For generations, wool has been a staple in the textile industry. Known for its moisture-wicking properties and breathability, it’s a durable and renewable resource favored among outdoor enthusiasts. However, as the demand for cheap synthetic materials increases, the global wool market has entered an era of unpredictability and shepherds are faced with the difficult reality […]
June 2026
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Scuttlebutt – June 25, 2025
Dry Creek Fire As of Wednesday morning, June 24, the Dry Creek Fire outside of Rifle was estimated at 315 acres, according to Colorado River Fire Rescue. At the time, management of the blaze transitioned to Upper Colorado River Interagency Fire Unit Type 3 Team.” Crews are utilizing a full suppression strategy with direct and […]
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Calendar – June 25 to July 4
THURSDAY, JUNE 25 COLORADO GEOTHERMAL Tune into the Colorado Geothermal Webinar Series at noon, co-hosted by the Colorado Energy Office and Clean Energy Economy for the Region. Register at tinyurl.com/geothermal2026 ASPEN PUBLIC RADIOAspen Public Radio celebrates 45 years on the air with a station open house from 2 to 5pm at 110 E. Hallam, Suite […]
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Ham radio club invites the community to take part in annual field day, June 27-28
This weekend, Ski County Amateur Radio Club (SCARC) is hosting its installment of a national radio event: the American Radio Relay League Field Day. The event begins at noon on June 27, wrapping up at 5pm, and picks up again the next day from 9am to noon. Many of the amateur radio (also known as […]
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CMC class partnership brings electric vehicle tech training closer to home
Roaring Fork Valley vehicle fleet technicians have a valuable opportunity this summer to learn about electric vehicle technology and safety protocols through a series of EV Tech classes offered by Colorado Mountain College. This is the second summer for the local classes under a partnership between CMC and Littleton-based ZEV Tech Consulting (ZTC). Last year, […]
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Marsha Ann Brendlinger
November 19, 1938 – May 29, 2026 On May 29, 2026, the cookie timer dinged one last time for Marsha Ann Brendlinger. She passed with her children by her side assisting her in a smooth, peaceful transition. Marsha was born on her mother’s birthday on Nov. 19, 1938. Marsha baked almost every single day of […]
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Dig a Little Deeper: Governing like a one-termer
Government is a core pillar of society. When choosing our leaders there is a lot to unpack, and this column, running every last week of the month up to election day, is intended to help readers do just that. My dad was a Garfield County Commissioner in the ‘80s, and while we shared the honor […]
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Laugh your ass off and warm your heart with ‘Dances with Donkeys’
Some people really ought to write a book. I mean, people who have looked death in the face, maybe time and time again, and lived to tell the tale. Now that may seem a bit dramatic, but when it comes to horse — or ass — rearing and cowboying the risk is there. Jim Duke, […]
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Dream Well: Caretaking a home in the astral
Natalia Snider is a certified dream practitioner living in Carbondale. She works with people’s dreams and imaginations to facilitate self-healing. Every month, she will analyze someone’s dream in The Sopris Sun. Anyone can submit a dream for personal analysis or inclusion in this column by visiting dreamhealings.com Dream Every dream I have, whether it’s about […]
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Historiography: Alice Cooper in Carbondale
In Mills, Iowa in 1875, Isaac and Sarah Cooper welcomed their second daughter Alice into the world. Shortly afterward, the family came to Colorado, where Isaac engaged in mining operations. After traveling to Boulder, Golden and Leadville, the Coopers eventually ended up in Defiance, at the confluence of the Roaring Fork and Colorado Rivers. Isaac […]