Most of us feel more pleasantly relaxed following strenuous or even mild physical activity. The act of play — be it volleying a ball with friends, darting across a court, jogging into the woods or, for many, carving turns in powder — leaves our bodies feeling fulfilled, which also quiets our minds. Erik DaRosa, a […]
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Torch passed at Carbondale’s Ace Hardware
On Feb. 14, ownership of the Ace Hardware business in the old City Market shopping center in Carbondale passed from longtime owners Vicki Peterson and her husband, Chris, to Telluride-based Tom and Jenn Mortell. The process was not only a real estate transaction, it also represented a succession of ownership between two families who have […]
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A whole latte love — Carbondale’s coffee considered
You’re en route to a meeting in Carbondale with just enough time to grab a hot beverage to go. Since you could have had drip coffee at home, you decide on a simple latte. Where should you go? According to The Sopris Sun’s latest blind taste test, you might want to consider Pollinator Chocolate’s Cocoa […]
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CPW pays over $300,000 for two Grand County wolf predation claims
“It’s a large claim,” said Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) director Jeff Davis at the CPW Commission meeting earlier this month. He was talking about Grand County rancher Farrell Livestock’s 2024 wolf predation claim, which was originally around $400,000. CPW’s Northwest Regional Manager Travis Black recommended that Farrell be awarded about $287,000. “That claim has […]
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TRTC reactivates its black box with Pink to Black
Pink to Black, the new concert series made possible by a partnership between Thunder River Theatre Company (TRTC) and El Dorado, is gearing up for two more acts — a perfect kick-off to the changing seasons. Denver-based reggae group Tatanka will grace the black box on March 22 with groovy, island-inspired sounds. Local opener Beep […]
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Rifle Climbing Center elevates community
Jason Marshall saw a community hold and reached for it when he opened the Rifle Climbing Center (RCC) earlier this year. “[Rifle realtor] Adam Whitt showed me the space and I immediately thought this could be so much more than a climbing gym or a place to workout. I saw the potential for kids programs […]
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Fundraising in progress to support GlenX’s vision for continuing education
Once upon a time, the building that stood near the base of Sunlight Mountain Resort was just an unassuming ranch house. Before skiing became popular recreation in the Roaring Fork Valley, the far ends of Four Mile Road hosted homestead ranches, one of which belonged to Joseph Perko, who built his home there in 1907. […]
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With coffee prices on the rise, experts say climate change is to blame
Coffee prices have jumped in recent months, affecting businesses and customers worldwide. The increase comes from a deadly combination of poor climate conditions in major coffee-growing countries, higher labor and production costs and global economic conflict. Brazil produces more Arabica coffee beans than any other country in the world, but severe droughts have hurt the […]
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Mind Springs cites funding shortfall and surprise federal regulations leading to detox closure
The recent news that Mind Springs Health will be closing its Withdrawal Management Facility (detox center) in Glenwood Springs on March 10 came as a surprise to the nine entities that contributed funding toward the project. The detox center had just opened its doors in June of last year. The recent news coincided with the […]
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Local jeweler hits stride with sustainable designs
Sydney Nikoloff, owner of Sydney Kay Jewelry, has been designing and creating her own unique pieces for a little over four years. Nikoloff sells jewelry with the intention of helping other groovy mineral enthusiasts connect better with themselves and the world around them. As stated on her website, each piece is a reminder/token for the […]