Jeff Farris owns and operates Whisper Performance, a motorcycle, UTV, ATV and general-toys storage facility in Carbondale. Born in Nebraska and having lived between Minnesota and Florida throughout his life before ending up in the Valley 10 years ago, he grew up working on a plethora of mechanic projects with his grandfather — an inventor […]
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Housing values likely to increase, yet again, in 2025
In the Roaring Fork Valley housing costs have skyrocketed in recent years. That’s a common headline, old news and perhaps even an understatement.A Forbes article received a lot of social media engagement after being posted on the Carbondale Facebook page, and for good reason. In the Sept. 26 Forbes article, “Cities where home values have […]
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Local food knows no season (sort of)
“Vote for what you want with your dollars,” encouraged Matthew Kottenstette, co-founder of Farm Runners, a business based in Hotchkiss that transports local food year-round to restaurants and grocers in the Roaring Fork, Crystal, Gunnison and Grand valleys.Kottenstette and his wife, Emma, came to the North Fork Valley working for small farms and founded Farm […]
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Building community on the slopes
Bluebird powder days are just around the corner, and Aspen One’s Tenants for Turns program is gearing up for another successful winter season of building community on the slopes.Creatively addressing the Roaring Fork Valley’s housing shortage, especially for seasonal employees, Aspen One launched Tenants for Turns, an incentive program for local landlords and homeowners to […]
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GarCo Report: Beer and budgets
Editor’s note: Readers have likely been wondering where the GarCo Report has gone, and it’s not because the commissioners have taken a break. Rather, The Sopris Sun reached capacity with elections coverage and ace reporter Amy Hadden Marsh taking time to assist with KDNK’s news director transition. We look forward to resuming our regular coverage. […]
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Sopris alabaster mine to resume operations
“This mountain has a lot of secrets to give up still,” Robert Congdon remarked, approaching the entrance to Mystic Eagle Quarry with his canine companion, ZuZu. After ceasing operations in 2003 to resolve legal disputes, the mine is slowly returning to action behind large tan metal doors, tucked uphill of a cabin visible from Avalanche […]
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Community enthusiasm encourages Aspen Daily News membership model
“I believe independent local newspapers are the last bastion in written communication,” declared David Cook, longtime publisher and co-owner of the Aspen Daily News. He and Director of Development Megan Tackett introduced a membership model as an option for readers to support the paper just five weeks ago. Based on the community response, locals agree. […]
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Carbondale Chamber invites locals to annual Business Confluence
On Sept. 18, the Third Street Center will play host to the Carbondale Business Confluence, an annual event presented by the Carbondale Chamber of Commerce. Andrea Stewart, president and CEO of the Chamber, said that the Confluence Event has developed over time to better serve the needs of Chamber members, and she’s proud of what […]
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Four wheeling to Crystal Mill can get costly
Four wheeling up to the Crystal Mill near Marble will cost you a few bucks for gas, but getting back down could cost you hundreds or thousands of dollars in towing and/or recovery charges.Author Roger A. Neal has summered in Crystal since the 1950s and wrote a 79-page book that includes the potential trials and […]
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Weaving art into architecture: Introducing Land+Shelter’s Andrea Korber
Land+Shelter Architecture and Planning has been a driving force behind some of the region’s most innovative architectural projects. Led by owner Andrea Korber, the firm’s mission goes beyond just designing buildings; it’s about infusing art into the built environment and creating spaces that resonate with the community. Korber, who joined the firm in 2007, has […]