Joy and grit were in abundance during a recent Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers (RFOV) field day, as nearly 50 volunteers navigated mud, rain and a bit of hail to help restore and support the Roaring Fork Watershed’s best engineers: the beavers. With generous funding from the Roaring Fork Outdoor Coalition, RFOV partnered with Wilderness Workshop, […]
Kate Phillips
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Ascendigo amplía el acceso a la intervención temprana
Combinando el juego con resultados medibles, Ascendigo Autism Services recientemente amplió sus servicios para incluir el Modelo de Denver de Inicio Temprano (ESDM, por sus siglas en inglés), un programa de intervención temprana. Diseñado específicamente para niños de 0 a 5 años, el ESDM es un programa basado en evidencia que se ha implementado en […]
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Library seeks to continue property tax
Twenty years ago, Garfield County voters helped shape and strengthen the local library system. This November, voters will once again have the opportunity to support Garfield County Public Library District’s (GCPLD) next chapter as voters consider a ballot measure to extend an existing one-mill levy property tax rate. “The original 20-year mill that is sunsetting […]
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Ascendigo expands access for early intervention
Weaving play with measurable results, Ascendigo Autism Services recently expanded to include the Early Start Denver Model (ESDM), an early-intervention program. Specifically designed for children 0 to 5 years old, ESDM is an evidence-based program that has been implemented in schools, clinical settings and homes around the country. “We are so thrilled to launch this […]
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Colorado adopts federal savings account initiative for foster youth
In a bipartisan move to support children in foster care, Gov. Jared Polis announced on July 23 that Colorado will adopt Fostering the Future Accounts (FFA). The federal initiative will allow state-run child welfare agencies to open tax-advantaged savings and investment accounts for eligible youth. “Colorado opted into FFA so kids in foster care can […]
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CORE invites community to climate action expo
For the second year in a row, the Community Office for Resource Efficiency (CORE) is hosting its highly anticipated Green Expo on Sept. 11 at Aspen Meadows. Free and open to the public, community members will explore practical solutions to reduce carbon emissions. “The Green Expo really gives the community an opportunity to, in-person, meet […]
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Chris Klug Foundation to honor transplant community at 2026 Wine & Dine gala
Author’s Note: This story includes child loss. Hope takes center stage at the Chris Klug Foundation’s (CKF) annual Wine & Dine gala. Presented by the Hoffberger family, the gala will take place on Aug. 28 at the Snowmass Club. Highlighting the evening is a powerful awards ceremony that honors three individuals from the transplant community. […]
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New executive director of child care special tax district takes helm
Colorado’s only early childhood special tax district has announced that Glenwood Springs resident Samantha Markovitz will become the district’s first full-time executive director. Ready to amplify the community’s voice, Markovitz brings a wide breadth of skills and experiences to drive forth the district’s mission to expand access to early childhood care and education. “I really […]
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Women’s Triathlon Team celebrates end of season with local and world competitions
In athletics, triumph can be defined in many ways. For the Roaring Fork Women’s Triathlon Team (RFWTT) it is defined in every moment, big or small — from learning to swim in open water to standing atop a podium. Now, with just a few weeks left in their season, RFWTT is ready to celebrate their […]
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Glenwood Springs High School graduate earns teacher appreciation scholarship
Zenobia Todd, Glenwood Springs High School (GSHS) 2026 graduate, was overwhelmed with gratitude at her school’s scholarship award ceremony this past spring. By the end of the evening, the University of Colorado Boulder-bound student had earned an entire year’s worth of tuition. “I am so, so thankful,” Todd said. “My first year of college is […]