At 829 Pitkin Avenue, Glenwood Springs, a charming white-brick house with a notable garden stands welcoming to all who pass by. In the house, the mix of modern plush blankets over massage tables fits perfectly with the historic door frames and original glass windows. This is where Zach Parks, a blind massage therapist, runs his […]
Katalina Villarreal
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Bear necessities
It’s no secret, this summer the bears are extra active in towns throughout the state. So far, Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) have received over three-thousand reports of bear activity across Colorado. Conflicts between humans and bears have risen due to drought conditions, causing the bears to source water and food closer to residential and […]
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Camp Bonedale returns for the 55th annual Mountain Fair
It’s time to get excited for Carbondale’s 55th annual Mountain Fair! This year’s theme is Camp Bonedale, a tradition originating in 1981 from the graduating class of Roaring Fork High School. Camp Bonedale nostalgically embraces the heart of the fair being about connection and community. “We were very close, so when we got out of […]
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‘Larger Than They Appear’ connects dancers, audiences, new venues
Mellie Test, multi-talented dancer and artist, noticed a performance gap for dancers in the Valley and decided to make a change. Test created a dance series called “Larger Than They Appear” to offer dancers more performance opportunities. Last April, she coordinated with local businesses and used their venues to bring dancers together. “The whole idea […]
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Community call: Art Wander slated for June 27
Art thrives in this gorgeous community. From theater to music to art galleries, there is support for all types of creatives here in Carbondale and the Valley. With local artists in mind, two talented people brainstormed a community-centered art walk that gives patrons of the arts an opportunity to see the process behind the scenes. […]
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Reclaiming Flag Day
Flag Day, while not an official federal holiday, is an annual celebration of when the American flag was instituted in 1777. This holiday has not been overtly celebrated in our community, until now. Partnering with the Town of Carbondale and the Carbondale Public Arts Commission, Age-Friendly Carbondale, a nonprofit group dedicated to enriching the community […]
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Guest Opinion: It’s time to slow down
By now, we have all heard the sentiment that “AI is the future” and we must “adapt or get left behind!” This is all or nothing rhetoric. Pause. Breathe in and exhale. Let’s think for a moment. We have been using “AI” for decades. You read that right: since 1956, when the term “artificial intelligence” […]
Posted inLocal Government
Giddy up, GarCo!
Up until about 45 years ago, Garfield County relied on a Mounted Patrol Unit (MPU) for different kinds of law enforcement operations. Although it never formally disbanded, the MPU began to fade as priorities shifted. Recently, is bringing patrol by horseback back into action. In July of 2025, the Garfield County Sheriff’s Office formally announced […]
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What if books could talk?
Do you remember the first time someone truly saw you? How that person taught you the value of releasing judgment and simply listening? Well, the Human Library is back to do exactly that. A nonprofit organization created in 2000 in Copenhagen, Denmark, it has since expanded across the globe. The nonprofit’s goal is to facilitate […]
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Roland McCook shares Ute history in Colorado, 1860-present
On April 11, Roland McCook, an Uncompahgre band member from the Ute Tribe of the Uintah and Ouray Reservation, shared his knowledge and lived experience of Ute history in western Colorado. The free presentation was organized through the Glenwood Springs Historical Society’s speaker series and took place at the Glenwood Library. McCook currently runs an organization […]