Advocates and attorneys in the Roaring Fork Valley say scammers posing as legal representatives are exploiting immigrants navigating the increasingly aggressive federal enforcement landscape. “I have seen and talked to victims of these scams,” Alex Sanchez, executive director of Voces Unidas de las Montañas, told The Sopris Sun . Voces Unidas, an organization fighting for […]
February 2026
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Thunder River’s winter events turn attention to high elevations
This winter, Thunder River Theatre Company (TRTC) has mountains on the mind. Next week, the nonprofit opens its third show of the winter, “K2.” The play is named for its setting, the second-highest mountain in the world, where two men confront mortality and the meaning of life. In preparation for that show, TRTC last weekend […]
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Carbondale judges settling in at 9th Judicial District
On Sept. 3, 2025, Governor Jared Polis appointed two Carbondale residents to serve as 9th Judicial District Court judges. Susan Ryan’s appointment was created by the retirement of Judge John Neiley. Alexander Haynes takes the place of Judge Denise Lynch, who also retired last year. The 9th Judicial District has five district judges, four county […]
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Heads up on a national health threat
In this new year of the Horse, when cultures celebrate a fresh start, I recall my own in 1976, when I migrated to our Roaring Fork Valley. My first statewide joy was to contribute to the plan by Governor Lamm and John Denver to expand I-70 through Glenwood Canyon without blasting a “typical four-lane.” They […]
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Curated Calendar – Feb. 5 to Feb. 15
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5 CURLING ON THE RINKNew and seasoned curlers take to the rink at The Collective Snowmass every Thursday from 2 to 4pm through March 12. Details at www.thecollectivesnowmass.com ANDERSON RANCHSpring artists in residence present a slide show at Anderson Ranch Arts Center from 4 to 5pm. In-person and virtual attendance options are available. […]
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The Arc of the Central Mountains: An open door for Valley families
Editor’s note: The author of this article also works professionally with The Arc of the Central Mountains. If you live in the Roaring Fork Valley, you’ve probably heard of many programs, benefits and acronyms that sound like another language altogether: Medicaid, IEP, CCB, Social Security. For many families, the challenge isn’t a lack of love […]
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Scuttlebutt
Free wood chipsThe Town of Carbondale is giving away free wood chips created from the recycling of Christmas trees. The chips will be available until Feb. 8 (while supplies last) from the dumpster container in the dirt parking lot at 4th and Colorado. Harvest Roaring ForkThe Jan. 28 Garfield County Planning Commission public meeting to […]
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All Lives Living
By Roaring Fork Senior Living residentsGlenwood Springs Noticing is inspiring.Perhaps it’s only inspiringwhen you’re really noticingall lives living. Mt. Sopris with the sun shining downGiving alpenglow The Roaring Fork River is pretty to look atAmazing to see the littleice floes White House Pizza specialties on MondaysAre very good People are awake, and it’s good […]
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Ps&Qs: Let’s put AI in D.C.
This year marks the 20th anniversary of the film “Idiocracy.” Have you seen it? While not an award-winning film, I have to recommend watching this movie once. Starring Luke Wilson and Maya Rudolph, this low-brow comedy uncannily mirrors our society with its cast of misfits, including the elusive third Wilson brother, Andrew, as Beef Supreme […]
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Pedaling for peace
On Saturday, people gathered on bikes around the world to ride in solidarity with each other and honor the life of Alex Pretti. Pretti, the ICU nurse who was killed by federal ICE agents on Jan. 24 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, was an avid cyclist himself. The idea for a solidarity ride came from the folks […]