The Town of Carbondale drew a firm line on Tuesday against a potential statewide escalation of immigration enforcement efforts and natural gas sales. The Board of Trustees passed a resolution in its consent agenda opposing Amendment 81, “Law Enforcement Reporting Requirement to Federal Authorities.” The proposed amendment would modify the Colorado Constitution, requiring law enforcement […]
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Curated Calendar – September 24 to October 4
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 EYELID LIFTS & REJUVENATIONValley View University hosts a webinar, “Fresh Look: Eyelid Lifts & Rejuvenation,” featuring board-certified plastic surgeon Jennifer Butterfield, MD, at noon. Register at tinyurl.com/VVeyelidlifts TECH CLUBThe Aspen Science Center Tech Club, fifth grade and up, meets at the Carbondale Library from 3:45 to 4:45pm. Details at aspensciencecenter.org HAPPY HOURThe […]
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Scuttlebutt – Sept. 24, 2026
Election accuracyThe Garfield County Clerk and Recorder’s Office completed “logic and accuracy testing” (LAT) at the Garfield County Courthouse on Sept. 14 and 15 to ensure the accuracy of ballot scanning and counting. Forty-seven ballot styles were filled out and run through Clear Ballot tabulation equipment. The results were compared to the results of election […]
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Scuttlebutt – Sept. 17, 2026
Colorado Grand in BonedaleLIFT-UP was selected as the nonprofit in Carbondale to host the 37th annual Colorado Grand vintage sports car rally when it comes through town this Thursday morning, Sept. 17, between 8:30 and 10:30am on 4th Street. The annual event raises over $800,000 each year for nonprofits and scholarships along the 1,000-mile route […]
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Curated Calendar – September 17 to September 27
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 COLORADO GRANDNinety-plus, 1960-or-earlier vintage cars park in downtown Carbondale, off 4th Street, from 8:30 to 10:30am for the Colorado Grand vintage car rally. ‘GERI-FIT’Older adults are welcome to attend a strength training class at 12:30pm in the Carbondale Library — “Geri-Fit.” The class will continue every Thursday at the same time and […]
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Marble Report: Town General Fund expected to grow
While roads, fire mitigation and personnel costs dominated the Town of Marble’s estimated spending this year and next, the Town’s General Fund balance is projected to grow. The trustees discussed a first draft of a 2027 General Fund budget on Thursday, Sept. 3, which accounts for a 7.7% estimated expenditure increase, from $337,207 in 2026 […]
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Carbondale Report: Town appoints new P&Z member and alternate
The Carbondale Board of Trustees on Tuesday, Sept. 8, appointed one new member and one alternate to the Planning & Zoning Commission. Following a public interview by the trustees, local architect Kyle Donath was appointed as P&Z’s newest member, while medical director Dustin Cole was appointed as an alternate. The two join P&Z Chair Jarrett […]
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Scuttlebutt – Sept. 10, 2026
Wild and Scenic reportA subcommittee chartered by the Crystal Steering Committee, chaired by Pitkin and Gunnison counties and the Town of Marble, released a report detailing why Wild and Scenic designation of the Crystal River is the most promising path to protect “the outstanding value of the river,” news which Carbondale-based nonprofit Wilderness Workshop, a […]
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Curated Calendar — September 10 to September 20
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 ‘MOVE WITH ME’Toddlers, ages 18 months to 3 years, are invited to discover the joy of dancing during “Move with Me” from 10:30 to 11:15am at the Basalt Library. Details at basaltlibrary.libcal.com/event/17220536 TECH CLUBChildren, ages 10-plus, are welcome to the Carbondale Library from 3:45 to 4:45pm for Aspen Science Center’s Tech Club, […]
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Curated Calendar – September 3 to September 13
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 JAZZ FUNKThe Glenwood Springs Community Art Center hosts “Adult Jazz Funk Dance” from 11am to noon. Participants can continue their jazz and funk education with classes every Thursday at the same time and place through Sept. 24. Details at tinyurl.com/jazzfunkglenwood ETHICAL LEADERSHIPColorado Mountain College hosts “Ethical Leadership: Building Trust Through Public Service” […]