The Crystal River Ballet performed a dance based on the classic tale of “The Wizard of Oz” on Saturday morning of Mountain Fair. Due to the impending pool demolition, the Oasis kids’ stage and games area moved to Main Street for a family block party which didn’t quite live up to the shady ditch spot […]
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Mixed feelings for mixed-use trail along the Crystal River
On June 28, 2024, the White River National Forest released their final Decision Notice authorizing the construction of a seven-mile, multi-use trail from Redstone to McClure Pass, which would become a part of the larger 83-mile Carbondale to Crested Butte trail.While exciting to overnight cyclists and thruhikers looking for safer passage up the Crystal River […]
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Challenge Aspen’s‘Love Story’ awes
Challenge Aspen, a nonprofit dedicated to impacting lives through year-round adaptive experiences for people with disabilities, presented “Love Story: A Swifties Midsummer Night’s Dream” at TACAW on July 12. This musical was the culmination of a week-long music and dance camp for people with disabilities of all ages.The long-running Magic of Music and Dance Camp […]
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Pages of the Past: Fire on the mountain
From the archives of the Roaring Fork Review, Valley Journal and The Sopris Sun; in collaboration with the Carbondale Historical Society and Carbondale Branch Library July 11, 1974 An application by Mid-Continent Coal and Coke to dump wastewater in Coal Creek prompted concern by the Crystal Valley Environmental Protection Association, an inspection by land management […]
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Never too many cooks at Carbondale Mountain Fair
Carbondale Arts and the community are about to throw the biggest party of the year: Mountain Fair. So grab your kaftans, leave your shoes at home and get ready to head on down to Sopris Park July 26 to 28.The heart and soul of the Fair are the people who make it happen, known as […]
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Celebrating local youth at glenWOODSTOCK
Glenwood Springs Parks and Recreation will host the first-ever glenWOODSTOCK on July 20 from 5 to 8pm on the lawn of the Community Center. The festival, which is free and open to the public, celebrates local youth by providing a platform for young artists, musicians and entrepreneurs to showcase their talents.The festival is the brainchild […]
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Sol del Valle relaunches with fanfare
The Glenwood Springs Library hosted a well-attended relaunch party for Sol del Valle on Saturday, June 29. Around 100 people stopped by with a photo booth, music by DJ TEAJ, activities for kids, nonprofits and businesses tabeling and delicious food provided by Frida’s, ProMex Bakery, Sabor de Mexico, Sal Mex Restaurant and Taquería El Yaqui. […]
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Starry, starry nights make for movie magic
Watching a movie outdoors at night can be enchanting. Surrounded by a sky full of stars, a cool breeze and a mountain backdrop, the scene evokes a sense of community and nostalgia. This experience returns this month as Cinema Under the Stars, in front of Ajax Tavern, at the base of Aspen Mountain. The Sopris […]
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Stepping Stones receives grant for arts programming
Stepping Stones of the Roaring Fork Valley has been awarded an Equity in Arts Learning for Colorado Youth Initiative (EAL) grant from Think 360 Arts for Learning, which will significantly enhance its arts programming. Think 360 Arts for Learning is a Denver-based nonprofit organization dedicated to enriching arts education for students across Colorado. In its […]
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Regan Byrd teaches intersectionality at MANAUS Equity Symposium
When Regan Byrd was 8 years old, she wanted to be a lawyer. This came from growing up in Highlands Ranch, a conservative and predominantly white community — 80% of the population identifies as white according to 2023 census data — where Byrd learned to advocate for herself in response to directly experiencing racism. This […]