Editor’s note: Translation assisted by artificial intelligence tools and edited by Bianca Godina The culinary talent of the Valley stood out at the state level thanks to Evony Mejía Montoya, a student in the Youthentity Culinary Academy who earned first place in the Italco Charcuterie Board & Hors d’oeuvre competition, an event that brings together […]
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Small rituals that can change your day
Opinion By Zaira PintosSeeds of well-being Amid work, family, home, children and bills to pay, talking about well-being can feel like a luxury. Sometimes we think that to feel better we need more time, more money, or to completely change our routine. But the reality is simpler: Well-being can begin with small daily rituals. A […]
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‘Beyond the ice and trout’
What began as a new experience for many became a day filled with learning, connection and shared discovery. On March 7, Wilderness Workshop joined 62 community members at Sylvan Lake State Park for the first-ever Defiende Nuestra Tierra ice fishing event. Among those who attended, 25 participants received sponsored day fishing licenses and many learned […]
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MAGA up front, Nicaragua behind
This weekend I decided to revisit my youthful nostalgia and go to a concert. Not just any concert, but a punk one. And I want to clarify something: Although I love this band’s music, there is a story that went viral that also motivated my attendance. Of course I like them, especially on the eve […]
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El Departamento de Educación de Colorado busca nominaciones para el Maestro del Año 2027
Cada año, el Departamento de Educación de Colorado (CDE, por sus siglas en inglés) invita a toda la comunidad a identificar y nominar candidatos para el premio Maestro del Año de Colorado. Este reconocimiento celebra la excelencia de los educadores y el impacto positivo que dejan en los estudiantes, en las escuelas y en la […]
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Crecimiento y colaboración regional se destacaron en el evento State of the Community
Dando inicio al Almuerzo Empresarial State of the Community, un evento que reúne a líderes y miembros de la comunidad del valle del río Colorado, la directora ejecutiva de la Cámara de Comercio del Río Colorado, Erin Hunt, destacó la importancia de este encuentro, una tradición de décadas para la organización. Hunt subrayó que la […]
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Regional growth and collaboration showcased at the State of the Community event
Kicking off the State of the Community Business Luncheon, an event that brings together leaders and community members from across the Colorado River Valley, Erin Hunt, executive director of the Colorado River Valley Chamber, emphasized the importance of the gathering, a tradition that has been part of the organization for decades. Hunt underscored that the […]
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Interviews Under el Sol: ‘Our job is to care for people’
Benito J. Arce Palestina began his career in 2014 as a firefighter in Colorado. He previously volunteered for the Palmer Lake Fire Department, but for almost three years now has served in the Valley. For the past six months, he’s been with Carbondale & Rural Fire Protection District. Originally from Acapulco, Guerrero, Mexico, he came […]
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‘Newspaper isn’t dying yet, not as long as I’m around!’
A look inside the newspaper printing process Last Thursday, Jan. 5, after sending Sol del Valle to print, the Sol del Valle and Sopris Sun teams traveled through the Glenwood Canyon to the printing press where both newspapers, along with many other local publications, come to life on paper. The Colorado Mountain News Media (CMNM) […]
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Una puerta abierta para las familias del Valle
Nota del editor: Por motivos de transparencia, se informa que la autora colabora profesionalmente con The Arc of the Central Mountains Si vives en el Valle del Roaring Fork, probablemente has escuchado hablar de programas, formularios, beneficios y siglas que suenan como otro idioma: Medicaid, IEP, CCB, Social Security. Para muchas familias, el reto no […]