This month on VOICES Radio Hour — airing Friday, July 11 at 6pm on KDNK — Roaring Fork Valley locals share about their journeys to find home, whether here or returning to places they had never been before. Mateo Sandate shared his story of discovering one such place, and the family he found along the […]
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Glenwood Springs Historical Society hires executive director
After conducting a national search, the nonprofit Glenwood Springs Historical Society is pleased to announce the hiring of Mark Jensen as its executive director. The candidate pool, which included several local applicants, was extraordinarily strong. However, the Society’s board believes it has found the right match of experience and skills to lead the organization in […]
Town of Carbondale announces new town manager
After a comprehensive national search that drew over 40 qualified applicants, the Town of Carbondale is pleased to announce the selection of Ryan Hyland as its next town manager. The Carbondale Board of Trustees unanimously selected Mr. Hyland following a competitive process led by executive search firm KRW Associates. Mr. Hyland brings more than two […]
Records fall at second annual Mt. Sopris Run-Off by Independence Run & Hike
Under nearly perfect running conditions on Sunday, May 18, nearly 200 runners took part in the second annual Mt. Sopris Run-Off hosted by Independence Run & Hike. The race began at Flying Dog Ranch in Carbondale and followed singletrack trails to the finish line at the Aspen Center for Environmental Studies (ACES) Rock Bottom Ranch […]
Best Buddies Roaring Fork Valley organiza su Segunda Caminata por la Amistad en Basalt River Park
Únete a la Segunda Caminata por la Amistad de Best Buddies en Basalt River Park el 1 de junio de 2025. Un evento inclusivo lleno de diversión y apoyo a personas con discapacidades intelectuales y del desarrollo.
Ancestral practices for modern day game management; Is hunting positive or negative?
Analysis by Mason SmetzerWaldorf School RFV Mason Smetzer is in eighth grade at Waldorf School on the Roaring Fork. Everyone in his class is required to pick a topic they’re drawn to and study it for the whole year and also include a public service aspect. For his project, Smetzer chose to research the positive […]
In memory of Roberto
By Ed Colby Always at the end of March, when the daffodils bloom in Peach Valley, I remember Roberto. His memorial plaque, pounded into the rocks by the side of a ski run, reads: In Memory of our Friend Roberto A. Gasperl. Born Feb. 22, 1941, Cervinia, Italy. Died in an Avalanche Mar. 31, 1981, […]
True Nature talks grief with Pathfinders and local authors on March 15
Staff report “Grief is an essential part of the human experience, but one that’s too often hidden or buried rather than processed and healed,” a recent press release began. As such, True Nature Healing Arts is hosting a workshop from 4 to 6pm on March 15 for those seeking healing. The $28 ticket includes sound […]
Radon risks in Garfield County: Over 44% of homes tested exceed safe levels
Daniel PachecoCU Cancer Center Did you know radon gas is the leading cause of lung cancer among nonsmokers? For smokers, the risk is even higher. You can’t see, smell or taste it, but radon can harm your health. Radon is a gas found in soil that moves into the air through cracks in home foundations […]
Nordic Gardens upholds a legacy
By Jenny BattlesonGuest Author On the banks of the Crystal River, hidden behind large gates and a spectacular spruce hedge, is a Carbondale gem. Founded in 1988, Nordic Gardens established a reputation for its gardenly approach and sense of whimsy. In 2005, Heather Becker joined Nordic as the garden manager. In 2017, she and her […]
