A love letterThere are so many reasons to love you, Carbondale, and I am not sure we say it enough. I recently had hip surgery and as I have crutched around town, rehabbing and slowly testing my limits, I have heard your support. People in cars and bikes shout words of encouragement as they go […]
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Letters – May 7, 2026
5-Point award — there’s moreWe accidentally missed an award in our first email and want to be sure we celebrate “Arctic Alchemy” for winning the Hayden Kennedy Award. This award represents the best of human endeavor to better understand and experience our world. Team 5PointNewsletter excerpt THANK YOU for your teachingWhen a member of our […]
Letters – April 30, 2026
Spring challengeCarbondale’s Bike, Pedestrian & Trails Commission and CLEER invite you to join the Carbondale Cares Spring Challenge. Walk, bike, bus or carpool and earn entries in multiple prize drawings. The challenge runs from May 1 through June 15. It’s good for you and great for Carbondale! Simply download the Two Rivers Connect app and […]
Correction: The April 16 article “Carbondale Report: Trustees streamline process and expand eligibility for ADUs” has been updated online to clarify that the amended town code does not permit ADUs in River Valley Ranch, Hendrick Ranch and Roaring Fork Village, as mistakenly stated. Zoning restrictions in these neighborhoods must be amended to permit ADUs. Free […]
Letters – April 16, 2026
Correction: Overdose death certificates are sent to the National Vital Statistics database, and preliminary data through October 2025 is available through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Laird thanks C’daleI want to thank everyone who was able to support me for town trustee. I look forward to continue serving and helping our community be […]
Letters – April 9, 2026
Corrections: The Sopris Sun miscredited a letter to the editor titled “CAFCI endorsements” in the April 2 issue, stating that Age Friendly Carbondale, rather than the Carbondale Age-Friendly Community Initiative (CAFCI), signed the letter. And a happy belated birthday to Dan Markoya, who celebrated 40 rotations on April 3 and whose name was misspelled in […]
Letters – April 2, 2026
No Kings, BonedaleI wanted to save the mileage to drive to Glenwood for their No Kings gathering. Why not bring the message to Carbondale, and be comfortable at the same time? Many drivers were happy to see the message. Many honks, waves and thumbs up. Most had no reaction. I wonder how many people are […]
Letters – March 26, 2026
Dear Jamie LaRue,Thank you for very nearly four years of incredibly compassionate leadership of the Garfield County Libraries! We so needed you! Thank you for listening to staff, for letting them take the ball and run with their passions, creativity and innovative ideas. Your dedication inspired so many people! Thank you for expanding the outreach […]
Letters – March 19, 2026
Carbondale gymnasticsLast year, The Sopris Sun asked an important question about the former City Market building: “Is anything happening?” If the answer is still “not yet,” I’d like to offer a suggestion — could it become a gymnastics facility for the mid-valley? Right now, families in Glenwood, Carbondale, Basalt and the surrounding communities have very […]
Letters – March 12, 2026
E-bikes on Red HillThe Bureau of Land Management is currently taking public comment on its e-bike policy in Eagle County and the Roaring Fork Valley. Red Hill Council, Carbondale Parks and Recreation Commission and the Carbondale Bikes Peds and Trails Commission oppose allowing e-bikes on the front side of Red Hill as user conflicts will […]
