The Sopris Sun celebrates its 11th birthday with a special showing of the ‘80s classic “ET” at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 13 at the Crystal Theatre. Tickets are $8 for kids and $12 for adults — reserve your seat here.
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My personal recycling adventure
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1970: Eugene, Oregon — glass only. We took our children to a warehouse, remains of which were concrete walls. The town provided goggles. We could fling glass bottles and jars against the wall and the town eventually picked up the broken glass. What fun! Late ‘80s: Carbondale — newspaper and shredded office paper only. CRMS […]
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Obituary: Edward Joseph Kennedy
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April 19, 1956 – Dec. 17, 2019 Edward Joseph Kennedy left this earthly realm on Dec.17, 2019. Ed showed an uncommon grace throughout his nine-month demise with pancreatic cancer. A resident of Rio Rancho, New Mexico, he died at the Veterans Hospital in Albuquerque. Ed fell in love with this Valley during his frequent visits […]
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Obituary: Harry Moul Ritchie
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Jan. 9, 1930 – Jan. 14, 2020 Harry was born Jan. 9, 1930 in Cleveland, Ohio to Harry E. and Wanda B. (Moul) Ritchie. A Santa Fe, New Mexico resident since retiring in 1995 from a distinguished career as a drama professor, Harry is survived by his wife of 67 years, Margaret H. (Elderfield); sons […]
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Obituary: Libby Sullivan
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Aug. 21 1949 – Dec. 3, 2019 Elizabeth Ann “Libby” Sullivan, former resident of the Roaring Fork Valley, died peacefully from complications related to cancer on Dec. 3, 2019, surrounded by family at her home in Napa, California. She was 70 years old. Born in Kansas City, MO, on Aug. 21, 1949, Libby grew up […]
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Help The Sun rise in winter
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In this edition of The Sopris Sun, we announce our Fall/Winter 2019 fundraising campaign, as we finish celebrating our 10th year of providing news, views and other information about Carbondale, the town where we rose out of the ashes of the old Valley Journal to keep the idea of local journalism alive and active. Conceived […]
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GarCo urges those with gastrointestinal illness to stay home
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A significant number of people experiencing norovirus-like illness in Mesa County prompted the recent closing of Mesa County Valley School District 51 schools. Garfield County Public Health has received calls from childcare centers and workplaces reporting individuals with similar symptoms. Public Health is monitoring the outbreak; and encourages everyone to help prevent the spread of […]
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Obituary: Geraldine (Geri) R. Newell
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May 24, 1940 – Oct. 21, 2019 Geraldine (Geri) Newell, a longtime Carbondale resident, entered her Father’s Kingdom on Monday Oct. 21, 2019. This incredible woman is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law Alaina and Bryan Briand; Michelle and Leonard Dunn and Tami and Alan Hill; eight grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren. She is preceded in […]
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Obituary: Kimberley Christyne Morrow
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Jan. 30, 1973 – Oct. 2, 2019 Kimberley Christyne Morrow joined her beloved Mother Lacinda Kay Sandberg-Morrow, and her most prized dog Echo on Oct. 2, 2019. After a long hard life, she was called to Heaven and relieved of all of her pain. She will be missed by many. Kimberley was survived by her […]
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Obituary: John Charles McCaulley
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April 22, 1955 – Sept. 14, 2019 John Charles McCaulley, born on April 22, 1955 in Denver, CO to a proud father Wade B.McCaulley and mother Elizabeth (Betty) Ann McCaulley. John is survived by his beloved wife of 34 years Rebecca (Becky) Taber McCaulley, and his dearest children Madison and Wade McCaulley. He is also […]