It’s not possible to write an article soundly titled “The Jewish Perspective.” Just as with the human race in general, there are, of course, many varying points of view within the Jewish diaspora. Rabbi Mendel Mintz has lived in the Valley since 2000 and founded the Chabad Jewish Community Center in 2014. He’s witnessed a […]
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Healthy cookingLaura Van Deusen will offer healthy cooking classes in Carbondale on Saturdays, April 13 and 20 and May 4. The bilingual curriculum is based on the 21-Day Vegan Kickstart program designed to help reduce cholesterol, control diabetes and lower blood pressure. For more information visit www.bit.ly/cdalecooking or contact rootboundcooking@gmail.com I-70 delaysMotorists should anticipate traffic […]
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Teamwork makes the dream work
As of April 3, after two decades of sweat and tears, the Thompson Divide was guaranteed protection from future mineral leasing — well, at least for the next 20 years.“The Biden-Harris administration today [April 3] took action to finalize protections for the Thompson Divide area in central Colorado, one of the state’s most cherished landscapes, […]
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Thompson DivideIt’s official! The Department of the Interior announced on April 3 the finalization of the Thompson Divide Administrative Mineral Withdrawal — protecting 225,000 acres from future oil and gas leasing and mining for the next 20 years. In 2009, ranchers, recreationalists and conservationists formed the Thompson Divide Coalition to defend this cherished landscape and […]
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Shining Mountains Film Festival, round two
The Aspen Indigenous Foundation (AIF) hosted the Fifth Annual Shining Mountains Film Festival (SMFF) at the Wheeler Opera House in December. To reach more downvalley viewers, three select films will screen at 6:30pm on April 3 at The Arts Campus at Willits (TACAW). “The mission of the foundation is to increase the awareness in the […]
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Main Street detourBeginning April 1, crews will begin replacing water lines for the new Forest Service building in Carbondale. For about three weeks, westbound traffic will be rerouted to Colorado Avenue between Sixth Street and Seventh Street. Eastbound traffic will remain on Main Street but will use the north lane, closer to the Post Office. […]
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Home is where you make it
Three Valley locals are making their way to Glenwood Springs to open a Nepalese restaurant and bring a little bit of home into their hearts and those of the community. Himalayan Cuisine, located at 115 6th Street, opens for business this weekend. Krishna Thapa and Devika Gurung met in their home country of Nepal about […]
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Tragedy on 82On Monday, March 18, a serious traffic accident occurred at the bottom of County Road 114 involving two Colorado Mountain College (CMC) residential students. One student sustained several injuries and was transported to St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Junction. The other tragically died in the accident. CMC has counseling services available for all […]
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Red Hill vandal(s)The Red Hill Council, Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and Carbondale Parks and Rec reported that vandalism has occurred on the Red Hill trail system, damaging an infrared trail counter and dismantling restoration work. According to a press release, the disruption is “quite extensive in scale and undermines approximately 200 to 300 hours […]
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Not so fast fashion
The 13th Annual Green Is The New Black Fashion Extravaganza opens tonight! Thursday, March 7, that is, at the Carbondale Rec Center. “This year’s theme is ‘Fabulation: A Wild Romp Through the Future,’ a concept inspired by the examination of our future with advanced technology, artificial intelligence and the impact of that on the human […]