Sayre Park was buzzing with good tunes (courtesy of Bo Hale), laughter and strength the evening of June 14, when cancer survivors and allies gathered to celebrate life. Sue Drinker is still in remission after being diagnosed in 2005, going through some “serious chemo” and coming out the other side a year later. Early on […]
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RCA airs concerns over county’s permit requirement
Redstone’s Fourth of July parade is just around the corner, and this year it’s going to look a bit different. As locals have seen with the Carbondale Wild West Rodeo, growth has given way to more structure in what is ceasing to be the Wild West. The Aspen Daily News printed a story on June […]
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Glenwood Springs shows its Pride / Glenwood Springs muestra su Orgullo
Glenwood Springs’ Second Annual Pride Fest saw a big turnout at Bethel Plaza the evening of Saturday, June 10. Guest speakers, who took up about an hour with heartfelt speeches, included: Colorado House District 57 Representative Elizabeth Velasco, Glenwood Springs Mayor Ingrid Wussow, Kevin McManamon with Aspen Out and a recorded welcome from Governor Jared […]
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Ham radio Field Day instills connection
Some think of ham radio as a relic form of communication, but that’s simply not the case, and it can serve as “a lifeline during times of need,” as mentioned on the American Radio Relay League’s (ARRL) website. Amateur radio is a means of communication that does not require an internet or cellular connection, and […]
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Síndrome de la Cabaña: Afirmando el orgullo
Traducción por Dolores Duarte “Ser gay no es una elección” es un mantra, un tambor al son del cual he bailado desde que tomé la mejor decisión de mi vida: dejar de ocultar todo mi ser. No fue una decisión fácil de tomar en aquel momento, ya que durante los primeros 23 años de mi […]
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Our Town: The man behind the Christmas tree
Carlos Loya Rico is the foreman for Carbondale Public Works Department’s Street Crew. He sat down with The Sopris Sun to share with readers a little about his personal history. The interview has been edited for clarity and fit. Tell me about how you ended up in the Valley. My first trip to the U.S. […]
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Colaboración para personas sin hogar recibe cuantiosa ayuda económica
Traducción por Dolores Duarte La Alianza del Valle para acabar con la falta de vivienda (VAEH por sus siglas en inglés) está formada por un grupo de organizaciones con la misión de hacer justo lo que su nombre indica: acabar con la falta de hogar en el área de los tres condados. La West Mountain […]
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Homeless collaborative receives massive grant
The Valley Alliance to End Homelessness (VAEH) is made up of a group of organizations with a mission to do just what its name implies: end homelessness in the tri-county area. West Mountain Regional Health Alliance (WMRHA) was awarded $2,743,690 through the Transformational Homelessness Response Grant Program (THRGP), within the Colorado Department of Local Affairs […]