Roaring Fork Valley trail running enthusiasts will have an alternative to the Aspen Backcountry Marathon that was canceled this summer. They’ll just have to wait another two months and trek over to the other side of the Elk Mountains to do it. Delta County School District’s outdoor education and equity program, The Nature Connection, is […]
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An impression of the masters in Aspen
Located inside a historic building at 228 S. Mill Street, Aspen, a new gallery has opened that provides visitors with a once-in-a-lifetime chance to experience an up-close and personal, intimate engagement with stunning masterpieces from the French impressionist movement. Artists such as Picasso, Renoir and Matisse, as well as other contemporary fare by such artists […]
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‘It’s like meditation’: RFHS graduates return to play music for hometown audiences
Two graduates from Roaring Fork High School (RFHS) who have gone on to study and perform music at a professional level return home in the coming weeks for gigs in the Carbondale area. Zack Ritchie, who graduated from RFHS in 2014, plays drums with the Denver-based jam band River Spell and has a set Aug. […]
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New law mandates free menstrual products in Colorado public schools
In a significant move toward ensuring menstrual equity, Colorado has enacted a new law that requires public schools to provide free menstrual products to students. Signed into law by Governor Jared Polis in June, House Bill 24-1164 marks a pivotal step in addressing period poverty and breaking down the stigma surrounding menstruation. Senator Janet Buckner, […]
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Homework, then soccer with Coach Forbes
Seeing as though school starts next week, Sopris Sun youth reporter Victoria Gautier tells readers about one of her favorite teachers at Carbondale Middle School ahead of entering the ninth grade. Nick Forbes is an eighth grade social studies teacher at Carbondale Middle School (CMS). He is also a soccer coach for the high school. […]
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Empowering community through learning at Basalt Library
The Basalt Regional Library’s renewed mission statement, “The confluence of community, freedom and fun. A Place to Go. A Place to Gather. A Place to Grow,” was approved during its July 15 board meeting. The adjustment to the mission statement is just the beginning of a larger strategic plan update slated for 2025. Executive Director […]
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History of Roaring Fork Valley experiential education programs
For families who have lived in the Roaring Fork Valley for multiple generations, experiential education (ex-ed) programs feel like a joyful legacy and a tradition. What those rites of passage look like varies between individuals who have participated in school-based programs compared to private or summer programs, but the skills and confidence gained are consistent. […]
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CMC speaks to president hire
Colorado Mountain College (CMC) hired Matt Gianneschi, Ph.D. as its new president in April of this year. CMC spoke with The Sopris Sun and addressed some concerns about the brevity of the process. The college is a public higher education institution “recognized as part of the state system of higher education and gets some state […]
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New children’s book serves as launching point for rewilding project
Nikki Beinstein and Tara Sheahan believe in the power of bison restoration. The two are a powerhouse going after the same cause: bringing back the bison and educating others on why their restoration is crucial. A recent study in Romania showed that a herd of 170 bison can offset the annual carbon dioxide emissions from […]
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Navigating education and community
In a recent interview with The Sopris Sun, Dr. Anna Cole, Superintendent of Roaring Fork Schools, recounted her journey from growing up in Ohio to her work in the Roaring Fork Valley.The Roaring Fork School District (RFSD) serves over 5,600 students across 14 Basalt, Carbondale and Glenwood Springs schools.Cole has served as the district’s superintendent […]