This week, Basalt Town Council was half-staffed for its pre-Thanksgiving meeting when the council discussed the latest construction on Midland Avenue as well as some additional construction on Two Rivers Road to repair a water line. In lieu of Mayor David Knight, Councilor Ryan Slack acted as the chair for this week’s meeting, which was […]
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Clay Center set to celebrate 26th annual Cup Auction at Marble Distilling
Mark your calendars for Dec. 6 because the Carbondale Clay Center’s (CCC) beloved Cup Auction is back on First Friday. Starting at 5pm, members are invited to attend the mug preview where they can place early bids, sip on drinks, enjoy hors d’oeuvres and celebrate ceramic art together. Doors will open for the general public […]
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New Powers Art Center exhibit offers intimate glimpse into friendships and art history
The Powers Art Center’s upcoming exhibit, “In the Living Room with John and Kimiko,” promises a one-of-a-kind journey into the lives of two visionary art collectors who helped shape the pop art movement. Opening Dec. 3, the exhibit provides an intimate look at the world-renowned collection of John and Kimiko Powers, featuring iconic works by […]
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Sopris Lodge artists in residence: Roger Davis & Nancy Thomas
This is the fourth and final feature in a short series highlighting artists living at Sopris Lodge Carbondale Senior Living. Sopris Lodge is chock-full of creatives living out their golden years. There are virtuosos in a myriad of artistic mediums who are showing no sign of stymieing their creative contributions. Roger Davis and his wife, […]
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Glenwood’s 6th Street undergoing transformation as businesses adapt, look forward
A construction project aimed at revitalizing the portion of 6th Street in Glenwood Springs that used to be part of Highway 82, and to activate the former Grand Avenue Bridge “north landing” as a new park area, commenced earlier this year. In 2017, the Colorado Department of Transportation completed construction on the new, curved bridge […]
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Carbondale Homeless Assistance achieves 10 years
“I’m tired of this whole thing,” said Pamela True. “But it’s been my community for 21 years, my family.” Ever since the COVID-induced moratorium on evictions ended, True — a senior citizen — has experienced bouts of homelessness, camping for months at a time with her chocolate lab to avoid leaving the area. “One of […]
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Ray L. Speaker
February 3, 1931 – November 15, 2024 Ray “Skippy” Speaker was born in Washington, D.C. He passed away at the age of 93. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Marge Speaker; his sons, Ron (Lisa) and Larry (Cari); his sister, Kay; and two grandchildren, Tag and Tris. Ray attended McKinley Tech High […]
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Scuttlebutt & Calendar
Spruce it up!The Sopris Sun invites youngsters to submit illustrations for its annual Spruce Up The Sun contest. The winning image(s) will be featured on the cover of our Dec. 19 holiday issue. Contestants, or their parents, can submit scanned submissions to news@soprissun.com or place a hard copy in the submission box outside The Launchpad […]
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5 Point: Connecting communities through stories of adventure
This story originated from our Spanish newspaper, Sol del Valle, and has been translated for our English readers. The Ute Theater, located on 4th Street in Rifle, welcomed 110 attendees for a screening of “Mr. Cato” on Friday, Nov. 15. For nearly two decades, 5 Point Film Festival has inspired communities with adventure films. Its […]
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Sopris Sun earns Journalism Trust Initiative certification
I’m excited to share a proud moment for The Sopris Sun and our entire community: We’ve officially earned certification from the Journalism Trust Initiative, an initiative operated by Reporters Without Borders to promote a healthier media landscape by recognizing outlets that adhere to the highest standards of accuracy, transparency and ethical journalism. This certification isn’t […]