Roberta McGowan

The debate over the building permit for 728 Euclid Ave. boiled down to whether quantitative or qualitative zoning interpretations should take precedent. The two other words playing a major role in the board’s decision were mass and scale. That was settled, at least for now, by the Board of Adjustment (BOA) recently voiding the building […]

Any reference to the 2019 U.S. House of Representatives impeachment hearings of President Donald J. Trump seems to echo the 1973 and 1974 U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives Watergate hearings. Those investigations probed the attempted burglary of the headquarters of the Democratic National Committee in the Watergate office building in Washington, D.C., during […]

Have you ever dreamed of a job in law enforcement? It might not be as far-fetched as you think. If you’re at least 21, without any felony convictions, no domestic violence crimes, hold a valid driver’s license, have a high school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) equivalent and are physically and mentally self-supported, you […]

“There’s so much good writing in the Valley, you don’t need to go anywhere else.” That’s how Carbondale Branch Library Manager Lacy Dunlavy began her description of the free Local Lit Fest set for 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21. Eight local authors will mingle with readers and other writers with genres ranging from adult nonfiction […]

It’s 8 p.m. on a recent First Friday — a dark and chilly evening on Main Street. Since the town is celebrating Dia de los Muertos, the Fourth Street Plaza is hopping. Artists from Dance of the Sacred Fire mesmerize the audience as they arc and weave during their fire and aerial silk performance using […]

As a Vietnam veteran who lost his leg in combat and still has shrapnel in his body, Infantry Captain Ron Sorter, knows about pain — emotional as well as physical. He’s suffered both. Veterans Day, Nov. 11, has always been a somber yet special day for him. And what will Sorter do? “I’ve visited a […]

The results of the Colorado Mountain College (CMC)  Board of Trustee elections, as of 11 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5, show the overwhelming passage of ballot questions 7A and 5A to annex the Salida School District into the CMC district. This will be the first time CMC has officially expanded its district in over 35 […]

As you walk into a noon meeting sponsored by Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) you’ll find yourself in a large, comfortable and welcoming room with a thoughtful, serious atmosphere. Here, hope looms large. About a dozen people, both men and women of different ages, came recently to The Meeting Place (981 Cowen Dr.) for support, education and […]

Ascendigo provides a haven for adults and children dealing with autism by helping improve basic life skills in social, daily living and athletics areas. Equally important is how Ascendigo also focuses on clients’ vocational needs. Ashley Martin, marketing manager of Ascendigo Autism Services, Inc. (elitetournaments.com) , explained the organization’s main goal is “to elevate the […]

Molested at age four by her babysitter’s cousin, Karen was later raped by a drunk stranger at age ten. She was raped again at age 15 at a holiday party; This time by a boy she knew. Karen slowly detailed her trauma and its impact. Before you go on, please note she is now a […]