Varsity football is officially back at Roaring Fork High School, and the gridiron is where the 2026-27 prep sports season begins as the Rams take on Gunnison this Friday, Aug. 21, 7pm at Rams Field in Carbondale. “We’ve really been hyping it up and are trying to get a big crowd out there for our […]
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It’s a wrap … well, almost
Yes, that’s what the guys are putting on the horse’s legs (see photo on the bottom right) to help protect them from injury during a polo match. But it’s not quite a wrap for the Aspen Valley Polo Club’s (AVPC) season. There’s still time to enjoy some polo, as the final match of the 2026 […]
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Women’s Triathlon Team celebrates end of season with local and world competitions
In athletics, triumph can be defined in many ways. For the Roaring Fork Women’s Triathlon Team (RFWTT) it is defined in every moment, big or small — from learning to swim in open water to standing atop a podium. Now, with just a few weeks left in their season, RFWTT is ready to celebrate their […]
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Smart irrigation system slashes water use at Crown Mountain Park
A new, smart irrigation system is now fully operational at Crown Mountain Park that can slash the mid-valley park’s water usage by 20% to 30%, or tens of thousands of gallons of water a day — coming not a moment too soon during a historically dry year. The new irrigation system, called Baseline, uses real-time […]
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Rams ramping it up in renewed push for varsity football
A return to the glory days. That’s the objective of any sports program that’s been in rebuilding mode, and none more so in Carbondale than the Roaring Fork High School football program. Several things are coming together for Roaring Fork to have a varsity football program this coming season, after a series of on-again, off-again […]
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Carbondale Open youth sand & grass volleyball tourney returns July 18
A batch of new sand at the Miners Park volleyball courts could be just what Carbondale needs to carve a new destination niche. On tap to help spread the word is the return for a second year of the Carbondale Open youth doubles outdoor volleyball tournament on Saturday, July 18, at the Miners Park courts. […]
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Competitive athlete sets sights on Ironman victory and the Valley
Colin Owensby, a multi-disciplinary recreational athlete, two-time Ironman and 100-mile ultramarathoner, model, community coach and stunt double from northern California, is set to compete in an upcoming Ironman race in France on June 28 in honor of Veterans suicide awareness and men’s mental health. Owensby also hopes to spend more time in Colorado, specifically in […]
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Crown Mountain Park events trigger economic booms
Over Mother’s Day weekend in May, the Aspen Lacrosse Club hosted its annual Aspen Shoot Out Lacrosse Tournament at Crown Mountain Park, west of Willits. The event brought 99 teams to El Jebel (a 15-team increase over last year) as well as an estimated 7,000 visitors, between players and fans, thus inviting an economic uptick […]
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Post-season honors bestowed on spring sports athletes
Several Roaring Fork High School athletes were recognized with All-Conference and All-State selections following the conclusion of the spring sports seasons. Racking up the most honors was the state quarterfinalist Lady Rams lacrosse team. Senior Jordyn Miller was named Class 4A first team All State in the attacker position, and fellow senior Alivya Malcolm was […]
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Area athletes make podium at state track meet
Basalt and Roaring Fork high schools represented at the Colorado Track and Field Championships in Lakewood last weekend, coming away with three podium finishes. Basalt senior distance runner Towler Scott took fifth place in the 3A boys 3,200-meter run on Thursday, May 14, overcoming the heat at JeffCo Stadium to finish in 9 minutes, 55.87 […]