What’s that “bioluminescent water nymph” doing in Carbondale? “Mahina”, a name meaning “moonlight” in Hawaiian, is one of two sculptures on loan by Fruita-artist Pavia Justinian. Notice any other eye-catching pieces? If not, keep looking. “Matelasse” by Denver-artist Reven Swanson is a twisting yellow ribbon inspired by traditional needle art. “I deeply believe that to […]
Raleigh Burleigh
Scuttlebutt / Calendar – May 27, 2021
Radio news Aspen Public Radio has hired Breeze Richardson as the station’s next executive director. Richardson recently worked as director of marketing and communications at the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art in Kansas City, Missouri. Meanwhile, Colorado Public Radio’s Indie 102.3 will now broadcast in Carbondale at 96.7 FM as KNDH. For more information, visit […]
Returning to life
The return of spring has seen a renewal of beloved local traditions.
Commissioners visit site of proposed Ascendigo Ranch
The Garfield County Commissioners’ visit to Ascendigo Autism Services’ site for a The Garfield County Commissioners’ visit to Ascendigo Autism Services’ site for a proposed summer camp saw over 50 people in attendance on Tuesday, May 18. The proposal includes some 42,000 square feet of constructions across 126.8 acres belonging to the Carbondale-based nonprofit. Many […]
Caminando para sanar
El 22 de mayo se ha designado como Día de Acción Global Contra el Terricidio. ¿Qué es el terricidio? Segun el Movimiento de Mujeres Indígenas por el Buen Vivir, una organizacion basada en Argentina, “Llamamos terricidio al asesinato no sólo de los ecosistemas tangibles y de los pueblos que lo habitan, sino también al asesinato […]
Chisme del Pueblo – 20 de mayo, 2021
Traducción por Jacquelinne Castro Desafío de lectura Únete con las bibliotecas del condado de Garfield e intenta leer 1,000 minutos este junio y julio para ayudar a alcanzar el desafío colectivo de leer 750,000 minutos como una comunidad. Puedes ganar premios al rastrear lo que has leído con la aplicación Beanstack o un marcapáginas de […]
Reducing harm with compassionate care
How many of us have lost a loved one to addiction? The prevalence of drug overdoses, almost always unintentional, is a continuing tragedy in the Roaring Fork Valley. According to recent data from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, 2020 saw a 42.4% increase in drug-related overdose deaths in Colorado compared to 2019. In […]
Honoring the night sky
Every year, millions of birds migrate through our state. According to Colorado State University’s Dr. Kyle Horton, 80% of these flights occur at night when it is safest for birds to travel long distances. Increasingly, fewer birds survive this great migration and one of the primary causes is artificial light at night that disorients their […]
