Carbondale is gearing up for a new transportation initiative by introducing Downtowner Carbondale — a free, on-demand ride service set to debut on July 1. This service hopes to enhance mobility and convenience for residents, workers and visitors alike.In a recent interview with The Sopris Sun, Carbondale Planning Director Jared Barnes and Town Manager Lauren […]
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Panel explores feminist roots in contemporary art
The proverbial maxim “Necessity is the mother of invention” finds renewed relevance when refracted through feminist perspectives. This paradigm shift unfolds as writers and curators Eleanor Heartney, Helaine Posner, Nancy Princenthal and Sue Scott unveil their latest collaborative endeavor: “Mothers of Invention: The Feminist Roots of Contemporary Art.” A book launch with a panel discussion […]
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CO State Board of Educationvisits local school districts
The Colorado State Board of Education (CSBOE) visited the Roaring Fork Valley last week. State Board of Education Commissioner Susana Córdova shared insights with The Sopris Sun about what they learned. On June 11, Córdova and the CSBOE toured the Roaring Fork School District’s (RFSD) Meadowood staff housing project in Carbondale. Located near North Face […]
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Safely navigating local rivers
You will have noticed the fast-moving high waters if you’ve been near the Roaring Fork and Colorado Rivers recently. Warm temperatures have accelerated spring runoff from mountain snows, pushing flows in the Roaring Fork Valley and Glenwood Canyon.While these increased river flows delight rafting enthusiasts, they come with heightened safety concerns. With the high water […]
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La matrícula en las escuelas de Roaring Fork se mantiene ‘relativamente estable’
Por Jeanne Souldern Corresponsal de Sopris Sun Traducción por Dolores Duarte Sin duda alguna, la pandemia de COVID-19 alteró la educación pública en todo el país al pasar al aprendizaje a distancia. Esto exacerbó las desigualdades educativas y provocó un descenso en el rendimiento de los alumnos, así como cambios en la matrícula de estudiantes. […]
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Roaring Fork schools enrollment ‘relatively flat’
The COVID-19 pandemic undoubtedly disrupted public education nationwide with the move to remote learning. This exacerbated educational inequalities and led to declines in student achievement, as well as shifts in student enrollment. Post-pandemic, public school enrollment trends show a decline, influenced by increased homeschooling and private and charter school enrollments. Many parents of public school […]
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Carbondale Aquatics Center capital campaign to ‘Make a Splash’ on First Friday
The “Let’s Make a Splash” capital campaign benefitting the Carbondale Aquatics Center will officially launch its fundraising efforts at Chacos Park at 4th and Main on First Friday, June 7.The Sopris Sun recently spoke with Carbondale officials, Town Manager Lauren Gister, Parks and Recreation Director Eric Brendlinger and Recreation Programs and Community Center Manager Margaret […]
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Promulgación de ley intenta mejorar los estándares de tratamiento para trastornos de la alimentación en todo el estado
Ley prohíbe que las compañías de seguros y los centros de tratamiento utilicen el IMC, o índice de masa corporal, de una persona para determinar si deben cubrir el tratamiento de trastornos de la alimentación y prohíbe la venta de algunas píldoras dietéticas a menores. Jeanne Souldern Corresponsal de Sopris Sun Traducción por Dolores Duarte […]
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Legislation aims to enhance eating disorder treatment standards statewide
The recent passage of Senate Bill 24-117, which addresses the state’s eating disorder treatment and recovery programs, is now awaiting Gov. Jared Polis’ signature into law and will create specific regulations for eating disorder treatment providers. McKenna Ganz, program director for The Eating Disorder Foundation (EDF), spoke with The Sopris Sun about pressing concerns in […]
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RFSD Safe haven policy comes to fruition
A safe haven policy, years in the making, was codified into policy during the Roaring Fork School District (RFSD) Board of Education meeting on May 8. The push for a formal policy intensified in March 2023 when the U.S. Border Patrol had a table at a career expo at Glenwood Springs High School. Their presence […]