I found myself giggling with the exhilaration of each steep, sinuous turn. We descended rapidly down a perfect ribbon of asphalt as if on a roller coaster. We had driven […]
Opinion
The Climate in Carbondale
By Patrick HunterGuest Column Hello Carbondale! Can you believe the beautiful weather we are having this year? What a place to live! But, what a name. “Carbon”dale? I wrote a […]
Letters – Nov. 30, 2023
Authenticity vs audacityOur longtime locals are constantly finding themselves criticized for every conceivable deficiency of the modern world, real or imaginary. And, we unapologetically take responsibility for all we have […]
Works in Progress – Nov. 30, 2023
Approaching Avalon, Part IAmy Hadden MarshCarbondale Legend has it that the ancient, mystical isle of Avalon is tricky to find, that in ages past pilgrims often got lost in the […]
I’m grateful
Opinion by Jamie LaRueED, Garfield County Libraries Here are three questions with the same answer. 1. What is the greatest single predictor of how healthy you’ll be as a child, […]
Mature Content: Save the clowns
Opinion by Ron Kokish Adolph Hitler was interviewed on the radio. “I’m going to kill 6 million Jews and 5 clowns”, he announced. “Why Clowns?” the interviewer asked. “See,” Hitler […]
Works in Progress – Nov. 23, 2023
The Rise and Fall of the Colorado Yule Marble Company: Part IIBy Lynn “Jake” Burton Continued from last week’s Works in Progress page … By 1912, the Colorado Yule Marble […]
Letters – Nov. 23, 2023
Holiday BasketsThe Holiday Baskets Program is in full swing! For over 40 years we have supplied food and gifts to people in need in our valley for the holidays. Run […]
Letters – Nov. 16, 2023
CKF in NYC The Chris Klug Foundation (CKF) recently had the honor to be a part of the 52nd TCS New York City Marathon. We were so grateful to be […]