After a successful inaugural run last year, the Aspen Psychedelic Symposium returns to the Wheeler Opera House on May 31 and June 1. This year’s event sponsors — Aspen Public Radio, the Aspen Psychedelic Resource Center (APRC) and the Healing Advocacy Fund — have expanded the event to two days. Zach Leary, the son of […]
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Un viaje hacia la equidad y la diversidad
Por Jeanne Souldern Corresponsal de Sopris Sun Traducción por Dolores Duarte La búsqueda de equidad y diversidad ha tomado protagonismo en un momento crucial para el Distrito Escolar de Roaring Fork (RFSD por sus siglas en inglés). Con una matrícula escolar del 60% de estudiantes latinos, el distrito enfrenta retos significativos en el fomento de […]
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Revving up for ‘Motors at Willits’
Rev up your engines for “Motors at Willits” at The Arts Campus at Willits (TACAW), a free, all-campus event on May 18 at 4pm. Proceeds from the event, organized by the Basalt Education Foundation (BEF), will benefit Basalt public schools. The showcase, which attracts about 70 entrants, lets motorheads polish up their finest classic cars […]
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RFSD embarks on journey toward equity and diversity
The quest for equity and diversity has taken center stage in a pivotal moment for the Roaring Fork School District (RFSD). With a student body of 60% Latino students, the district confronts significant challenges in fostering an inclusive educational landscape. A resolution passed at the April 10 Board of Education meeting marks the beginning of […]
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Bill looks to boost support to kinship foster caregivers
Senate Bill 24-008, currently under consideration in the Colorado General Assembly, would increase support for children living in kinship foster care households if passed. According to the General Assembly’s current definition, a kinship home is one that has been certified by a county department of human or social services or a child placement agency to […]
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A familiar face to take the helm at RFHS
When Lindsay Hentschel enters the principal role in July, a familiar face will return to the halls of Roaring Fork High School (RFHS). In February, current principal Megan Baiardo announced plans to depart at the end of the school year. Hentschel, a longtime educator within the Roaring Fork School District (RFSD), said, “It feels a […]
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Enduring influence: Three women’s legacy of true grit
The annals of Roaring Fork Valley history contain numerous stories of courageous perseverance and a resilient spirit. The following is a glimpse into the lives of three remarkable women: Mary Ferguson, Pearl “Tommy” Thomson and Margaret Morgan.The Sopris Sun spoke with Sue Gray, museum director for the Carbondale Historical Society, and Carolyn Cipperly, Roaring Fork […]
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CEF leads fundraising campaign for Roaring Fork High School clinic
The newly-established Carbondale Education Foundation (CEF), a nonprofit dedicated to education, aims to raise $40,000 to construct a new health clinic at Roaring Fork High School (RFHS). The upgraded facility, run by Mountain Family Health Centers, will provide children and adolescents year-round access to medical, dental and mental health services.CEF funds will support Carbondale’s public […]
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RFSD testing goes online
Gone are the days of filling in multiple-choice answer bubbles using freshly sharpened #2 pencils. Students across the United States will welcome the digital age as they take the Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) online.The College Board, which conducts SAT testing, states the exam evaluates students’ problem-solving abilities and measures literacy, numeracy and writing skills needed […]
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Mountain Valley Developmental Services empowers personal growth
Mountain Valley Developmental Services (MVDS), now in its 51st year, began in 1973 when a group of mothers of children with disabilities wanted to help their children acquire additional skills before entering public schools. As they started enlisting therapists to work with the children and a coordinator who secured grant funding, they formally organized the […]