Marble MuseumIf it’s been years since you’ve visited the Marble Museum, come on up. You might be in for a surprise.The museum features several professionally produced displays, including one of the Lincoln Memorial (made with marble from Marble) and one of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier (quarried in the early 1930s). A map of […]
Letters to the Editor
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Re: CATSCATs (Cats Aren’t Trophies) seems clueless. You know the CATs people. They put a question on the November ballot asking voters to ban mountain lion hunting in Colorado. In a letter to the editor on Aug. 22, one CATs supporter wrote: “It is essential for citizens to exercise our democratic rights to ensure that […]
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Our Town One TableOur Town One Table is a gift that Carbondale gives itself. How lucky can we be, living in a town that sets apart a special time when we can all just be together, enjoying a cool evening and the friendship of our family, friends and neighbors? Thanks to the Town for the […]
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Re: Three-legged stoolThis is in response to Richard Vottero’s letter in last week’s Sopris Sun. Three-legged stools are great! Balanced and stable, I’d sit on a good one without thinking twice. A three-party system would be great, too. I would love to vote for a third-party candidate with humble roots, original ideas and a realistic […]
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Letters – Aug. 8, 2024
Three-legged stoolMany a time I have listened to people lament, “Where is the ‘none of the above’ on a political ballot?” So many voters are worn out by the two-party non-choice. A choice for this presidential election has emerged and fully experienced with both people, governments and corporations. Forty years ago, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. […]
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Letters – Aug. 1, 2024
DowntownerI took The Downtowner for the first time last Saturday and highly recommend it. It was a totally positive experience. We need to use it or risk the possibility of losing it in December. Let’s all support this free ride! It can also save you from getting a DUI.Tips are accepted!Samantha HayesCarbondale Peace and love […]
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Letters – July 25, 2024
Southern hospitalityMy friend and I met Raleigh a couple of weeks ago in the delightful little town of Redstone. I wanted to share with you how much my friend, Jodi, and I enjoyed meeting you and Gina. Jodi and I were college roommates over 40 years ago and have remained good friends throughout all of […]
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Letters – July 11, 2024
Sign of the times?I was broken-hearted driving through downtown Carbondale today expecting to see the gloriously big American flag proudly displayed like years past on the Fourth of July. I hope this was by mistake and is not a sign of the times. Kirk WebbCarbondale A tale of two townsJust returning from my yearly trek […]
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Letters – July 4, 2024
Clarification: In last week’s Pages of the Past, mention of the James Surls roundabout sculpture under the “June 12, 2014” heading caused some confusion. The Carbondale trustees vote was in fact taken in July 2013, though public scrutiny persisted along with paperwork. Rio Grande dangerMy husband and I are senior citizens who live in Carbondale. […]
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Letters – June 27, 2024
Correction: Suzanne Frazier, a member of Carbondale Public Art Commission, was misidentified as Laurie Lindberg on last week’s parting shots page. Fourth of JulyOn the Fourth of July, Americans gather to celebrate that day in 1776 when we declared our independence from Great Britain. It was a rocky start and standing independent has continued to […]