Roberta McGowan

After 46 years in the Roaring Fork Valley, Bill Kane just began his first term as Basalt’s new mayor. “I ran a campaign to bring people together,” Kane said, adding, “I want people to feel less embattled.” Kane has a long history of government experience. He served as Basalt town manager, Aspen-Pitkin County planner and […]

It’s a tough time to be in the dining-out business, but residents continue supporting their favorite spots using takeout and delivery options.  Other food shops have modified their business and marketing strategies to meet today’s challenges. Take vegetarian restaurant The Carbondale Beat, for example. Co-owners Lucy Perutz and Tobyn Britt  took a giant leap into […]

Say you just found a dozen cans of tuna fish, three pounds of flour, five boxes of macaroni and cheese or nine packages of ramen noodles in one of your kitchen cabinets. Don’t discard these items. Instead, bring them to LIFT-UP along with any other non-perishable or canned goods, said Debbie Patrick, marketing and communications […]

Yes, you can still go to the theatre, but not quite in the format you’re used to. Bonedale is now primarily a virtual world as the COVID-19 crisis continues. Having in-home internet access solves a number of entertainment problems, but not all. For theatre goers, online streaming and brand-new performances can be quite satisfying. Check […]

What’s it like to go from sitting at a desk with the teacher a few rows in front going over the day’s curriculum to the long distance of a computer screen?  All the same ingredients — teaching, studying and even laughing — are still there, but it’s a whole new world kids are living in. […]

Colorado Mountain College (CMC) is stepping up during the COVID-19 emergency to offer distance learning classes. In addition, CMC takes the sting out of student costs with free tuition and books for the summer semester beginning May 18. CMC President and CEO Dr. Carrie Besnette Hauser explained, “The important thing is to support our mountain […]

Living in a virtual world is now the 21st century reality. And that is especially true of local government operations. Both Carbondale and Basalt boards are ramping up their online presences and providing live streaming videos. Carbondale Town Manager Jay Harrington said residents can watch the upcoming April 28 Board of Trustees meeting with a […]

Buds on the trees are just starting to emerge, and wild birds are returning from their winter migrations. That’s springtime in the Valley.  Many people also observe annual expressions of faith and community as Easter and Passover both take place on dates near each other this year. Pastor Jim Tarr of the Cornerstone Christian Center […]

If you’re itching to take a walk on the wild side, look no further than your own backyard, for that’s where you’ll find the fascinating world of birding. It’s spring, so birds are coming back from their winter vacations down south and are eager to return to start a new family. The Roaring Fork Valley […]

“The pneumonia vaccine, although it won’t reduce the risk of getting coronavirus, could lessen the incidence of bacterial pneumonia, a critical complication.” That is the professional opinion of Dr. Clifford Zwillich, a pulmonary disease and internal medicine specialist who lives in Missouri Heights with his wife, Judith. He retired three years ago from the University […]