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Q: So, let’s dive in! Where are you from? A: Carbondale, Colorado. I was born in Aspen and moved down here when I was 7. Q: How come you stayed? A: Well, I’ve traveled a bit, but my family is still here, I love this community, and I love knowing where the source of water […]

Among the myriad ways our lives have been changed, disrupted and put on hold by this unprecedented health crisis, one of the most difficult aspects has been how to deal with death. Losing a loved one is often one of the most traumatic experiences during “normal” times, but the regulations that have been put in […]

For a woman who chooses to have a child, pregnancy can be the most precious and tender experience of her life — but also the most vulnerable. While her body drastically changes to grow and nourish her baby, she simultaneously evolves her mind, heart, and soul to prepare for a lifetime of nurturing. In “normal” […]

After 46 years in the Roaring Fork Valley, Bill Kane just began his first term as Basalt’s new mayor. “I ran a campaign to bring people together,” Kane said, adding, “I want people to feel less embattled.” Kane has a long history of government experience. He served as Basalt town manager, Aspen-Pitkin County planner and […]

There is a species of tree squirrel within Colorado’s borders that has not always been here. The migrant critter’s latin name is Sciurus Niger but is commonly referred to as the Fox Squirrel.  Forest Service Biologist Phil Nyland describes a familiar scene for Carbondalians of seeing “the fox squirrel at Sopris Park as it scampers […]

While the class of 2020 will miss many of the hallmarks of senior year, there will be a graduation — albeit in the parking lot.  At a special meeting on May 6, the Roaring Fork School District Board of Education expressed support for the  “pomp and circumstance” committee’s recommendation. The group, composed of representatives from […]

With less hustling and bustling, there may be more time to reflect upon the simple side of things while being a recluse at home. Yet the stresses of daily life have been transformed and these altered ones will likely have an  impact on overall mental health for some time ahead.  What drives much of the […]

Generally, this time of month landlords are welcoming payments into their bank accounts or perhaps preparing to reluctantly post an eviction notice on a far overdo tenant’s door. Currently, however,  there is a push to halt evictions for a period of time that’s end is elusive. Here’s how some landlords are handling the economic strain […]

It’s a tough time to be in the dining-out business, but residents continue supporting their favorite spots using takeout and delivery options.  Other food shops have modified their business and marketing strategies to meet today’s challenges. Take vegetarian restaurant The Carbondale Beat, for example. Co-owners Lucy Perutz and Tobyn Britt  took a giant leap into […]

Say you just found a dozen cans of tuna fish, three pounds of flour, five boxes of macaroni and cheese or nine packages of ramen noodles in one of your kitchen cabinets. Don’t discard these items. Instead, bring them to LIFT-UP along with any other non-perishable or canned goods, said Debbie Patrick, marketing and communications […]