El mes pasado, The Sopris Sun perdió a una exintegrante de su junta directiva y a una firme creyente en la importancia del periodismo local. Linda Criswell dedicó su valioso tiempo, energía y apoyo a The Sopris Sun porque entendía que una comunidad fuerte necesita una fuente confiable de noticias locales. Nunca dudó en hacernos […]
Todd Chamberlin
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A departing gift to local journalism
Last month, The Sopris Sun lost a former board member and a longtime believer in the importance of local journalism. Linda Criswell gave her valuable time, energy and support to The Sopris Sun because she understood that a strong community needs a trusted source of local news. She never hesitated to let us know we […]
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56: A reason to celebrate
On Tuesday, I turned 56, and after this past year, that birthday felt very different. Many of you have asked how I am doing, so I wanted to share an update, and a nudge to the men in the Valley. Early last June, I heard the words no one ever wants to hear: “You have […]
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Un gran agradecimiento a nuestra comunidad
Cada jueves, algo pequeño pero significativo sucede en todo el Valle de Roaring Fork. Afuera de Village Smithy… en un City Market… en una biblioteca local… alguien se detiene frente a un dispensador de periódicos, saca un ejemplar recién impreso de The Sopris Sun y se toma un momento para reconectarse con lo que está […]
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A big thanks to our community
Every Thursday, something small but meaningful happens across the Roaring Fork Valley. Outside the Village Smithy… at a City Market… at a local library… someone pauses at a news box, pulls out a fresh copy of The Sopris Sun, and takes a moment to reconnect with what’s happening close to home. It’s a simple act. […]
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Coming out, coming home
The first secret I ever kept was who I loved. It was also, in the end, one of my greatest gifts — the first step toward living my authentic life. I grew up in Green Mountain, a quiet part of Lakewood that rolls into the foothills west of Denver. On the surface, everything looked ordinary: […]
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Why my prostate cancer story is a call for screening, advocacy and hope
For years, September meant the end of summer, celebrating birthdays and all the little rituals of a season changing. But this year, September carries a very different meaning: it’s Prostate Cancer Awareness Month — and decision time for me to select a treatment. In July, I shared publicly that I had been diagnosed. I wrote […]
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From diagnosis to dreaming: How community, art and connection have shaped my path through illness
Six years ago, I joined The Sopris Sun as a part-time employee, not knowing this place — and community — would become a lifeline and family during some of my darkest days. What began as a job soon became a calling, deeply woven with stories of resilience, strength and the transformative power of connection. My […]
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Together, we write what comes next
For the past 850 weeks, The Sopris Sun has been a guiding light in our valley — more than just a newspaper, it’s become a reflection of our community’s heartbeat and soul. I’ve witnessed firsthand how our stories inspire pride, foster understanding and unite us with shared purpose. Each week, we deliver news and information […]
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Sopris Sun earns Journalism Trust Initiative certification
I’m excited to share a proud moment for The Sopris Sun and our entire community: We’ve officially earned certification from the Journalism Trust Initiative, an initiative operated by Reporters Without Borders to promote a healthier media landscape by recognizing outlets that adhere to the highest standards of accuracy, transparency and ethical journalism. This certification isn’t […]