Ben Bohmfalk, Lani Kitching and Marty Silverstein are almost assured four more years on Carbondale Town Council, since no one else stepped up to run for the three seats up for election in April. Someone could still file an affidavit of intent to run as a write in candidate through Feb. 3, and the election […]
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Forest Service reveals plans for new Carbondale office
White River National Forest is planning to redevelop its Aspen-Sopris Ranger District Office beginning next year. But before the March 2021 demolition and subsequent year of construction, there’s plenty of opportunity for community members to get a good look at the plan. First up is an open house from 5 to 7 p.m. Feb. 7 […]
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Local inequality follows national direction
The economic gap between the richest Americans and the rest continues to grow, and the Roaring Fork Valley is a microcosm of that pattern. That’s at least part of the picture painted by a 2018 report by the Economic Policy Institute recently dusted off by the Glenwood Springs Post Independent. Titled “The new gilded age: […]
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News Analysis: Journalists need advocates, too
As the Colorado Press Association prepared to meet Jan. 17, a Colorado judicial branch committee had a scheduled — ironically closed-door — meeting to consider a new rule on the sealing of criminal court records. According to Colorado Freedom of Information Coalition Executive Director Jeffrey A. Roberts’ analysis of the draft, the Rules of Criminal […]
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Our Town: Mulry cares for the caregivers
By Kate Phillips Sopris Sun Correspondent The Sopris Sun is conducting a series of interviews with folks you may not have seen in the paper before – a sort of introduction to your neighbors. This week we caught up with Rachel Mulry, founder and owner of Roaring Fork Valley Parenting. Q: Tell us a little […]
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A year of transition for The Sun
This isn’t really the same newspaper it was a year ago. For one thing, it’s a different team. Other than myself, Tommy Sands has been the sole remaining fixture on the staff in 2019. (Lee Beck has also held down her volunteer proofing position). Terri Ritchie, Carol Fabian and Megan Tackett have all left voids […]
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Henna beasts and where to find them
Heather Craven’s Henna Beasts weren’t conceived as a product; they were a way to entertain her son with hidden pictures and tales. “They have fantastical stories,” she explained. “There’s a theme of personal evolution.” The project itself has evolved. At first, it was just a portfolio of pen-and-ink drawings under her bed. Then a few […]
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White Hill road is only for cemetery access
The “no trespassing” sign isn’t working. Too many people are used to making the walk up White Hill, having a pleasant chat with Paul Nieslanik and heading down without ever visiting the cemetery that is the only official reason for the public to venture past St. Mary’s church. “Most people seem to consider it a […]
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Trustees put rabbits back on the menu
Although the agenda item for the Dec. 17 trustee work session wasn’t just about Matt Kennedy and his rabbits, it certainly was the catalyst. Kennedy was cited over the summer for having far more than the three rabbits currently allowed under code. He has pushed trustees to reconsider, contending that the regulations were outdated and […]
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Roaring Fork offers baked goods alongside murder mystery
This Friday the 13th, let the misfortune unfold onstage instead of in your life. The Roaring Fork High School drama class presents “Off At the Holiday Bake Off” at 6 p.m. in the auditeria (2270 Highway 133). Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for kids — email mkuhlman@rfschools.com for reservations. The action unfolds in […]