Alrededor de las 11 a.m. del domingo 3 de agosto, el Distrito de Protección contra Incendios Rurales de Carbondale (CRFPD, por sus siglas en inglés) respondió a un incendio forestal en el área de Missouri Heights. “Al llegar, los bomberos encontraron un incendio activo que avanzaba rápidamente entre pastizales, pinos, enebros y arbustos de salvia. […]
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Local public radio says, ‘We’re not going anywhere’
After months of concern that the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) would be defunded, thus revoking federal dollars which local public radio stations rely on, the Rescissions Act was signed by President Donald Trump on July 24. According to www.congress.gov, the act revoked $9.4 billion — at the recommendation of the Trump administration — in […]
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Scuttlebutt & Calendar
Runners rejoice!Our very own Independence Run & Hike has been named one of 65 top running stores in the country for 2025 by The Running Event — North America’s premier run and outdoor specialty retail conference and trade show. “After 20 years of hard work, I’m absolutely over the moon to see Independence Run & […]
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Coulter Creek Fire quickly contained
Around 11am on Sunday, Aug. 3, Carbondale and Rural Fire Protection District (CRFPD) responded to a wildfire in the Missouri Heights area. “Upon arrival, firefighters found an active fire burning in grass, pine trees, juniper trees and sage, and spreading at high speed. The brigades immediately began extinction work from the ground, as air resources […]
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Coulter Creek Fire updates
Aug. 4 updates Final update (4pm): “Firefighters have concluded their work on the Coulter Creek Fire. The fire is 100% contained,” according to Carbondale Fire. “Firefighters will continue to patrol the fire area over the next few days to watch for any remaining hot spots or flare‑ups.” County Road 113 is reopen. The investigation into […]
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Mezclando culturas y cócteles en el 502 Diner de Carbondale
El edificio con forma de bala plateada, ubicado al norte de Carbondale junto a la autopista 133, donde el Red Rock Diner sirvió hamburguesas y papas fritas durante más de dos décadas, ha vuelto a sus raíces, pero con un nuevo giro. Esta vez no se trata de pollo frito, como lo ofrecía Honey Butter, […]
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Blending cultures and cocktails at Carbondale’s 502 Diner
The silver bullet shaped building on the north side of Carbondale off of Highway 133, where the Red Rock Diner served burgers and fries for more than two decades, has harkened back to its origins, but with another twist. Not fried chicken this time, as the previous business in the space, Honey Butter, specialized in, […]
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Scuttlebutt & Calendar
RFSD electionsThe Roaring Fork School District (RFSD) is seeking board members to fulfill four-year terms representing District A (east of Highway 133 and south of Highway 82) and District E (north of Highway 82 and east of Carbondale). Eligible candidates must file a petition signed by 50 eligible electors by Aug. 29. So far, the […]
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Mountain Fair 54: A Love Affair
As Mountain Fair approaches each year, there’s a special energy in Carbondale that surges as the opening of the fair approaches. The inhabitants of Carbondale and beyond have a long-standing love affair with the tradition, as the entire community comes together for three days of fun, friendship, food and frivolity. On Sunday morning during Natalie […]
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Mountain Fair is for everyone
Carbondale is in the midst of transforming itself, yet again, for the 54th Annual Mountain Fair — three days of music, food, good vibes and community. “Bailamos,” or “Let’s Dance,” is this year’s theme, inspired by David Bowie, of course, but also meant to incite a sense of unity. “This year just feels complicated and […]