The Roaring Fork School District (RFSD) Board of Education met online on Feb. 27 for a special meeting with one action item on the agenda: to approve finalists for the district superintendent position. They are current RFSD Interim Superintendent Dr. Anna Cole, Aspen School District Assistant Superintendent Tharyn Mulberry and Brush School District RE-2J Superintendent […]
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Precinct caucuses 101: Taking the mystery out of the process
Did you recently receive a ballot in the mail for the presidential primary? Great, but were you also aware that Colorado holds precinct caucuses every two years for the essential business of the political parties?The Sopris Sun recently spoke with Garfield County chairs — Debbie Bruell of the Democrats and Gregg Rippy of the Republicans […]
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5Point inspires local middle schoolers
Last week, 5Point Adventure Film went on a mini-tour of the Valley’s middle schools during the very first “5Point Education Week.” This reporter attended the organization’s visit to Carbondale Middle School (CMS). I entered the CMS auditorium a bit too early and walked in on a drama class performing a scene. I tried my best […]
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Carbondale Report: Trustees consider raising successors’ pay
The Carbondale Board of Trustees proposed an increased stipend for its future members at the end of an otherwise routine meeting on Feb. 27.Since the last increase in 2015, trustees have received $900 a month and the mayor $1,500. Mayor Ben Bohmfalk crunched the numbers and suggested an increase to $1,200 and $2,000, respectively. “I […]
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Basalt Report: Black Mountain sketch plan approved
This week, Basalt Town Council convened to discuss — and approve — the much-revised sketch plan for the Black Mountain development on Emma Road.Though not an item of discussion during the night’s meeting, the Town of Basalt posted news for residents of, and visitors to, historic downtown Basalt. On Monday, March 4, construction crews will […]
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Local thespians bring ‘guerilla’ theater to the Valley
The Roaring Fork Repertory Theatre presents “One-Acts in the Stacks” at the Carbondale Library on Saturday, March 2 at 7pm. The performance is directed by local seasoned thespian William “Willie” Moseley and premiered in August at Explore Booksellers in Aspen. The cast is composed of locals (Hattison Rensberry, Scott Elmore, Joshua Adamson and Bostyn Elswick) […]
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Works in Progress
My experience in Zambia By Aisha Wells Zambia Correspondent Here, the sunsets are bright, ruby red. In the early morning and night, the sky is electrified by the sun. Especially in October, when everyone is burning down grasses and fields to get rid of snakes and prepare for the next planting season. All of the […]
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Scholarship program paves the way for future marketers
In an unprecedented collaboration, Backbone, a Colorado-born integrated marketing agency, and Colorado Mountain College (CMC) have embarked on a multi-year partnership to create an educational and professional opportunity for one lucky student each year. The Backbone scholarship is meant for a third or fourth-year student pursuing a bachelor’s degree in integrated media at CMC. The […]
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Rams impress on senior night, roll through district tourney opener
A crucial senior night win for the Roaring Fork High School boys basketball team on Friday, and an impressive showing for the girls against a top-three state-ranked team paved the way for a legitimate shot for both teams to play for a district championship this week.The Rams girls played the league champion Grand Valley Cardinals […]
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Tying the knot: Iron Fly Competition in photos
Photos by Max Chadwick The Eighth Annual Iron Fly Competition was hosted at the Tipsy Trout in Basalt on Saturday, Feb. 10. The yearly event, organized by the Roaring Fork Valley Fly Fishing Club and Roaring Fork Conservancy, has become a staple for fishing enthusiasts in the Valley. Ultimately, three people placed in the youth […]