Jeanne Souldern Corresponsal de Sopris Sun Traducción por Dolores Duarte para Sol del Valle Giving Network, dirigida por donantes locales y apoyada por Aspen Community Foundation (ACF por sus siglas en inglés), está tomando fuerza en el altruismo del valle de Roaring Fork. Fundada en 2016 para reunir recursos locales para ayudas impactantes y enfocadas […]
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Giving Network drives community-led philanthropy
The Giving Network, led by local donors and supported by the Aspen Community Foundation (ACF), is gaining momentum as a force in Roaring Fork Valley philanthropy. Founded in 2016 to pool local resources for impactful, community-focused grants, the Giving Network aligns with ACF’s mission to “inspire philanthropy and ignite collaborative action that leads to community-led […]
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RFSD housing: A paradox of progress
The Roaring Fork School District (RFSD) is experiencing mixed outcomes with two of its housing projects. One has alleviated teacher housing struggles, while another, intended for leadership recruitment, remains unoccupied.The Sopris Sun recently spoke with Chief of Operations Ben Bohmfalk about the district’s two housing scenarios. MeadowoodOn Sept. 19, a ribbon-cutting ceremony saw key stakeholders […]
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Niki Delson recognized with AARP Colorado top honor
Niki Delson’s dedication and impact on Carbondale exemplify the spirit of community engagement, making her deserving of AARP’s top state-level honor — the Andrus Award for Community Service. Her story reminds us of the significant contributions that can be made when individuals take action to uplift those around them. Lauded as “AARP’s most prestigious and […]
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Bridges High School art on display at Anderson Ranch
“The Gravel Underneath,” an exhibition featuring the photography and poetry of Bridges High School students, is currently on display at Anderson Ranch Center for the Arts in Snowmass Village. The show runs through Oct. 25 and combines black-and-white portraits taken by visiting artist Kathya Maria Landeros with color photographs and evocative poetry from the students, […]
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Ranked-choice voting on November ballot
Colorado Proposition 131, the Top-Four Ranked-Choice Voting (RCV) Initiative, will be on the ballot in the Nov. 5 election. If approved by Colorado voters, Proposition 131 would go into effect for the 2026 election cycle.The ballot measure would significantly change Colorado’s election process if passed by the voters. The measure proposes a shift to a […]
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Maternity care challenges in rural communities
For many, the experience of pregnancy can vary significantly. While one pregnancy may be smooth, others may bring complications such as gestational diabetes, high blood pressure, preeclampsia or preterm labor, requiring more intensive care and monitoring.Accessing adequate maternity care is a challenge in rural communities like Garfield County. The Maternal and Child Health Program, administered […]
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Carbondale celebrates 115th Annual Potato Days
The 115th annual Potato Days will be celebrated under the banner of “Mr. McClure Goes to Hollywood,” referring to Thomas “Mack” McClure, the inventor of the Red McClure potato, and the 1949 Hollywood Western “Red Stallion in the Rockies,” which was filmed in this area. When Hollywood came a-callin’Potato Day festivities kick off on Thursday, […]
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Kairos Futura empowers communities through art and environmental change
Aspen-based artist and film director Ajax Axe, the founder of the arts-based, climate-related advocacy group Kairos Futura, is redefining how art, activism and community engagement intersect. The group seeks to empower artists, address environmental challenges and engage local communities in futurist thinking.The Sopris Sun recently spoke with Axe, who is currently working at a Kairos […]
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El simposio de otoño de A Way Out abordará el abuso de sustancias y el trauma
Jeanne Souldern Corresponsal de Sopris Sun Traducción por Dolores Duarte para Sol del Valle A Way Out, una organización sin fines de lucro con sede en Carbondale, celebrará su simposio anual de otoño en el Campus de las Artes en Willits (TACAW por sus siglas en inglés) el 3 de octubre de 8 a.m. a […]