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, […]
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Restaurants holding their own
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 […]
LIFT-UP expands emergency food programs
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 […]
Local theatre groups going remote
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 […]
Valley teachers and students learn to cope, virtually
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 […]
CMC goes online
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 […]
Where have all the meetings gone? Online, of course!
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 […]
Preparing for a digital Easter, Passover
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 […]
Watching is for the birds
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, […]
Retired pulmonologist answers the COVID-19 call
“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 […]