Carbondale is in the midst of transforming itself, yet again, for the 54th Annual Mountain Fair — three days of music, food, good vibes and community. “Bailamos,” or “Let’s Dance,” is this year’s theme, inspired by David Bowie, of course, but also meant to incite a sense of unity. “This year just feels complicated and […]
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Aspen Journalism hosted ProPublica on ‘The State of Independent Journalism’
“I love America more than any other country in the world, and exactly for this reason, I insist on the right to criticize her perpetually.” This is the James Baldwin quote that Mark Harvey, board president of Aspen Journalism, feels best wraps up the mission of his news agency. As part of this mission, Aspen […]
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Like riding a bike, Inspire Cycling builds community
With summer in full swing the thrill of bike season is here. For the women of Inspire Cycling, gliding on the trails and bike paths is made sweeter when friends, new and old alike, join the adventures. Since 2022, Inspire Cycling has cultivated an intentional women’s cycling collective from Rifle to Aspen. The non-competitive group […]
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Building community through service: How you can become a part of Mountain Fair 2025
This Q&A with Carbondale Arts originated from Sol del Valle and has been translated for English readers. What types of volunteer opportunities does Mountain Fair offer? (e.g., clean-up, food and drink service, wristband checkers, stage crew, etc.) All of the above! There’s something for everyone and every skillset — set-up, breakdown, Peace Patrol, Cantina shifts, […]
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Shining bright — Challenge Aspen celebrates 30 years of service
For the past three decades, Challenge Aspen has facilitated life-changing experiences and opportunities for individuals living with cognitive and/or physical disabilities, transcending limitations through their adaptive recreation and scholarship programs. From sit-skiing and snowboarding to paddleboarding, music and theater, the organization offers customized programming for individuals of all ages and abilities. On July 19, the […]
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Thank you for celebrating and building community with us!
These testimonials originated from Sol del Valle and have been translated for English readers. Sol del Valle continues celebrating its fourth anniversary with much pride and gratitude. The Sol del Valle team collected several testimonials from its readers speaking to the impact the Spanish-language newspaper has had on the Roaring Fork and Colorado River valleys’ […]
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Colorado’s geothermal aspirations persist
A thermal energy network (TEN) is a geothermal heating and cooling system that uses shallow wells and pumps to circulate water between buildings and the earth. Using the earth’s consistent temperature as a heat sink, water is pumped from underground into buildings for cooling in the summer and heating in the winter. After absorbing or […]
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Aspen Historical Society hosts ‘Ute Knowledge’ exhibit
History and culture buffs, mark your calendars: a free three-day pop-up exhibition is coming to the Aspen Historical Society (AHS) next week, providing an in-depth exploration of the technologies of the native Ute people — also called Nuche. Titled “Ute Knowledge: Colorado’s Original Science, Technology, Engineering & Math,” the exhibition will teach visitors how the […]
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One century of learning — a conversation with Art Ackerman
On July 11, Navy veteran, former auditor, founder of Rotary International’s Carbondale chapter and iconic KDNK DJ Art Ackerman will celebrate his 100th birthday with family and friends. Ackerman has been on KDNK’s airwaves since 1987 hosting a myriad of jazz with his popular weekly show “Swing, Swing, Swing,” every Tuesday from 7 to 9pm. […]
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Aspen Art Museum introduces a new kind of AIR this summer
In February, the Aspen Art Museum (AAM) unveiled a new decade-long initiative. Titled “AIR,” the program aims to facilitate and amplify interdisciplinary conversations between visual art, music, science and philosophy. One of the first major events of the AIR initiative is just around the corner: a private artists’ retreat in late July, followed by a […]