This Sol del Valle story was translated for English readers. A dozen photographs of cancer patients were displayed in Sayre Park in Glenwood Springs, accompanied by inspirational phrases including: “A doctor once said that the best medicine for humans is love. And someone asked: ‘And if it doesn’t work?’ And he replied, ‘Then increase the […]
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Roadless Rule rescinded The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Monday it is rescinding the 2001 Roadless Rule, stating the “outdated” rule impedes the ability of the Forest Service to responsibly manage forests and grasslands. Removing the rule will allow for road construction opening nearly 69 million acres for timber harvest, “30% of National Forest System lands.” […]
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Town of Carbondale announces new town manager
After a comprehensive national search that drew over 40 qualified applicants, the Town of Carbondale is pleased to announce the selection of Ryan Hyland as its next town manager. The Carbondale Board of Trustees unanimously selected Mr. Hyland following a competitive process led by executive search firm KRW Associates. Mr. Hyland brings more than two […]
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RFV rallies for democracy
An estimated 3,000-plus people gathered in Glenwood Springs on June 14, Flag Day, as part of a nationwide “No Kings” protest. The event was organized by Mountain Action Indivisible and featured an address by Representative Elizabeth Velasco, CO HD-57. Chants that reverberated through the crowd included: “No hate, no fear, immigrants are welcome here.” Support […]
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Carbondale’s search for a new town manager narrows
Although the Carbondale Board of Trustees has likely selected a top choice for the next town manager, The Sopris Sun was informed that the decision will not be made public until close to the next regular meeting, June 24, when a contract is voted on. Until then, we share in the suspense. On Thursday, June […]
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Penny Hot Springs improvement plans slowly flow forward
On June 3, proposed improvements to access, parking and drainage at Penny Hot Springs were approved by the Pitkin County Planning and Zoning Commission. Access work at the non-commercial springs off Highway 133 has been under discussion for about six years. In 2022, Pitkin County Open Space and Trails (OST) opened a public survey to […]
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Coal Basin methane capture project awaits USFS approval
Though the coal mines in Redstone have sat unused for several decades, their impact on carbon emissions is far from over. Methane continues to steadily leak from the mines, and for the past four years, Aspen-based nonprofit Community Office for Resource Efficiency (CORE) and Delta Brick & Climate Company have been preparing the solution. The […]
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Senate draft of “Big Beautiful Bill” poses challenges for sustainability
On May 22, the U.S. House of Representatives passed budget reconciliation package H.R. 1 — also known as the “One Big, Beautiful Bill Act” (BBB). Many of its provisions aim to cut down on federal spending by targeting climate-related tax credits, which are likely to put a dent not only in the operations of renewable […]
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SANCTUM opens psychedelic healing center in Aspen
On Saturday, June 14, SANCTUM, a new psychedelic healing center in Aspen, held their official opening ceremony. The community ceremony took place in Aspen Shakti, a yoga studio and wellness center which now also houses SANCTUM. Former Aspen city councilmember and SANCTUM founder Skippy Mesirow, alongside SANCTUM co-leader Jamie Butemeyer Mesirow, took turns welcoming guests […]
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RFV continues advancing news equity
Two upcoming events will celebrate advancements in the availability of Spanish-language news media in the Roaring Fork Valley. The first of these events will feature the debut of CoWest Noticias Collaborative (CNC), a now formalized group of Roaring Fork Valley news organizations that began convening in 2021. Aspen Daily News, the Aspen Times, Glenwood Springs […]