Bridging Bionics birthdayOn Oct. 15, the Bridging Bionics Foundation celebrated 10 years of helping people walk again who’d lost the ability due to neurological impairments. Within that decade, according to The Aspen Times, the organization has gifted more than 23,300 physical therapy sessions and continues to offer 300 monthly. It serves an average of 77 […]
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GarCo Report: County Fair Board fills vacancies, DHS pinches staffing to help offset budget shortfall
The Garfield Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) tackled a relatively short agenda on Monday and continued rolling budget hearings with department leaders on Tuesday. The commissioners reviewed four new applicants for three contested seats on the County Fair board: Scott Schilt, Aaron Walker, Kevin Costanzo and Jozie Merritt. Levy Burris resigned, leaving one seat vacant […]
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Heralding poetsColorado Humanities is on the prowl for Colorado’s next poet laureate. This position serves as an ambassador for poetry, engaging with communities across the state, conducting readings and workshops and inspiring a love for the art form. The selection process will consider a nominee’s body of work, public speaking ability and their vision for […]
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GarCo Report: Budget talks get underway, library IGA remains elusive, development fees increase
Starting out Monday’s regular Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) meeting, Silt resident Caleb Waller piped up during public comment and suggested that the county consider enacting a noise ordinance. He described an instance over the weekend of music being too loud at a party on private property within unincorporated Garfield County that kept the “whole […]
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Leaf recyclingThe Town of Carbondale is accepting yard waste from residents at 4th and Colorado through Nov. 3. Ditch the plastic bags to avoid contaminating the compost. Residents of Basalt have from Oct. 11 to Nov. 8 to ditch their leaves on Saturdays from 9am to 3pm at 20526 Highway 82, near the MidValley Medical […]
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Potato Days unearths support for RFV farmers
The 116th annual Potato Days has arrived with a plethora of community activations in store over the weekend on par with the theme: “The Grate Spudsby” — an homage to the 100th anniversary of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s novel, “The Great Gatsby.” This year’s Potato Days is particularly special in that it honors the life of […]
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Ag loanThe 2Forks Club is accepting new applicants for zero-interest loans designated for community farmers and food entrepreneurs growing capacity, improving infrastructure and advancing regenerative practices. Applications are due Oct. 28 at 5pm. Find details and information on joining the 2Forks Club to help strengthen our local food economy at www.thefarmcollaborative.org/2forks Free RFTADuring the months […]
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Locals gather in GWS to mourn Charlie Kirk and encourage dialogue
About 100 people gathered at Sayre Park Sunday evening, Sept. 21, to celebrate the life and legacy of Charlie Kirk, a controversial media personality and co-founder of the conservative organization Turning Point USA. A few sign holders kept close to Grande Avenue, while drivers honked in approval or shouted in dismay. Adilia Asplund of New […]
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Variety awaits at Carbondale Clay Center’s student sale
Ceramic students of the Carbondale Clay Center will have a chance to show, and sell, their pieces during an upcoming pop-up at the center, Sept. 19-21. The unique thing about this sale is that the designs and the modes of creation are dynamic and abundant, each student having explored a plethora of techniques. The styles […]
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Highway 6 fatalityFriends and family of 23-year-old Derrik Romero-Evans celebrated his life during a memorial in Montrose on Aug. 23. The young man was killed after being struck by a vehicle while working with a road crew on Highway 6 near Glenwood Springs on Aug. 11, according to a Sept. 11 article in the Post […]