The application window is now open for a new scholarship program honoring the legacy of Michael E. McGoldrick. Three students from Colorado and Washington states will be chosen to receive $100,000 toward their four-year, undergraduate college career, plus a new computer and academic support. These states were chosen based on the places McGoldrick most considered […]
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Getting dressed to impress with CARE
Colorado Animal Rescue’s (CARE) signature annual fundraiser traces back to the shelter’s inception in 2000. The namesake, however, “Dressed to the K9s,” was adopted in 2012, having gone through some other iterations — originally dubbed “Putting on the Dog (and cat).” The 14th consecutive event kicks off at The Arts Campus at Willits (TACAW) on […]
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Glenwood shootingSocial media erupted Labor Day when Glenwood Meadows shoppers were told to shelter in place due to an officer-involved shooting. Around 1pm, a local Caucasian male with an outstanding felony warrant related to firearms charges, was approached by two police in uniform in the parking lot facing Natural Grocers. The suspect reportedly reached for […]
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C’dale Report: Trustees discuss grantmaking process
All trustees were present at the Aug. 27 regular meeting. The consent agenda was approved, including accounts payable and a special event liquor permit for the Carbondale Clay Center’s Cajun Clay Revival fundraiser, Sept. 14. No persons were present to comment on matters not on the agenda. During general comments from Town Manager Lauren Gister, […]
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Insane-A-Cycle for saleKeen observers may have noticed the large motorcycle and rider sculpture in front of the Roaring Fork Co-Op on Highway 133 has seemingly hit the road. If you miss seeing it, the good news is, it could be yours! Artist Bill Morrow is auctioning off more than two dozen sculptures of varying sizes […]
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One dozen awards
We are proud to announce that The Sopris Sun received a dozen Better Newspaper Contest Class 5 awards over the weekend at the Colorado Press Association conference for works published in 2023. 1st Place: Best Cover Design: “Poop, there it is!” by Will Sardinsky, Raleigh Burleigh and Hattie Rensberry 1st Place: Best Advertising Campaign: “Sunscribe” […]
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Snow on SoprisWill Grandbois, previous editor of The Sopris Sun and an all-around Carbondalian, thinks we will wake up to snow on Mt. Sopris as early as Aug. 26. Care to counter his guesstimate? Tell us when you think the first snow will appear on Sopris by emailing news@soprissun.com The winner will get a shout-out […]
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Local musicians travel to Japan with Unity Earth
Since December 2012, when Unity Earth hosted its first festival in Chiang Mai, Thailand, the interfaith peace movement has grown across the globe, bringing together artists, musicians, visionaries and travelers. From Crestone, Colorado to Ethiopia, Australia and Jerusalem, this global network of peace seekers sees beyond cultural differences toward a common care for people and […]
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Entrevistas Bajo el Sol: El Sazón de Mi Tierra
Flor Figueroa nos cuenta sobre su restaurante, El Sazón de Mi Tierra, el cual maneja con su hermana. Se ubica en 1605 Grand Ave STE H Glenwood Springs, sirviendo comida auténtica méxicana, y se puede contactar llamando a 970-512-5932. ¿Desde cuándo existe y como se nombró? El restaurante empezó en noviembre de 2002. Yo nací en […]
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SCUTTLEBUTT Montessori preschoolAfter 11 months of strategic planning, prioritizing and getting licensed, Ross Montessori School has opened a preschool for up to 10 students! Director Monica Wright has been at Ross since 2014 and is an American Montessori Society accredited teacher with a large-center preschool state license. Said Head of School/CEO Dr. Sonya Hemmen, “Monica […]