It’s that time again! Carbondale’s 117th annual Potato Days — themed “Get your Kicks on Root 66,” an ode to the 100th anniversary of the classic roadway, along with a potato pun, of course — runs through the weekend. The festivities kick off with a screening of “Thelma and Louise,” a cult-classic based on two […]
James Steindler
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Picking up the pieces at 711 Main Street
Main Street in Carbondale has surely changed over the years, from a dirt road to a cemented street and refurbished, or entirely new, buildings masking the old spunk with fresh flair. The building at 711 Main Street is a good example of meshing history with the modern age, and can be yours for the tune […]
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Scuttlebutt – Sept. 30, 2026
Potato Days volunteersBe a part of history by helping pull off the 117th annual Carbondale Potato Days, the longest-running tradition unique to the town. Volunteers are needed the day of the main event, Saturday, Oct. 3, in Sopris Park for Peace Patrol, Green Team, bartending, breakdown and more. To sign up to lend a hand, […]
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Curated Calendar – October 1 to October 11
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1 ASPEN FILMFESTDay three of Aspen Film’s Filmfest continues at the ISIS Theatre, screening acclaimed films through Sunday. Passes and schedule at tinyurl.com/aspenfilmfilmfest SUNLIGHT CHAMBER PASSSunlight Mountain Resort extended its deadline until today for pass buyers to purchase a Sunlight pass with the chamber deal. Chamber verification at tinyurl.com/sunlightchamberverification A WAY OUTThe annual […]
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Post 100 beckons all veterans and first responders to gourmet lunch on Sept. 29
The American Legion Post 100 is inviting all first responders, veterans and active service members for a top-of-the-line smorgasbord, made with wild game from here to the wild blue yonder. Retired U.S. Air Force Veteran, with 23 years of service, Gabe Adame, was just recently introduced to Post 100, where he already feels right at […]
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Curated Calendar – September 24 to October 4
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 EYELID LIFTS & REJUVENATIONValley View University hosts a webinar, “Fresh Look: Eyelid Lifts & Rejuvenation,” featuring board-certified plastic surgeon Jennifer Butterfield, MD, at noon. Register at tinyurl.com/VVeyelidlifts TECH CLUBThe Aspen Science Center Tech Club, fifth grade and up, meets at the Carbondale Library from 3:45 to 4:45pm. Details at aspensciencecenter.org HAPPY HOURThe […]
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Scuttlebutt – Sept. 17, 2026
Colorado Grand in BonedaleLIFT-UP was selected as the nonprofit in Carbondale to host the 37th annual Colorado Grand vintage sports car rally when it comes through town this Thursday morning, Sept. 17, between 8:30 and 10:30am on 4th Street. The annual event raises over $800,000 each year for nonprofits and scholarships along the 1,000-mile route […]
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Curated Calendar – September 17 to September 27
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 COLORADO GRANDNinety-plus, 1960-or-earlier vintage cars park in downtown Carbondale, off 4th Street, from 8:30 to 10:30am for the Colorado Grand vintage car rally. ‘GERI-FIT’Older adults are welcome to attend a strength training class at 12:30pm in the Carbondale Library — “Geri-Fit.” The class will continue every Thursday at the same time and […]
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Identifican a sospechoso en caso de agresión sexual de noviembre de 2024
Después de casi dos años, el Departamento de Policía de Carbondale (CPD) ha identificado a un posible sospechoso en un caso de presunta agresión sexual que sacudió la sensación de seguridad de la comunidad. Sin embargo, el sospechoso fue expulsado recientemente de Estados Unidos y enviado a El Salvador, por lo que los siguientes pasos […]
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Suspect identified in November 2024 sex assault case
Editor’s note: Carbondale Police use the term “survivor,” rather than alleged victim. The use of “survivor” in this article does not imply that the alleged suspect is guilty. After nearly two years, the Carbondale Police Department (CPD) has identified a potential suspect in an alleged sexual assault case that shook the town’s sense of security. […]