District to host board candidate forum Oct. 2 The Roaring Fork School District (RFSD) has had a busy start to the school year. As students and teachers got back into routines in September, the RFSD Board of Education regular meetings saw full agendas. The district is also preparing for the election of two new members […]
October 2025
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KDNK to host NPR’s Kirk Siegler at the Crystal Theatre
Carbondale community access radio station KDNK will play host to award-winning broadcast journalist Kirk Siegler, National Public Radio’s (NPR) national correspondent for the West, at the Crystal Theatre on Thursday, Oct. 9 at 6:30pm. Longtime Roaring Fork Valley journalist Amy Hadden Marsh will moderate a discussion with Siegler, after which there will be a question-and-answer […]
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How to recognize blue-green algae and mitigate health risks for humans and pets
Have you ever felt unwell or like you had an allergic reaction after swimming in a pond? Well, the culprit could be blue-green algae, which thrives during warm weather in bodies of water experiencing eutrophication. Blooms of blue-green algae grow quickly and can produce cyanobacteria, which is toxic to humans and can even be fatal […]
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Ps&Qs: Jeanie Bueller rides again
“Oh, fine. What’s this? What’s his problem?” (Jeanie Bueller) “He doesn’t feel well.” (Joyce Bueller) “Yeah, right. Dry that one out and you can fertilize the lawn.” “Jeanie? Is that you? Jeanie? I can’t see that far …” (Ferris Bueller) “Bite the big one, Junior.” “Thank you, Jeanie. You get to school.” (Joyce) “Wait, you’re […]
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Potato Days unearths support for RFV farmers
The 116th annual Potato Days has arrived with a plethora of community activations in store over the weekend on par with the theme: “The Grate Spudsby” — an homage to the 100th anniversary of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s novel, “The Great Gatsby.” This year’s Potato Days is particularly special in that it honors the life of […]
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Paul Raymond Nieslanik
January 4, 1935 – September 23, 2025 As the second cutting of hay was being harvested on the ranch, Paul Nieslanik passed away on an autumn evening surrounded by the love of his family at his home in Carbondale. Born in winter on the ranch in Spring Valley to John Sr. and Mary Nieslanik, Paul […]
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Cavern Springs Mobile Home Park fight to save their community
This article from Sol del Valle has been translated for English readers. On Saturday, Sept. 27, the Colorado Democratic Latino Caucus stopped by Glenwood Springs to meet with the Sopris Mountain Collective, a cooperative formed by Cavern Springs Mobile Home Park residents. The stop was part of the Caucus’ “Western Swing Listening Tour,” a biennial […]
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Carbondale Treasure Hunt
The treasure vault awaits the clever mind, who reads the clues and seeks to find. Before each First Friday’s celebration starts, this treasure will be hidden in Carbondale’s heart. Through Main Street’s charm and gallery halls, past murals bright on building walls. The treasure waits where artists gather, where community bonds grow ever stronger. So, […]
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Scuttlebutt & Calendar
Ag loanThe 2Forks Club is accepting new applicants for zero-interest loans designated for community farmers and food entrepreneurs growing capacity, improving infrastructure and advancing regenerative practices. Applications are due Oct. 28 at 5pm. Find details and information on joining the 2Forks Club to help strengthen our local food economy at www.thefarmcollaborative.org/2forks Free RFTADuring the months […]
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Letters – Oct. 2, 2025
Correction: A graph published in last week’s Basalt Report claimed that Carbondale’s code sets aside 20% of new developments over three units for inclusionary housing. In 2024, that percentage was increased to 25%. Re: Promoting divisionI was saddened to read a disparaging letter about Brian Colley’s work, not because the writer’s opinion differs from mine […]