Torrey Peters visited The Arts Campus at Willits (TACAW) last week to discuss her latest work, “Stag Dance,” a story collection that explores gender, transness and self-perception. The panel event was part of Mitzi Rapkin’s “First Draft: A Dialogue on Writing” podcast series, in which Rapkin interviews different authors and talks about their work as […]
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CMC invites you to Cuba
Colorado Mountain College (CMC) is offering an opportunity this fall for students and interested community members to travel to Cuba through a faculty-led study abroad program. The 11-day, 10-night trip is scheduled for Nov. 21 through Dec. 1, 2025, and is part of the official coursework for “Current Political Issues” (PSC 1050), a class offered […]
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SANCTUM opens psychedelic healing center in Aspen
On Saturday, June 14, SANCTUM, a new psychedelic healing center in Aspen, held their official opening ceremony. The community ceremony took place in Aspen Shakti, a yoga studio and wellness center which now also houses SANCTUM. Former Aspen city councilmember and SANCTUM founder Skippy Mesirow, alongside SANCTUM co-leader Jamie Butemeyer Mesirow, took turns welcoming guests […]
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Carbondale Wild West Rodeo kicks off 2025 season
On June 5, Valley residents gathered at the rodeo grounds once again for the opening night of the 2025 Carbondale Wild West Rodeo (CWWR) season. After the audience filed in, first-time flag bearer Alex Fouchet hoisted the American Flag to kick off the evening. Despite overcast skies, the rodeo saw packed stands full of excited […]