An estimated 3,000-plus people gathered in Glenwood Springs on June 14, Flag Day, as part of a nationwide “No Kings” protest. The event was organized by Mountain Action Indivisible and featured an address by Representative Elizabeth Velasco, CO HD-57. Chants that reverberated through the crowd included: “No hate, no fear, immigrants are welcome here.” Support […]
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RFV continues advancing news equity
Two upcoming events will celebrate advancements in the availability of Spanish-language news media in the Roaring Fork Valley. The first of these events will feature the debut of CoWest Noticias Collaborative (CNC), a now formalized group of Roaring Fork Valley news organizations that began convening in 2021. Aspen Daily News, the Aspen Times, Glenwood Springs […]
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Mysterious deathA 38-year old man who was found dead near Carbondale on Sunday has been identified as Glenwood Springs resident Matthew Cox. Authorities initially thought Cox was the victim of a hit-and-run incident but, according to the Glenwood Springs Post Independent, an initial autopsy revealed no traumatic injuries to the body. The Garfield County Sheriff’s […]
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Carbondale Report: Latino Advisory Board recommends WhatsApp communication channel
Tuesday’s board of trustees meeting, June 10, featured Spanish interpretation for a check-in with members of the Latino Advisory Board. All trustees were present minus Jess Robison. The quickly-approved consent agenda included accounts payable, meeting minutes, a special event liquor license for the Typical Ghost album release party at KDNK on June 20, liquor license […]
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CRMS graduates walk
Sopris watched as Colorado Rocky Mountain School (CRMS) graduated 41 students into the world on June 7. It was a beautiful sunshiny day following a night with rain. Per tradition, each student received a leather diploma. Photos by Renee Ramge
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RHS cottageThe Redstone Historical Society (RHS) has been offered an unique opportunity to purchase the DeMaestri-Durrett mining-era cottage on Redstone Boulevard and needs $25,000 to close the deal. The home is valued at $875,000. Donations so far include $275,000 from one of the cottage owners and a matching $200,000 grant from Pitkin County to go […]
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Una celebración venezolana que tocó el alma
Celebración venezolana El pasado jueves 29 de mayo, el espíritu vibrante de Venezuela llenó el aire en Carbondale gracias a A Venezuelan Celebration, un concierto organizado por BenFeng Music Productions. Desde el primer acorde del cuatro tocado por Héctor Molina —un instrumento emblemático que “vive en cada hogar venezolano”—, el público fue transportado a través […]
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Community rallies to revive RFHS greenhouse and garden
Editor’s note: I, Raleigh Burleigh, was a student at Roaring Fork High School and in its inaugural agriculture-biology class in 2011. The experience gave me a connection with several local elders in sustainability, as well as a greater appreciation for the wisdom of plants. In the year 2010, Roaring Fork High School (RFHS) — with […]
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Fatherhood retreat invites introspection
Consciously or not, most people are at least partially defined by their relationship to a father figure, or lack thereof. Fathers have much to teach us about how to responsibly engage with the world. Sometimes, we’re inadvertently left with emotional wounds to heal. Kyle Jason Leitzke came upon a trove of sentiments when he poised […]
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Town manager finalistsThe Town of Carbondale has narrowed its search for a new town manager down to four finalists: Ryan Hyland, former Silverthorne town manager; Shannon Kelly-Fong, current assistant city manager for Lacey, Washington; Sara Ott former Aspen city manager; and Kara Silbernagel, current deputy county manager for Pitkin County. The Town will host a […]