The rain came in troves Sunday night in Glenwood Springs and Carbondale, which, hopefully, is a tell of a powder season ahead at Sunlight Mountain Resort. In any case, the local ski hill has finished replacing two lifts, of the three total there, ahead of its anticipated opening day on Dec. 12. Avid skier Blake […]
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Making a mark: 10 years of Cosecha Textiles
At Cosecha Textiles, the rhythmic whirl of sewing machines and steady ding of tack hammers and mallets creates a symphony of sound that sparks inspiration. It is here cherished heirlooms are restored and revived as beginner and experienced sewists gather to create their own timeless pieces. Amidst the workroom’s laughter and artistry, Cosecha founder and […]
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Carbondale Building Department hires new plans examiner, hopes to rebuild trust
Processing and issuing building permits is a core function of municipal government, ensuring new and remodeled structures are safe and code-compliant. But a mixture of staffing impacts, a new code and bandwidth issues have resulted in the Town of Carbondale earning a reputation of exceptional delays that have caused tangible financial impacts to local entrepreneurs. […]
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Federal shutdown placed public lands strain on local governments, nonprofits
As of Nov. 11, the federal government had been shut down for over 42 consecutive days. While some employees in various agencies remained at work with or without pay, many were furloughed or otherwise suspended via reduction in force orders. These limitations strained public lands management throughout the country. Colorado, as the state with the […]
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Dos Gringos Celebrates a quarter century
Dos Gringos Burritos and Café Olé has been rolling up chow and serving to-order coffee drinks for the better part of a quarter century now; Nov. 11 is Dos’ official 25th anniversary. The establishment has become a sort of beacon in Carbondale and the Valley, enticing early-morning commuters or midday lunch runners with its glow. […]
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Dr. Casey Bowen provides alternative options for infertility
Casey Bowen, a longtime Carbondale resident and naturopathic doctor, has returned to her practice, joining Dr. Hilary Back at Back to Balance in Carbondale after taking a few years’ hiatus to focus on growing her own family. Dr. Bowen looks forward to working with families in the Valley who are looking to either start or […]
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Habitat’s Carter condos filling affordability void in Roaring Fork Valley’s tight housing market
The high cost of housing in the Roaring Fork Valley hit home for Glenwood Springs city employee Jacob Zook as soon as he got the rent increase notice for his free-market apartment on Wulfsohn Road at The Meadows. “I was not able to afford it, so I was pretty desperately looking for other options,” said […]
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Spring Valley Ranch strikes (out) again
A proposed substantial amendment to the Spring Valley Ranch Planned Unit Development (PUD) on more than 5,900 acres, east of Glenwood Springs, seems to have met its match with local resistance. On Oct. 27, in a surprise move, Spring Valley Holdings LLC (SVH) withdrew the PUD amendment and rezoning application for the controversial mega-development. In […]
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Local couple launches music management and booking company
Husband and wife duo Sara and Marc McMillan, aka DJ Saranade and Heady Hooligan, have recently launched a music management and booking company, McMission Presents LLC. This company looks to create community-oriented events and shows while giving a platform to local artists, primarily in the realm of electronic music and sound mixing. “Marc and I […]
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Interviews Under el Sol: Fresh Choice Bistro
This Sol del Valle interview was translated for English readers. Maura García is the proud owner of Fresh Choice Bistro and has lived in the Valley for over 15 years. Originally from Chihuahua, Mexico, she found in Fresh Choice a place to share her love for healthy food and warm, friendly service. What’s your customers’ […]