Letters

Re: Subdivision and redevelopment A recent Glenwood Post article covered the approval of new buildings to replace the Sopris Shopping Center. The proposal is in two parts. One is to enlarge the mini storage with a new two-story, climate-controlled building to the west of the existing storage buildings. Second is to construct two three-story residential […]

Sharing the love Camy Britt’s letter last week was “Right On.” Carbondale IS a great place to live for the vibes and events! We also have the Carbondale Nature Park, great cross-country skiing at Spring Gulch, and all of our outdoor COVID-safe activities. We are all in this together and are looking forward to gathering […]

Thanks to Will Grandbois It “takes a village” to create a town, a community, a place of commitment to each other… Historians like to witness and record the development, regulations, people and purpose of a community. Journalists have a unique role. One of the most honored and best records of change and growth is the […]

Climate action I’m glad that Fred Malo addressed climate change in his most recent column (“God said, ‘The fire, not a flood next time.’”), but I was disappointed that he offered few suggestions for how individuals can make a difference. There are many ways that each of us can reduce the greenhouse gases we emit […]

A Love Letter to the Sopris Shopping Center When I came back to teach at CRMS in ’70, we had to drive to Glenwood to Safeway to shop for “fresh’’ food. After I stopped teaching in ‘72, I bought a house on the Crystal and I believe it was in the Fall of ’72 or […]

Thanks Sopris Sun Thanks to all the writers and staff and, of course, the editor. 2020 saw more small-town papers stop publication than any other year in American history. Your supporters are the best in the world to keep your press running and thriving on ideas of how to stay alive. To me this was […]

Colby letter reply Editor: In his letter last week, Ed Colby says he wants Garco commissioners to persuade all the businesses that aren’t mask compliant to mend their ways. You see, Ed says John, Tom and Mike already know who the mask scorers are: “the commissioners speak their lingo. They know the secret handshake.” He […]