Pen in hand, local writer Deborah Holt Williams has achieved the dream of a lifetime with the release of her debut picture book, “Nighty Night, Dinos.” A whimsical, poetic delight, the book follows playful dinosaurs as they stomp, roar and soar through the swamps, forests and skies. Then, like all wild things, the big yawns […]
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Marble Farms is growing the seeds of change
Something truly remarkable is happening at Marble Farms. Yes, you read that correctly — there is a farm thriving at 8,000 feet in elevation. Despite growing in one of the harshest climates, Marble Farms is brilliantly cultivating the seeds of change with the help of an unexpected tool: a Freight Farm. “I wish I had […]
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Glenwood Garden Club celebrates 95 years with Garden Tour
After a notably wet season, the hues of spring have arrived, and the Glenwood Springs Garden Club is ready to showcase some spectacular sights at their upcoming garden tour. Happening this Saturday, June 6, attendees will spread like the seeds of a dandelion throughout Glenwood Springs to visit various commercial and residential gardens. “This is […]
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Chris Klug Foundation’s Jessi Rochel puts rubber to pavement
Jessi Rochel is a runner with a cause. For nearly four years, the Carbondale local and executive director of the Chris Klug Foundation (CKF) has been quietly chipping away at the elusive Six Star Medal presented by Abbott World Marathon Majors all while raising critical funds and awareness for organ, eye and tissue donation. “Running […]
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Stepping Stones impulsa un crecimiento intencional para lograr un mayor impacto
Guiada por su visión de crear una comunidad donde los jóvenes y sus familias estén empoderados, conectados y prosperen, la organización sin fines de lucro Stepping Stones está dando nuevos pasos de crecimiento y atendiendo a más jóvenes, tras abrir recientemente su más reciente centro drop-in en Glenwood Springs. Ubicado en el 1630 de Grand […]
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Basalt Elementary School obtiene una A
Los estudiantes están más que bien en la Basalt Elementary School (BES), ya que la escuela pública de de kínder a cuarto grado recibió el Premio del Gobernador a la Mejora Destacada. Otorgado por el Departamento de Educación de Colorado, el reconocimiento distingue a las escuelas que han mostrado mejoras significativas en el cierre de […]
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Basalt Elementary School gets an A, earning state improvement award
The kids are more than all right at Basalt Elementary School (BES), seeing as the K-4 public school received the Governor’s Distinguished Improvement Award. Presented by the Colorado Department of Education, the honor recognizes schools that have shown significant improvements in closing achievement gaps and student growth. Only a limited number of schools statewide receive […]
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Trabajo fundamental en marcha para el distrito especial de cuidado infantil
Desde que el Distrito de Servicios para el Desarrollo de la Primera Infancia Confluence se estableció el pasado noviembre mediante la medida electoral 7A, la recién elegida Junta Directiva del distrito ha estado ocupada sentando las bases para un comienzo sólido que represente a una comunidad diversa. “Es un momento realmente emocionante para involucrarse en […]
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Stepping Stones posits intentional growth for greater impact
Rooted in its vision to create a community where youth and their families are empowered, connected and thriving, the nonprofit Stepping Stones is sprouting new growth — and serving more youth — having recently opened its latest drop-in center in Glenwood Springs. Located at 1630 Grand Avenue, the new center opened in October 2025 and […]
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Foundational work underway for child care special district
Since the Confluence Early Childhood Development Service District was established last November by way of ballot measure 7A, the district’s newly elected Board of Directors has been busy laying the groundwork for a strong start to represent a diverse community. “It’s a really exciting time to be involved in local government,” said Carolynne “Carly” Kraemer, […]