Roberta McGowan

Disgusted! That’s the consensus of those in law enforcement from Carbondale, to Basalt and Garfield County (GarCo). The chiefs from police departments up and down the Valley expressed anger over the Minneapolis police killing of George Floyd, an unarmed, handcuffed black man. GarCo Sheriff Lou Vallario said, “We condemn the rogue law enforcement officers who […]

Coloradans often say, “If you don’t like the weather, just wait.” But, there’s much more to the weather here than just time. Home to several microclimates, the valley’s weather is like a roller coaster on steroids. Up in Missouri Heights, north of Carbondale at elevations of 7000 to 9000 feet, many residents have vistas that […]

Carbondale Marketplace took a big step forward as the Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved the Preliminary/Final Plat submitted by Builders FirstSource to build a lumber yard showroom, an office building and a warehouse.  Bob Schultz, representing Crystal River Marketplace, said “This is a good fit with previous approvals.” He also explained the site will […]

Like other county nursing homes and long term residential facilities, Heritage Park struggled to test all its residents — until recently. Brian Zaragoza, executive director at Heritage, confirmed the Colorado National Guard arrived at the Carbondale location last week and tested both symptomatic and asymptomatic consenting staff and residents. The director of public relations at […]

It’s spring in the Roaring Fork Valley. For people who love to fish, that means gearing up for the sport, while waiting for snowmelt runoffs to move from being fast and furious — and muddy — to easy running, clear rivers. But, what is it about fly fishing that hooks so many people and, hopefully, […]

With its recent and sweeping layoffs of 10 percent of its workforce — roughly 40 employees — Valley View Hospital (VVH) has impacted facilities up and down Highway 82. Roaring Fork Family Practice (RFFP), operated by VVH, is one. Valley View Chief Executive Officer Dr. Brian Murphy explained, “Our financial future has changed dramatically related […]

With the Roaring Fork School District (RFSD) year drawing to a close — June 4 is the last official day — officials there are gearing up for what might be a mirror image situation in the fall while analyzing possible summer programs. No one knows what will happen, but Roaring Fork Schools Public Information Officer […]

Citing budget woes, the Basalt Town Council voted unanimously to halt plans to purchase a proposed site for a Public Works Maintenance facility. The proposed purchase, although initially recommended for approval, was approved in early February, before the COVID19 pandemic took hold of the country, noted Mayor Bill Kane. The sales contract, which was signed […]