Editor’s note: The Sopris Sun listed an item in Scuttlebutt two weeks ago soliciting information about mountain lion sightings in Carbondale, but did not receive any additional tips. Feel free to email james@soprissun.com if you have first-hand information. There have been some confirmed sightings, along with several rumors floating around, of at least one mountain […]
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Obituary – Sue Scott
Sue Scott grew up in Riverside, California, the last surviving member of the Skelley clan. After college, at the University of Oregon and San Jose State, she ventured out to Aspen, looking for the love of her life, who turned out to be lucky Tam Scott (aka “Judge”) who beat out a bunch of “would […]
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Bodegón opens its doors
Bodegón, a restaurant specializing in Argentinian cuisine, operated by Silvina Rodriguez and her husband Lucas De Cesco of Domingo Sausage, opened its doors in Carbondale on Dec.17. It’s been met with soaring reviews from community members who’ve stopped in. Located at 46 North Fourth Street, where Axkawa was formerly located, the new restaurant owners have […]
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Colley and Day exhibit Sopris Sun art at Bonfire
Beginning with an opening reception from 5 to 6:30pm on First Friday, Jan. 5, Bonfire Coffee will host a Sopris Sun-themed exhibition of artwork by Brain Colley and Larry Day featuring drawings that have appeared within the pages of this weekly newspaper. The dynamic duo are friends who make one another laugh, with Colley’s quirky […]
Posted inLocal Government
Real estate transfer bill would assist local affordable housing efforts
A bill that’s expected to be introduced by state Rep. Elizabeth Velasco when the Colorado Legislature convenes for the 2024 session next week aims to provide another tool in the effort to create more affordable housing locally. Velasco, D-Glenwood Springs, who represents House District 57, will be joined by state Sen. Dylan Roberts, D-Eagle (Senate […]
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Salon series launches 2024 in a good light
On Jan. 6, six artists will showcase their skills through music, comedy, dance, storytelling and even painting — all at Carbondale Arts’ Launchpad from 6pm to 8pm as part of Alya Howe’s award-winning Salon series. Titled “Caught By the Light of Creativity,” the curation of artists this round is sure to shine. Howe, Carbondale local […]
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TRTC’s ‘House of Venus’ transcends time and imagination
In what was billed as Thunder River Theatre Company’s (TRTC) final celebration of 2023, with performances on Dec. 29-30, “House of Venus” was like stepping through a portal into another time and place — maybe it was a spirited cabaret in 1930s New Orleans — like we had entered the divine goddess’ residence. Before the […]
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GarCo Report: New year, new subdivision, old library woes
John Martin was absent from 2024’s first Garfield County Board of Commissioners (BOCC) meeting. Commissioner Tom Jankovsky chaired the meeting, which was short. First thing, Silt resident and library malcontent John Lepkowski was back, carrying a satchel with at least two manga books in it and complaining that the manga series in the Silt Library […]
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Naturalist Nights lecture series launches for the New Year
On Jan. 10, Wilderness Workshop, the Aspen Center for Environmental Studies (ACES) and Roaring Fork Audubon will be kicking off this year’s Naturalist Nights, a free presentation series designed to bring experts and their research to the Valley community. This winter, the collaboration of organizations will bring speakers in from across the state and further […]
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Finding a nonprofit board that fits
Editor’s note: In keeping with another Sopris Sun tradition — we have a few — contributors were invited to write about trying something new in the new year. Do you have something new in your life to share? Write to us at news@soprissun.com Have you considered serving on a board but want to ensure you […]