At 829 Pitkin Avenue, Glenwood Springs, a charming white-brick house with a notable garden stands welcoming to all who pass by. In the house, the mix of modern plush blankets over massage tables fits perfectly with the historic door frames and elagent windows. This is where Zach Parks, a blind massage therapist, runs his practice, […]
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Seeking clarity with Shelley at City Market for 32 years and counting
Editor’s note: The quotes in this story have been translated from Spanish to English. Most mornings at City Market in Aspen, you can find a local legend. Her name is Araceli Moreno, but most people know her as Shelley — a name her father gave her and one she’s gone by over her long career. […]
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Getting ‘loc’d out’ at Circadian Coffee
Enter Circadian Coffee, the long-awaited, and now in-business, drive-thru coffee shop in El Jebel. Located in the plaza by the El Jebel Laundromat, it’s a convenient place to sit while you wait for your laundry or even pull a boat through on your way to Ruedi. It’s been more than three years in the making, […]
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‘Whatever the customer wants’
Editor’s note: This translation was assisted with AI. Adriana “Adri” Monje Balderrama, from Santa Isabel, Chihuahua, has lived in the valley for 30 years and resides in Rifle. On Jan. 9, 2026, she opened Adri’s Tacos in New Castle. How did the idea of opening a food trailer come about?I’ve always loved cooking. I’ve owned […]
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Smart irrigation system slashes water use at Crown Mountain Park
A new, smart irrigation system is now fully operational at Crown Mountain Park that can slash the mid-valley park’s water usage by 20% to 30%, or tens of thousands of gallons of water a day — coming not a moment too soon during a historically dry year. The new irrigation system, called Baseline, uses real-time […]
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Too early to tell; New RVR golf club ownership team gets settled
Folks are chattering about the recent River Valley Ranch (RVR) golf club sale, and wondering what it means for the future of the club and the surrounding RVR community, annexed as part of municipal Carbondale in 1994, and the townspeople at large. The listing price for the golf club was $24.5 million, but according to […]
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Photojournalist shines a light on forgotten communities of the American West
Dustin Mullin, a resident of the Roaring Fork Valley for two years, has always had a passion for telling stories through photography. His current project, “Derailed,” displays the day-to-day lives of the community in Green River, Utah, more specifically, who and what remains of the town. The project, which Mullin says will be a small […]
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Downvalley food reps shine sans the pressure of a sale at Food & Wine
Editor’s note: Interviews have been edited for brevity and clarity. The annual Food & Wine Classic in Aspen included a handful of entrepreneurs from downvalley this year, who The Sopris Sun had the chance to catch up with during the occasion. Jodi Barr, founder of Mrs. Barr’s Natural Foods, Andrew Matuszeski with Aspen Provisions, Kerani […]
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River Valley Ranch golf club teed up for sale
A Carbondale golf club is on the verge of changing ownership, according to an official. River Valley Ranch (RVR), an 18-hole championship public course built east of Highway 133 in 1998, is currently listed online for sale at $24.5 million by a real estate agency based in Greater Northdale, Florida, called Leisure Investment Properties Group. […]
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Uan Hollow’s wool pellets enhance soil health
For generations, wool has been a staple in the textile industry. Known for its moisture-wicking properties and breathability, it’s a durable and renewable resource favored among outdoor enthusiasts. However, as the demand for cheap synthetic materials increases, the global wool market has entered an era of unpredictability and shepherds are faced with the difficult reality […]