An exciting new chapter is unfolding for the local Nordic community as Olympian, World Cup champion and Basalt resident Sophie Caldwell Hamilton was recently named Nordic program director for the Aspen Valley Ski and Snowboard Club (AVSC). She will replace longtime friend and colleague August Teague who held the position for nine years and is […]
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Despite financial strains, Lift-Up doubles down on food security
Amidst increased demand for food and steadily diminishing funds over the past several years, food security nonprofit Lift-Up has had to reduce some its programming in order to cut back costs and redirect resources to where they matter most — providing reliable, nutritious food to residents of the Roaring Fork and Colorado River valleys. Following […]
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Roaring Fork Schools student achievement improves, but gap remains for English language learners
While the Roaring Fork District Re-1 schools are celebrating overall academic growth among students from 2024 to 2025, serious concerns still exist over a large achievement gap for students who are in the process of learning English. As a whole, the district — which includes schools in Glenwood Springs, Carbondale and Basalt — saw its […]
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Tri-county resource directory expands equal access to whole health systems
Easing access to critical community resources, the West Mountain Regional Health Alliance (WMRHA) recently updated its all-encompassing online directory for residents of Garfield, Pitkin and Eagle counties. Available in Spanish and English, the user-friendly directory provides information about free, reduced-cost and low-income services. “The goal is to put everything into one location so people don’t […]
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Dressed to the K9s celebrates party animals!
All of the party animals at TACAW appeared to have a howlin’ good time last Saturday evening during Colorado Animal Rescue’s (C.A.R.E.) annual fundraiser: Dressed to the K9s. Although the two-legged guests were treated to food, drinks, a live auction and fashion show, the real stars of the evening were the four-leggeds. Guests couldn’t keep […]
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WindWalkers welcomes new executive director, Ginger Opp
This past July, WindWalkers Equine Assisted Learning and Therapy Center, a nonprofit, welcomed its new executive director, Ginger Opp. Gabrielle Greeves held the position for over a decade. After what Opp described as a smooth transition, she is prepared not only to take on existing responsibilities but looks forward to expanding programming to reach more […]
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Carbondale Arts awards fresh round of fellowship grants
On Aug. 12, Carbondale Arts announced the six local creatives receiving the latest round of grants through its Artist Fellowship Program. Each will receive $2,000 thanks to support from the Wolfpack Foundation and additional, anonymous donors. Awardees Gabriela Mejia, Anders Carlson, Andrea Orrego, Zuleika Pevec, Jill Scher and Morgan Williams will be able to use […]
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Healing is an act of love
This article from Sol del Valle has been translated for English readers. Editor’s note: This interview has been edited for clarity and space. Alejandra Rico is originally from Chihuahua, Mexico and has been living in the Valley for 20 years. She offers free yoga classes, though donations are welcomed, every Thursday at 6:30pm at Stepping […]
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The Sopris Sun takes home a record 20 awards
At Colorado Press Association’s annual conference last weekend, The Sopris Sun received 20 awards for work published in 2024 (statewide, within our division), earning 14 first-place awards and six second-place ones to boot! Congratulations to all the talented folks who comprise this very special newspaper. We couldn’t do it without you! FIRST PLACE AWARDS Best […]
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Valley’s Folklórico program likely to sunset with departure of longtime director
This article was written by Sopris Sun youth reporter Vivienne Shapiro. “Maybe they come shy to the first class and cry. But after a few years with me, give them the microphone,” Francisco “Paco” Nevarez-Burgueño told The Sopris Sun. “[It] can be 3,000, [or] five people in front of them, and they’re not afraid. Their […]