Braving cold winds amid the arctic blast over the weekend, dozens of women and men joined the People’s March in Aspen on Saturday to take a stand against threats facing women in the community and the entire nation. The local People’s March, which has been held yearly since the pioneer Women’s March in 2017, was […]
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Olive Byman, Silt Library’s unstoppable employee
Deep winter is upon us. Fireplaces are crackling with seasoned wood, herbal teas are steeping and the promise of rich storytelling lures us indoors. Whether gathered around a table laden with food, or curled up with a beloved book, our stories weave us together, offering warmth and connection. For Olive Byman, a senior at Coal […]
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CO embraces a cage-free future
Colorado’s cage-free egg law entered its final phase on Jan. 1, requiring that all eggs sold in the state come from fully cage-free facilities. The law, which was passed in 2020, has been implemented in phases over the past five years, gradually moving the state’s egg supply toward compliance. Daniel Zangari, technical services section chief […]
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Staffing concerns precede planned opening of new Carbondale forest ranger office
A recent decision to temporarily close the White River National Forest Supervisor’s Office in Glenwood Springs to public walk-in services for lack of staff may forebode staffing difficulties when it comes time to open the new Aspen-Sopris Ranger District Office in Carbondale later this year. The “public room” at the Glenwood office had already been […]
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True Nature foundation achieves new horizons
The True Nature Healing Arts Foundation, best known in Carbondale and beyond as a place promoting wellness, healing and community, is expanding its programming efforts in 2025. This will include an uptick in programs centered around connection, such as addiction support, programming for children and even grief work — all built from an Ayurvedic philosophy, […]
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Scuttlebutt & Calendar
Cut up your artYour photo or art could be cut into 500 pieces to make the 16” x 20” jigsaw puzzle for Carbondale’s family-friendly fourth annual Puzzle & Pie Night on Feb. 23. Submission is free, open to all ages and you can submit more than one entry. Photos must be 1625 x 2025 pixels […]
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GarCo Report: Library budget accepted, gray wolves rejected
Garfield County Commission Chair Tom Jankovsky moved swiftly through Monday’s meeting agenda after listening to a woman talk about the library budget during the public comment period. She and Trish O’Grady, who spoke to the Commissioners (BOCC) at the beginning of the month, are now trying to draw attention to the district’s budget, including Executive […]
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RFTA Report: Looking back with gratitude and forward with focus
The first Roaring Fork Transportation Authority (RFTA) board meeting of the year started quietly and quickly. There were no public comments or additions to the agenda. The group swiftly approved the December meeting’s minutes and moved on to board member comments. Board commentsSeveral board members spent time reflecting on how much they appreciate RFTA bus […]
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Buddy Program and EcoFlight raise environmental awareness
This story originated from Sol del Valle and has been translated for our English readers. On December 10, 2024, the Buddy Program wrapped up the year with one of its annual activities, EcoFlight. EcoFlight is a nonprofit founded in 2002 by pilot Bruce Gordon. They tackle a myriad of environmental concerns by hosting charter flights […]
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‘Your Diet Sucks’ – The podcast that challenges diet culture
New year, new mindset. It’s time to “un-[expletive] your food” with “Your Diet Sucks” (YDS), the podcast that isn’t afraid to overhaul toxic diet culture. Cohosted by Carbondale locals Kylee Van Horn and Zoë Rom, YDS brings a refreshing perspective to the health and wellness community that is often plagued by confusing and potentially harmful […]