It is a new year, and students are back in school. What better time, then, to refresh our memories on school-bus safety when students are getting on or off — especially now, with winter’s more challenging driving conditions? First, the state law. Drivers in either direction on a road or street must stop no closer […]
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RFSD Report: Financial audit reviewed, ten-year staff housing plan approved
Though the Roaring Fork School District (RFSD) had only one regular board meeting during the month of December, the end of the year was full of news and changes. On Dec. 3, newly-elected board members Tammy Nimmo and Kathryn Kuhlenberg were sworn in for four-year terms. The election, which spans five sections of the school […]
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You belong at Mindful Me Playhouse
Jodi Burgart, founder and co-owner of Carbondale’s premiere indoor play space, Mindful Me Playhouse, knows that the right tone means everything. “Something that’s very sweet is that for every single class we implement mindful moments,” said Burgart. She then gently struck her singing bowl and a harmonic sound radiated. “The kids who come a lot […]
Posted inYouth News
Making school a place where everyone belongs
This article comes by way of The Sopris Stars, a new monthly youth publication powered by The Sopris Sun. Editor’s note: Aurora Egan is a member of the GSHS Student Coalition Students can feel less and less belonging at school. At Glenwood Springs High School (GSHS), Dean of Culture Garret Peters and senior Star Hernandez gathered […]
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Library board candidates chime in on restricted access
On Friday, Dec. 12, the Garfield County Commissioners (BOCC), along with three members of the Garfield County Public Library District Board of Trustees — President Adrian Rippy-Sheehy (Silt), Vice President Michelle Foster (Parachute) and John Mallonee (at large) — interviewed a dozen candidates, four for each of the three open seats representing New Castle, Rifle […]
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Free-for-All Book Fair returns to Glenwood Springs with nearly 10,000 free books
The third annual Free-for-all Book Fair will take place on Saturday, Dec. 13 at the Glenwood Springs Community Center. The event is organized by board members Rebecca Percy, Brynne Gordon, Caitlin Causey and Karen Urnise — all mothers, professionals and book lovers. The event started with approximately 2,000 books in New Castle; this year, nearly […]
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Sopris Sun brings Thomas Friedman to TACAW
UPDATE: Due to a personal emergency, Thomas Friedman is unable to make his annual holiday trip to the Valley this year. Tickets purchased for the Dec. 23 “Coffee with Tom Friedman” event will be promptly refunded. The Sopris Sun and TACAW look forward to rescheduling a talk with Mr. Friedman later in 2026, as schedules […]
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Preventative care pioneer receives humanitarian award
Dr. Greg Feinsinger did not go through medical school to become a doctor and make a bunch of money. In fact, his parents put the thought in his head when he was just a kid, imparting that a common purpose people share is to help one another. Feinsinger was recently honored with the Humanitarian Award […]
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Teens take on public discourse
This article comes by way of The Sopris Stars, a new monthly youth publication powered by The Sopris Sun. For 75 years, the Aspen Institute has made space to encourage thoughtful discussions, develop leadership skills and navigate complex problems. What began as a post World War II effort to rebuild civil discourse has evolved into […]
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School clubs create a sense of belonging, including Club Aire Libre
This story comes by way of The Sopris Stars, a new monthly youth publication powered by The Sopris Sun. Clubs are a pivotal part of most students’ schooling experience, offering a sense of belonging to countless people. These micro communities are pillars of our schools, bringing like-minded individuals together to share ideas. Unfortunately, the value […]