It’s one thing to hear that the lower Crystal River is running at less than 5 percent of its seasonal mean and quite another to stand in less than 10 […]
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Smiling Goat Ranch reaches out to veterans
Sheryl Barto describes herself as an “autism mom who loves horses.” So when she discovered the Horse Boy Method, an equine therapy model tailored to ease some of the burdens […]
Roaring Fork School District redefining discipline
“Nobody understands me. Nobody cares about me,” is a common utterance among kids who habitually skip or are expelled from school. With a one million dollar grant providing funding for […]
Fair sparks petitioning debate; Town of Carbondale decision expected
Fred Malo was taken aback when he was asked by a Mountain Fair volunteer to leave Sopris Park premises. He was collecting signatures for the Colorado Rising coalition effort, which […]
Mitsch Bush discusses getting things done during stop in C’dale
A lot can happen over a cup of coffee — even cultivating common ground between Democrats and Republicans. That has been Diane Mitsch Bush’s philosophy throughout her three-term tenure as […]
Pages of the Past: Life goes on without Kenny’s pharmacy
From the archives of the Roaring Fork Valley Journal Aug. 10, 1978 Kenny’s Pharmacy was closing its doors after 16 years as “Main Street’s top commercial attraction.” Owner Kenny Wieseler […]
Rams football in jeopardy as fall practices get rolling
In the wake of a winless season, it’s a hard sell for Roaring Fork boys to come out even for junior varsity football, but once-and-future coach Dave Close isn’t going […]
Leaving a lasting legacy like Mary Lilly
Carbondale as we know it is built on layers of philanthropy, and Mary Lilly’s estate is the latest example. Lilly died in 2016 not long after celebrating her hundredth birthday, […]
School District housing project opens its doors
Before going back to school, some Roaring Fork School District staff members are going home. Move-in for a brand new 20-unit complex on Third Street is slated for Aug 6. […]
CRMS summer program helps underserved kids realize the college dream
Tucked out of sight of the more visited parts of Carbondale is the lush, meticulously maintained campus of the Colorado Rocky Mountain School. One might suspect that it lies dormant […]