Colorado’s only early childhood special tax district has announced that Glenwood Springs resident Samantha Markovitz will become the district’s first full-time executive director. Ready to amplify the community’s voice, Markovitz brings a wide breadth of skills and experiences to drive forth the district’s mission to expand access to early childhood care and education. “I really […]
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Renowned Nepali mountaineer to speak in Aspen
On Thursday evening, Aug. 13, Paepcke Auditorium in Aspen will host an extraordinary event: “Summit of Hope: An Evening with Lhakpa Sherpa,” featuring the world-renowned mountaineer. In 2000, Lhakpa was the first Nepali woman to successfully summit and return from Mount Everest. She has subsequently climbed the mountain numerous times, completing her 11th ascent — […]
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New school district staff housing project slated for El Jebel
The Roaring Fork School District hopes to take the first step toward fulfilling its goal to secure another 300 units of staff housing over the next 10 years through a partnership with a Colorado affordable housing developer. Earlier this year, the district selected Colorado Rural Homes to carry forward a plan to build 60 homes […]
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Literacy Outreach puts a call out for volunteer tutors
Literacy Outreach is in its 40th year of community empowerment. The organization has been facilitating development of literacy skills since 1985, based on the belief that the ability to read is an essential survival skill. Literacy Outreach believes that illiteracy holds people back from their full potential, and that improving reading skills allows them to […]
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Glenwood Springs High School graduate earns teacher appreciation scholarship
Zenobia Todd, Glenwood Springs High School (GSHS) 2026 graduate, was overwhelmed with gratitude at her school’s scholarship award ceremony this past spring. By the end of the evening, the University of Colorado Boulder-bound student had earned an entire year’s worth of tuition. “I am so, so thankful,” Todd said. “My first year of college is […]
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Local educator aligns the stars to ease college applications
Robin Colt, a University of California, Los Angeles-certified college admissions consultant, knows what it takes to help students shine in the admissions room. “What we want is to create a story,” Colt said. “The admissions person wants to see that whole person on the page and not just a checklist. I’m here to help connect […]
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Abraham Korah checks in as next libraries director
A new chapter has begun for the Garfield County Public Library District (GCPLD), after its Board of Trustees voted unanimously to appoint Abraham Korah as the next executive director. Korah resides in New Castle and brings a wide breadth of expertise and community-oriented leadership to oversee the six library branches, which span from Parachute to […]
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Marble’s Mill Site makeover
People come to Marble for a variety of reasons. In summer months, oftentimes to the dismay of many residents, innumerable OHV enthusiasts flock to the town to enjoy the thrills and spectacular beauty of the Lead King Loop and the six miles of rugged, single-lane jeep road that leads to the iconic Crystal Mill, the […]
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Why Roaring Fork School District is pondering a property tax increase
Come November, you might be paying more in property taxes. In early June, Roaring Fork School District (RFSD) officials announced a proposal to enact a mill levy override in order to combat a plethora of issues facing its schools. These include high employee turnover, heightened salary and benefits competition from neighboring districts and unfilled positions. […]
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Age-Friendly Carbondale wants you to prepare for wildfires
The best part of the Age-Friendly Carbondale (AFC) booth at July’s First Friday was the Wheel of Fortune. Modeled after the TV show’s giant spinning wheel, this one was a petite, blue, yellow, red and green handmade version. Instead of winning money, contestants won items to stock a “go bag,” like a flashlight, first aid […]