Correction: It was falsely stated in the version of the Roaring Fork School District (RFSD) article published last week that Superintendent Dr. Anna Cole, with approval by the RFSD Board of Education, enacted a new health insurance plan for teachers and staff. In fact, the decision was approved in the spring of 2023 and launched […]
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Letters – Jan. 16, 2025
Correction: Contributing Editor James Steindler added a contextual paragraph to last week’s guest column, “Questioning housing capacity in RFV,” regarding the South Bridge project. The paragraph has been removed online at the author’s request. Helping LAI’ve spent this last week haunted by desperate thoughts for those who are suffering in the wake of the catastrophic […]
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Letters – Jan. 9, 2025
Correction: There’s still time! The Town of Carbondale’s holiday tree recycling service across from Town Hall is operating through Feb. 2. Re: Ps&QsMrs. Perry opines all “Trumpublicans” foster a lack of opportunity, desperation and poverty for criminals. “They try to prevent education and acceptance.”Jeannie paints the majority of the U.S. electorate sporting horns while “following […]
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Holiday gratitudeOn Friday (the 13th!), a wonderful happening took place. As I was checking out a large order at City Market in Carbondale, the gentleman behind me paid for my groceries. I learned that he is a retired member of the Carbondale Fire Department. When I thanked him, he said, “We care about our seniors.” […]
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Letters – December 25, 2024
Summit for Life gratitudeThank you to everyone involved with the Chris Klug Foundation’s 19th Annual Summit for Life on Saturday, Dec. 7. We are thrilled by the continued support of our participants, sponsors, volunteers, fundraising donors and vendors. A massive thank you to our generous sponsors: The Aspen Times, Paradise Bakery, Aspen Square Hotel, Aspen […]
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Letters – Dec. 19, 2024
Correction: Susan Use was not among the library board members who joined the Garfield County commissioners in interviewing the “25 candidates [vying] for three GarCo Library trustee positions.” Giving thanksThe board of Age-Friendly Carbondale thanks the Aspen Thrift Store for its support of our organization with a recent grant. With this help, we can continue […]
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Letters – Dec. 12, 2024
Harvest RFVI attended the Garfield County meeting on Sept. 18 for community input regarding new development by Harvest Roaring Fork LLC. This meeting was held on the property site at Cattle Creek and Highway 82. The developers are collecting information on what the community wants to see there saying that at this time they do […]
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Letters – Dec. 5, 2024
Correction: In last week’s story, CPW prepares West Slope for impending wolf reintroductions,” Colorado Parks and Wildlife public information officer Rachael Gonzales stated that wolves are inclined to avoid humans. Other stakeholders suggested that wolves have been lured by unprotected livestock carcasses. These statements were mistakenly conflated. A sad goodbyeAfter nearly 30 years of long […]
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Letters – Nov. 28, 2024
‘The Giving Tree’Editor’s note: The children’s poetry book written by Shel Silverstein resonated with Lani so much, she decided to quote a passage for her annual year-end note. And after quite a long time the boy came back again.“I am sorry, Boy,” said the tree, “but I have nothing left to give you. My apples […]
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Letters – Nov. 21, 2024
Re: Carbondale Mobility and Access PlanThe Bike Pedestrian and Trails Commission (BPTC) supports the Town of Carbondale’s efforts to develop a mobility plan (MAP). We believe that, as the town grows in number and density, a plan will help us maintain the comfortable walking and biking environment we enjoy.While the BPTC supports developing a mobility […]