Hero supportAlpine Bank recently opened an account to help the families of the five firefighters impacted by the Snyder Fire, and invites the community to contribute. The bank started the account off with an initial $25,000. Donations can be made in person or over the phone at any Alpine Bank branch through Aug. 31; just […]
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Scuttlebutt – July 2, 2026
Primary resultsPrimary election votes were, for the most part, tallied as of Wednesday morning, with some candidates already declared winners. For governor, Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser took the Democratic nomination with 55.8% of the vote, beating U.S. Senator Michael Bennet (44.2%), after most votes were counted. The republican side of the race was still […]
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Calendar – July 2 to July 12
THURSDAY, JULY 2 FIFA AT THE CRYSTALThe Crystal Theatre continues screening the World Cup today at 1pm (Spain vs. Austria), tomorrow at noon (Australia vs. Egypt), Saturday at 11am (Canada vs. Morocco) and 3pm (Paraguay vs. France), Sunday at 2pm (Brazil vs. Norway) and Monday at 6pm (USA vs. Belgium). Matches with teams to be […]
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Scuttlebutt – June 25, 2025
Dry Creek Fire As of Wednesday morning, June 24, the Dry Creek Fire outside of Rifle was estimated at 315 acres, according to Colorado River Fire Rescue. At the time, management of the blaze transitioned to Upper Colorado River Interagency Fire Unit Type 3 Team.” Crews are utilizing a full suppression strategy with direct and […]
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Calendar – June 25 to July 4
THURSDAY, JUNE 25 COLORADO GEOTHERMAL Tune into the Colorado Geothermal Webinar Series at noon, co-hosted by the Colorado Energy Office and Clean Energy Economy for the Region. Register at tinyurl.com/geothermal2026 ASPEN PUBLIC RADIOAspen Public Radio celebrates 45 years on the air with a station open house from 2 to 5pm at 110 E. Hallam, Suite […]
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Laugh your ass off and warm your heart with ‘Dances with Donkeys’
Some people really ought to write a book. I mean, people who have looked death in the face, maybe time and time again, and lived to tell the tale. Now that may seem a bit dramatic, but when it comes to horse — or ass — rearing and cowboying the risk is there. Jim Duke, […]
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Candidatos a Sheriff del Condado de Garfield presentan sus argumentos
candidatos a Sheriff del Condado de Garfield Dos candidatos, Brent Baker y Dan Loya, se postulan como republicanos para el cargo de Sheriff del Condado de Garfield, que será dejado vacante por el sheriff de larga trayectoria, Lou Vallario. Son los únicos dos candidatos que se han lanzado a la contienda, sin ningún candidato demócrata, […]
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GarCo Sheriff candidates make their case
Two candidates, Brent Baker and Dan Loya, are running as Republicans for the Garfield County Sheriff position, to be vacated by longtime Sheriff Lou Vallario. They are the only two candidates who’ve thrown their hats in the ring, with no Democrat candidate, which reasons that whoever voters decide on in the upcoming June 30 primary […]
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Community Calendar – June 18 to 28
THURSDAY, JUNE 18 BERRY SWEET GAMESOlder adults are invited to an afternoon of “berry-sweet” trivia, interactive games and socializing ahead of Strawberry Days from 1 to 3pm at the Glenwood Community Center. Register at tinyurl.com/BerrysweetGWS BOOK CLUBThe Third Thursday Book Club discusses “Culpability” by Bruce Holsinger at the Carbondale Library from 2 to 3:30pm. For […]
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Calendar – June 18 to June 28
THURSDAY, JUNE 18 BERRY SWEET GAMESOlder adults are invited to an afternoon of “berry-sweet” trivia, interactive games and socializing ahead of Strawberry Days from 1 to 3pm at the Glenwood Community Center. Register at tinyurl.com/BerrysweetGWS BOOK CLUBThe Third Thursday Book Club discusses “Culpability” by Bruce Holsinger at the Carbondale Library from 2 to 3:30pm. For […]