Carbondale Police Officer Paul Lazo considers himself one of the lucky ones. He found affordable housing in the town where he works. The Town-owned employee housing he now lives in is twenty-percent less expensive than his former residence in New Castle. And his new home allows him to keep… read more →
Stuff by Jeanne Souldern
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Jul. 10, 2019
Affordable housing a continuing challenge for first responders
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Jun. 26, 2019
How preparedness keeps kids safe
Emergency preparedness in schools is a sensitive topic since the advent of school shootings. We want our children and community to be prepared, but what are the potential costs.
When some of us were young that safety plan was mainly fire drills. However, in today’s… read more →
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Jun. 19, 2019
A career of compassionate veterinary medicine comes to a close
Who knew hay fever would steer Dr. Chad Roeber, DVM to a career in veterinary medicine? But after a 33-year career as a veterinarian, he is leaving Alpine Animal Hospital.
Roeber grew up on a cattle ranch in Paonia, one that has been in his family since 1889.… read more →
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May. 22, 2019
Being present — the life of a fly fishing guide
Raindrops splatter on the water surface and the soft bounce of the bobber skimming along with the ribboning flow. At first, you are aware of the other people
fishing in these same waters. Keeping your breathing steady and even, you get your weight evenly distributed with your… read more → -
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May. 8, 2019
Sinfonia, Symphony, Choral and Choir connect for collaboration
“It’s one of the greatest things that ever happened. It should have happened a long time ago.” That is how Wendy Larson, of High Country Sinfonia, described the first-time collaboration between four local music organizations: the Aspen Choral Society, Symphony in the Valley, High Country Sinfonia, and the… read more →
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Apr. 24, 2019
CASA seeks volunteers with caring hearts
Calls to Colorado’s Department of Human Service’s Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline increased recently and when calls increase so does the demand for CASA of the Ninth volunteers.
CASA, which stands for Court-Appointed Special Advocate, is a national non-profit organization, formed in 1977, with CASA… read more →
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Apr. 10, 2019
We're all a little ‘Bluenose’
Coconut compass. Lotions and potions. Puppet pirate parrots.
These are some of the treasures you’ll discover aboard a pirate ship in Thunder River Theatre Company’s (TRTC) upcoming production of “Bluenose.” The play is part of TRTC’s Theatre for Young Audiences (TYA) program and is being underwritten… read more →
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Mar. 27, 2019
Becoming a first responder for mental health
Many people have attended CPR or First Aid classes given by the American Red Cross and gained the skills to help someone in a time of need. There is a certification course for mental health issues called Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) which can give you the tools… read more →
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Feb. 27, 2019
Crossing the bridge to Mah Jongg
Mah Jongg is a long stretch from my Northwoods Minnesota roots of Buck Euchre, whist, and cribbage, but a good strategy game is never dull and always gets the brain chemistry percolating.
The camaraderie and friendly competition of playing board and card games seemed lost, like… read more →
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Feb. 6, 2019
Carbondale board ready for adjustment
The all-new member Carbondale Board of Adjustment (BoA) met for the first time on Jan. 30. The members may be new to the BoA, but all bring some level of expertise from having served on other Town boards.
The Carbondale Board of Trustees recently appointed seven BoA members;… read more →
