 11, the lacrosse team defeated one of the top 4A […]
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The future is Boot Tan Fest
To know Boot Tan Fest (BTF) is to experience it — first-hand, surrounded by an outrageously beautiful constellation of women and nonbinary participants. It’s a community that shines from every facet of a disco ball, swoops you up with love and cheers on the most authentic version of you. In short, BTF is a microcosm […]
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Sip and savor with Carbondale P.E.O. to benefit local women
Mark your calendars for April 26 as Chapter HC, P.E.O. Sisterhood — Carbondale’s chapter of an international philanthropic organization that helps women achieve their educational goals — is hosting a wine tasting benefit to make a difference in the lives of local high school girls. The event is happening at The Orchard Church from 5 […]