By Jenny BattlesonGuest Author On the banks of the Crystal River, hidden behind large gates and a spectacular spruce hedge, is a Carbondale gem. Founded in 1988, Nordic Gardens established a reputation for its gardenly approach and sense of whimsy. In 2005, Heather Becker joined Nordic as the garden manager. In 2017, she and her […]
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Paonia Food Movement offers year-round, farm-to-table synergy
Local-vores rejoice! The Paonia Food Movement (PFM) is here to enliven and enrich the Roaring Fork Valley’s connection to local food. Created to be an essential bridge between farmers and consumers, PFM is a year-round delivery service that features à la carte boxes bursting with vibrant produce, nutrient-dense meats, creative goods and more, sourced from […]
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‘Pages of the Past’ to share stories of the storytellers
For Carbondale Historical Society Vice President Will Grandbois, the upcoming Winter Speaker Series event is particularly near and dear to his heart. “Pages of the Past” will delve into The Roaring Fork Valley Journal — predecessor of The Sopris Sun. Besides Grandbois having been editor of The Sun, his mother, Rebecca “Becky” Young, started The […]
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Dr. Emily Zerba strives to create a ‘thrive hive with direct primary care model
Direct Primary Care (DPC) clinics are a model of healthcare becoming more popular due to accessibility. Unlike standard primary care clinics, which require a copay along with the cost of health insurance, DPC clinics charge a standard rate for services. Dr. Emily Zerba, a doctor of osteopathic medicine, opened her own DPC clinic in Carbondale […]
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Carbondale-based Flora Materials developing algae-based sustainable building materials
Natalie York fell in love with the Colorado Rockies when she moved to Denver in 2013. She had just finished a degree in architecture in Southern California, and was delighted by the interface she saw between work and lifestyle in the mountains. In 2019, York moved into the Roaring Fork Valley to work on the […]
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From the kitchen to your own business
On Monday, Nov. 18, “Take a Big Bite: Expand Your Food Business” took place at the Glenwood Springs Library. The Hablemos de Negocios group, under the Glenwood Springs Chamber of Commerce, organized this event to outline the requirements for obtaining the necessary licenses and permits to start or expand a food business.Additionally, various resources for […]
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Our Town: Community drives Aly Sanguily’s journey
For Aly Sanguily, community is at the heart of everything she does. Whether running a brewery, organizing events or raising her daughter, Harlow, Sanguily’s journey reflects a deep connection to the people and places that make Carbondale unique.Sanguily and her husband, Chase Engel, moved to the Roaring Fork Valley nearly 15 years ago when Engel […]
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The Garage cracks a cold one on Dec. 8
After many years of working for others’ businesses, Patrice Fuller set out to start her own. The trail had twists and turns and proved quite challenging. Having one deal fall through for a brewery that was supposed to expand to Olympia, Washington followed by another in Lacey, Washington, she was nearing her wits end.Taking the […]
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Glenwood’s 6th Street undergoing transformation as businesses adapt, look forward
A construction project aimed at revitalizing the portion of 6th Street in Glenwood Springs that used to be part of Highway 82, and to activate the former Grand Avenue Bridge “north landing” as a new park area, commenced earlier this year. In 2017, the Colorado Department of Transportation completed construction on the new, curved bridge […]
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Tiny homes, big experience: Local students gain job-readiness skills
On any given day, the sound of whirring power tools and jovial voices can be heard outside Bridges High School. A short walk around the back and you might find a lively group of high schoolers constructing a tiny home with Ben Kite, their construction instructor from Youthentity. “Make sure the boards are flush,” Kite […]