James Steindler

With less hustling and bustling, there may be more time to reflect upon the simple side of things while being a recluse at home. Yet the stresses of daily life have been transformed and these altered ones will likely have an  impact on overall mental health for some time ahead.  What drives much of the […]

Generally, this time of month landlords are welcoming payments into their bank accounts or perhaps preparing to reluctantly post an eviction notice on a far overdo tenant’s door. Currently, however,  there is a push to halt evictions for a period of time that’s end is elusive. Here’s how some landlords are handling the economic strain […]

Habitat for Humanity Roaring Fork has a new captain at the helm who means to maintain the nonprofit’s momentum while navigating the uncharted waters of today.  Gail Schwartz joined Habitat’s board of directors roughly eight months ago and shortly thereafter assumed the role as its chair. Not too long after that her predecessor, Scott Gilbert, […]

With all this time at home people could — sooner or later — succumb to stir craziness. But have no fear, there are ways to diminish the insanity.  One effective antidote is exercise. However, gym goers themselves currently comprise their own category of panic.  “What am I going to do to get in my reps, […]

The Garfield County Republican and Democratic assemblies convened on March 20. Both of the assemblies were conducted via Zoom, a visual conference call tool utilized significantly throughout the professional world as of late. On March 16, Governor Polis signed a bill enabling assemblies to meet remotely due to public health concerns. As previously stated, both […]

With the onset of COVID 19 disrupting everyone’s lives it seems solace these days is found within one’s own home. This time is perhaps particularly distressing for those who simply do not have a roof to isolate under.  Lynn Kirchner with Carbondale Homeless Assistance (CHA) is concerned about homeless people “falling through the cracks.” She […]

This time in our history casts a hue of uncertainty over everyone. It may be especially confusing for those who do not understand the language the information is given in.  Spanish-speaking members of our community do their best to stay informed but the information being spread locally is often only offered in English. As is […]

Beer and good food make for a great time. Giving back to the community also feels great. Carbondale Beer Works (CBW) combines the two to make a concoction truly satisfying. Patrice Fuller bought CBW in 2016 and has used her foothold in the community to help nonprofits fundraise, emphasising the “fun” part. Every year between […]

Update: Green is the New Black has been delayed until November.  It’s a dress, no it’s a skirt… it’s alive! Valley resident Yoli LaGuerre is bringing a new line of fashion to Green is the New Black and it is about as raw as it can get. She specializes in floral design and applies her […]

Do you remember ever thinking as a kid, “Gee I wish me and my friends had a place to go this Saturday night — it’s just not fair.” If you grew up in a small town like Carbondale chances are it crossed your mind. Well, the management of Marble Distilling Company (MDC) has answered the […]