Re: Ascendigo Ranch While Ascendigo Ranch’s proposal for a year-round camp is laudable, there could not be a more poorly-chosen location. There are many compelling reasons to deny this proposal (water resources, traffic, limited roads, noise, pollution, zoning regulations) and I will focus on a crucial one: wildfire threat. During my time in Missouri Heights, […]
Letters to the Editor
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Cartas – 29 de abril, 2021
Hazte un “buddy” Ahora, más que nunca durante estos tiempos de incertidumbre, los jóvenes de tu comunidad necesitan de tu tiempo y apoyo. Como mentora de una joven, te puedo asegurar que esta es una de las experiencias más enriquecedoras que tuve en este país al que emigré hace 11 años. En el 2011 dí […]
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Letters – April 29, 2021
Ascendigo facts In response to various letters that have appeared in the local newspapers during the past two months, please note the following corrections of fact: Ascendigo is NOT requesting new zoning. Garfield County staff rendered the opinion during the pre-application phase that our proposed use fits under the ‘Education Facility’ land use, which is […]
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Letters – April 22, 2021
The views expressed in opinion pieces do not necessarily reflect those of The Sopris Sun. The community is invited to submit letters up to 500 words to news@soprissun.com. Longer columns are considered on a case-by-case basis. The deadline for submission is noon on Monday. Re: Michael Francisco Michael Francisco’s hearing was pushed back once again. […]
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Letters – April 15, 2021
Re: ATV frenzy For over six years I have been an advocate of a Forest Service permit plan that would limit and manage the traffic entering the Lead King Loop. This would include a noise ordinance requiring all ATVs and motorized vehicles to comply with a reasonable decibel level standard while traveling the loop (a […]
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Letters – April 8, 2021
Re: Positive intent Thanks to Trustee Bohmfalk for his insightful opinion published on March 25. Good advice in these times of growth. When I was appointed as second alternate to the P&Z so long ago, I attended “New Commissioner Training” conducted by the Division of Local Affairs (DOLA). Most of the training was legal and […]
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Letters – April 1, 2021
Re: Re: RFHS According to School Board policy in the Roaring Fork School District, the superintendent has the final word on who is hired as principal, and his vote is the only one that counts. Four years ago, despite the unanimous support by her staff, students and community members, assistant principal Kelsie Goodman was not […]
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Letters – March 25, 2021
Re: Climate of love I am writing in response to Gwen Garcelon’s column in last week’s Sun. It seems that the incident involving Michael Francisco, the police and City Market is ripe for a restorative, rather than retributive process. All three appear to be not only the affected party, but also the responsible party. A […]
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Letters – March 18, 2021
Re: C.A.R.E. Thank you Cathi Basler for your opinion piece on stray or unwanted animals. I am 82 years old and have recently adopted a cat from C.A.R.E. who is an equivalent age in cat years. In a way, it is a hospice situation for the cat. She needs a special diet and needs two […]
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Letters – March 11, 2021
Plan A please I write this letter to provide input and concerns about the plans to improve the 8th Street Corridor. I have owned a home on 8th Street for 25 years and grew up in the same house from the time my parents had it built in the 1960s. For me, and many others […]