Jeremy Swanson is a talented local photographer and instructor who knew he would be satisfied with a job where he could do “anything to get outside.” On Sept. 18, Swanson will lead an all-day workshop on outdoor photography as a part of Anderson Ranch Art Center’s summer workshop series. The lush Colorado fall foliage is […]
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Nothing else like it
Rams Head Coach Eric Bollock said, “There’s nothing like it, especially in Carbondale, with the beautiful backdrop of Mount Sopris.” He is talking about Roaring Fork High School (RFHS) Rams football, of course. Bollock explained, “Carbondale has always been a good football atmosphere, so we appreciate the support; the kids appreciate the support.” Bollock, a […]
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RFSD responde a preocupaciónes
Traducción por Dolores Duarte Durante una reunión especial el 25 de agosto, la junta de educación del Distrito Escolar de Roaring Fork (RFSD) aprobó unánimemente una propuesta de aumento en la tarifa de impuestos (MLO). Los votantes del RFSD decidirán, en la boleta electoral del 2 de noviembre, si aprueban o no un aumento del […]
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Test results require a closer look
On Sept. 1, the Colorado Department of Education (CDE) posted school and district results from 2021 statewide assessments, including the Colorado Measures of Academic Success (CMAS) assessments in English language arts and math. The CDE also posted PSAT (Preliminary SAT) and SAT results. In early March, Colorado legislators introduced a bill that would pare down […]
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RFSD responds to staffing and salary concerns
During a special meeting on Aug. 25, the Roaring Fork School District (RFSD) Board of Education unanimously approved a mill levy override (MLO) proposal. RFSD voters will decide, on the Nov. 2 ballot, whether or not to approve a property tax increase that will provide additional funding for teacher and staff member salaries. An MLO […]
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Deportes de otoño de vuelta
Traducción por Dolores Duarte Podías sentirlo en el aire esta semana – el marcador hizo clic en “otoño”. Con eso, viene la emoción de la temporada deportiva de otoño de los Rams de la Roaring Fork High School (RFHS). Los nuevos lanzamientos en RFHS incluyen una nueva directora deportiva, Crista Barlow. Ella es conocida por […]
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You can feel it in the air – Rams fall sports are back!
You could feel it in the air this week – the dial clicked over to “fall.” With that comes the excitement of the Roaring Fork High School (RFHS) Rams fall sports season. New beginnings at RFHS include a new athletic director, Crista Barlow. She is known to many in Carbondale’s sports community, with 22 years […]
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Eighty vigilant years of keeping watch
Two organizations – Wilderness Workshop (WW) and Honor the Earth (HTE) – have a combined 80 years of dedicated service to raising public awareness and calling citizens to action for the conservation and protection of our lands. On Aug. 12, Winona LaDuke, HTE executive director, spoke at WW’s annual fundraising event, which included a dinner […]
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Inmortalizando el espacio público
Traducción por Dolores Duarte El asunto sobre lo adecuado de ciertos monumentos y estatuas lleva décadas latente. Finalmente estalló tras el asesinato de George Floyd en Minneapolis el 25 de mayo de 2020. A medida que los disturbios civiles se extendieron por todo el país, muchas estatuas y monumentos fueron vandalizados, destruidos o retirados. En […]
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FVP ofrece ayuda a padres
Traducción por Jacquelinne Castro El lema del sitio web de Family Visitor Programs (FVP) dice: “Porque les bebés no vienen con instrucciones.” Muches padres pueden dar fe que ese dicho es muy correcto, y esos primeros años de criar une bebé puede sentirse rocoso. Una pregunta que constantemente se asoma para muches padres nueves es, […]