Carbondale needs 621 housing units in the next 10 years to meet the predicted local demand. That’s according to the final report of the Regional Housing Needs Assessment, which a City of Aspen staff member presented to the Carbondale Board of Trustees on Tuesday evening. The report, required by a 2024 Colorado Senate bill, analyzed […]
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One year later: Quality Queers looks to expand community reach
Quality Queers, a Carbondale-based community organization that began hosting monthly free-to-low-cost communal gatherings for members of the queer community ages 22 and up, sees its one-year anniversary this month and celebrates expanded community offerings. The organization at first hosted local group hikes, potlucks and game nights, events which drew on average 15 attendees. The project […]
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Pulling up roots: The Good Seed community garden makes way for housing needs
Daniel Self, the lead pastor at The Orchard Church in Carbondale, isn’t much of a gardener. But at work, he’s surrounded by them — around 30 to be exact. At The Good Seed, the community garden on the northern flank of the church’s property, one of the longtime gardeners told Self recently that he finally […]
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Town reviews 2025 audit, discusses traffic report
During this week’s meeting, Basalt Town Council reviewed its 2025 year-end audit, which revealed an increase in Basalt’s already strong net position. Net position, which is the sum of all of the Town’s assets and liabilities, is presented as a useful indicator of Basalt’s overall financial position. In total, Basalt’s assets and outflows of resources […]
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Uan Hollow’s wool pellets enhance soil health
For generations, wool has been a staple in the textile industry. Known for its moisture-wicking properties and breathability, it’s a durable and renewable resource favored among outdoor enthusiasts. However, as the demand for cheap synthetic materials increases, the global wool market has entered an era of unpredictability and shepherds are faced with the difficult reality […]
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Scuttlebutt – June 25, 2025
Dry Creek Fire As of Wednesday morning, June 24, the Dry Creek Fire outside of Rifle was estimated at 315 acres, according to Colorado River Fire Rescue. At the time, management of the blaze transitioned to Upper Colorado River Interagency Fire Unit Type 3 Team.” Crews are utilizing a full suppression strategy with direct and […]
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Calendar – June 25 to July 4
THURSDAY, JUNE 25 COLORADO GEOTHERMAL Tune into the Colorado Geothermal Webinar Series at noon, co-hosted by the Colorado Energy Office and Clean Energy Economy for the Region. Register at tinyurl.com/geothermal2026 ASPEN PUBLIC RADIOAspen Public Radio celebrates 45 years on the air with a station open house from 2 to 5pm at 110 E. Hallam, Suite […]
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Ham radio club invites the community to take part in annual field day, June 27-28
This weekend, Ski County Amateur Radio Club (SCARC) is hosting its installment of a national radio event: the American Radio Relay League Field Day. The event begins at noon on June 27, wrapping up at 5pm, and picks up again the next day from 9am to noon. Many of the amateur radio (also known as […]
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CMC class partnership brings electric vehicle tech training closer to home
Roaring Fork Valley vehicle fleet technicians have a valuable opportunity this summer to learn about electric vehicle technology and safety protocols through a series of EV Tech classes offered by Colorado Mountain College. This is the second summer for the local classes under a partnership between CMC and Littleton-based ZEV Tech Consulting (ZTC). Last year, […]
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Marsha Ann Brendlinger
November 19, 1938 – May 29, 2026 On May 29, 2026, the cookie timer dinged one last time for Marsha Ann Brendlinger. She passed with her children by her side assisting her in a smooth, peaceful transition. Marsha was born on her mother’s birthday on Nov. 19, 1938. Marsha baked almost every single day of […]