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 […]
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State funds help businesses explore worker ownership
A bustling Main Street is a beautiful sight for rural business owners. Customers meandering into shops, tourists frequenting restaurants and locals chatting over coffee brings a town to life, while also bolstering its financial health. Without a doubt, local businesses are a vital component for any small community. Now, as economic uncertainty looms and typical […]
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‘Typewriter heaven’ holds steadfast in Glenwood Springs
Tucked away in one of the alleyways of Glenwood Springs is a “typewriter heaven,” where hundreds of machines are refurbished by one of the few remaining typewriter specialists in the state, or even the country, and his 57-year old cockatoo, JJ. Darwin Raymond of Raymond’s Office Machines and Supplies goes through countless typewriters every year, […]
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Scratching the surface at the Mid-Continent Limestone Quarry
The Mid-Continent Limestone Quarry on federal land outside of Glenwood Springs has operated since 1982 and is governed by the 1872 Mining Law. The reigning 19th century law permits companies to mine on federal lands without having to pay royalties back to the people, so long as the mineral being mined is deemed of critical […]
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New development developments
Residents from New Castle to Carbondale are growing more and more concerned about three proposed mixed-use developments in the area. Spring Valley Ranch, outside of Glenwood Springs, is eyeing close to 6,000 acres for mostly second homes, some affordable housing, two golf courses and a ski hill. Harvest Roaring Fork has plans for what it […]
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Carbondale’s old City Market — Is anything happening?
Nearly four and a half years have passed since City Market moved its Carbondale operations from the building at the Highway 133-Main Street roundabout north to its new facility in the Carbondale Marketplace shopping center. Since then, the building has sat vacant, mostly stripped to its outer walls and, as many townspeople have noticed, with […]
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At Naturalist Nights, Schendler advocates for connection
In the depth of each winter, local nature enthusiasts gather in Carbondale and Aspen every two weeks for the Naturalist Nights speaker series. This is the 25th year that the Aspen Center for Environmental Studies (ACES) and Wilderness Workshop have carried the tradition. Past events featured high-altitude mountaineers, conservation specialists, activists and even politicians. The […]
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CO embraces a cage-free future
Colorado’s cage-free egg law entered its final phase on Jan. 1, requiring that all eggs sold in the state come from fully cage-free facilities. The law, which was passed in 2020, has been implemented in phases over the past five years, gradually moving the state’s egg supply toward compliance. Daniel Zangari, technical services section chief […]
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Glenwood-born entrepreneur aims to revolutionize mountain training with new product
Though Carson Wilde calls Missoula, Montana home these days, growing up in Glenwood Springs instilled in him a deep love for the outdoors and adventure. He spent his early years trying out all kinds of activities, from rafting to biking, and developed a passion for climbing. Rock climbing introduced him to people and places, including […]
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Carbondale-Congo connection brings rainwater collection to flood-ravaged African region
Mark Weinhold recalls a moment while standing at the edge of a large ravine carved by massive flooding along the Congo River in Brazzaville, Republic of Congo, surveying the creeping erosion that was threatening nearby homes.“This older man walks out of his house and sees us. And, when you see people who are not Congolese […]