This summer, two rafting teams from the Roaring Fork Valley will hit the whitewater of Bosnia to compete as Team USA for 2024’s World Rafting Championship (WRC). Local teams Riff Raft Racing and Rapid Fire Racing will compete with rafters from across the globe during the event, hosted by the International Rafting Federation (IRF) on […]
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Colorado Parks and Wildlife, CPW, se enfrenta a una difícil decisión por el bienestar de los cimarrones de Avalanche Creek
Por Will Buzzerd Corresponsal de Sopris Sun Traducción por Dolores Duarte Si esta primavera te encuentras por Filoha Meadows o por detrás de Sopris mantén la vista alerta por borregos cimarrones. Si tienes suerte, podrás ver uno de los pocos rebaños autóctonos de Colorado. Sin embargo, por muy segura que sea la especie, la manada […]
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CPW faces tough call for sake of Avalanche Creek bighorns
If you find yourself mucking around Filoha Meadows or up behind Sopris this spring, keep an eye peeled for bighorn sheep. If you’re lucky, you might catch yourself a glimpse of one of Colorado’s few indigenous herds. However, as sure-footed as the species is, Avalanche Creek’s herd stands on unsteady ground.Over the years, disease has […]
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Basalt Report: Last call to cast your vote
It’s time for Basalt’s voices to be heard! The Town of Basalt’s municipal election is currently underway, and the deadline to submit ballots is Tuesday, April 2 at 7pm. Ballots can be returned via mail or dropped in the ballot box behind Town Hall, located in Lion’s Park beside the Midland Spur. The mayoral seat […]
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Crystal Caucus: Hope and potential for the Redstone General Store
“This is really all about building community, and it’s going to be the community that designs what’s on this site,” said Larisa LaLonde of Roaring Fork Leadership (RFL). LaLonde led a presentation during the Crystal River Caucus last Thursday regarding future plans for the Redstone General Store, including creating a community serving village center to […]
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Meet the Basalt town council candidates
On April 2, Basalt will elect its next mayor, as well as three new councilors — each for four-year terms. The Sopris Sun sent a short questionnaire to candidates via email. David Knight is the sole mayoral candidate. To view a meet-and-greet hosted by the Basalt Chamber of Commerce and Basalt Regional Library, visit bit.ly/BasaltForum2024 […]
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Basalt Report: New childcare centers on the horizon
This week, Basalt Town Council convened to discuss some hopeful news for young families regarding new childcare centers coming to Basalt within the next few years. Before the meeting, the council held a brief work session during which Planning Director Michelle Thibeault provided a quick update regarding the development status of some of the Town’s […]
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Basalt Report: Black Mountain sketch plan approved
This week, Basalt Town Council convened to discuss — and approve — the much-revised sketch plan for the Black Mountain development on Emma Road.Though not an item of discussion during the night’s meeting, the Town of Basalt posted news for residents of, and visitors to, historic downtown Basalt. On Monday, March 4, construction crews will […]
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Basalt Report: More music and more construction this summer
This week, the Basalt Town Council convened to discuss both a petition against the Midland Streetscape Project as well as some exciting new events coming this summer. Mayor Kane was absent during the meeting, so Councilor David Knight took his place leading proceedings. The meeting opened with a period for public comment during which several […]
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Basalt Report: Emma Road development shifts plan towards affordable, local housing
Prior to the regular meeting, Council held a public work session for the preliminary planning of a new campus for Basalt’s Police Department and Public Works.During the regular meeting, all seats were occupied, primarily by citizens looking to share their opinions on the Black Mountain housing project, while many others resorted to standing. Even beyond […]