After the Aspen School District Board of Education began requiring students to bring a signed permission slip in order to participate in an LGBTQ-themed high school book club, Madison Nelson felt she had to do something. “The school board did not like the graphic elements [of a chosen book] but I just thought this was […]
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Dr. Emily Zerba strives to create a ‘thrive hive with direct primary care model
Direct Primary Care (DPC) clinics are a model of healthcare becoming more popular due to accessibility. Unlike standard primary care clinics, which require a copay along with the cost of health insurance, DPC clinics charge a standard rate for services. Dr. Emily Zerba, a doctor of osteopathic medicine, opened her own DPC clinic in Carbondale […]
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New HRHR ambulance furthers mobile services
High Rockies Harm Reduction (HRHR), a nonprofit founded in 2020 by Maggie (aka Mugsy Fay) Seldeen, is committed to combating overdose deaths and providing evidence-based harm reduction programming in rural Colorado. Recently, HRHR received a donated ambulance from Eagle Valley Paramedic Services. This provides a climate-controlled space to host one-on-one anonymous services for clients in […]
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Castle Valley counters mental health crisis one family at a time
Carbondale-based Castle Valley Children’s Clinic will now offer its clients behavioral health services thanks, in part, to a state grant. The clinic has been treating young people in the Roaring Fork Valley since 2011 for their medical needs. Medical Director Carey Levin, MD said there is a list of patients waiting to receive treatment from […]
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Follow the colors: A guide to leaf-peeping
The exit of summer and entrance of fall is punctuated by the bright reds, oranges and yellows that wash over the trees at the change of seasons. As the colors begin to appear, a race against the clock starts for those who wish to see as many fall colors as possible before the leaves fall. […]
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Carbondale Chamber invites locals to annual Business Confluence
On Sept. 18, the Third Street Center will play host to the Carbondale Business Confluence, an annual event presented by the Carbondale Chamber of Commerce. Andrea Stewart, president and CEO of the Chamber, said that the Confluence Event has developed over time to better serve the needs of Chamber members, and she’s proud of what […]
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Exploring alternative healthcare options
The reason Ali Margo stumbled upon Zion Healthshare was because her husband’s company took away the option to add spouses to insurance coverage. The company’s decision was prompted by high premiums and set Margo, a self-employed writer, on a search for individual plans. But the most affordable plan that met her needs included a $700 […]
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New children’s book serves as launching point for rewilding project
Nikki Beinstein and Tara Sheahan believe in the power of bison restoration. The two are a powerhouse going after the same cause: bringing back the bison and educating others on why their restoration is crucial. A recent study in Romania showed that a herd of 170 bison can offset the annual carbon dioxide emissions from […]
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Sopris Sun youth correspondent heading to Boston University’s Summer Journalism Academy
Gus Richardson, who will be going into his senior year at Roaring Fork High School, had a grin spread from ear to ear as he explained how he became involved in journalism. Ever since James Steindler, The Sopris Sun’s contributing editor, visited Richardson’s’ AP English class almost two years ago to pitch the paper’s Youth […]
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Redstone Plein Air Festival takes flight for a fourth year
The Redstone Plein Air Festival kicks off the summer season in Redstone in mid-June this year. Redstone Historic District has long been regarded as a community that celebrates the arts, according to the Redstone Art Foundation (RAF) website. This year’s festival, spanning six days, will begin June 18 and conclude June 23. The RAF website […]