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 […]
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LIFT-UP launches fundraiser amid growing community needs
LIFT-UP, a nonprofit providing food assistance from Aspen to Parachute, has launched its annual year-end fundraising campaign: “Donate to the Plate.” Executive Director Ivan Jackson explained the importance of this initiative in a recent interview with The Sopris Sun.According to data from Feeding America, the nation’s largest hunger relief organization, one in seven children experiences […]
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Washington range rider talks about ‘co-thriving’ with wolves
Daniel Curry named his organization, Project GRIPH, after his horse. “Griph is the first horse I rescued from slaughter,” said Curry. “He would have been dog food in 2009. Now he’s started this business with me and he’s been there with me the whole time.” GRIPH also stands for Guarding the Respective Interests of Predators […]
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Castle Valley counters mental health crisis one family at a time
Carbondale-based Castle Valley Children’s Clinic will now offer its clients behavioral health services thanks, in part, to a state grant. The clinic has been treating young people in the Roaring Fork Valley since 2011 for their medical needs. Medical Director Carey Levin, MD said there is a list of patients waiting to receive treatment from […]
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A familiar voice assumes news director role at KDNK
In October, KDNK Community Access Radio announced that Marilyn Gleason would return to the station as its next news director, following the departure of Hattison Rensberry. Gleason said she has many goals she would like to see come to fruition, starting with building out KDNK’s news team.“I’d like to attract more freelancers, and develop people […]
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Celebrating inclusion and hope in the Roaring Fork Valley
Editor’s note: This originally printed in our Spanish publication, Sol del Valle, and was translated for our English readers. On Saturday night, Nov. 9, TACAW (The Arts Center at Willits) was elegantly transformed to welcome more than 200 attendees at the much-anticipated “Boots & Buddies” dance. Best Buddies, a global nonprofit organization, has been operating […]
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Dance Initiative gives back with the Navajo Nation
On Sept. 4, Dance Initiative visited the Navajo Nation in partnership with the Office of the First Lady of the Navajo Nation to bring breakdancing classes to the youth of the reservation during the Navajo Nation Fair. Made possible by Johier Begay, a Dance Initiative instructor, and Executive Director Joan Dizon, the collaboration attracted a […]