Dustin Mullin, a resident of the Roaring Fork Valley for two years, has always had a passion for telling stories through photography. His current project, “Derailed,” displays the day-to-day lives of the community in Green River, Utah, more specifically, who and what remains of the town. The project, which Mullin says will be a small […]
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Downvalley food reps shine sans the pressure of a sale at Food & Wine
Editor’s note: Interviews have been edited for brevity and clarity. The annual Food & Wine Classic in Aspen included a handful of entrepreneurs from downvalley this year, who The Sopris Sun had the chance to catch up with during the occasion. Jodi Barr, founder of Mrs. Barr’s Natural Foods, Andrew Matuszeski with Aspen Provisions, Kerani […]
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River Valley Ranch golf club teed up for sale
A Carbondale golf club is on the verge of changing ownership, according to an official. River Valley Ranch (RVR), an 18-hole championship public course built east of Highway 133 in 1998, is currently listed online for sale at $24.5 million by a real estate agency based in Greater Northdale, Florida, called Leisure Investment Properties Group. […]
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Uan Hollow’s wool pellets enhance soil health
For generations, wool has been a staple in the textile industry. Known for its moisture-wicking properties and breathability, it’s a durable and renewable resource favored among outdoor enthusiasts. However, as the demand for cheap synthetic materials increases, the global wool market has entered an era of unpredictability and shepherds are faced with the difficult reality […]
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Crown Mountain Park events trigger economic booms
Over Mother’s Day weekend in May, the Aspen Lacrosse Club hosted its annual Aspen Shoot Out Lacrosse Tournament at Crown Mountain Park, west of Willits. The event brought 99 teams to El Jebel (a 15-team increase over last year) as well as an estimated 7,000 visitors, between players and fans, thus inviting an economic uptick […]
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Glow Studio acupuncturist achieves advanced fertility certification
Since mid-April, Carbondale’s Glow Studio has been certified to help clients glow even more. Owner and acupuncturist Lorrie Fissenden passed her advanced certification exam to become a fellow of the Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine Board of Reproductive Medicine (ABORM). The benchmark authorizes her as a specialist practitioner. “I am now a board-certified fertility expert,” […]
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Power goes out in Glenwood, party’s on in Carbondale
Bonedale receives 2,000 more visitors due to Glenwood Springs’ power outage, data shows Carbondale Beer Works poured more taps. Sopris Liquor and Wine scanned more bottles and cases. Peppino’s Pizza eventually had to turn away customers. “We sold 30 to 40% more pizzas,” Peppino’s employee Andrew Gillies said. “We sold so much, we ran out […]
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Main Street Business Alliance uses events to promote collaboration, incentivize visitors
Perhaps an upcoming effort meant to drive visitors to Carbondale’s Main Street is best explained algebraically: Spend a dollar at X store, get a gift card to Y bar. Later this month, Carbondale’s Main Street Business Alliance hosts what’s befittingly called the “School’s Out Special,” where downtown shops, restaurants and bars will collaborate in offering […]
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Sowing good roots: Roaring Fork Mill wins awards for local ag work
When Roaring Fork Mill sprouted in 2022, it was a small passion project. Founder Jacob Trumbull comes from a background in conservation and sustainable agriculture. He and his wife, Nicole, started stone-milling grains a few years after they settled into the Roaring Fork Valley. The business started as mill-to-order batches, but has since taken off. […]
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Near New donations dip
Correction: This article has been updated to reflect that the Near New is bringing in about $200 to $300 less daily compared to last year, not weekly. After swinging open the door to the Near New, a shopper’s eyes dance to a kaleidoscope of items, from housewares to sporty outfits. A volunteer is there to […]