It was a double sweep and dual tournament titles for the Roaring Fork High School boys and girls basketball teams in Keenesburg, Colorado last week. Both teams went undefeated at the Weld Central Tournament, scoring three wins each to end the pre-holiday schedule on a high note. The Rams girls remain undefeated at 7-0, after […]
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NHL alumni face off for the sake of youth hockey
Photos by Isaac SterlingYouth Correspondent It’s become a tradition, that is Colorado Extreme’s National Hockey League (NHL) Alumni Outdoor Classic, hosted for the second time at the youth hockey nonprofit’s Steadman Philippon Outdoor Arena off of Catherine Store Road on Saturday, Dec. 14. The teams, Avalanche Alumni versus NHL Alumni, took to the ice just […]
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Aspen author’s spiritual legacy shines after tragic bike accident
On July 4, Carolyn Golbus, a life coach and author, tragically lost her life in a bicycle accident in Aspen. The incident occurred as Golbus and her partner, Gary Gleason, were cycling to meet friends and watch the Independence Day parade. Moments before the accident, the couple had been reflecting on the success of their […]
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RFTA Report: Strike averted, budget finalized
In marked contrast to the light agenda of RFTA’s November board meeting, the December meeting agenda was full of resolutions and presentations up for approval before the end of the year. In most meetings, the board packet (available for public viewing at www.rfta.com) ranges between 50 and 80 total pages. The December packet spanned 238 […]
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GarCo Report: Two out of three new Garco Library trustees announced, Martin’s last meeting
“I can see the headlines already,” said Garfield County Commission Chair John Martin at his first BOCC meeting since October and the last meeting of his career. “‘He’s finally gone.’” Martin opened the meeting, thanking everyone for their patience during his absence. He said Nancy, his wife of 56 years, has been dealing with a […]
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‘Home: Art Across Borders’
This article by Felipe Perez originated from Sol del Valle, and has been translated for our English readers. The healing powers of art and education converged in the Valley last Friday, Dec. 13. This unique blend created a stage for courageous young people who emerged as warriors of words and brushes at The Art Base […]
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Carbondale-based Flora Materials developing algae-based sustainable building materials
Natalie York fell in love with the Colorado Rockies when she moved to Denver in 2013. She had just finished a degree in architecture in Southern California, and was delighted by the interface she saw between work and lifestyle in the mountains. In 2019, York moved into the Roaring Fork Valley to work on the […]
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Ross Montessori prepares to pass the torch
Ross Montessori School, celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, is preparing for a change in leadership. Head of School Sonya Hemmen is training Associate Head of School Mandi Franz to take over her position come July 1. Hemmen has held the position since 2012, and intends to stay in education at some level. “I would […]
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‘Trouble Dog’ delights readers of all ages
Tucker is not your average troublesome pup. Sure, he might destroy your house, dig up the entire garden or maybe tackle you with kisses, but he’s smart, focused, and with the right kind of love and attention, he might just be the greatest conservation dog ever. Inspired by the real-life hero dogs of the world-wide […]
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Toklat restored and open again
Aspen Center for Environmental Studies (ACES) announced in late November that its wilderness retreat facility in the Castle Creek Valley, the Catto Center at Toklat, was reopening to the public after a major renovation of the historic structure. In a conversation with The Sopris Sun, ACES CEO Chris Lane said that the nearly three-year project, […]