Two families that are friends will share a dinner date at the Homestead in River Valley Ranch after winning a $150 gift card by solving the first-ever Carbondale Treasure Hunt with a clue in last week’s Sopris Sun. “I don’t do First Fridays much anymore,” Katie Bannon admitted, “but this brought me out.” Keep an […]
June 2025
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Obituary: Michael “Mike” Tyree Bouchet
August 23, 1964 – June 1, 2025 Mike Bouchet of Carbondale passed away on June 1. He was doing what he loved — mountain bike riding with a good friend. Mike was born on Aug. 23, 1964, in the Bronx, New York, to Anna and Henry Rodriguez. He was the youngest of their three boys. […]
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Another note from Brazil
Upon arriving in Brazil, I was enraptured by the flora and fauna of the Atlantic Forest. Nova Friburgo, my exchange city, sits in the Serra dos Órgãos mountain range; it’s surrounded by lush hills and is distinctly colder than the rest of the state of Rio de Janeiro. Though I moved from one mountain town […]
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Typical Ghost celebrates new album release at KDNK
Beloved local band Typical Ghost released their self-titled album, produced by Cool Brick Studios, on April 25. The band, which seamlessly combines funk, jazz, rock and jam-band influences, is enjoying the post-release bliss and is excited to share that bliss with the community at an upcoming block party at KDNK on June 20 from 6 […]
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Three uniquely delicious tax-advantaged accounts
One of the ways to build wealth is to be aware of, and savvy with, your taxes. Your money needs to be growing for you and it needs to be in accounts that match your objectives, tax bracket and life choices. Obviously, your tax preparer can best answer your personal tax questions, but in the […]
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GarCo Report: Too much development, eagles okay, Fair Board resignation
Monday’s Garfield County Commissioners (BOCC) meeting started off with two county residents’ concerns about a proposed 236-acre, mixed-use development at the old Unocal/Sanders Ranch/Bair Chase property between Carbondale and Glenwood Springs across Highway 82 from the Cattle Creek entrance. Roaring Fork Capital is the developer whose projects include the Fairway Residences at River Valley Ranch, […]
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Library Report: Manga books will not be relocated; board to consider new access card for minors
The Garfield County Public Library District (GCPLD) will not relocate books that some members of the public consider unsuitable for children to read, library staff said at the board of trustees meeting on June 5. However, the board will consider a new library card at its July meeting that would restrict materials that minors could […]
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Basalt Report: Town Council doubles commitment for mobile home park purchase
The third year of Basalt’s beloved Summer Concert Series kicks off next Wednesday, June 18, at 5:30pm in Basalt River Park. Alt-country singer Taylor Shae will support Denver-based rock band Ipecac for the first of 10 free shows happening every Wednesday through Aug. 27. This year’s Summer Concert Series features a diverse lineup of new […]
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Carbondale Report: Latino Advisory Board recommends WhatsApp communication channel
Tuesday’s board of trustees meeting, June 10, featured Spanish interpretation for a check-in with members of the Latino Advisory Board. All trustees were present minus Jess Robison. The quickly-approved consent agenda included accounts payable, meeting minutes, a special event liquor license for the Typical Ghost album release party at KDNK on June 20, liquor license […]
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Community acupuncture offers affordable holistic healthcare
Acupuncture, the practice of physical treatment by placing small needles at specific points in the body, is one of the oldest healing practices in the world. While it is sometimes met with skepticism by Western medicine, it has been a pillar of traditional Chinese medicine for thousands of years. In recent decades, Western medicine has […]