Margaret (Peg/Peggy) Manson Chain, longtime owner of clothing design and repair firms Made in Aspen and Mountainside Sewing, passed away at home on Jan. 14 due to complications of congestive heart failure after a long battle with rheumatic heart disease. She was 78. Born on Jan. 24, 1942 to Frederick M. And Dorothy Abbott Manson, […]
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Scuttlebutt – February 4, 2021
ReFUND Colorado The Donate to Colorado Nonprofit Fund (ReFUND CO) allows state taxpayers to donate a portion of their tax refunds to a Colorado-based nonprofit. This provides the sector with a funding boost and strengthens ties with donors. Learn more about the ReFUND Colorado campaign, timeline, eligibility requirements at refundwhatmatters.org Warm hearts Throughout February, Garfield […]
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Government Briefs – February 4, 2021
CPW collars gray wolf Colorado Park and Wildlife collared a male wolf that entered the state from Wyoming. The GPS collar will help wildlife managers study the animal’s travel patterns as more wolves enter Colorado. Shed-antler collecting To protect wintering big-game animals and sage grouse species, Colorado Parks and Wildlife reminds the public that the […]
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Thank you, Advertisers!
The Sopris Sun depends on the thoughtfulness and generosity of many people, organizations, and businesses in Carbondale and throughout the Roaring Fork Valley. Our thanks to everyone who sends a letter, to our advertisers, hardworking staff and board members, the writers and photographers who make the paper what it is, and, of course, the individuals […]
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Police Report, January 28, 2021
From Dec. 14 through Jan. 21, Carbondale Police handled 894 calls for service, including the following cases of note: Thursday Dec. 24 at 5:38 p.m. Officers responded to a trespass at City Market. The male in question was released with a summons. Saturday Dec. 26 at 4:19 a.m. Police responded to a report of a […]
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Scuttlebutt – January 28, 2021
ReFUND Colorado The Donate to Colorado Nonprofit Fund (ReFUND CO) allows state taxpayers to donate a portion of their tax refunds to a Colorado-based nonprofit. This provides the sector with a funding boost and strengthens ties with donors. Learn more about the ReFUND Colorado campaign, timeline, eligibility requirements and more at refundwhatmatters.org Energy future Garfield […]
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Valley of Love
Share your love in the upcoming Valentine’s issue of The Sopris Sun! Let someone know how grateful you are, propose marriage, share your love for our beautiful valley or simply tell someone that you miss seeing them! Full on Love (Full page) – $400 Big Hearted Hug (1/2 page) – $225 Wild Heart (1/4 page) […]
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Scuttlebutt, January 14, 2021
PitCo moves into Level Red Beginning Sunday, Jan. 17, Pitkin County will implement a new public health order, eliminating indoor dining at all restaurants and improving enforcement of social distancing at ski resorts. The move was prompted by Pitkin County reporting the second highest incidence rate of COVID-19 in the state, with one in 35 […]
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The Catastrophism of Coronavirus
Opinion by Atzil Adam Special to The Sopris Sun “A human being is part of the whole world, called by us “Universe,” a part limited in time and space. He experiences himself, his thoughts and feelings as something separate from the rest — a kind of optical delusion of his consciousness” – Albert Einstein The […]
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Scuttlebutt – January 7, 2021
GarCo vaccinations People 70 and older, plus high-risk health care workers and persons that have direct contact with COVID patients, are eligible to be vaccinated through Valley View and Grand River Health hospitals. Appointments will be made as vaccine supplies become available. For Valley View Hospital, call 970-384-7632. For Grand River Health, call 970-625-1100. Additionally, […]