On March 14, the Glenwood Springs Library hosted Dr. Ernesto Sagás, who presented on Latinx history on the Western Slope. Organized by the Glenwood Springs Historical Society, the presentation introduced Sagás’ book, “Latino Colorado: The Struggle for Equality in the Centennial State.” With a PhD in political science and a focus in Latin American studies […]
April 2026
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Eagle County sues over fast-tracked expansion of Uinta Basin oil depot
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) recently fast-tracked approval for an expansion of the Wildcat Loadout Facility near Helper, Utah. And Eagle County has filed suit. ”The county challenges BLM’s decision to approve the facility’s expansion using emergency procedures that bypass standard environmental review and public input requirements,” said attorney Nathan Hunt, who represents the […]
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City charter discussed, new downtown building approved
All Glenwood Springs City Council members were present in person for the regular April 2 meeting. Two items were pulled from the agenda and will be rescheduled when presentations are ready. One of which was related to a fee waiver request for The Glen development, and the other a continued discussion about creating employee housing […]
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BOCC declines to help residents purchase Cavern Springs Mobile Home Park
Sometimes it doesn’t matter how many heavy hitters are on your side or how many of your ducks are in a row, those in a position of power just won’t budge. That was the case at Monday’s Garfield County Commissioner (BOCC) meeting when a group of said heavy hitters, supporting residents of the 98-lot Cavern […]
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Claims circulate that accredited rep. misrepresented himself as attorney
Following some accusations that Gypsum-based accredited representative Hector Gonzalez has misrepresented himself as an attorney, he told The Sopris Sun that he is not a lawyer and has never told anyone otherwise. A recent article in the Vail Daily covered a specific claim that Gonzalez misrepresented himself as an attorney. The newspaper had previously identified […]
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Baseball takes the stage with Trent Goscha Tournament
Roaring Fork High School’s baseball team was the only ball sport active over the spring break, hosting the April 2-4 Trent Goscha Memorial Tournament ahead of the Easter holiday. The Rams went 1-2, falling to eventual tournament champion and Class 3A powerhouse Montezuma-Cortez in the Thursday opener, 22-2. “They were the best team here, by […]
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Marble Distillers carves a new path with social club
In September 2025, just over 10 years after it had first opened its doors, Marble Distillers in Carbondale launched Club Marble in what, during that first decade, had been an underutilized bar-lounge room in the front of the distillery. The Sopris Sun sat down with co-owners Connie Baker and Corey Shank, as well as with […]
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The Tavern Carbondale … and beyond
On Feb. 5, The Tavern Carbondale opened its doors for its official soft launch. The business, which moved into the former La Raza establishment, is one of many businesses run by Jeff and Ashley Moerke, including The Tavern Kitchen and Bar and Il Piggio in Snowmass Village. The new locale is a place where Jeff […]
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We should talk about taxes
There’s a simpler way to understand your money. Zoom way out. Way way out. Here’s all that matters: Have enough for the expected and the unexpected, both now and in the future. That’s it. The whole banana. The Expected, NowHow much does it take to sustain your life each year? This is The Expected, Now. […]
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Criminalization is not the answer
Correction: The column has been updated because “preliminary” data through October 2025 is available through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, though not conclusive. Mugsy Fay Seldeen is the executive director of High Rockies Harm Reduction, the Roaring Fork Valley’s original harm reduction nonprofit meant to provide people experiencing addiction with life-saving resources. For […]