Over two decades after the International Design Conference in Aspen, a group of Aspenites are bringing a new design-centered event back to the Roaring Fork Valley. The inaugural Aspen Design Conference (ADC) runs later this month from Friday, Aug. 29 to Sunday, Aug. 31. A multifaceted schedule offers options from guided engagements with nature to […]
Annalise Grueter
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RFSD Report: School board elections, summer meetings and back-to-school reminders
The sound of whistles and upbeat raised voices from sports fields herald the turn of the summer. Autumn sports practices have begun, and the Roaring Fork School District (RFSD) is preparing for the start of a new school year, just two weeks away. High schoolers return to classrooms on Wednesday, Aug. 20, while elementary and […]
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Alpenglow Books & Gifts illuminates community and the value of reading
Last October, Katie Hake and Spencer Chu opened the doors to Alpenglow. The independent bookstore sits along Grand Avenue in Glenwood Springs, just a few doors down from the Bluebird Cafe and Doc Holliday’s Saloon. Light filters into the wood, snow and floral aesthetic of the shop through west-facing windows. In just 10 months, Hake […]
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RFTA Report: E-bikes, holiday bus capacity and Transportation Coalition dominate July meeting
This month’s online meeting started quickly with approval of the June minutes. During public comment, community member Kathleen Brehm spoke up about her injuries and experience stemming from a collision with an e-biker. She requested the Roaring Fork Transportation Authority (RFTA) and Pitkin County establish a self-report database for accidents and mechanisms for enforcement around […]
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La amenaza a tierras públicas provocó resistencia bipartidista
Habitantes y líderes de Colorado unieron fuerzas para oponerse a una disposición federal que buscaba vender tierras públicas. La propuesta fue eliminada del proyecto de ley One Big Beautiful Bill tras fuerte resistencia comunitaria.
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Spreading light: Sunsense Solar celebrates 35 years
Last month, Carbondale-based energy company Sunsense Solar marked its 35th anniversary. The milestone is an impressive one amid a new era of changes for the organization. Founder Scott Ely shared reflections on the company and its evolution with The Sopris Sun. This interview was edited for length and clarity. What appealed to you about solar […]
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Threat to public lands surfaced bipartisan resistance
Last month, Coloradans rose in solidarity against a proposed section of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. While the bulk of the controversial legislation ultimately passed with a tie-breaking vote by Vice President J.D. Vance on July 1, the final draft of the bill removed text regarding public lands sales. Senator Mike Lee of Utah […]
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A writing initiation: Awestruck steps into the world of [Aspen] Words
Editor’s Note: Annalise Grueter is a member of the Aspen Writers Network. This column details her recent experience at the Aspen Summer Words juried workshops. If you’ve been reading The Sopris Sun for at least a couple of weeks, you already know that this valley harbors an impressive roster of passionate writers. From local journalists […]
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Successful cottage purchase allows Redstone Historical Society to move forward with new museum
Since last year, the Redstone Historical Society (RHS) has been working to establish a new, larger museum location. Last month, a successful fundraiser toward purchasing the DeMaestri-Durrett Cottage moved this effort to its next step. Redstone was originally built around the turn of the 20th century by John Cleveland Osgood. Osgood was among the ultra-wealthy […]
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Informe de RFTA: La junta se enfoca en el servicio a Maroon Bells ante la llegada del verano
La reunión de la junta directiva de la Autoridad de Transporte de Roaring Fork (RFTA, por sus siglas en inglés) del 12 de junio comenzó con comentarios del público. Varios miembros de la comunidad propusieron soluciones para mejorar los servicios comunitarios. Teresa Salvatore, quien vive en Satank, pidió a RFTA mejorar el acceso al río […]