Help wantedThe Sopris Sun is seeking a volunteer proofreader to lend an extra pair of eyes to our written content before sending each week’s paper to the press. We are also hoping to expand deliveries by recruiting commuters in the Crystal Valley and beyond. For more information on either volunteer position, please contact news@soprissun.com Municipal […]
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Blankenship looks back on more than three decades in public transit
If you ever wanted the history of today’s version of the Roaring Fork Valley’s public bus transportation system, a long conversation with Dan Blankenship is a good place to start.Be prepared, though …You’ll want to have a full cup of coffee or other beverage of choice and a refresh or two as the longtime CEO […]
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Vigil sets somber scene at USFS office in Carbondale
A vigil for the trees in front of the Aspen-Sopris Ranger District office in Carbondale on First Friday set a somber tone. Close to 20 people formed a circle in the front yard to honor the iconic evergreen trees that may be lost when the 1930s-era buildings are demolished.Carbondale resident Richard Vottero, a vigil organizer, […]
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Steve’s Guitars presents Daphne Gale
Singer-songwriter Daphne Gale will be making her first appearance at Steve’s Guitars on Jan. 15. The Telluride Bluegrass Festival regular released her debut album, “Nomadder,” in 2021. The stop at Steve’s is part of a 2024 tour to promote her new album, “And Things.” Gale’s sound blends elements of jazz and bluegrass which come together […]
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Carbondale’s response to migrants
When Town officials first learned that up to 80 people were camping under the bridge at the entrance to Carbondale in early November, we decided to respond in a humanitarian way that is consistent with Carbondale’s values, balanced with pragmatism based on our limited capacity. We determined that the impacts on the community and the […]
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Carbondale Historical Society mines for living history
A gentle snow fluttered silently outside KDNK’s classroom on Sunday, Jan. 7, as four former coal miners took about two dozen listeners deep into the harrowing history of Carbondale’s 1970s coal mining days. This panel was the first in a four-part series organized by the Carbondale Historical Society with a focus on capturing living history […]
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Scuttlebutt & Calendar
Municipal electionsPetitions to run for election to the Carbondale Board of Trustees are now available at Town Hall and can be retrieved from Town Clerk Jessica Markham. There will be three seats available. To qualify, petitions must be turned in by Jan. 22 with 25 signatures from Carbondale residents who are registered to vote. In […]
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Seniors play leadership role off the bench for Rams girls basketball
Though not regular starters, the two seniors on this season’s Roaring Fork High School (RFHS) girls basketball team know they have an important job to do. And they’re up to the task.Through the early part of the season in December, Avery Smith and Lelany Gardesani proved to be valuable relief coming off the bench in […]
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Carbondale Report: Town Center advances as newcomer response shifts
A dividing wall partitioned the Town Hall meeting room in preparation for receiving 20 newcomer refugees from the 60 sheltered at the Third Street Center. All trustees were present, minus Erica Sparhawk.The unanimously approved consent agenda included accounts payable, designation of www.carbondalegov.org as the primary place for posting public meeting agendas, a special event liquor […]
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Carbondale Bike Project: Pedaling toward a sustainable future
The wheels keep turning at the Carbondale Bike Project (CBP), the community-driven initiative promoting cycling and fostering a sense of community since its inception. Founded by former Carbondalian and Way of Compassion Dharma Center executive director, Aaron Taylor, CBP evolved from garage-based, neighborhood bike repair get-togethers to a fully-equipped bike shop located in Carbondale’s Third […]