Spruce up The SunIt’s that time of year! Youth, preschool through high school, are invited to submit artwork relating to this year’s theme — “Holiday Harmony” — for the exquisite chance of gracing our Dec. 18 cover. Entries can be emailed to news@soprissun.com or dropped off at the submissions box outside of The Launchpad (76 […]
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Carbondale Report: Trustees take conservative approach to 2026 budget
After honoring Veterans Day with a day off, Nov. 11, trustees held their regular meeting on Nov. 18 to continue drilling down on a 2026 budget. All were present. Following student of the month awards, a consent agenda was approved including meeting minutes and a contract for improving irrigation and landscaping at the Jail and […]
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Curated Calendar – Nov. 20 to Nov. 29
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20 THIRD THURSDAY BOOK CLUBThe Third Thursday Book Club discusses “James” by Everett Percival at the Carbondale Library from 2 to 3:30pm. INTRO TO SOURDOUGHLearn the basics of bread making, and then take home a sourdough starter, at Rock Bottom Ranch from 5:30 to 7:30pm. Register at www.aspennature.org ‘ORNADA’Sunlight Mountain Resort screens the […]
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Scuttlebutt
Reader surveyThe Sopris Sun and Sol del Valle are asking readers, and yet-to-be readers, to take a few minutes to complete an online multiple-choice survey to help the papers gauge community engagement. Thank you for chiming in! Find the survey at www.tinyurl.com/SoprisSolsurvey Kindergarten age entryRoaring Fork School District announced that beginning next school year, incoming […]
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Staying Sustainable
It’s official! Sustainable Settings is off the market. The 244-acre biodynamic ranch nonprofit was listed back in April of 2022 for over $24 million with the price increasing weekly. It topped out at $33,333,333.33 and is now deemed “priceless.” According to co-founder Brooke LeVan, the sale was always a publicity stunt. When we think of […]
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Local entrepreneur launches online community hub in partnership with The Sun
Are you craving thoughtful community dialogue online and finding traditional platforms like Facebook overwhelmingly toxic? You’re certainly not alone. And lucky for you, there’s a new game in town. Carbondale local Stephen Shapiro has put his tech skills and resources to use developing a locally-focused, community-driven platform that aspires to become a civic engagement hub […]
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Curated Calendar – Nov. 6 to Nov. 16
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6 RECOVERY MEDITATIONPractice the 11th step of prayer and meditation at the Glenwood Springs Library from 9 to 10:15am every Thursday. SENSORY STORYTIMEThe Glenwood Springs Library hosts a sensory-friendly story hour for preschool and school-aged neurodivergent students at noon on Thursdays. 10,000 VILLAGESThe 10,000 Villages Fair Trade International Craft Fair returns to the […]
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Scuttlebutt & Election Results
Election resultsAs of Wednesday, Nov. 5, Tammy Nimmo and Kathryn Kuhlenberg had clear victories in the Re-1 Board of Directors race, earning 69.95% and 72% of the vote, respectively. Ballot Issue 7A, establishing a special taxing district with a .25% sales tax to help bolster child care in Garfield, Pitkin and southwestern Eagle counties, passed […]
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Carbondale Report: Honing in on a 2026 budget
Tuesday’s trustee meeting, Oct. 28, was sparsely attended with the main focus being next year’s budget. All trustees were present with Jess Robison joining via Zoom. The consent agenda included meeting minutes, accounts payable and a special event permit for KDNK and Thunder River Theatre Company’s Halloween party — for which Chris Hassig, a KDNK […]
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Curated Calendar – Oct. 30 to Nov. 7
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30 SPOOKY STORIESChildren are invited to hear some no-so-spooky stories and participate in a scavenger hunt at the Basalt Library from 3:30 to 4:30pm. TRUNK OR TREATAscendigo Autism Services hosts its annual Trunk or Treat inclusive event at the Carbondale Town Hall parking lot from 5 to 6pm with a petting zoo, decorated […]