In retrospect: Last week’s report, “One year after unhoused newcomers influx, regional response coalescing,” left out an important quote by Mayor Ben Bohmfalk. The following paragraph was added to the online version:“What became clear to us last year is that our small Carbondale municipal government and staff are not equipped to be the lead provider […]
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Letters – Oct. 17, 2024
MAP updateHave you heard? Coming in 2025 to a Carbondale street near you: more crosswalks, wayfinding signs for priority bike routes, traffic calming pilot/demonstration projects on key streets, mini-roundabouts (adding a feature like a large planter to a four-way intersection to create a makeshift roundabout). These are a few of the first steps suggested in […]
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Letters – Oct. 10, 2024
Letter to The Sopris SunWhat an amazing gift you are to the community of Carbondale and beyond! Your wonderful support of a well-known artist and his contributions to Carbondale in the past years and recently has brought many people to know how wonderful you are in supporting him and his legacy. Who do I speak […]
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Letters – Oct. 3, 2024
Day of ServiceI want to thank the entire community for supporting High Country Volunteers’ first ever 9/11 Day of Service. We had 354 community members and 1,795 students volunteer that day for a total of 5,285.75 hours of service. Through our community-wide events we packaged and delivered 1,250 pediatric activity kits to 13 hospitals nationwide […]
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Letters – Sept. 26, 2024
GarCo endorsementsIt’s a dramatically pivotal election year both nationally and locally. Locally, I will be voting for two county commissioners who will not be partisan, who will not have their own agenda, who will represent and listen to their constituents in their districts despite differences on issues and party lines. I will vote to honor […]
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Clothes to Ukraine?Does anyone know where I can donate clothing to be sent to Ukraine? At one time there was a group in Carbondale collecting clothing and shoes to be sent directly to Ukraine. Please call me at 970-963-8244 with any leads. Thank you. Janet JohnsonCarbondale Re: Western Watersheds ProjectWestern Watersheds Project (WWP) on conserving […]
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Money talks, the climate walksAs much as I’d prefer it were otherwise, we live in a capitalistic society. I detest the words “money talks,” but the reality is, spoiled Americans won’t make the necessary sacrifices to solve the climate crisis without the profit motive. To hell with the common good. Energy companies won’t replace their […]
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Letters – Sept. 5, 2024
Marble MuseumIf it’s been years since you’ve visited the Marble Museum, come on up. You might be in for a surprise.The museum features several professionally produced displays, including one of the Lincoln Memorial (made with marble from Marble) and one of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier (quarried in the early 1930s). A map of […]
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Re: CATSCATs (Cats Aren’t Trophies) seems clueless. You know the CATs people. They put a question on the November ballot asking voters to ban mountain lion hunting in Colorado. In a letter to the editor on Aug. 22, one CATs supporter wrote: “It is essential for citizens to exercise our democratic rights to ensure that […]
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Our Town One TableOur Town One Table is a gift that Carbondale gives itself. How lucky can we be, living in a town that sets apart a special time when we can all just be together, enjoying a cool evening and the friendship of our family, friends and neighbors? Thanks to the Town for the […]