River flowsAccording to the Roaring Fork Conservancy’s weekly river report published July 3, “rivers in the Roaring Fork Watershed continue to decrease toward summer base flows earlier than usual, resulting in flows 23-42% of normal for this time of year.” Water releases from Ruedi Reservoir aim to boost flows and support endangered fish recovery efforts […]
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‘A newer generation’ of Carbondale evident in commercial inventory
Since 2017, The Sopris Sun has compiled an annual roundup of commercial space available in Carbondale. Last year, Lynn Kirchner of Amoré Realty informed us of a more efficient way of gathering that data — using realtor software called Flexmls. Our archaic method involved scurrying around town with a clipboard, recording tally marks based on […]
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Fire dangerA number of small fires have occurred in the Valley recently. A passenger van explosion up Snowmass Creek Road on June 30 spread flames to dry vegetation before 30 firefighters contained it. The day prior, a multi-agency effort responded to a structure fire in Glenwood Springs. Thursday, June 26, saw a human-caused fire in […]
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Carbondale Report: Trustees commit $1 million to trailer parks, challenging Basalt
In a 5-1 vote, Carbondale’s Board of Trustees pledged $1 million to a regional effort to purchase two trailer parks, representing 139 units, under a community-ownership model for a total cost of $43 million. As framed by April Long, executive director of the West Mountain Regional Housing Coalition, the purchase would be akin to securing […]
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Roadless Rule rescinded The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Monday it is rescinding the 2001 Roadless Rule, stating the “outdated” rule impedes the ability of the Forest Service to responsibly manage forests and grasslands. Removing the rule will allow for road construction opening nearly 69 million acres for timber harvest, “30% of National Forest System lands.” […]
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El valle Roaring Fork avanza en equidad informativa
Dos eventos en Glenwood Springs celebran los avances en la equidad informativa del Valle de Roaring Fork, con noticias en español y participación comunitaria.
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RFV rallies for democracy
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 […]