By Reverend E. Wendy Huber This month, VOICES Radio Hour invites leaders and representatives from the Valley’s spiritual community to dive into the journey that shaped them, starting with Reverend E. Wendy Huber of St. Peters of the Valley Episcopal Church. Tune into KDNK Community Access Radio on Friday, Sept. 12 at 6pm for an […]
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Nutritionally Speaking: Superfoods — What are they and why are they called ‘super?’
By Ricki McKenna There are many “superfoods” considered chock full of vitamins, minerals, fiber and other nutrients considered good for almost every human. However, there are also people who have sensitivities and allergies to some of them. So, are they for everyone? My logical answer is “maybe,” then come the reasons or at least the […]
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Copper Creek pack devastating local cattle ranchers
By Marj Perry The Copper Creek pack was removed from Grand County for chronic depredation and translocated to Pitkin County — an act going against the Colorado wolf plan. Within a month several heifers were killed on Capitol Creek, presumably by the Copper Creek pack. They have continued to kill calves and been seen in […]
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It’s not just about the books
My name is Jocelyn Durrance. I was a librarian for 30 years. I joined the Garfield County Public Library Board in March 2020. Things were good. Board meetings ran smoothly. Library board trustees included an attorney, a single Latina mom with high school aged children, a 30-year retired librarian and a Parachute resident with years […]
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Folklórico inspires community through dance
For her Capstone project, Roaring Fork graduating senior Jacqueline Flores Alvarez reflected on her time with Aspen Santa Fe Ballet’s Folklórico program from the time she was in kindergarten. The skirts flow with our movements, our shoes rhythmically stomp the floor and our steps coordinate beautifully with the music. There is grace and beauty in […]
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Let’s Talk Business: Empowering Latino entrepreneurs through education and connection
By Tara Harman This column originated from Sol del Valle and has been translated for English readers. In celebration of Diversity Month, the Glenwood Springs Chamber and FirstBank are excited to host Hablemos de Negocios/Let’s Talk Business, an annual bilingual event designed to empower and support local Latino entrepreneurs. This year’s event will take place […]
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Questioning housing capacity in the Roaring Fork Valley
By Siri Olsen A few months ago, Habitat for Humanity RFV President Gail Schwartz raised the issue of “carrying capacity” in one of her editorial columns in the Aspen Daily News. This is an issue I have been contemplating for the past several years. I am writing this column to encourage a community-wide discussion of […]
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‘May peace prevail on Earth’
Guest column by Shayla Paradeis & Mateo Sandate Being asked to be delegates for a peace summit in Hiroshima on the International Day of Peace was one of the greatest honors we could have imagined. We said, yes, and immediately followed it with two questions: What is a peace summit? And how are we going […]
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Philanthropy — where to begin?
Giving season is just around the corner. At this time of year, many of us are considering how we might want to give back to organizations that help improve our community. Some already have a list that they give to year after year. For others, whether they have just relocated or are just beginning to […]
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Philanthropy is for everyone
Philanthropy is a powerful word that can connote foundations making grants or wealthy individuals giving money to the “less fortunate,” leaving some members of our community feeling as though being philanthropic is for “other people.” In reality, philanthropy is for everyone. Grantmaking and being a “philanthropist” are just aspects of a much larger concept.The word […]