The Roaring Fork Varsity lacrosse team went up against Aspen on Thursday, April 21, at home in Carbondale. Despite a thriving effort and giving it all they had until the buzzer, the Rams lost, 14-5. For some perspective, this is the second time the two teams have faced off this season. On April 5, the […]
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“Be the Change,” proclaims CMC conference
“Be the Change” was the theme for this year’s sustainability conference hosted by Colorado Mountain College (CMC), which blended a student-led ecological learning opportunity and a celebration of Earth Day, on April 22. The hybrid event included a sustainability update from the school’s president, Dr. Carrie Hauser, a keynote address, student presentations and an afternoon […]
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Taking pride in history
The Carbondale Historical Preservation Commission (CHPC) wants you to take pride in your historic homes. That is why the commission is offering people who own a house deemed a “historical structure of merit” (SOM) the opportunity to call attention to its historical relevance. The town will split the cost for a tasteful and subtle plaque […]
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The Sun invites you to the movies
Friend and neighbor Dave Taylor graciously offered to screen two of his award winning films in support of The Sopris Sun’s spring fundraiser, which kicks off this week. You are invited to enjoy the show at the Crystal Theatre on Thursday, April 28, at 7 p.m. Taylor was born in Georgia and from there ended […]
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Informe de GarCo: Preparación para asuntos del oso negro y el agua
Traducción por Dolores Duarte El gerente de vida silvestre de Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) en el distrito de Glenwood Springs, Matt Yamashita y el gerente asistente de vida silvestre de la zona, Darren Chacon pidieron a los comisionados firmar una carta en apoyo de un esfuerzo de financiación regional para mitigar los encuentros entre […]
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Se estrecha la búsqueda de superintendente para el RFSD
Traducción por Dolores Duarte El Distrito Escolar de Roaring Fork (RFSD) está reduciendo su búsqueda de un nuevo superintendente para reemplazar a Rob Stein al final del año escolar. Tres finalistas viajaron al valle para conocer la comunidad y hacerse una idea de lo que pueden esperar en él. Cada candidato pasó un día en […]
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E-bikes gain traction
By the end of March, the U.S. Forest Service announced finalized guidelines for districts that wish to expand the use of electric bikes (e-bikes) on its trails in the future. E-bikes are currently permitted on all Forest Service roads and 60,000 miles worth of motorized accessible trails — which make up 38% of the total […]
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RFSD superintendent search narrows in
The Roaring Fork School District (RFSD) is narrowing in on its search for a new superintendent to replace Rob Stein at the end of the school year. Three finalists will travel to the Valley to meet the community and get a glimpse of what they might expect in the Valley. Each candidate will spend a […]
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GarCo report: Bear and water preparation
Bear aware Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) Glenwood Springs District wildlife manager Matt Yamashita and assistant area wildlife manager Darren Chacon asked the commissioners to sign a letter in support of a regional funding effort to mitigate human and black bear encounters. CPW will distribute $1 million in grant funding, from the new Human Bear […]
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Mayor Dan passes on the torch
Carbondale Mayor Dan Richardson flips the page to another chapter after opting not to run for a second term. To be fair, Richardson served for the second part of his predecessor’s term; so, has served close to two terms already. He pointed out that six years is a significant stint in local government and, if […]