Imagine, what would poetry sound like without words? Hiroya Tsukamoto’s guitar stylings are one response. Inspired by the melodies of nature — cascading like water over polished stones or dancing with trees in a steady breeze — Tsukamoto crafts lush soundscapes with the power to transport listener and performer alike. Tsukamoto, a Japanese-born guitarist now […]
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Guitar poetry — Hiroya Tsukamoto teaches in Carbondale
Imagine, what would poetry sound like without words? Hiroya Tsukamoto’s guitar stylings are one response. Inspired by the melodies of nature — cascading like water over polished stones or dancing with trees in a steady breeze — Tsukamoto crafts lush soundscapes with the power to transport listener and performer alike. Tsukamoto, a Japanese-born guitarist now […]
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Curated Calendar – July 9 to July 19
THURSDAY, JULY 9 NONFICTION BOOK CLUBThe Nonfiction Book Club discusses books based on animals at the Carbondale Library from 2 to 3:30pm. For next month’s topic, call the library at 970-963-2889. WORLD CUPThe Crystal Theatre continues screening the World Cup today at 2pm (France vs. Morocco), tomorrow at 1pm (Spain vs Belgium) and Saturday at […]
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Scuttlebutt – July 9, 2026
Hero supportAlpine Bank recently opened an account to help the families of the five firefighters impacted by the Snyder Fire, and invites the community to contribute. The bank started the account off with an initial $25,000. Donations can be made in person or over the phone at any Alpine Bank branch through Aug. 31; just […]
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Elegir recordar: una mirada desde la frontera
Mientras conduzco hacia El Paso, Texas, veo por primera vez el muro fronterizo, una imponente estructura color café que se extiende sin fin, paralela a la Interestatal 10. Luego aparecen las coloridas viviendas de Ciudad Juárez, del otro lado, e imagino cómo se sentiría alguien sentado en esas colinas, mirando hacia Estados Unidos después de […]
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Choosing to remember: A perspective from the borderlands
Editor’s note: The complete audio version of this story is archived at KDNK.org Driving toward El Paso, Texas, I see the border wall for the first time, its stark brown form extending endlessly parallel to Interstate 10.Then, I see the colorful homes of Ciudad Juarez on the other side and I imagine how it would […]
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Community Calendar – June 18 to 28
THURSDAY, JUNE 18 BERRY SWEET GAMESOlder adults are invited to an afternoon of “berry-sweet” trivia, interactive games and socializing ahead of Strawberry Days from 1 to 3pm at the Glenwood Community Center. Register at tinyurl.com/BerrysweetGWS BOOK CLUBThe Third Thursday Book Club discusses “Culpability” by Bruce Holsinger at the Carbondale Library from 2 to 3:30pm. For […]
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Calendar – June 18 to June 28
THURSDAY, JUNE 18 BERRY SWEET GAMESOlder adults are invited to an afternoon of “berry-sweet” trivia, interactive games and socializing ahead of Strawberry Days from 1 to 3pm at the Glenwood Community Center. Register at tinyurl.com/BerrysweetGWS BOOK CLUBThe Third Thursday Book Club discusses “Culpability” by Bruce Holsinger at the Carbondale Library from 2 to 3:30pm. For […]
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Scuttlebutt – June 18, 2026
Willow FireColorado River Fire Rescue responded to a fast-moving structure and wildland fire on June 10 that originated near Willow Creek Circle and spread along Government Creek to the Rifle Creek Apartments area, destroying four apartments. The fire was contained at 10 acres and an investigation into its origin is underway. The City of Rifle […]
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Curated Calendar – June 4-14
THURSDAY, JUNE 4 GOLF DEMODemo new golf equipment at the Taylormade Golf Demo Day, hosted from 10:30am to 2:30pm at River Valley Ranch. ASPEN SCIENCE CENTERThe Aspen Science Center offers Carbondale STEM Exploration Hour from 3:30 to 4:30pm. For more information, visit aspensciencecenter.org MULTI-CHAMBER MIXERGet to know chamber members from Fruita to Vail to Aspen […]