It’s no secret that traffic in the Valley has steadily increased. That’s why Clean Energy Economy for the Region (CLEER) launched Two Rivers Connect earlier this month. In partnership with the City of Glenwood Springs, Garfield Clean Energy, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), the Roaring Fork Transportation Authority (RFTA), Garfield County Libraries, chambers of […]
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Sopris Lodge hosts all-ages ‘Senior Prom’
On Aug. 28, Sopris Lodge at Carbondale will host its very first Senior Prom, an event which will not only serve the senior residents of the living center, but also the community as a whole. Those in attendance can anticipate an evening of danceable music from KDNK DJs, one of the event’s sponsors, food and […]
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Cowboy Up raises funds for the Carbondale Education Foundation
The 16th annual Cowboy Up Carbondale fundraiser will take place Friday, Aug. 22, at Chacos Park from 6 to 10pm. Each year, Cowboy Up selects one local cause to benefit while gathering the community to celebrate Carbondale’s Western heritage. This year will feature live music from the Highway 82 Band plus games, arts and crafts, […]
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Cary Morin brings his Western music to Steve’s Guitars
Cary Morin, a renowned singer, songwriter and wickedly talented guitarist, will bring his unique sound to Steve’s Guitars when he returns to the venue on Aug. 22. Morin — who has graced stages such as NPR’s Mountain Stage, both The Lincoln Center and John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Paris Jazz Festival and […]
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El retraso en el procesamiento de kits de ADN en Colorado afecta a las investigaciones de agresiones sexuales
Las investigaciones criminales en el estado de Colorado —específicamente, investigaciones de agresiones sexuales— se enfrentan a obstáculos desde septiembre de 2023 debido a factores internos de la Oficina de Investigación de Colorado (CBI por sus siglas en inglés). En primer lugar, Yvonne “Missy” Woods, antigua científica forense de la CBI con casi 30 años de […]
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Carbondale enters ‘The Twilight Zone’ thanks to local author
Patrick Quinn Kitson, aka Lunar Lunatic on KDNK, is a published horror/comedy writer who grew up in Carbondale. He recently appeared at Mountain Fair to promote his most recent book, “Bonedale.” This collection of 13 original short stories, all of which take place within the Roaring Fork Valley and other iconic Colorado places, features elements […]
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TRTC gears up for 2025-2026 season
Thunder River Theatre Company (TRTC) had a jampacked and well-received summer season of peripheral programming events. They now approach the debut of their 2025-2026 mainstage season, which aligns with the TRTC’s 30th anniversary. The community theater nonprofit will harken back to its earliest days by opening with “True West,” Aug. 29 through Sept. 14, which […]
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Colorado’s DNA kit backlog impacting sex assault investigations
Criminal investigations in the State of Colorado — more specifically, sexual assault investigations — have been facing hurdles due to internal factors at the Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) since September 2023. For one, Yvonne “Missy” Woods, a former CBI forensic scientist of nearly 30 years, is facing 102 charges related to perjury, forgery, attempting […]
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‘Unsui (Mirror)’ floats above Paepcke Park through September
In Aspen’s Paepcke Park, many local artists have activated the space in ways that attract locals and tourists alike to share in art and creation. One of these activations, made possible by a collaboration between internationally renowned artist Sanford Biggers, Buckhorn Productions, Desert X and Aspen Public Art, is “Unsui (Mirror).” Biggers’ installation features two […]
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Shining bright — Challenge Aspen celebrates 30 years of service
For the past three decades, Challenge Aspen has facilitated life-changing experiences and opportunities for individuals living with cognitive and/or physical disabilities, transcending limitations through their adaptive recreation and scholarship programs. From sit-skiing and snowboarding to paddleboarding, music and theater, the organization offers customized programming for individuals of all ages and abilities. On July 19, the […]