Aspen Center for Environmental Studies (ACES) announced in late November that its wilderness retreat facility in the Castle Creek Valley, the Catto Center at Toklat, was reopening to the public after a major renovation of the historic structure. In a conversation with The Sopris Sun, ACES CEO Chris Lane said that the nearly three-year project, […]
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Lights… camera… auction!
Sopris Sun contributor Will Sardinsky captured these photos from up and down Main Street on a bustling First Friday, Dec. 6. After viewing Carbondale’s tree-lighting, folks were invited to meet Santa, take a sleigh ride or do some shopping at Carbondale Arts’ Deck the Walls holiday market, KDNK’s Labor of Love auction and the Carbondale […]
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Kiddos skate with Santaahead of NHL Alumni Classic
The Colorado Extreme outdoor ice rink was alive with activity on Saturday, Dec. 7 during the nonprofit’s “Skate with Santa” holiday fundraiser. The rink, on Catherine Store Road outside of Carbondale, was packed with kids taking zamboni rides with Santa, competing in sled pull races, skating and playing games. There was plenty of food, hot […]
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Our Town: Community drives Aly Sanguily’s journey
For Aly Sanguily, community is at the heart of everything she does. Whether running a brewery, organizing events or raising her daughter, Harlow, Sanguily’s journey reflects a deep connection to the people and places that make Carbondale unique.Sanguily and her husband, Chase Engel, moved to the Roaring Fork Valley nearly 15 years ago when Engel […]
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Basalt’s School-based health centers to close end of December
After nearly four years of operation, the School-Based Health Centers (SBHC) at Basalt middle and high school are closing at the end of December. As an extension of Mountain Family Health Centers (MFHC), patients from the Basalt SBHC can seamlessly transfer care to MFHC’s Basalt Integrative Health Center located at 123 Emma Road, less than […]
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For the love of art, music and front-page news
Terry Glasenapp can be described as a concert and festival enthusiast, filmmaker, DJ and visual storyteller. His most recent endeavor, a multimedia exhibit at Glenwood Springs Arts Council entitled “Paperboy Ambitions,” opened Nov. 14 and will run until Dec. 29. “Paperboy Ambitions” is a visual whirlwind featuring nostalgic collages, vintage posters, newspaper clippings, photos, vinyl […]
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New HRHR ambulance furthers mobile services
High Rockies Harm Reduction (HRHR), a nonprofit founded in 2020 by Maggie (aka Mugsy Fay) Seldeen, is committed to combating overdose deaths and providing evidence-based harm reduction programming in rural Colorado. Recently, HRHR received a donated ambulance from Eagle Valley Paramedic Services. This provides a climate-controlled space to host one-on-one anonymous services for clients in […]
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Clay Center set to celebrate 26th annual Cup Auction at Marble Distilling
Mark your calendars for Dec. 6 because the Carbondale Clay Center’s (CCC) beloved Cup Auction is back on First Friday. Starting at 5pm, members are invited to attend the mug preview where they can place early bids, sip on drinks, enjoy hors d’oeuvres and celebrate ceramic art together. Doors will open for the general public […]
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5 Point: Connecting communities through stories of adventure
This story originated from our Spanish newspaper, Sol del Valle, and has been translated for our English readers. The Ute Theater, located on 4th Street in Rifle, welcomed 110 attendees for a screening of “Mr. Cato” on Friday, Nov. 15. For nearly two decades, 5 Point Film Festival has inspired communities with adventure films. Its […]
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Sopris Sun earns Journalism Trust Initiative certification
I’m excited to share a proud moment for The Sopris Sun and our entire community: We’ve officially earned certification from the Journalism Trust Initiative, an initiative operated by Reporters Without Borders to promote a healthier media landscape by recognizing outlets that adhere to the highest standards of accuracy, transparency and ethical journalism. This certification isn’t […]