Con el nuevo presupuesto del presidente Trump, los programas de ayuda federal para el alquiler en Colorado corren riesgo de ser eliminados o transformados. ¿Qué significaría esto para miles de familias que dependen de esta asistencia?
May 2025
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Cómo funcionan las estafas financieras – y cómo evitarlas
Una llamada, un mensaje o una voz que suena familiar pueden ser parte de una estafa. Aprende a identificar los trucos más comunes y cómo protegerte.
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Richard Kirk
Richard Kirk of Carbondale, age 99, passed away May 5, 2025, one month away from his 100th Birthday. Richard was surrounded by dear friends and caregivers. Born to Frances and Richard Kirk of Jersey City, New Jersey, his parents and older brother, Frank, and younger sister, Rosemary, preceded him in death. Richard joined the Navy […]
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Gottlieb and Knickerbocker release new book
Carbondale authors — and romantic partners — Larry Gottlieb and Katherine Knickerbocker have written a new book that combines philosophy, adventure and the great outdoors. The book is called “Secrets of the River: A Parable for Our Times.” It is being published by Di Angelo Publications, with a book launch at the Carbondale Library in […]
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Historiography: Carbondale’s pioneering entrepreneur
In July 1944,“The Colorado Magazine,” an arm of the state’s Historical Society, published “A Pioneer of the Roaring Fork,” as told to Ivah Dunklee by William M. Dinkel. A footnote explained that though Dinkel died in 1918, his stories were relayed to Miss Dunklee in many after-dinner chats at his home in Carbondale. Dinkel’s story […]
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Two Basalt athletes take bronze at state track meet
Several local athletes competed at the Colorado Track and Field Championships in the Class 3A division, held May 15-17 at JeffCo Stadium in Lakewood, to conclude the 2025 season. A pair of Basalt High School athletes made the podium, including senior Jared Tannenbaum, who took third place in the 300-meter hurdles on the final day […]
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Records fall at second annual Mt. Sopris Run-Off by Independence Run & Hike
Under nearly perfect running conditions on Sunday, May 18, nearly 200 runners took part in the second annual Mt. Sopris Run-Off hosted by Independence Run & Hike. The race began at Flying Dog Ranch in Carbondale and followed singletrack trails to the finish line at the Aspen Center for Environmental Studies (ACES) Rock Bottom Ranch […]
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A Venezuelan Celebration defies prejudice
“I will be surprised if there are people still in seats after the concert,” MinTze Wu told The Sopris Sun. “This music just comes through your body.” Wu is the founder of BenFeng Music Productions, concluding its Barn Music Series this season with A Venezuelan Celebration on May 29-30. “We are still going to have […]
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Mountain Tide Provision Co. — Bringing the beach and mountains together in Carbondale
Carbondale local Greg Morrison is preparing to open a new retail space — Mountain Tide Provision Co. — at 423 Main Street (previously Strange Imports), early next month. Morrison has lived in the Valley for nearly a decade and has always had an affinity for outdoor recreation, which has come to pair well with his […]
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La Clínica del Pueblo upgrades space to strengthen community medical care
This story originated from Sol del Valle and has been translated for our English readers. La Clínica del Pueblo, currently located at the Third Street Center in Carbondale, has operated independently since the year 2020 as an effective, free and bilingual option for people who cannot access traditional medical services in the Valley. Judith Alvarez, […]