On July 24, 5 Point Film announced that it had awarded its Wading for Change BIPOC Filmmakers Grant, totaling $20,000, between two select filmmaking teams, out of a pool of 70 applications nationwide. Raheim Robinson received $10,000 for his project, “Home,” which is in its pre-production stages. Shara Zaia and Max Haimowitz received the second […]
August 2025
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Freedom still lives
After a seven-year hiatus, the Regional Rainbow Gathering returned to Colorado, nestled in the Uncompahgre Forest looking up at formidable Lone Cone Mountain. Seventy-four or so misfits from across the U.S. camped in scattered tents, vehicles, a Food-Not-Bombs bus, with no fire, good spirits and plenty of weed. My brief stay with the Rainbow family […]
Posted inLocal Government
RFTA Report: Zero Fare fall pilot poised to launch Oct. 1
During the August meeting, Roaring Fork Transportation Authority (RFTA) Director of Finance Paul Hamilton and Budget Manager David Carle presented preliminary considerations for 2026 budget planning. Efforts in progress include drafting operating budgets for each RFTA department, considering future transit service costs and accounting for potential state and federal revenue impacts on RFTA finances. Hamilton […]
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Carbondale Report: Town ups commitment for mobile home parks to $1.1 million
The Carbondale trustees meeting was short and sweet this week. After approving the consent agenda, which included a special event permit for Carbondale Education Foundation’s upcoming Oktoberfest and John Williams’ reappointment to the Historic Preservation Commission, the board moved onto public comment, but no members of the public were present. Considering the hubbub on the […]
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Glenwood Report: Cavern Springs residents issue plea to help save mobile home park
Several residents of the Cavern Springs Mobile Home Park, situated between Glenwood Springs and Carbondale, appeared before Glenwood City Council for the regular Aug. 21 meeting seeking help to fund a possible resident-organized purchase of the park. All seven council members were present in person for the meeting, which invited members of the public to […]
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Basalt Report: Council weighs housing and community center at Willits
During a public work session on Tuesday, Aug. 26, Basalt Town staff met with the council to seek direction for the development of a potential housing complex and community center in Willits. The potential development would be located on a town-owned parcel on the corner of Willits Lane and Lewis Lane. Town staff was directed […]
Posted inSports
Sports Report: Cross country, soccer, volleyball seasons off and running
Cross country running took center stage as the first home action of the high school fall sports season, as the combined Basalt-Roaring Fork team hosted the Longhorn Invite at Crown Mountain Park on Saturday, Aug. 23. It was a sweet showing before friends and family for Basalt senior Towler Scott, who claimed the boys overall […]
Posted inEducation
Miles for pencils: Lead King Loop race funds Marble Charter
Get ready for an awe-inspiring day in the mountains, because the Marble Charter School’s 23rd annual Lead King Loop Charity Race is slated for Sept. 14. This year, participants can run, hike or walk in one of three races: the 25k Lead King Loop, the eight-mile Quarry Climb or the kids’ 2.5k fun run. The […]
Posted inBusiness
Adrian Glasenapp pops off RKYMTN Adult Drinks
Editor’s note: this interview has been edited for clarity and space. Adrian Glasenapp is no stranger to carbonated drinks. Though the Glenwood-born native moved back to the Roaring Fork Valley years ago, he spent over 16 years working for New Belgium Brewing. His expertise is in marketing and design, and that creative spark, led him […]
Posted inObituaries
Lisa Kent Reinhardt Cerise
May 20, 1956 – August 17, 2025 Lisa Kent Reinhardt Cerise was born on May 20, 1956, the fourth daughter of Lew and Betty Reinhardt. Lisa attended Victory Hill School from kindergarten through the eighth grade and attended Scottsbluff High School, graduating in 1974. From a young age, Lisa loved all animals. She especially loved […]