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 […]
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La Pastaiola connects community through pasta
Nestled on Sunset Drive in Basalt, La Pastaiola is an artisanal pasta shop that invites nostalgia and experimentation. Owned by husband-and-wife duo Marco Baghetti and Aina Ismagulova, the couple works elbows-deep to bring comforting dishes while also inspiring community connections. Baghetti happens to be from Naples, Italy. Although Ismagulova grew up in Almaty, Kazakhstan, […]
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Small keys, big impact: Carbondale entrepreneur seeks to make hotel industry more sustainable
Sustainable living practices have seen a surge in popularity in recent years, especially among those who travel. From the banning of single-use plastic straws and water bottles to 10-cent grocery bags (20 in Carbondale), Americans are becoming increasingly aware of their carbon footprint, raising societal interest and often financial incentives for folks to go green. […]
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Strange Imports to depart Main by month’s end
Carbondale has had a taste of Eastern culture and tradition on Main Street for quite some time. Those who lived here in the ‘90s and early 2000s likely remember perusing incensed Sherpa Imports; and Strange Imports has been nestled near the center of the Dinkel Building on Main Street in Carbondale for more than 10 […]
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Exploring alternative healthcare options
The reason Ali Margo stumbled upon Zion Healthshare was because her husband’s company took away the option to add spouses to insurance coverage. The company’s decision was prompted by high premiums and set Margo, a self-employed writer, on a search for individual plans. But the most affordable plan that met her needs included a $700 […]
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Outgoing Ascendigo CEO aims to emBOLDen disability community
On July 25, Ascendigo Autism Services announced that Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Dan Richardson, who has been with the organization for more than six years, will be stepping away to pursue a new business venture. This latest venture, called BOLD: Empowering People and Property, will specialize in property management services for adults with disabilities. Ascendigo […]
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Heritage Fire event showcases culinary talent
On July 27, the Heritage Fire Tour made its annual stop at Snowmass Base Village, showcasing 16 Colorado chefs grilling responsibly raised, heritage-breed animals and heirloom vegetables sourced from local farms. The Sopris Sun recently spoke with Executive Chef Carson Kennedy from Snowmass’s Home Team BBQ about participating in this year’s event. Kennedy, who has […]
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Commercial inventory remains scarce in Carbondale
Following our annual tradition of pounding pavement and counting the number of commercial spaces in Carbondale, noting which are vacant, The Sopris Sun found 93% of the inventory is currently occupied in 2024. This is the third highest percentage since we began the count in 2017, trailing just behind last year. The slightly higher record […]
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Glenwood Hot Springs balances modernization with history
Editor’s note: Historical information is referenced from the book “Glenwood Hot Springs Celebrating 125 Years” published by the resort in 2013. The Glenwood Hot Springs has gone through many a transformation, from Jonas Lindgren charging 10 cents for a dip in a wooden bathtub to being advertised as “Colorado’s Sea Beach in the Mountain” when […]
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Cacao price surge, a bitter taste for chocolatiers
As the calendar drifts into the dog days of summer, business has slowed down for Carbondale-based Pollinator Chocolate. Pollinator Chocolate founder Mark Burrows has been staying afloat selling wholesale to restaurants and hotels in the Valley and beyond, plus keeping busy selling coffee to loyal clientele at the Cocoa Club on Highway 133. All the […]