This story originated from Sol del Valle and has been translated for our English readers. La Clínica del Pueblo, currently located at the Third Street Center in Carbondale, has operated independently since the year 2020 as an effective, free and bilingual option for people who cannot access traditional medical services in the Valley. Judith Alvarez, […]
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Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers celebrates 30 years of stewardship
Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers (RFOV) is celebrating its 30th anniversary, and after all of this time is just as dedicated to maintaining a culture of stewardship for the benefit of recreational lands in both the Crystal and Roaring Fork valleys. Founded in 1995 by a group of locals — David Hamilton, Kevin O’Brien and Michael […]
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Rita Marsh honored as county’s Wellness Visionary
The evening of April 7, Carbondale resident Rita Marsh was announced as the Garfield County Humanitarian Awards’ Wellness Visionary honoree. Presented by Garfield County Human Services Commission and the Garfield County Board of County Commissioners, the award is a testament to Marsh’s decades-long career cultivating connection, wellness and balance. Marsh is the co-founder of the […]
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Little Blue Preschool expands child care capacity
After nearly two years of planning, construction is underway for an expansion at Little Blue Preschool in Carbondale. Projected for completion in fall 2025, the 2,427-square-foot expansion will more than double Little Blue’s current capacity for children between the ages of 6 weeks and 12 years. “In Carbondale there are so many people who are […]
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‘subject/matr/mother’ — Carbondale Arts pays tribute to motherhood
the way i split open like a fruit and from my center delivered an entire forest of dreams. tell me that’s not magic. — “womb work” by Emory Hall As described in the pamphlet which accompanies an exhibit currently on display at The Launchpad, “matr” is the Latin root for “material,” “matter” and “maternity.” In […]
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VOICES: Keeping the arts alive on many fronts
The VOICES nonprofit continues to evolve while offering a variety of diverse programs with events and workshops happening on the mainstage, in the community and at local schools. Part of the change includes staff turnover and the expansion of several programs within Garfield County schools. “There are lots of really exciting things with a new […]
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SANA launches new bilingual website
This story originated from Sol del Valle and has been translated for English readers. SANA, the Safe and Abundant Nutrition Alliance, is a coalition formed by the counties of Eagle, Pitkin, and Garfield. These counties identified food insecurity as an urgent problem in the Valley and decided to act together. That’s how they called upon […]
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5 Point Film Festival shares the mic
The 18th annual 5 Point Film Flagship Festival is underway, featuring ticketed and free events that offer something for everyone to enjoy. This festival is dedicated to showcasing stories of adventure and discovery. Audiences can expect to feel inspired by the diverse and exhilarating stories shared from all throughout the world. While 5 Point officially […]
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Basalt embodies Earth Day every day, and joins the worldwide celebration on April 22
On Tuesday, April 22, from 2 to 6pm, the Town of Basalt is hosting “Our Power, Our Planet” — an Earth Day celebration — at Basalt River Park. The event will showcase Basalt’s renewable energy initiatives and include giveaways from local organizations, family-friendly crafting and other activities. Starting at 2:30pm, Basalt Elementary School students will […]
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The future is Boot Tan Fest
To know Boot Tan Fest (BTF) is to experience it — first-hand, surrounded by an outrageously beautiful constellation of women and nonbinary participants. It’s a community that shines from every facet of a disco ball, swoops you up with love and cheers on the most authentic version of you. In short, BTF is a microcosm […]