Por Omar Sarabia Como ya sabrán, estamos en pleno Mes Nacional de la Herencia Hispana, el cual se celebra cada año del 15 de septiembre al 15 de octubre. El Mes de la Herencia Hispana se celebra desde 1988 y conmemora, “las historias, culturas y aportaciones de los ciudadanos estadounidenses cuyos antepasados vinieron de España, […]
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Scuttlebutt / Calendar – Sept. 29, 2022
Sculpt a spud The 113th Potato Day, themed “Marble Mash” in honor of the 100th anniversary of the Lincoln Memorial, kicks off Friday, Sept. 30, with a Community Contra Dance at the Third Street Center. See this week’s community calendar for a schedule of additional Potato Day events. Care to participate in advance? Enter into […]
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The Sopris Sun earns statewide recognition for innovation and more
Last weekend, The Sopris Sun sent four of its staff to the Colorado Press Association’s 144th annual convention, the first in-person convening since 2019. Under the banner of “Stronger Together,” it was a wholesome bonding experience for each of us first-time attendees. Among the highlights, including numerous shout-outs durings panels and breakaway sessions, The Sopris […]
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CRMPIng along for a better future
Jerome Osentowki — an internationally-recognized permaculture pioneer — began farming on Basalt Mountain in the 1970s. Nearly 50 years later, the Central Rocky Mountain Permaculture Institute (CRMPI) is one of the oldest established demonstration sites in the United States. Operating at 7,200 feet in elevation, CRMPI has attracted students from around the world to witness […]
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Scuttlebutt / Calendar – Sept. 22, 2022
Farewell, El Jebel On Friday, Sept. 16, the White River National Forest released a draft decision approving the sale or lease of its 30-acre administrative site near El Jebel. According to Aspen-Sopris District Ranger Kevin Warner, selling or leasing the land will provide the agency with funds to maintain or enhance other administrative sites. Under […]
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Chisme del Pueblo – 22 de septiembre
Traducción por Jacquelinne Castro Adiós, El Jebel El viernes 16 de septiembre, el bosque nacional White River publicó un proyecto de decisión aprobando la venta o renta de su sitio administrativo de 30 acres cerca de El Jebel. De acuerdo con el guardabosques del distrito de Aspen-Sopris, Kevin Warner, la venta o renta de la […]
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Carbondale Report: Local youth direct trustees
Prior to a regular work session, Carbondale’s Board of Town Trustees took the time to hear from youth representing 10 local classrooms, clubs and teams. To help allocate nicotine tax funds, the youngsters shared lived experience with their town government, displaying annotated maps identifying places where they feel safe, welcome, active and otherwise. Among their […]
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Rams sports update
Fall sports are in full swing with each of Roaring Fork High School’s teams showing promise. Here’s a quick mid-season recap. The Lady Rams secured another victory against Basalt on Monday, Sept. 19, winning 3-1. This followed a 3-1 loss in a non-league match with Aspen the week prior. Overall, the volleyball team is ranked […]