August 7, 1933 – September 15, 2026 Robert “Bob” James Mick passed away on September 15, 2026 at the age of 93 years old. A memorial service will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Delta, Colorado (1679 Pioneer Road) at 11am on Saturday, Sept. 26. Bob was born at […]
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Rams Report: Roaring Fork 10, CRMS 0 in crosstown soccer dual
EDITOR’S NOTE: John Stroud is a Roaring Fork High School track and field coach and a substitute teacher at Roaring Fork School District schools. Roaring Fork High School’s boys soccer team stands at 4 wins, 2 losses on the young season with the 3A Western Slope League slate of games looming on the near horizon. […]
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GarCo Report: BOCC claims compliance for senior meals
Monday’s Garfield Board of County Commissioner (BOCC) meeting was over almost as soon as it started, but included the approval of an animal care fundraiser, the contention over senior home-delivered meals and more. The meeting was held at the Silt Municipal Building this week. The BOCC gave permission to Journey Home Animal Care Center to […]
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Library seeks to continue property tax
Twenty years ago, Garfield County voters helped shape and strengthen the local library system. This November, voters will once again have the opportunity to support Garfield County Public Library District’s (GCPLD) next chapter as voters consider a ballot measure to extend an existing one-mill levy property tax rate. “The original 20-year mill that is sunsetting […]
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Local land swap update and a bit of history
A land swap in the Roaring Fork and Colorado River valleys is attracting attention across the state. The legislative exchange, known as the Greater Access for Multiple-Use Experiences (GAME) Act, proposed by Congressman Jeff Hurd (R-CD3), must be approved by Congress before any land changes hands. There are a lot of questions swirling about the […]
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AZYEP intern Caden Smith takes his podcast, ‘The Ripple Effect,’ to the Crystal
Editor’s notes: The Sopris Stars Youth News Bureau returned to the office this week, and will be producing a monthly paper within the pages of The Sun every final Thursday of the month, beginning with its Halloween issue on Oct. 29. Here’s but a taste of what’s to come. On another note, Vivienne is the […]
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Ascendigo expands access for early intervention
Weaving play with measurable results, Ascendigo Autism Services recently expanded to include the Early Start Denver Model (ESDM), an early-intervention program. Specifically designed for children 0 to 5 years old, ESDM is an evidence-based program that has been implemented in schools, clinical settings and homes around the country. “We are so thrilled to launch this […]
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Scuttlebutt – Sept. 17, 2026
Colorado Grand in BonedaleLIFT-UP was selected as the nonprofit in Carbondale to host the 37th annual Colorado Grand vintage sports car rally when it comes through town this Thursday morning, Sept. 17, between 8:30 and 10:30am on 4th Street. The annual event raises over $800,000 each year for nonprofits and scholarships along the 1,000-mile route […]
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True Nature brings together community for inaugural Connection 5K
This Sunday, Deva and Eaden Shantay hope to initiate a new Carbondale tradition: the Connection 5K, benefiting the Connection is the Medicine Foundation, which the two True Nature founders started back in 2022. “The Connection 5K is about more than a finish line,” Larry Smith, CEO of True Nature, said in a press release. “It’s […]
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Jon E. Burnett
May 19, 1938 – August 8, 2026 Jon E. Burnett, 88, of Mesquite, Nevada, passed away peacefully at his home on Aug. 8. He was a cherished father and friend, and his presence will be deeply missed. Jon was born in Morristown, New Jersey, and loved the arts — everything from action films to Broadway […]