48th Valley Visual entriesCarbondale Arts is accepting submissions for the annual Valley Visual Art Show, an opportunity that’s provided a platform for local artists to share their work for going on 48 years now. The deadline is approaching on Dec. 7. Artists who reside within a 816 zip code are eligible. Submissions must be original […]
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Curated Calendar – Nov. 12-22
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12 SELF-PUBLISHING WORKSHOPRoy Serrao, a senior library consultant at Lyrasis, fills local authors in on self-publishing tools offered through the Garfield County Libraries, including its Indie Author Project, where self-published e-books can be uploaded for statewide discoverability and potential royalty payments. The workshop will also go over how to create an e-book, free […]
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RE: Basalt Report correction
You can count on The Sopris Sun to point out when it makes a mistake, and we let a doozy slip by last week. The Oct. 29 Basalt Report in The Sun incorrectly stated that the proposed storage-residential facility at 555 Basalt Avenue was approved by Basalt Town Council during its regular meeting on Oct. […]
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Calendar – Nov. 5-15, 2026
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5 NORDIC WORK DAYJoin Mount Sopris Nordic Council for a work day on Marion Cemetery Road, west of Carbondale, from 9am to noon. Volunteers are advised to bring gloves, water, snacks and layers. Bringing tools is optional. Register at tinyurl.com/workdaysoprisnordic MOVE WITH MEChildren 18 months to 3 years old are welcome at the […]
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Scuttlebutt – Nov. 5, 2026
The Redstone Press ClubIt’s official! Crystal Valley Echo Editor-in-Chief Tucker Farris, along with a group of 10 rag-tag founding members, introduces The Redstone Press Club, meant for current and former journalists in the area to gather and reminisce. Find Farris’ column introducing the press club in the Nov. 3 issue of Aspen Daily News, or […]
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Catrinas come to life at Riverview
The Riverview School (kindergarten through eighth grade) has been celebrating Día de los Muertos for several years, but added a twist this time around. Each of the classes created Catrinas for a showcase at the school, which were on display for the community to check out on Oct. 29. The statuettes pop with color, traditional-looking […]
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Scuttlebutt – Oct. 29, 2026
ElectionAs of Oct. 26 at 11:59pm, 988,189 ballots have been returned statewide, according to the Colorado Secretary of State’s office. In the tricounty area, the last day to mail in a ballot was Oct. 26. Voters can still vote early by dropping their ballot in a designated 24-hour drop box or voting in person at […]
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Curated Calendar – October 29 to November 6
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29 PUMPKIN FAIRY HOUSESThe Basalt Library hosts a pumpkin fairy house workshop for kids ages 6-12 from 3:45 to 4:45pm. Details at basaltlibrary.org THE VALLEY JOURNALThe Carbondale Library recently finished digitizing the entire Valley Journal archive, and will celebrate the project along with some pivotal players in local journalism, including Valley Journal founders […]
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Scuttlebutt – Oct. 22, 2026
In-person votingIn-person early voting in Garfield County is underway as of Monday, Oct. 19. Voting centers are open Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm, up through Election Day at the Glenwood Springs Community Center and the Garfield County Fairgrounds South Hall. The voting centers, along with in-person voting at the Carbondale and Parachute town halls, […]
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Curated Calendar – October 22 to October 31
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22 HOUSING APPLICATIONThe application to apply for a spot in an affordable Glenwood Springs two-bedroom, part of Habitat for Humanity Roaring Fork Valley’s The Confluence build, closes today. Apply at tinyurl.com/habitatconfluence MOVE WITH MEChildren ages 18 months to 3 years old are welcome at the Basalt Library from 10:30 to 11:15am for Move […]