Re: AssaultRecently, we witnessed an unthinkable crime, and rather than coming together to support the victim and seek justice, too many have chosen to indulge in rumor, accusation, and finger-pointing. I am both disgusted and appalled. There are people here who seem to revel in the chance to spread gossip, as if violence and trauma […]
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Letters – Nov. 7, 2024
AngelsTo the woman at Carbondale’s City Market this past Sunday, I so greatly appreciate your returning my grocery cart to the store, but even more I appreciate you finding the cell phone that I accidentally left in the cart and returning it to the service desk. I was so relieved to find it, thanks to […]
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Letters – Oct. 31, 2024
Correction: Last week’s cover suggested the group Protect Our GarCo Libraries organized the gathering at Centennial Park and the march to the county administration building. In fact, it was the Garfield County Public Library District (GCPLD) that spearheaded the entire event. GCPLD organized this event as part of the American’s Library Association’s Unite Against Book […]
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Letters – Oct. 24, 2024
In retrospect: Last week’s report, “One year after unhoused newcomers influx, regional response coalescing,” left out an important quote by Mayor Ben Bohmfalk. The following paragraph was added to the online version:“What became clear to us last year is that our small Carbondale municipal government and staff are not equipped to be the lead provider […]
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Letters – Oct. 17, 2024
MAP updateHave you heard? Coming in 2025 to a Carbondale street near you: more crosswalks, wayfinding signs for priority bike routes, traffic calming pilot/demonstration projects on key streets, mini-roundabouts (adding a feature like a large planter to a four-way intersection to create a makeshift roundabout). These are a few of the first steps suggested in […]
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Letters – Oct. 10, 2024
Letter to The Sopris SunWhat an amazing gift you are to the community of Carbondale and beyond! Your wonderful support of a well-known artist and his contributions to Carbondale in the past years and recently has brought many people to know how wonderful you are in supporting him and his legacy. Who do I speak […]
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Letters – Oct. 3, 2024
Day of ServiceI want to thank the entire community for supporting High Country Volunteers’ first ever 9/11 Day of Service. We had 354 community members and 1,795 students volunteer that day for a total of 5,285.75 hours of service. Through our community-wide events we packaged and delivered 1,250 pediatric activity kits to 13 hospitals nationwide […]
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Letters – Sept. 26, 2024
GarCo endorsementsIt’s a dramatically pivotal election year both nationally and locally. Locally, I will be voting for two county commissioners who will not be partisan, who will not have their own agenda, who will represent and listen to their constituents in their districts despite differences on issues and party lines. I will vote to honor […]
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Clothes to Ukraine?Does anyone know where I can donate clothing to be sent to Ukraine? At one time there was a group in Carbondale collecting clothing and shoes to be sent directly to Ukraine. Please call me at 970-963-8244 with any leads. Thank you. Janet JohnsonCarbondale Re: Western Watersheds ProjectWestern Watersheds Project (WWP) on conserving […]
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Money talks, the climate walksAs much as I’d prefer it were otherwise, we live in a capitalistic society. I detest the words “money talks,” but the reality is, spoiled Americans won’t make the necessary sacrifices to solve the climate crisis without the profit motive. To hell with the common good. Energy companies won’t replace their […]