Bridge repairThe Garfield Board of County Commissioners approved “an amount not to exceed” $650,000 in emergency repair funds to mend the Thompson Creek Road bridge, spanning the Crystal River just northwest of Carbondale, according to a press release issued this week. One of the bridge’s lanes will mostly remain open during the next two to […]
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Near New donations dip
Correction: This article has been updated to reflect that the Near New is bringing in about $200 to $300 less daily compared to last year, not weekly. After swinging open the door to the Near New, a shopper’s eyes dance to a kaleidoscope of items, from housewares to sporty outfits. A volunteer is there to […]
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Curated Calendar – May 21-31, 2026
THURSDAY, MAY 21 RFHS ART, WOODWORKINGRoaring Fork High School’s Art and Woodworking show will be up and running from 8am to 6pm. The show will continue during the same period on Friday. INDEPENDENCE PASSIndependence Pass is scheduled to open today at noon. OLDER ADULT GAME DAYOlder adults are invited to an interactive game day at […]
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Scuttlebutt – May 14, 2026
Libraries directorThe Garfield County Public Library District is inviting the community to meet the finalists applying to be the district’s next executive director. The public meet and greet will be held from 5:30 to 7pm, May 28, at the Rifle Library. The finalists are Karen Horner, library director at the Park County Library System in […]
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Curated Calendar – May 14-24
THURSDAY, MAY 14 RIFLE RENDEZVOUSEnjoy a car show, archery, vendors and more at the Rifle Rendezvous, open until May 17. GERI-FITStart strength training as an older adult at the Carbondale Library every Thursday at 12:30pm until June 25 (except June 11). ASL STORYTIMEChildren, ages 3-7, are welcome to “Storytime in Sign” from 3:45 to 4:45pm […]
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High Rockies Harm Reduction: Elevando la atención móvil de reducción de daños
abuso de sustancias High Rockies Harm Reduction (HRHR) cuenta con dos nuevos vehículos que ya están llevando servicios a lo largo del valle y más allá. Mugsy Seldeen, directora ejecutiva de la organización sin fines de lucro, recibe a los clientes sin juzgarlos, abriendo la puerta lateral de una de las nuevas y elegantes Ford […]
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Scuttlebutt – May 7, 2026
Artist grantsArtists of any genre or medium who are in need of funding to further their careers are invited to apply for Carbondale Arts’ 2026 Artist Fellowship Program. Thanks to the Wolfpack Foundation and Carbondale Arts supporters, there is $12,000 worth of grant funding this year. Awardees can use the funding to develop a vision, […]
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Curated Calendar – May 7–17 , 2026
THURSDAY, MAY 7 DECARBONIZEThe Community Office for Resource Efficiency (CORE) and The Art Base are giving children, ages 7-11, a chance to learn about decarbonization from 3:30 to 6pm. Hosted at The Art Base, attendees will “explore building science, the carbon lifecycle and steps toward decarbonization, then create a craft using recycled materials.” ENTRE DOS […]
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Elevating mobile harm reduction care
High Rockies Harm Reduction (HRHR) has two new sets of wheels rolling out services across the Valley and beyond. Mugsy Seldeen, the executive director of the nonprofit, greets clients without judgement, sliding open the side door of one of the sleek new Ford Transits to invite them in for care. “It’s such a game changer,” […]
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Curated Calendar – April 30 – May 9, 2026
THURSDAY, APRIL 30 TACT OPENINGTo close out Autism Awareness Month, Ascendigo and Teaching the Autism Community Trades (TACT) celebrate the opening of the TACT headquarters in Carbondale (695 Buggy Circle) from 11am to 1pm. Details at tinyurl.com/TACTCarbondale DEMENTIA BEHAVIORSopris Lodge hosts an interactive demonstration and talk exploring dementia behaviors and how caregivers can respond from […]