August 19, 1942 – January 12, 2026 Marilyn “Lyn” Bader of Bozeman, Montana, passed away peacefully at the age of 83 on Jan. 12. Lyn was born on Aug. 19, 1942, in St. Louis, Missouri, to Quentin and Estelle Crossman. She grew up with a deep love for the drum and bugle team and especially […]
January 2026
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Glenwood traffic cameras curbing incessant speeding
Have you fallen into the speed trap during a recent run to Glenwood Springs, perhaps after beating the light at Buffalo Valley and coming around the bend hastily approaching South Glen Avenue? Well, you’re definitely not alone. To curb incessant speeding, the City has placed one of its fancy new speed cameras nearby to catch […]
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Mirror, Mirror: Which city is more messed up, Nairobi or Mexico City?
For eight days, Julián and I traveled through Nairobi, Kenya. The experience worked like a magnifying mirror: Observing this African city forces you, almost relentlessly, to rethink Mexico City. Nairobi is a remarkably green city. Vegetation is abundant, and trees — jacarandas, mangoes, avocados, fig trees, ceibas — reach uncommon sizes. Many are over a […]
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Good Earth prioritizes people and place in landscaping
For over three decades, Carbondale-based Good Earth Landscaping & Maintenance has made it their business to enhance Valley homes and buildings. Originally started by David and Melanie Crandall, the company has been owned by business partners Jeff Margulies and Josh Austin since the winter of 2017/18. Good Earth focuses on high-end landscaping in Aspen and […]
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Works in Progress – Jan. 22, 2026
All Lives Living By Jessica Amber Barnum & Tanner Jones Noticing is inspiring.Perhaps it’s only inspiringwhen you’re really noticingall lives living. Noticing the homeless man who soundly sitson his makeshift chair,hood on his lowered head,hands in his tattered pockets,eyes peeking in intervalsinspired by … I’m not sure.And, I look around to noticewhat he might […]
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Roaring Fork foot traffic, commerce remain hot despite lack of snowfall
Dry is a word many Coloradans don’t like hearing in January. Less snow means harsher skiing conditions, and sparse moisture could adversely affect the next wildfire season. For the Colorado Headwaters River Basin, where resorts like Sunlight and all Aspen SkiCo mountains reside, it’s experiencing its lowest snowpack in state history. And at just 55% […]
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Curated Calendar – Jan. 22 to Feb. 1
THURSDAY, JANUARY 22 ICE PROTESTGarfield County Democrats host a peaceful protest against ICE at the Midland Pedestrian Bridge in Glenwood Springs from 10 to 11am. TECH CLUBThe Carbondale Library invites teens and tweens to explore technology at the Carbondale Library every second and fourth Thursday at 4:35pm. The Aspen Science Center will guide activities exploring […]
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Sopris Sun requestsThe Sopris Sun is seeking local restaurants and catering companies interested in participating with our 17th anniversary wine tasting fundraiser at the Thompson Barn in River Valley Ranch on Feb. 17. In exchange for appetizers, The Sopris Sun and Sol del Valle will offer $600 in advertising credit. For details, contact Elizabeth Phillips […]
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Letters – Jan. 22, 2026
Literacy Outreach appealThank you so much to The Sopris Sun for running a news brief about our information sessions and need for volunteer tutors. The meeting at the Carbondale Library on Jan. 16 was a success, but I would love to continue spreading the word about our program and our needs. Literacy Outreach is a […]
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Craft’s open mic series boosts soulful expression
Redstone series to begin Jan. 23 There’s nothing quite like an open mic. Artists of varying skill levels arrive with a common impulse — to share their voice (or playing) with strangers. Whether a seasoned musician, upcoming star or hobby guitarist, all are welcome to take the stage and sing their heart, spit their poetry […]