Editor’s note: The complete audio version of this story is archived at KDNK.org Driving toward El Paso, Texas, I see the border wall for the first time, its stark brown form extending endlessly parallel to Interstate 10.Then, I see the colorful homes of Ciudad Juarez on the other side and I imagine how it would […]
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‘This administration is burning the rule book’
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) wants to open 125,744 acres of public and private land across Colorado to oil and gas drilling. An upcoming December 2026 oil and gas lease sale includes several parcels covering almost 5,000 acres on the Roan Plateau. The agency opened a 30-day public comment period on June 9. […]
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Raining cats and dogs
A clipped ear on a kitten or a blue line on a puppy’s belly is a signature of compassion, a small mark of sterilization that stands between chaos and care. An unwanted kitten, left to the streets, transforms in a matter of months into a feral tomcat. Because cats can produce litters of up to […]
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Calendar – July 2 to July 12
THURSDAY, JULY 2 FIFA AT THE CRYSTALThe Crystal Theatre continues screening the World Cup today at 1pm (Spain vs. Austria), tomorrow at noon (Australia vs. Egypt), Saturday at 11am (Canada vs. Morocco) and 3pm (Paraguay vs. France), Sunday at 2pm (Brazil vs. Norway) and Monday at 6pm (USA vs. Belgium). Matches with teams to be […]
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Summit 54’s summer learning program celebrates 15 years
What began as an effort to address the “summer slide” that students often experience between school years marks its 15th anniversary this summer, with many a full circle success story to tell. Like that of Karen Munez, who attended Summit 54’s Summer Advantage program at Crystal River Elementary School (CRES) in Carbondale and now works […]
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Anderson Ranch rings in 60 years
Anderson Ranch Arts Center is the place to be this summer as the nonprofit hosts its 60th anniversary during the highly anticipated Ranch Week. Happening July 13-18, this annual signature event will include a special film screening, premier lectures, Ranch Gala and Ranch Picnic and Auction. The ranch’s International Artist Honoree Marilyn Minter will be […]
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Linda Romero Criswell
February 11, 1949 – June 3, 2026 Linda always maintained that, no matter what we may think, the universe is proceeding just as it should. Born Linda Marie Reidland in Chicago and raised in Park Ridge, she attended Lake Forest College for one year before adventure called. She hitchhiked around the country with her boyfriend, […]
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Community turns out for Red Hill trails this spring
Three Tuesday evenings in May, the Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers (RFOV) brought 92 community volunteers to the Red Hill trails for a focused stretch of trail work — and the results were significant. RFOV coordinated with the Red Hill Council to prioritize these impactful trail projects. Projects were completed on the Red Hill Sage Meadow, […]
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Glenwood Report: South Bridge obstacles, debrief on traffic gridlock
Two critical matters related to the push to build the South Bridge over the Roaring Fork River were before Glenwood Springs City Council for their June 18 regular meeting. The first arose from a special executive session meeting between Council and City Attorney Karl Hanlon regarding Garfield County’s legal action last week in District Court […]
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Community call: Art Wander slated for June 27
Art thrives in this gorgeous community. From theater to music to art galleries, there is support for all types of creatives here in Carbondale and the Valley. With local artists in mind, two talented people brainstormed a community-centered art walk that gives patrons of the arts an opportunity to see the process behind the scenes. […]