Creando otra vía clara para que los miembros de las comunidades rurales de montaña alcancen nuevas metas, Colorado Mountain College (CMC) anunció recientemente una nueva alianza con Colorado State University Global. Como parte del sistema de Colorado State University, CSU Global es la primera universidad pública 100 % en línea y acreditada institucionalmente en Estados […]
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CMC partners with CSU Global to create new pathways for graduate school
Creating yet another clear pathway for rural mountain community members to achieve new heights, Colorado Mountain College (CMC) has recently announced a new partnership with Colorado State University Global. As part of the CSU system, CSU Global is the first 100% online and institutionally accredited public university in the United States. Designed for working adults […]
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Women’s Inner Leadership spring cohort begins in March
Lindsay Gurley is not one to shy away from deep conversations. As a longtime leadership coach in the Valley, she has seen a powerful ripple effect when women are supported through the tides of messy thoughts and difficult experiences. It is in those deep conversations that women can shed old stories, reveal their most authentic […]
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BLISS Studio: Where heart and art flow together
After a fruitful holiday season, BLISS Studio owner and award-winning artist Kelly Grace Field is embracing the introspective pull of deep winter with a special reopening on Saturday, Jan. 24, from noon to 4pm. The event, “A Makeover of BLISS”, will feature the studio’s new healing arts space, Field’s latest artwork, a New Year sale, […]
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You belong at Mindful Me Playhouse
Jodi Burgart, founder and co-owner of Carbondale’s premiere indoor play space, Mindful Me Playhouse, knows that the right tone means everything. “Something that’s very sweet is that for every single class we implement mindful moments,” said Burgart. She then gently struck her singing bowl and a harmonic sound radiated. “The kids who come a lot […]
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Making a mark: 10 years of Cosecha Textiles
At Cosecha Textiles, the rhythmic whirl of sewing machines and steady ding of tack hammers and mallets creates a symphony of sound that sparks inspiration. It is here cherished heirlooms are restored and revived as beginner and experienced sewists gather to create their own timeless pieces. Amidst the workroom’s laughter and artistry, Cosecha founder and […]
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Aspen Camp manifests connection, inside and out
Aglow with new possibilities and adventures, Aspen Camp is open and ready to reintroduce itself to the Roaring Fork Valley community. After a nearly five year hiatus, the nonprofit had an impressive first year back, welcoming over 450 participants across 18 programs and events. Executive Director Max Wilding was hired in October 2024, and expressed […]
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Local women battle weather, earn impressive finishes at XTERRA Worlds
Frigid temperatures, shin-deep muck and relentless rain couldn’t stop Roaring Fork Valley residents Michelle Smith and Kathryn Lee from earning impressive finishes at the 2025 XTERRA World Championships. Held in Trentino, Italy, Sept. 25 – 28, XTERRA rolled out the red carpet for top international athletes who competed in the grueling and competitive off-trail triathlon. […]
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Roaring Fork Insight cultivates mindfulness with silent retreat
Offering respite from the demands of life’s busyness, Roaring Fork Insight warmly invites the community to attend its upcoming Fall Meditation Retreat at Flying Dog Ranch in Carbondale. Taking place Oct. 24-26, this non-residential retreat is for beginner and experienced practitioners alike to practice silence and develop the continuity of mindfulness during peaceful rituals and […]
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AVSC Nordic names Olympian Sophie Caldwell Hamilton as program director
An exciting new chapter is unfolding for the local Nordic community as Olympian, World Cup champion and Basalt resident Sophie Caldwell Hamilton was recently named Nordic program director for the Aspen Valley Ski and Snowboard Club (AVSC). She will replace longtime friend and colleague August Teague who held the position for nine years and is […]