Carbondale Arts (CA) has put out a call to artists for a sizable new Carbondale Creative District public art installation, commissioning five murals (ranging in size from 30’ x 9’ to 60’ x 9’) and three sculptures, up to eight feet tall and four feet wide and deep. The artwork will live at the town’s […]
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Bodegón opens its doors
Bodegón, a restaurant specializing in Argentinian cuisine, operated by Silvina Rodriguez and her husband Lucas De Cesco of Domingo Sausage, opened its doors in Carbondale on Dec.17. It’s been met with soaring reviews from community members who’ve stopped in. Located at 46 North Fourth Street, where Axkawa was formerly located, the new restaurant owners have […]
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Grinches scrape by on Crystal River Road
Mail tampering and parcel theft has been a pain in the side of many Crystal Valley residents, and left empty spaces under their Christmas trees. Local law enforcement is charging people when they can, but also have their hands somewhat tied. The Pitkin County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) held a Zoom meeting at the end of […]
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The Crystal Theatre, a reciprocal endeavor
On July 18, 1985, Bob and Kathy Ezra brought the Crystal Theatre on Main Street of Carbondale back to life. Nearly 40 years later, the couple prepares to pass on the torch of the fully operational, well-cared-for and beloved single-screen cinema. A brief historyThe Crystal Theatre space, housed in the historic Dinkel Building, initially served […]
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AXKAWA closes on a high note
Editor’s note: This story was adjusted on Dec. 7, 2023 to delete a detail about the opening date for Bodegón by Domingo Sausage, yet to be determined. AXKAWA (formerly Señor Taco Show) has closed its doors after 10 years of operation. The beloved taqueria underwent an evolution when they changed the name of Señor Taco […]
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Redstone General Store asks community for support
“How do we nurture each other again?” Oriana Moebius asked on a crisp autumn day in Redstone. Together with Rochelle Norwood, Moebius owns the Redstone General Store on property purchased by her husband, Tyler Moebius, in 2020. On Oct. 13, they celebrated three years since resurrecting the business which has existed in some form since […]
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The Painted Pig opens for business
“It all starts with wine,” Kade Gianinetti, owner of The Painted Pig, Carbondale’s newest restaurant, told The Sopris Sun. The Painted Pig venture at began with Gianinetti’s business partnership with Courtney Gayer and Brandt Thibodeaux, founders of Aquila Cellars. Aquila Cellars is a winery and farm based in Paonia. According to their website, “We’re dedicated […]
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What a Kroger-Albertsons merger might mean for consumers
The largest retail grocery chain merger in U.S. history — between Kroger Co. and Albertsons Cos. — is estimated to be a $24.6 billion acquisition. Last October, Kroger announced the complex deal to acquire Albertsons that would pay all shareholders $34.10 a share. The proposed merger, if approved by federal regulators, would take place at […]
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‘Hit me baby one more time’ with that Y2K fashion
Anita Sherman and Avery and Kenzie Hughes, a mother-daughters-trio and Glenwood Springs locals, celebrated a soft opening for their vintage fashion store, Y2Kynk Vintage, on Sept. 28. The niche vintage shop offers size-inclusive, sustainable, casual, professional, festival and designer fashion options. The shop is currently open with limited hours: Fridays from 4 to 8pm, Saturdays […]
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ValleyOrtho introduces new pain treatment
This summer, ValleyOrtho announced that Tomas Pevny, MD, had begun using an analgesic technique with the trade name iovera° to treat pain associated with total knee replacement (TKR) surgery. ValleyOrtho, based at Valley View Hospital (VVH) in Glenwood Springs, also has branch clinics in Aspen, Willits, Eagle and Silt. Dr. Pevny, who has been an […]